Things to Do

Grab your favorite dancing queens—the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is hosting “The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA.” Guest artists will join the Orchestra to perform the iconic pop songs of ABBA. They’ll be playing all of your favorites, including “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Waterloo,” “S.O.S.,” “Take a Chance on Me,” and more.  “The Concert” tribute band […]

Tickets for In Pour Taste, a wine tasting comedy show, are available now through Feb. 15 (hello, Valentine’s Day). At In Pour Taste, you get to try five wines, starting with light bubbles, ending on a full-bodied red. All throughout the show, comedians Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh do a ton of playful crowdwork. A […]

The final weekend before Christmas is officially here! If you’re still squeezing in last-minute plans (or just soaking up every bit of holiday magic), this weekend is packed. Think last minute shopping at local markets, Cirque de Noël, musicals, ice skating, a Christmas boat parade, craft parties, and a few more festive stops before the […]

Another week closer to Christmas and the holiday countdown is officially ON. This weekend, tackle your gift list at local holiday markets, sip cocoa with Santa, watch an adorable puppy parade, snag a festive cocktail (or two), and soak up every bit of Christmas magic Charlotte’s serving up. THINGS TO DO THIS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 […]

The holiday rush is officially on, and Charlotte is delivering all the festive vibes. Think: holiday markets for gift-hunting, tree lightings across the city, Santa spottings, and plenty more seasonal magic. PLUS the highly anticipated opening of Zara. Here’s everything you need to get into the spirit this weekend. THINGS TO DO THIS THURSDAY, DECEMBER […]

Your official 2025 Charlotte Christmas Lights Guide is here, just in time for the most festive time of the year. We’ve got all the scoop on everything from neighborhood light spectaculars to winter wonderlands around the QC, so grab your hot chocolate, get in the car, and turn those Christmas tunes all the way up […]

The weekend before Thanksgiving has arrived, and while there’s plenty left to prep for the big feast, Charlotte’s calendar is packed with ways to get out of the house (and keep any early visitors entertained). From the return of ice-skating rinks and festive holiday markets to opening night at Speedway Christmas, tree lightings, and more, […]

Here’s your list of 40+ Holiday Markets to visit this year (and yes, we checked it twice). From festive extravaganzas to holiday bazaars, consider this organized guide your go-to for all the Christmas cheer this holiday season has to offer. Charlotte Area Holiday Markets November 2025 Southern Christmas Show: November 13-23, 2025, at The Park Expo […]

The holiday season is fast approaching, with Christmas events popping up all over the Queen City. This weekend, shop for the holidays at The Southern Christmas Show, grab a drink at Santa’s Favorite Watering Hole, head to Kannapolis for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration, and more. Plus free burgers, raw oysters, a holiday […]

The first full weekend of November is here, and Charlotte is wasting no time getting in the festive spirit. This weekend, enjoy a Harvest Beer Dinner, take a ride on the Polar Express, shop local markets, sip your way through a variety of ciders, experience Beethoven like never before, and more. THINGS TO DO THIS […]

Enjoy A New Perspective on Beethoven and the Orchestra on November 7 & 8 with the CSO Gather around the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at the Booth Playhouse and experience the Symphony — and Beethoven himself — from a fresh vantage point. Ticket holders will be seated all around the Orchestra, so you’ll see the conductor […]

Charlotte is buzzing with fall fun this weekend. From mermaids dancing under the sea at the Duke Mansion to trick-or-treating across Camp North End, channeling your inner villain at trivia night, celebrating Halloween early with a bar crawl, or catching Wicked one last time, there’s no shortage of ways to get into the spooky spirit. […]