Things To Do

Another fall weekend is coming up soon. From donuts to pop-up shopping and fall cocktail classes, we have more than 20 ideas for fun around Charlotte, whether you’re staying at home or venturing out. Please use safe or even overly safe practices if you do go to a gathering…masks on, hands washed or sanitized frequently, […]

Fall is one of the best times to enjoy Lake Norman. This month offers lots of LKN-only experiences including the yacht regatta, a trail run and bonfire – because, well, those things just go together, and the Arts Festival in historic downtown Davidson, and lots of outdoor movie options… come on up, the water is […]

It’s shaping up to be another beautiful fall weekend in Charlotte, so it’s time to get to planning. From outdoor and drive-in concerts to art exhibits and a new rooftop bar, here are 20+ events to know about this week. VENTURING OUT Visit Búho Bar, opening Oct. 1 16 floors above Charlotte’s city streets, the […]

If party means gathering, we are gonna need to gather soon. Covid-19 means a lot of serious things but it shouldn’t take away every opportunity to celebrate the big important stuff. And what’s bigger stuff than a milestone birthday? Turning 40 is fabulous. Celebrating 40 is even more so. Just because our world looks a […]

It’s the first weekend of fall, and we have no shortage of ideas for ways to spend it. From national coffee day to virtual pumpkin hand lettering classes, here are our picks for what to do this weekend: VENTURING OUT Visit the new Petty Thieves Brewing Co. Head to Charlotte’s newest brewery for custom half […]

Are you gearing up for Fall Leaf Peeping, Apple Picking and all of our favorite Fall activities. Here are the farms near Charlotte that offer not only the best corn mazes around but also hayrides, pumpkin picking, and more for the whole family. We’ve included any safety protocols we found. Due to weather & safety […]

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. […]

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 […]

It’s almost time to start planning for another Charlotte weekend. Whether you’re venturing out safely or opting to stay in, here are 20+ ways to enjoy your weekend. VENTURING OUT Apple Picking at Carrigan Farms Looking for a way to get into the spirit of Fall? Apple picking at Carrigan Farms opens Wednesday, September 9. […]

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 […]

It’s hard to believe, but the unofficial end of summer is almost here. Whether you’re venturing out or staying in, we’ve rounded up plenty of ways to spend your holiday weekend: VENTURING OUT Lail Vineyards Wine DinnerSeptember 2 | The Pump House | 6:30 pm Make reservations now for this five-course dinner featuring dishes including […]

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 […]