Things to Do

After a sold-out debut that brought Charlotte together for an unforgettable evening of music, purpose, and community, Mission 34 is tuning up for Rock the Cause 2026, returning Saturday, February 21, 2026, and once again rallying the Queen City around a message that matters: ending the stigma surrounding mental health and preventing suicide through awareness, education, and ambassadors Scoop is a […]

Another jam-packed weekend in the Queen City is here. Celebrate fall with a full lineup of festivals including Carolina Balloonfest, Fall South End Wine & Hops Festival, Charlotte Chalk Art Festival, a BBQ Fest, and more, plus shopping markets, Charlotte Craft Beer Week, 5Ks, and so much more happening around town. THINGS TO DO THIS […]

Charlotte weekends just keep getting better, and this one’s packed with fall fun. From sipping mimosas at the Apex SouthPark Mimosa Market to raising a stein at Mecktoberfest, shopping markets, Laketoberfest, a ribs and whiskey event, and more, there’s no shortage of things to do. THINGS TO DO THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 Wing Haven’s Fall […]

It’s time to Raise a Glass! Charlotte Craft Beer Week is back this month to celebrate the Queen City’s beer culture and the many people who contribute to our local craft beer scene. What is Charlotte Craft Beer Week? CRAFT BEER WEEK is an annual week-long event hosted by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA), […]

Friday, October 17 | 7:30 PM Saturday, October 18 | 7:30 PMKnight Theater, 430 S Tryon St. David Hamilton, conductor Katelyn Drye, vocalistHollie Hammel, vocalistBlair Lamb, vocalist

Everyone’s favorite party locale, the Duke Mansion, will transform into an underwater dream on Saturday, October 25th, where mermaids will reign and sea kings will dance at their annual Preservation Society party. Staged in one of Charlotte’s most beautiful venues, this annual costume party is a scoop-girls favorite evening, and certainly one of the more […]

Fall is in full swing this weekend, and Charlotte is packed with ways to celebrate! From the Renaissance Festival and pumpkin patches to a Taylor Swift-themed brunch, festive pop-up bars, fall movie nights, markets, Oktoberfests, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. THINGS TO DO THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 Harry Potter Pop Up Bar […]

From bratwurst and craft beer to stein holding and keg rolling, we may not be in Germany, but the QC is determined to give us an Oktoberfest that makes us feel like we are. Read below for your guide to all the festivities this Oktober, conveniently organized by date. We’ll keep adding to these as […]

The last weekend of summer is here! Say goodbye to the season with a variety of fun options. THINGS TO DO THIS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 SouthPark After 5Thursday, September 18, 5 – 9pSouthPark After 5 is back from September 4th through October 9th, 2025 bringing free live music, food trucks and drinks, and hands-on art […]

Wondering where and when to see peak fall color for your leaf-peeping this year? Mid to Late October is your best bet, and we’ve got the scoop. Peak Fall Foliage Predictor Map 2025 Every year SmokeyMountains.com puts together a helpful interactive map to show the leaf color progression by week, starting in September and going through […]

Temperatures may be cooling, but Charlotte’s weekends are heating up! This weekend, dive into fall fun with the launch of Mecktoberfest, Scarowinds, Oktoberfests, and more. Plus, check out shopping markets, home tours, a block party, Broadway After Dark, and plenty of other happenings around town. THINGS TO DO THIS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 $1.50 Oyster Happy […]

The first weekend of September is here, and summer is winding down in style. Fill your calendar with a mix of festivals, shopping markets, the return of Alive After 5, dueling pianos, fundraisers, speed dating, and more, all happening in Charlotte this weekend. THINGS TO DO THIS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Charlotte International Arts FestivalSeptember 1 […]