Things to Do

Things to Do

ROCK THE CAUSE for Mission 34 is Back! Here Are This Year’s Rock Stars and Ticket Scoop

Oct 19, 2025 | scoop team

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 […]


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Lots of Galas, Lots of Fests, 5k’s and Walks, Scarecrow Hollow, Dolly, Wicked, Craft Beer Week, Fairy Hair, Flea Market, and More Things to Do this Weekend (10/16)

Oct 15, 2025 | Veronica LeMaster

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 […]


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Fall Plant Sale, Pottery Fest, Veg Fest, Bookpalooza, Laketoberfest, MBA Fair, Latin Night, 5Ks, and More Things to Do this Weekend (10/9)

Oct 7, 2025 | Veronica LeMaster

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 […]




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Mermaids and Sea Kings: Head Under the Sea at This Year’s Gala at the Duke Mansion

Oct 6, 2025 | scoop team

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 […]


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Haunted Cocktails & Harry Potter Pop Ups, FabFest, Coffee Fest, Pink Cupcake Walk, Jeepers Creepers Run, WICKED Returns & More Things to Do This Weekend (10/2)

Oct 1, 2025 | Veronica LeMaster

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 […]


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Here Are Lots of Oktoberfests to Enjoy This Month

Sep 29, 2025 | Sophia Jacobs

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 […]


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Festival in the Park, BeerFest, Latin Fest, Indian Fest, Flow Fest, Mecktoberfest, SyctoberFest, and Also Non-Fest Things to Do This Weekend – 9/18/25

Sep 17, 2025 | Veronica LeMaster

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 […]


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Leaf-Peeping 2025. Here’s Your Peak Fall Color Schedule for the NC Mountains

Sep 11, 2025 | scoop team

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 […]


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Oktoberfests, Home Tour, Shopping Markets, Brunch Fest, WonderFest, Art Fest, Barn Dance, Montford Block Party and More Things to Do This Weekend – 9/11/25

Sep 9, 2025 | Veronica LeMaster

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 […]


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Arts Fest, Greek Fest, Soul Fest, After 5, ArtPop, County Fair, Sourdough Making, and More Things to Do This Weekend – 9/4/25

Sep 2, 2025 | Veronica LeMaster

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 […]


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