Light Rail Weekender – Nov. 13 to Nov. 15
Ready to get off campus for a bit? This weekend, you can dance in NoDa, explore art Uptown, and browse a South End market.
Fiesta Friday
When: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Where: Urban District Market
Cost: Free
Start your weekend with live music, market vendors, games, and a bachata dance lesson. You can join the dancing or just enjoy the music and explore the market. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
Directions: From UNC Charlotte Main Station, take the Blue Line southbound and get off at 25th Street Station. Walk approximately 0.3 miles to 2315 N. Davidson St., Charlotte, NC 28205.
South End Farmers Market
When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Where: Atherton Mill
Cost: Free
Directions: From UNC Charlotte Main Station, take the Blue Line southbound and get off at East/Boulevard Station. Walk approximately 0.2 miles to 2140 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203.
VAPA Center Night Market
When: 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Where: VAPA Center
Cost: Free
Spend Saturday night exploring artist studios, browsing local art, and catching live performances. VAPA also offers free classes and guided tours during the market, so there’s plenty to check out even if you’re just looking around.
Directions: From UNC Charlotte Main Station, take the Blue Line southbound and get off at 9th Street Station. Walk approximately 0.4 miles to 700 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202.
Students at UNC Charlotte have the CATS All-Access Pass included in their student fees, which means they can ride city light rail, streetcar and buses fare free. Download the CATS Pass App and login with your NinerNet@charlotte.edu email address to get started.