It’s that time of year, Queen City. Breweries, cocktail bars, and other businesses are hosting pop-ups and holiday markets offering bites, drinks, and local gifts this holiday season.

Holiday markets

The Market at Light the Knights Festival | Various days + times | Truist Field | Shop an assortment of local businesses selling trinkets, baked items, and clothing.

Deck the Hall: Holiday Market | Saturday, Dec. 14 | 5-10 p.m. | Optimist Hall | Jam to live music + savor hot cocktails while shopping 30+ local vendors from Charlotte Vintage Market.

Mistletoe Market | Saturday, Dec. 14 + Saturday, Dec. 21 | 3-8 p.m. | Camp North End | Shop from local vendors stationed in huts before enjoying a fire and ice skating outdoors.

Check this out: Dogs will wear their holiday-best during the Reindog Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Christmas Market | Weekends only, Dec. 13-22 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Olde Mecklenburg Brewery | Experience the fun at OMB's market featuring 50 vendors, delicious food, music, and traditional Gluhwein.

Holiday Bazaar and Markets | Fridays-Sundays, Dec. 13-21 | 6-9 p.m. | Urban District Market | Enjoy music, movie screenings, and unique gifts with a themed twist.

You can't help but smile when there's a holiday cocktail in a snowman mug. | Photo via @hunterbrameeats

Holiday pop-ups

Tinseltown | Friday, Nov. 29-Tuesday, Dec. 31 | Billy Sunday | Be surrounded by the holiday season while enjoying 11 festive cocktails + bites from Ava Pizzeria. Check out our experience.

“I’ll have a Blue Christmas” Blue Door Holiday Pop-Up | Tuesday, Dec. 3-Wednesday, Jan. 1 | Blue Door | Order from a special menu of high-end themed cocktails.

A Holiday Spirit Experience | Thursday, Nov. 14-Saturday, Jan. 11 | 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. | Supperland | Savor four courses of cocktail and food pairings in this speakeasy decorated for the season.

Sippin' Santa | Monday, Nov. 18-Wednesday, Jan. 1 | Royal Tot | Sleigh the season with tropical vibes and cocktails in themed tiki mugs.

Coastal Christmas at Caroline's | Sunday, Dec. 1-Wednesday, Jan. 1 | Caroline's Oyster Bar | Savor festive cocktails and dinner specials under twinkling lights or nestled by the fire. See what we tried.