It’s that time of the summer…fireworks here, there and everywhere. Here’s our list of where to find the July 4th Fireworks in the greater Charlotte area. Remember that shooting off fireworks without a permit is illegal in North Carolina, so best to just enjoy these shows for your holiday entertainment. Have a child with sensitive […]
It’s the ultimate summer dilemma: you want to dine al fresco but wish you could just dial back the thermometer 15 degrees or so. Some help with the humidity would be great too. When you can’t bear to waste another sunny day or balmy night, turn to this list of Charlotte spots where you can […]
Where you want to be on July 1st and 4th… “’cause baby you’re a fiiirework!” BIRKDALE VILLAGE July 4, 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. Ok, so we are leading with an event that doesn’t actually include fireworks… but what they lack in pyrotechnics they more than make up for with an adorable bike parade, live music […]
Editor’s Note: This local blog contribution is part of our CONTRIBUTE AN ARTICLE program on scoop. The PGA Major Rager – Carolina Style – Part I Before we know it summer will be over and football and golf will be back in the Carolina’s. Hooray! I can’t think of a better way to close out […]
Have plans for the first weekend of summer? Now you do. Follow along with our guide of what to do and where to go this weekend in Charlotte: THURSDAY Urban Cookhouse Park Road Grand Opening Urban Cookhouse | Opens at 11 a.m. Help welcome another new addition to Park Road Shopping Center this Thursday. Urban […]
Need plans for this weekend? Grab a girlfriend and keep reading. From sushi rolling to picnicing in the park, here’s your round-up for what to do and where to go this weekend. Specifically looking for things to do with Dad on his Day? Here are our… 39 Ways to Celebrate Fathers Day with Dad around […]
If you’re anything like me, you keep writing “May” on anything that requires a date even though we are going full speed ahead in June. Before we know it, summer is going to fly by and it will be Labor Day weekend. Let Scoop hold you accountable to your best summer yet with a full […]
Break out of your bubble, and maybe even your ZIP code, to explore all that our city has to offer this weekend. From a full-on foodie fest in Uptown to a race across land and sea in Rock Hill, here are our top picks for where to go and what to do this weekend in Charlotte […]
I think one of the best things about Charlotteans is their admirable balance of love for urbanism with appreciation for nature. There aren’t many cities where people pack up the backpack on the 15th floor of an uptown building and head to a rigorous hiking trial within the hour. Whether you need to unplug for some alone […]
You’ve landed on an old article from 2017. For the most up-to-date info please click thru here. Let’s chase some waterfalls – and have a picnic while we’re at it. Charlotte is within a quick drive of some of the state’s best cascades. As temps warm up, there’s no better way to cool off than […]
According to Statistic Library, just 30 minutes of pedaling boosts mental health and lowers blood pressure in both men and women. Bicyclists also tend to have the fitness equivalent to someone ten years younger than they are and a life expectancy two years above the national average. It’s a win, win and with so many bike trails […]
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is performing a free Uptown Pops Concert featuring Sounds from the Stage and Screen on Friday, June 9th at Romare Bearden Park. Who: Charlotte Symphony Orchestra with guest conductor Keitaro Harada. What: Free Outdoor Concert When: Friday, June 9, 2017, concert begins 8:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m., food trucks in place […]
