Things to Do


CLT

Pop Up Vendors, Live Music, Candle Lit Boat Rides, Hot Chocolate & More.

Nov 17, 2021 | scoop team

Where to find it? All in one place at the University City Night Market this December. This family-friendly annual outdoor marketplace will be filled with unique pop up shops, local retail, live music, your favorite holiday beverages and treats. Plus, you can enjoy candle lit boat rides around the lake while swaying to holiday tunes […]


CLT

FRIENDS Trivia, Christmas Tree Lightings, Santa Paws, Holiday Pottery, Lager Fest, Vintage Market, Salsa Dancing, Chanukah Wonderland and More Things to Do This Weekend 11/18

Nov 17, 2021 | scoop team

As we prepare to gather with friends and family for Thanksgiving, you can already hear the jingle of holiday bells approaching. Christmas lights are going up, holiday markets are ready for shoppers and Charlotte is buzzing with festive fun for the whole family. Prepare for your calendar to fill up fast as we get ready […]


CLT

Shop Small Saturdays in South End This Holiday Season

Nov 14, 2021 | scoop team

While Small Business Saturday is officially November 27, the folks at South End Charlotte have devised a way for us to be able to enjoy this annual shopping event and support Charlotte’s small business community for FOUR Shop Small Saturdays again this year. So if you’re traveling for Thanksgiving or have company at your house […]


CLT

Ice Skating, Veteran’s Day Celebrations, Christmas Markets & Pop Up Events, Handmade Gifts, Pics with Santa, The Grinch and More Things to Do This Weekend 11/11

Nov 10, 2021 | scoop team

This season, express your gratitude for local business owners, makers, artists, charitable organizations and more by joining in on all of the events and programs our wonderful city has to offer! You can donate to those in need, snap a picture with Santa, find a unique gift for a loved one and enjoy the cooler […]


CLT

Places to Take Out Of Town Guests in Charlotte

Nov 7, 2021 | Veronica LeMaster

Charlotte is a charming city filled with things to do, from breweries to museums, sports, outdoor adventure, rooftop restaurants, delicious food and much more. Show your out-of-towner what makes the Queen City unique by taking them to these local outings: BEST PLACES TO TAKE GUESTS IN THE QUEEN CITY On a mural tour around the […]


CLT

What’s New with the Thanksgiving Parade This Year? The Day for Starters.

Nov 6, 2021 | scoop team

This year, the Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade celebrates its Diamond Anniverary, meaning it’s 75 years young and back to an in-person parade. And it’s both changing things up AND keeping traditions alive. New Parade Day This Year The parade will step off on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 24 at 6:00 p.m. We love this, as […]


CLT

704 Coat Drive, Library Events, Museum of the Moon, Gallery Crawls, Veteran’s Day Celebrations, Holiday Shopping and More Things to Do This Weekend 11/4

Nov 2, 2021 | scoop team

As we wave goodbye to October and all of the Halloween-themed fun, there is barely time to take a crisp, fall breath before we welcome the Holiday season festivities. Help our neighbors in need, show your Niner Pride, support local artists and makers and get a head start on your shopping. Hard to believe it’s […]


CLT

GROWN UP OPTIONS: Haunted Trails, Axe Throwing, Taste of Soul, Retro Horror, Mad Hatters, Spooky Brews, and a Few Not-So-Creepy Things to Do This Halloween Weekend 10/28

Oct 27, 2021 | scoop team

Halloween is here and our list is full of different ways to celebrate everyone’s favorite spooky season. There’s haunted trails and car washes, horror shows and nightmare evenings out, plus all kinds of parties to get you in the spirit. If you aren’t feeling the scary scene this year, check out Taste of Soul, an […]


CLT

Updated. Here are Our Favorite Charlotte Murals for Your Viewing Pleasure. 40 and Counting.

Oct 22, 2021 | Veronica LeMaster

Art is everywhere you turn in Charlotte, with murals turning dull streets into vibrant works of art – expressing beauty, vision, history, statement, and our local culture to out of towners and residents. We’ve lined up some of our favorite murals around the Queen City, including everything from new works to old favorites. Use the […]



CLT

It’s Time to SKATE with Pride This Weekend!

Oct 16, 2021 | scoop team

Get ready for three days and three fun PRiDE themes all happening on the Screamin’ Wheels and Blades rink at Red Clay Ciderworks the weekend of October 22,23,24. Pick one, two or all three different theme nights at ScreaminWheelsBlades.com and head over to the rink at Red Clay Ciderworks, Presented by @petwantsclt Tutus & Glowsticks […]


The guide for Charlotte tastemakers