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Harriet’s Hamburgers, Red Salt, Summit Seltzer Open, Wine Fest, Fitness Pop Up & More Things to Do This Weekend (9/17)

Sep 15, 2020 | Allison

From movies at the ballpark, to a wine festival in University, and plenty of restaurant openings, there’s plenty to fill your calendar this upcoming weekend. Read on for all of our Scoop-worthy things to do this weekend.. VENTURING OUT Harriet’s Hamburgers opening Sept. 14 Harriet’s Hamburgers will open its debut location at Optimist Hall on Monday, Sept. […]


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Your 2020 Guide to NC Leaf Season & Peak Fall Color

Sep 10, 2020 | scoop team

If ever there was a season to get out and see some of NC’s natural beauty, it’s Fall 2020. We’re lucky in our state, since we enjoy one of the country’s longest color seasons, over 5 weeks, thanks to the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains’ many 6,000-foot peaks, and multiple micro climates. Leaf Peeping […]



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Dog Show, Apple Picking, Artist & Farmers Market, Sailing, Drive-thru Concerts, Car Show & More To Do in Lake Norman in September 2020

Sep 6, 2020 | scoop team

Ready to roll into September and make the most of it? We’ve got the phase 2.5 socially-distanced Scoop on what’s shaking at the Lake this month. Apple PickingCarrigan Farms (Mooresville)Opens Wednesday, September 9Looking for the authentic apple picking experience? Look no farther than Carrigan Farms. Conducted every September since 1975, each hayride includes a trip […]



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Check Out This New Hotel In Freedom Park [clickbait]. It’s a Bee Hotel

Aug 31, 2020 | scoop team

The Mecklenburg County Extension Master Gardener’s Freedom Park Demonstration Garden has added a bee hotel in Freedom Park, designed and built by a team of scouts led by Grant Larson, a junior at Charlotte Country Day School. The hotel consists of several wooden blocks and tubes, with holes drilled in them to provide a nesting […]


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Here are 16 Places to Picnic Near Charlotte Any Weekend This Fall.

Aug 31, 2020 | scoop team

Get the Scoop on places to unplug and disconnect – so you can reconnect with all the important things – fresh air, family, friends and food. As always please make sure to double-check that the parks are open or the specific amenities you need are operational before you head out. Lake Norman Area Robbin’s ParkCornelius, […]


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Skiptown & Bargarita Open, Donut Vending Machine + Free Dozen, Virtual Watercolors, Ballet Livestream, Dockside Cinema & More Things to Do This Weekend (8/27)

Aug 25, 2020 | Allison

School’s back in session, so it’s more important than ever to take advantage of the weekends. Masks and social distancing always required under our NC Phase 2 safety guidelines. Start planning the weekend now with our tips on to what to do and where to go this weekend: VENTURING OUT Take the pup to Skiptown […]


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How To Host a Backyard Kentucky Derby Party This Year

Aug 22, 2020 | scoop team

Feeling lucky? Gather your closest lilies and phillies for a few bets. Backyard style. The 147th Kentucky Derby will run on Saturday, May 1, with limited attendance. Hosting your own Derby Party will be a little trickier, as you try to manage safe, vaccinated gatherings. But we love a good challenge. Smaller guest lists are […]




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