Things To Do

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. […]

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 […]