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Glass flowers, Batman day, giant spider crabs, Woofstock, art + food festivals, outdoor movies and more … it’s a good week for family fun in Charlotte! Art And Nature ExplorationWing HavenMonday, September 16, 4:00 – 4:55 p.m.For ages 6-9; art meets nature exploration in a bilingual (Spanish) setting. Grandiflora: Gamrath Glass At The GardenDaniel Stowe […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This post was updated in September 2019 with new news, wine deals and restaurants open to enjoy a glass or bottle at half price. We’ve done our best to scope out the correct info from the area’s various bars & restaurants, but plans change over time.  If you are a scoop reader or […]

Sometimes you just want a little something new & cute but you don’t want to break the bank on it. We shopped around for some new fall fashions under $100 at the Clt stores.

The Elston Truck in Eastover Elston presents Fall 2019 with their first truck appearance. Please join Steph and Laryn for cocktails, lite bites and their new selection of fall 2019 shoes. (Don’t forget to tell them you saw it on scoop) Blackhawk Hardware Sidewalk Sale Blackhawk’s annual warehouse sale will be held on the sidewalk in front […]

Find something new to do this weekend. From live music to football, chocolate classes to pumpkin fest, here’s our latest round-up of what to do this weekend in Charlotte. ALL WEEKEND 47th annual Dilworth Home Tour September 13 – 14 | Dilworth Neighborhood Tour seven beautiful homes with a variety of architectural styles as part of […]

It’s September and temps are still high but we’ve got our hearts set on cooler weather, pumpkin patches and all the Fall colors. We’re lucky to live in a state that’s beautiful all year long, but even more so during the months when the leaves begin to change from greens to vibrant yellows, rich reds, […]

Whether you like yours deep dish or crispy thin, with a glass of red or to-go, piled high with toppings or are more of a plain Jane, Charlotte has plenty of ways to feed your pizza craving. From Lake Norman to Fort Mill and everywhere in between, we’ve rounded up the best places grab a […]

Pediatric Cancer Month is September, and in Charlotte NC it is marked by the annual Race Day put on to raise funds for the Isabella Santos Foundation. In 2018, 2,000 runners/walkers and nearly 3,000 participants joined together for a day of exercise and community and support for families of and children with cancer. This year […]

Cars and trucks, bats, books, bikes and barks — we really do have something for everyone this week. Whether you can get out during the day or are looking for some nighttime family fun we’ve got you covered. Baby StorytimeMyers Park LibraryMonday, September 9, 9:30 a.m. Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage […]

It’s Game Day! This, of course, has me thinking about football food. What better to go with burgers and barbecue sliders than jazzed up Vegetable Dill Slaw, page 175 in Effortless Entertaining. This slaw was inspired by Gourmet Magazine and goes beyond the quick mayo, mustard, vinegar, and celery seed version I whip up on […]

Whether you just dropped off and are planning your Parents Weekend visit, you are an alum heading back to the scene of the crime, or just looking for a great weekend escape, a visit to Chapel Hill is always fun. Although the downtown is small in size, it is packed full of places to keep […]

We’ve all been there: it’s lunch time, you’ve got a break in your hectic day and you could use a good mid-day meal. Uptown, the options are just about endless, from leisurely sit-down options to grab-and-go daily specials. To make your decision a bit easier, we’ve rounded up the best spots for an Uptown lunch, […]