Things to Do

The holiday season is officially here and this week we are looking back at the past year and counting all of the reasons we are thankful. Spend the day with friends, show your support of local small businesses, and give back to the community that has given us so much. There is a lot to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

We sure do love to celebrate fall and this week is no different. We’ve got festivals all over the Queen City, plenty of choices to enjoy the fresh, cool air at local breweries and other gathering spots, not to mention the chance to do some good for the beloved organizations in our area that strive […]

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 […]