With international vacations on the backburner and interstate travel also iffy, that Eiffel Tower selfie and NYC skyline shot will have to wait. Why not explore your own backyard and stay close to home until it’s definitely, fully, 100% safe to travel again? The Queen City and surrounding areas are exploding with beautiful spots from […]
It’s almost time for another weekend. We’re trying to do something different each week, so the days don’t continue to all run together in an endless stay-at-home blur. If you wear your mask and keep your distance, you can safely enjoy everything from drive-in concerts and movies to streaming jazz performances. Here’s what to do […]
Sure, this holiday weekend might look different than years past, but there are still plenty of ways to enjoy your Fourth of July in Charlotte. Read on for options all weekend long, from in-person events, virtual options and places to spot fireworks. JULY 4 & FIREWORKS Fourth on the Field: Brunch & Play CatchTruist Field […]
It’s never too early to start planning ahead for the weekend. Whether you’re venturing out more or staying at home, here are more than 20 ways to enjoy your weekend in Charlotte. VENTURING OUT Dine at Camp North End’s New Food Stalls Head to Camp North End to help food stalls Bleu Barn North End, La […]
You’ve landed on an ‘old’ article, please click thru here to read the latest update! The spring rains have raised the river levels all around, making some options more challenging than usual and causing some restrictions on the types of floats and outings offered right now. Things change though, so check each website for the […]
For most of the year, you may have little to no reason to make a trip from the city down to the Draper Wildlife Management Area (DWMA) in York County, SC — unless, of course, you like to dove hunt or fish — but for a limited-time every summer the DWMA is home to one of […]
Summer love in Charlotte will forever feel different. Painful wounds now exist. Our hearts are broken. But now that the spring rains have slowed, it’s time to start healing in this summer solstice. Love is powerful. It’s sometimes the only thing we can control. New or old — the date will be different. But we […]
From Juneteenth celebrations to Father’s Day fun, there’s plenty to explore in and around Charlotte this weekend. Our top picks for venturing out and staying in: VENTURING OUT SAFELY Watch and Play at Truist FieldVarying dates and hours Head Uptown and enjoy the ballpark in a whole new way this summer. They’re offering a special […]
June 19th, or Juneteenth | Black Independence Day, commemorates the day that Union general Gordon Granger read federal orders in Galveston, Texas, that all previously enslaved people in Texas were free. Although the Emancipation Proclamation had formally freed them almost two and a half years earlier, Texas was the most remote of the slave states, with a low presence of Union troops, so enforcement of the […]
The weekend’s almost here, and whether you’re staying in or venturing out, we’ve got plenty of ideas for how to spend it. From reopening to shopping and fun virtual to-dos, here’s what to do and what to do this weekend. VENTURING OUT Shop the Elston SaleWednesday, June 10 – Saturday, June 13 | 10 am […]
A summer weekend or day trip to any one of the 250+ waterfalls in nearby Transylvania County and the surrounding area is a huge bonus to living in CLT. With the county slowly and safely re-opening under the current state guidelines, it could be the perfect time to visit. The visitor center began a phased […]
Searching for new ways to fill your weekend? Look no further. From reopenings to family-friendly experiences and virtual events, here’s where to go and what to do this weekend in Charlotte: FEATURED EVENTS Unmasked: “We Can’t Breathe”June 3 | 6 pm Join in virtually for this important conversation about recent injustices against the black community, […]
