Why is it that when we think of gifts to treat Moms on Mother’s Day, it’s a lovely dressed up brunch or a spa treatment, but when we plan out dad’s day, it’s all about the activities and the outdoors? BBQ and burgers. Beer. Ballgames. Or is that just us? We scoped out 12 ideas […]
We promote a lot of local shopping on scoop, but what about local art and Charlotte art galleries? We looked to the Charlotte interior design community to show us their favorite artists right now, and how they use the works in their designs. Charlotte has a thriving art scene with artists who create works in […]
Charlotte may be a busy city full of concrete and skyscrapers, but you don’t have to go far to get outside and onto a hiking trail — and summer is the perfect time to get out and enjoy all the beauty North Carolina has to offer. From strenuous mountain hikes with big payoffs at the […]
Post Updated June 6, 2019. We totally get it ~ if you think things are hectic during the school year juggling work and family, Summer freedom brings even more “fun”. That’s why our update of where kids eat free in Charlotte and Lake Norman is crucial, and one of our most popular posts. Join thousands […]
When the temperatures creep up into the nineties you don’t just need a cold drink, you need a frozen one. From frozen Negroni at a tiki bar to wine slushies in a treehouse, we did the research for you and found 20+ places where you can cool off and chill out. CHARLOTTE Fahrenheit Charlotte The […]
Punchy brights, bold accessories and soft fabrics are the name of the design game at a b o d e home design as we jump into the summer months. As soon as you walk in the doors you can’t help but be instantly awakened by new hues of citron, hot pinks, kelly greens, and cheery […]
Time to raise your glasses of lemonade and toast the end of another school year! Along with spending days at the pool, getting your family book club meeting on the calendar is a fun way to kick off summer. We debuted our Scoop Family Book Club in April, a tradition for families to share a […]
School’s Out for Everyone by now! Stay active, out of the house and fresh with our weekly ideas on things to do with family all over the Charlotte area. Pack a picnic lunch and head out! Library Summer Break Kickoff on the Green Davidson Library Monday, June 11, 10:00 a.m. Kick off a summer learning […]
Join us for a #scoopeats Wine Wednesday with a view at VIVACE CHARLOTTE on June 20th from 5:30 to 7:30. We are hoping for sunny skies so we can take in the gorgeous view of Uptown from Vivace’s patio. Vivace is providing #scoopeats fans with complimentary appetizers and wine specials from 5:30 to 7:30 on […]
Already planning for the weekend? Let us help you out. Your day-by-day guide of what to do this weekend in Charlotte: ALL WEEKEND Taste of Charlotte June 8 – 10 | Uptown Charlotte This three-day festival features over 100 samples from local restaurants, live music, kids activities, cooking demos, street performances and more. Find a […]
TINY is our favorite children’s clothing & accessories boutique, on Selwyn Ave right at Colony, the row of shops with Woo and BLO. The sizes go from layette (newborn) through pre-teen (girls) and the style ranges from Classic to European with a little of everything chic in between. This summer sale is pretty much storewide, […]
A new month calls for tons of cute new items in store, sales and shopping news to look forward to in the QC. Shop items in stores or where available online, just click the link to buy. We’re seeing a wide variety of cut-off shorts, summer pants, dresses for any occasion, embroidered tops and tee’s. […]
