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SouthPark After 5 Returns, Free Bowling, Bunny 5K, Rail Trail & Matthews Markets, Grilled Cheese Fest and More Things to Do This Weekend – 4/17/25

Apr 16, 2025 | Veronica LeMaster

Whether you’re gearing up for the holiday weekend with family and friends or just soaking up the sun around the Queen City, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Start things off at SouthPark After 5, catch a movie on the lawn at the Whitewater Center, shop local at weekend markets, connect at the Women In […]



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Here are Three Spring Cocktails to Make by the Pitcher for Your Next Gathering

Apr 11, 2025 | scoop team

Porch and Patio Party Season has arrived, and we are 100% here for it. Since we’re ambitious in these early days of spring, we’ve decided to add a Cocktail by the Pitcher to our Happy Hour gathering this month, and asked a few local mixologists for their best make-at-home specialty cocktails that work great by […]


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Dance Battle, Plant Sale, Karaoke Contest, Pet Palooza, VTGCLT, StrEATS, Festival of India, Lot of Markets, and More Things to Do This Weekend – 4/10/25

Apr 9, 2025 | Veronica LeMaster

Charlotte is blooming with fun this weekend. From vibrant shopping markets packed with local makers to food festivals serving up serious flavor, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re strolling through a pop-up market, sipping wine along the boardwalk, or diving into a culinary celebration, this weekend is all about soaking up the sunshine and supporting […]


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Charlotte Farmers Markets: Opening Dates, Features, and Details

Apr 7, 2025 | Sophia Jacobs

Grab your tote bags girls, we’re going shopping — at the farmers market. Read below for a scoop-girl’s guide to all the Farmers Markets in the QC and in nearby towns, including hours, vendors, and all the farm fresh goods this season has to offer. Spring & Summer Only Markets North End Farmers Market300 Camp […]



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Don’t Miss Kimberly Akimbo, Winner of 5 Tony Awards, When It Comes to Charlotte This Month

Apr 5, 2025 | scoop team

Kimberly Akimbo, winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical, arrives in Charlotte in just one week!  PNC BROADWAY LIGHTS SERIES KIMBERLY AKIMBO APR 15 – 27, 2025 Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts This hilarious and heartfelt new musical follows 16-year-old Kim as she faces family chaos, a rare genetic condition, first crushes, and more. […]


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Mahjong Soiree, Lots of Festivals, New Asian Night Market, Tiny Tattoos, Galas, Races, Bunny Brunch, Spring Fling, SHOUT, and More Things to Do This Weekend – 4/3/25

Apr 2, 2025 | Veronica LeMaster

Spring is blooming in Charlotte, and with the warmer weather comes a weekend full of exciting events. From pre-Easter celebrations to shopping markets, the return of Charlotte SHOUT!, Charlotte StrEATs Uncorked, Carolina BBQ Festival, a wellness festival hosted by Charlotte FC, and more, there’s no shortage of ways to get out this weekend. THINGS TO […]


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April Restaurant Openings, Closings, and Foodie Events in Charlotte

Apr 1, 2025 | Sophia Jacobs

Peruvian sandwiches, Korean BBQ, Girl Scout Cookie Ice Cream, Easter Brunch Menu Specials, an entire day dedicated to Grilled Cheese, (just to name a few); it is safe to say April will be a deliciously busy month for us. New & Now Open Let’s Meat KBBQ, South End After a fire last year caused the […]


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Here Are 130 Charlotte Patios to Enjoy This Spring & Summer

Mar 29, 2025 | Alex Maloney

It’s Patio Time! There’s nothing we love more than sitting outside on a patio enjoying a bite to eat and a drink. As the temperatures and the mood pick up in Charlotte, use our list of over 130 patios around the city as inspiration for your next outdoor outing. We’ve organized our list by neighborhood, […]



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Where Kids Eat Free in Charlotte – 2025 Update

Mar 18, 2025 | Alex Maloney

Whether you’re looking for a night off from cooking, are rushing from one place to the next, or just feel like going out, there are plenty of times you might find yourself out to eat with the kids in tow. For those days, check out these Charlotte restaurants where kids eat for free (or for […]


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