UPDATED FOR FALL 2023 Definitely not just for the kids! Plan a day trip to one of these farms, near or far, to pet and learn, take yoga, shop, drink wine & more and support our local farms while you have some fun. Try not to take any alpaca home with you tho. #nopromises Be […]
CHARLOTTE AREA SUMMER CONCERTS Music at the Met Thursdays6-9pmFREE1111 Metropolitan Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204 Acoustic music series live on the patio by the greenway, tons of different bands coming, full deets on their facebook page here. Free parking. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. Guests are welcome to bring chairs and […]
You may need a little break after the excitement of July 4th weekend but that doesn’t mean things are slowing down in Charlotte! Keep the holiday momentum going with a trip to the fair or a visit to the Whitewater Center for a River Jam Run or take it a little slower with an art […]
Historically, sunflower season peaks in our area in July, with a two week period in early July for the best blooms, depending on annual rainfall and temps. However, we’ve seen photos in August in years past where there were still plenty of blooms. The best way to plan your trip is to visit the web […]
It’s the weekend we have all been waiting for, the one we prepare for every year with pre-planned outfits, shopping lists and a calendar chock-full of fun ways to celebrate the 4th of July. Put your game face on and get ready to love the heck out of America with all kinds of events around […]
We missed getting together for firework shows last 4th of July, but this year the party is back on! Even better news: July 4th lands on a Sunday this year, so expect the party to go through the weekend. Plan to attend your annual favorite, try something new or, for the hardcore fireworks fan, do […]
Nothing says summer like spending a day at the lake and lucky for us, among the many things that make Charlotte an incredible place to live is our proximity to Lake Norman and all of the amenities lake living has to offer. Whether you are planning to spend the day with friends, craving a weekend […]
It’s officially summer and everyone around town certainly knows how to make the most of it! Take your pick of festivals, outdoor markets, live music and more. Start celebrating America a little early this year and get ready for the next few weeks as we all live our best summer lives in the Queen City. […]
Who’s missed posting all things Charlotte? How do we rev it up again? Our Instagram highlight reels needs new life. Let’s show off our city once again — and us. The best of the best? That’s what the Queen City is known for, is she not? Let’s get our Instagram groove back using these top […]
As we settle into the warm, sunny (and humid!) days of summer, fun in the Queen City can be found everywhere. This week launches some long awaited events including the Charlotte Black Film Festival, Immersive Van Gogh and (next Weds) Crave Charlotte Food + Wine Festival. Celebrate Father’s Day with a favorite Dad in your […]
Summer is in full swing and there is no better time to get out and gather with the friends and loved ones we have missed so much over the past year! Whether you are packing up the whole family, meeting a few friends or looking to spend a day with someone special, Charlotte has a […]
Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States, on the anniversary date of the June 19, 1865 announcement of General Order No. 3 by the Union Army proclaiming freedom from slavery in Texas, over a month after the formal end of the Civil War and two years after the original issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. Also known […]
