Things to Do

After weeks of planning, shopping and celebrating – the big day is finally here! If you’re staying in town for Christmas weekend you’ll notice that Charlotte is a bit quieter than normal, but there is still plenty of holiday fun to be had. Celebrate the end of Christmas shopping with a holiday-themed drink, watch the […]

Not all art is found within museum walls. Venture outside to find vibrant works of art blended into historic buildings, new construction and neighborhood landmarks with our updated guide to Charlotte’s murals.   Use the addresses provided to find each artwork or head to www.artwalksclt.com to go on a self-guided art walk, where they provide you […]

It’s the final weekend before Christmas and yes, we can’t believe it either. In between shopping for those last-minute gifts, make time for free donuts, learn how to make breakfast cocktails, take a stroll down Gingerbread Lane, shop from young entrepreneurs, join in on a Krampus Krawl, and more — all happening this weekend. Be […]

The Charlotte Symphony is back with another spectacular treat in sight and sound with the CIRQUE DE NOEL performance scheduled for this December. CIRQUE DE NOEL brings the magic of Cirque to the Charlotte, with aerialists and acrobats, performing amazing feats on and above the stage, accompanied by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and your favorite […]

We’re just two weekends away from the big day, which means holiday prep is in full swing. If you haven’t already visited the many holiday markets in town, this weekend is a great time to do so. Along with some Christmas shopping, you can laugh ’till you cry at a comedy show, channel your inner […]

UPDATED FOR 2023 One of our favorite holiday activities is scoping out Charlotte’s biggest and best Christmas holiday lights! Charlotte is filled with holiday festivals that have incredible displays, but we also love the local homes and neighborhoods that go all out. So gather the family, warm up some hot cocoa, and hop in the […]

December is finally here and the holiday season is in full swing. This weekend, it’s all about getting ready for the big day. Shop for gifts at holiday markets, get a drink at a Christmas-themed bar, enjoy a live performance, take in art at a gallery crawl, ice skate at WinterFest, and so much more […]

Planning on staying in town for the holiday weekend? There is a lot to do in Charlotte to keep you busy. Read on for the best happenings for Thanksgiving and Black Friday weekend, and scroll down for the Holiday Events that are ongoing throughout the season this year. FEATURED EVENTS THIS WEEK Shop the ‘scoop’ […]

It’s the weekend before Thanksgiving, which means we should try to relax a little and enjoy some free time before the hecticness of the holidays start. Charlotte has a lot going on this weekend to keep you entertained; from multiple holiday markets to start your Christmas shopping, to muscial performances, tree lightings, a mac-n-cheese competition, […]

Thursday Beginner Pickleball Clinic at The Dinkery, Thursdays in Nov 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM This Beginner clinic is the perfect way to learn the basics of pickleball. Every week they’ll be going over Stroke development, the rules/scoring and basic strategy. New players and players that are looking to brush up on their game. Sign […]

Where were you when you first heard JAGGED LITTLE PILL, the 3rd album from singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette? It was 1995, and it was a worldwide commercial success, with sales of over 33 million copies. One of the best-selling albums of all time, Jagged Little Pill was nominated for nine Grammy Awards, winning five, including Album […]

If you are in town for Thanksgiving this year, your Wednesday evening plans should be happily “set” as the Novant Health Thanksgiving EVE Parade returns to light up the night on Tryon Street once again. A Charlotte tradition since 1947, The Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade takes place each year in Uptown as the official kick-off […]