| Taste of Charlotte, a three-day festival in Uptown Charlotte, spotlights area restaurants and food vendors. After several rounds of rescheduling, we now have a date…and a new venue. It will take place October 1st to 3rd, 2021, at Truist... Read the whole entry...» This list includes events in the Charlotte area this weekend, from Friday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much more. We... Read the whole entry...» Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCKick off spooky season at Elmwood Cemetery, 700 W. 6th Street, Charlotte, on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021, at 3 p.m., with a performance of Spoon River Anthology. This event will combine stories and trombone music with... Read the whole entry...» Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCLooking for discounts to Discovery Place Science? You're not alone! Read on for several ways to save money at Discovery Place Science, but first, learn a little bit about the new exhibit coming to Discovery Place... Read the whole entry...» There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment. Hound's Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating. Sunset Drive-In, in... Read the whole entry...»
Food Truck season is in full swing in Charlotte!
Somehow food just seems to taste better when it comes from a truck. It can't be explained. It's even better when there are lots of trucks to choose from. Do you love outdoor... Read the whole entry...» Tuck Fest (photo: Sharon Welling) The U.S. National Whitewater Center's very popular music festival, Tuck Fest, will take place in 2021, but it'll be in October instead of April. Do you love outdoor concerts? They're not... Read the whole entry...» Queen City Culture Vultures is a group that offers arts and culture experiences in Charlotte. The events are free, but if a tour goes into a museum you're responsible for paying for your admission. You can see their upcoming events at ... Read the whole entry...» On Sunday, November 7th, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Latin American Coalition, along with Levine Museum of the New South, is presenting the annual Día de Muertos celebration. This year it will be at Camp North End, 300 Camp Road,... Read the whole entry...» Blackberry Ridge Farm, at 14820 Beatties Ford Road, is hosting All Hemper's Eve on Saturday, October 30th, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This family Halloween party costs $5 per person, age 2 and older. Tickets will be available at the... Read the whole entry...» From October 1st through November 4th, 2021, watch retro horror flicks on the big screen for retro pricing — just $5 — at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas, 9110 Kings Parade Boulevard. The movies will be shown seven days a week, and there will... Read the whole entry...» VisArt Video, at 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation, creation, and experience of movies through education, community events, and rental of over 40,000 titles—some being rare and non-streaming.... Read the whole entry...» All through the month of October, 2021, Zaxby's is working with the American Red Cross to encourage people to donate blood. You don't have to go to any specific blood drive. But after you donate, you'll get a “thanks... Read the whole entry...» Birkdale Village is hosting an outdoor music series, Live Under the Oaks, on Fridays from April 9th to October 29th, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a free concert series. Birkdale Village is at Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road,... Read the whole entry...»
South End Gallery Crawl is an arts event that takes place the first Friday of every month. Galleries stay open late to host receptions for new exhibits. Many exhibits are timed to open the first Friday of the month. The events often include...
Read the whole entry...» Want to get some spooky thrills and get your car washed too? Aquawave Express Carwash, 6415 West Wilkinson Blvd, Belmont, is transforming into Tunnel of Terror Thursday through Sunday from September 30th, 2021, until Halloween. Tunnel of Terror... Read the whole entry...» The Charlotte area is ready for fall and Halloween! Here's a list of haunted trails, corn mazes, fall farm activities and more, for the 2021 season. Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we don't typically... Read the whole entry...» Save money on Scarowinds and Carowinds tickets! Read on for the details, or go right to the discounts! (Once you're on the ticket page make sure to locate both the Carowinds and SCarowinds ticket offers!) Carowinds' summer season is... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Art League is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit that offers a mix of open working studios, classes, and community outreach programs, as well as a public gallery. Its home is at 4100A Raleigh Street is right at the Sugar Creek stop on the light... Read the whole entry...» Lenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers. Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see all of their upcoming... Read the whole entry...»
Huntersville Athletic Park and Recreation Center, 11836 Verhoff Drive, hosts the Halloween in Huntersville Festival on Sunday, October 24th, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission is free. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether... Read the whole entry...» Photo provided by Carolinas Freedom FoundationCharlotte's annual Salute to Veteran Parade will be back in Uptown Charlotte, in person, on Saturday, November 6th, 2021, at 11 a.m. More than 2,000 participants will gather to honor those... Read the whole entry...»
Looking for a Halloween costume for you or your kids? If you'd like to avoid spending a scary amount of money on a costume but you also don't want to spend tons of time, here's a list of 102 cheap and easy Halloween costumes....
Read the whole entry...» Carolina Renaissance Festival is returning to the Charlotte area in 2021! It will be taking place Saturdays and Sundays from October 2nd to November 21st, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Read on to enter to win ten tickets to Carolina... Read the whole entry...» Front Porch Sundays, the popular monthly vendor market at Sycamore Brewing, is back for 2021. Enjoy shopping from local vendors and artisans, as well as food trucks, coffee, and more. Sycamore Brewing is at 2161 Hawkins Street. The next... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Christmas Village is returning to Uptown Charlotte for the 2021 holiday season. It will once again be at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street. The event is taking place on the concourse of the ballpark. We're putting a huge... Read the whole entry...» Música Matthews — Hispanic Heritage Celebration will take place on Friday, October 15th, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Stret, Matthews. This is a FREE event for the whole family. There will be music,... Read the whole entry...» Puerto Rican Festival of the Carolinas will take place on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021, at Park Expo Center, 800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte. Doors are at 12 p.m. The festival features: Food Entertainment Art Family Fun Ticket prices ... Read the whole entry...» | 