Things to Do

Crave Charlotte Returns to Celebrate Fine Local Food and Drink with a 2nd Annual Multi-day Culinary Festival from June 23 through June 26, 2021. Bringing together over twenty of the QC’s finest chefs, restaurants, mixologists and winemakers to present a variety of fine culinary experiences across the city, Greystar CraveCLT starts on Wednesday, June 23 […]

Take time this week to appreciate the vibrant and diverse culture of the Queen City, support local business owners and celebrate the arts! Get outside and hit the trails, take a kayak tour or learn more about the plants that call Charlotte home. And if you are looking for some time to relax there are […]

As the busy days of Spring fade into the slow, relaxing days of Summer, there is more time to fill – and thankfully, Charlotte has you covered! Honor the brave women and men who have served our country at one of many Memorial Day celebrations going on around town, and mark the unofficial launch of […]

May 20th marks the anniversary of the official Mecklenburg Declaration and the beginning of the great city we love (be sure to catch a live reading of the document on Facebook thanks to The Charlotte Museum of History)! This week, celebrate Charlotte and all it has to offer with summer concerts, a Cuban festival, the […]

You’ve landed on an ‘old’ article, please click thru here to read the latest update! North Carolina Nantahala River, Bryson City, NC – Head to Bryson City and visit the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) for everything your outdoorsy heart could desire: tubing, rafting, kayaking, flat water activities, ziplining, mountain biking, shopping, food, and music. Oconoluftee River, Cherokee, NC – […]

We are always happy to say goodbye to winter and welcome sunshine back to Charlotte, but this May is especially exciting as we also welcome the return of bigger (and safer) gatherings – live concerts, open air markets, food and culture celebrations and more! You’ll also find a workshop on how to keep your kids […]

We missed a lot last year. Festivals. Concerts. Shows. Fairs. We have some serious making up to do. Let’s go here. Let’s do that. We are going to be at it all. Gather your friends. Your neighbors. That partner-in-crime. Pull all the cute outfits. The new sandals. Those wedges you didn’t get to wear last […]

Looking for something new to do? See some new sights and visit a new city? No need to head to Charleston or Savannah (not that there’s anything wrong with that 🙂 ) our fair Queen City has plenty to see & do Uptown to keep your weekends full for weeks. Here are 21 ideas of […]

May marks the start of gardens in full bloom, a time to celebrate the Moms in our life and the last few weeks of school before the coveted summer months. This week, check out Charlotte’s newest CBD dispensary, support Black Food Truck Friday, learn how to be an Everyday Hero and show some love to […]

While it feels like Spring just arrived, the temps are already climbing and there’s no better place to be than outside – luckily there are plenty of choices this week in the Queen City! Catch some live music at The Met, grab a bite from your favorite food trucks, stroll the grounds at Duke Mansion […]

South End Wine & Hops Fest Returns May 13 – 16 Voted 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 Best Charlotte Wine Event and 2020 Best Charlotte Festival* the 7th annual Spring South End Wine and Hops Fest returns May 13-16, 2021. If you are a wine enthusiast, a beer lover, or both, this year’s festival offers you […]

We are used to things looking a little different this year, but there is plenty to celebrate this week in Charlotte. Show your appreciation to essential workers, check out what’s in bloom, learn a new skill or set up your own backyard tailgate and enjoy some virtual Steeplechase action. Check out what’s coming up around […]