Things To Do

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 […]

We’ve got your summer 2022 list of patios the whole family can enjoy, including the furry family members. Head out to these local patios with the kids and pup in tow to enjoy the summer sunshine. Organized by neighborhood for your convenience. For The Kids Uptown Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse Multiple locations What to expect: This tried […]

It’s a week full of celebrations in the Queen City! Be sure to check out our listing of Juneteenth festivals and events below as well as lots of Father’s Day fun for the weekend. Juneteenth Celebrations: Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas Juneteenth Charlotte Celebration 2nd Annual Juneteenth Jam Juneteenth on the Historic West End Corridor […]

Summertime is a great time to visit the Lake Norman area. Whether you swing-by the college town of Davidson for live music, head farther north to hit the shores of Troutman, or take a dive in the natural quarry in Mooresville – there’s lots the lake has to offer whether you’re just finding your sea […]

This week, it’s all about supporting local businesses, makers, artists and more, all around the Queen City! Shop markets in your favorite neighborhoods, celebrate the (re)opening of small businesses and new exhibitions, show your love for organizations helping our friends and neighbors, and soak in the summer vibes with kid-friendly festivals, movie nights, beach parties […]

June is here and with it comes lots of fun and festivities around Charlotte! Celebrate summer break with the kids at IDEAworks, spend an evening with artists of all kinds, support a black-owned restaurant, get an early start on Father’s Day, take your pup to the brewery and much more. Featured Event: South End Wine […]

There’s some sort of free or mostly free music somewhere in the QC almost every day during the summer. Here are our picks, sorted by Day of Week. Thursdays Atherton Nights at Atherton Mill South End Summer treat as Atherton hosts a series of Night Markets along the Rail Trail featuring over 30 vendors and […]

The unofficial start of summer is here and judging by the temps in the Queen City – we are more than ready to get the party started! Enjoy a long weekend full of live performances, family fun, firework displays, outdoor adventures and more. Thursday: Freestyle Love SupremeShows through Sunday, May 29Brought to you by Broadway […]

Summer, summer, summer. It’s like a merry-go-round. Don’t miss these fun summer fests, sorted by date for best planning purposes. We’ll update as new news comes in. MAY 27-29 Circle K Speed Street Music Festival kicks off Coca-Cola 600 weekend Charlotte Motor Speedway Flo Rida (Friday, May 27, 9:30-11 p.m.) Steve Miller Band (Saturday, May 28, 8:30-10 p.m.) MAY 28 Feel […]

If you’re looking for ways to cool off while going on an adventure, you’ve come to the right place. The Queen City is surrounded by rivers near and far (hello, weekend trips!) where you can join in on everyone’s favorite water sport, TUBING! We’ve rounded up the best places to go tubing and more around […]