Things To Do

Though we know it will be a while before the leaves start to change, there’s something about the final week of August and switching our calendars to September that feels very refreshing. This week, Charlotte is ready to start the slow farewell to summer with lots of outdoor fun and celebrations. Pamper your pups with […]

UPDATED for Fall 2023 If you’re looking for a day of family fun or a new date idea, look no further than apple picking at a NC orchard. It’s the perfect kick-off to the fall season, and who doesn’t love fresh apples? Not to mention apple cider, apple donuts, and much more. We’ve rounded up […]

We’ve reached the point in the season where ‘Back to School’ and ‘End of Summer’ events are all the rage – and that means lots to choose from this week in the QC! Celebrate Charlotte Pride with a selection of events throughout the weekend including the famous Parade on Sunday. Catch an outdoor movie (while […]

It won’t be long before the roads in Charlotte start filling up with school buses and the temperatures slowly ease back down to tolerable – so soak up those last few summer weeks while you can! This week you can up your drink mixing game, celebrate the return of football, enjoy live music in the […]

It’s time to celebrate PRIDE in Charlotte! After two years of a pandemic hiatus, Charlotte’s largest street festival and parade returns to Uptown with the Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade on Aug. 20-21, 2022. From their roots 50 years ago, when early gay rights leaders first attempted organizing in Charlotte, to the first Gay Pride […]

You have landed on an ‘old’ article and the info may not still be accurate. Please link thru here for our latest update. Festivals are Back Baby. We count 50 at publication time, between mid August and early November, and that’s just the ones within short drives of Charlotte. Find them below, sorted by date, […]

As the summer months continue to fly by, we are beating the heat by keeping busy with all that the Queen City has to offer! This week, enjoy a film festival for good, celebrate the anniversaries of some of our favorite Charlotte establishments, support arts and culture, gear up for football and wander some of […]

As the weeks of summer fun continue to fly by, the Queen City keeps delivering plenty of festivals, art & culture events and more. This week – celebrate Charlotte’s best cuisine, catch a live performance, spend an art-filled afternoon with the family or choose from one of the many outdoor festivals around town. Thursday: ‘Noises […]

Summer fun in Charlotte continues this week with lots to do for everyone! Catch a live show, celebrate arts & culture, show your love for favorite summer treats or beat the heat at the movie theatre. Thursday: Charlotte AfroFuturism FestThursday, July 14 – Saturday, July 16Celebrate the bold, imaginative and innovative world of AfroFuturism with […]

Celebrate America and spend the weekend outside with friends and family with all kinds of fun around the Queen City! Grab a free donut, eat and drink local favorites and don’t miss one of Charlotte’s famed fireworks shows. Looking for Fireworks? Look Here for our 2022 J4 Fireworks Round-up Thursday: Free Donuts from Krispy KremeNow […]

One of our favorite weekends of the year is here, and we can’t wait to get out and celebrate. July 4th lands on a Monday this year (hello three-day weekend), so expect the party to start early and continue into next week. Plan to attend your annual favorite, try something new or, for the hardcore […]

Summer may have only officially started this week, but in Charlotte, we’ve been celebrating the season all month long! As we near the end of June, spend some time in the Queen City enjoying outdoor festivals, the world’s largest swimming lesson, block parties, Hippie Fest, Caribbean Carnival and lots more! Thursday: Rock Hill PrideThursday, June […]