Things To Do

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 […]

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 […]