Things to Do

Looking for fresh, fun activities to fill your stay-at-home weekend? We’ve got just the thing. Read on for activities you can do safely outside of your home and others where you don’t have to leave the comfort of your own sofa. OPENING UP Per North Carolina’s phase one opening mandates, a number of businesses and […]

U-Pick produce is an annual favorite to support local, eat healthy and get outside. Fortunately, many farms have lots of wide-open space to stay well distant of other pickers, and several farms have accommodations in place for safe picking. Wear your face masks and gloves, and enjoy lots of fresh air and fun at our […]

Need a change of scenery but still want to stay socially distant? Here’s a fun idea for an outing ~ combine your takeout orders with a drive by some of our city’s amazing murals. We’ve set up our list by neighborhood, with suggestions of where to grab a bite to eat, some sweet treats or […]

If you have a homeschool set up in your home right now, you have a whole new appreciation for your children’s teachers. Many professions have completely shifted gears to adapt, but teachers have in the course of a few weeks moved to online learning, made sure students had food at home, access to the materials […]

Certain businesses are tentatively allowed to open effective this week, including retail shopping stores. Per the Charlotte Ledger, N.C. to enter ‘Phase 1’ of reopening on Friday at 5 p.m., governor says. Most businesses and parks can open  Restaurants, gyms and hair salons could follow as early as May 22 Still under modified stay-at-home order; […]

Pick up new skill, give back, get cooking and more – all from the comfort of your home. Here are our picks on virtual things to do this week around Charlotte. FEATURED EVENT: CLT After Dark: A Virtual Variety ShowApril 30 | 10 pm This Week Featuring former Carolina Panthers’ linebacker Luke Kuechly, musical performances […]

It has been so heartwarming to see the healthcare hero nominations coming in for our last few weeks of contests. Hoping these giveaways can bring a little joy and a boost to some amazing local businesses that are working so hard to keep on keeping on in our current situation. Check out what week three’s […]

We’ve had so many generous Charlotte businesses reach out to be a part of bringing some joy to our subscribers and of course to our amazing healthcare heros, that we are rolling out Week 2 of our giveaways! Same rules as last week, scroll through this week’s participants and enter to win below, then take […]

As we all stay safe and stay home, we’ve got you covered with 29 virtual events to fill your weekend: FEATURED EVENT Browse, Bid and Buy at Mint Museum’s Coveted Couture Virtual Paddle Raise Join in the first ever Mint Museum Coveted Couture Virtual Paddle Raise happening this Thursday through Saturday. In lieu of the […]

We are all in desperate search for a mental break. Some of us yearn for human interaction, while others search for a few moments of solace away from the rest of our housemates. To offer you a little fun and to give a shout out to some of our favorite Charlotte businesses, we are launching […]

Looking for new fresh, local events to enjoy virtually this week? Look no further. From online cooking classes to kids activities and even a virtual happy hour, here are more than 24 events to enjoy at home. ARTS & CULTURE WDAV’s (Virtual) Small Batch with Barbara KrumdieckApril 16 | 5 pm Celebrate the first national […]

Even while we’re all staying in to flatten the curve, there’s still fun to be had all around the Queen City from the comfort of your home. From virtual wine classes to story time, here’s what to do this weekend: ARTS & CULTURE Opera Carolina’s iStream Friday’s Opera Carolina’s new series, iStream Fridays, will feature […]