It’s the first weekend of spring AND Easter weekend. That means there’s a ton going on around the Queen City that you should know about. If you are in search of where to enjoy Easter Brunch, here are our picks. And if it’s kids’ activities you are looking for, look no further than our round up here. Â Otherwise, for grown up fun, here’s your holiday weekend agenda:
704Shop Networking Event
Thursday, March 24
RuRu’s Taco & Tequila
Whether you were a hardcore fan from the beginning or jumped on the bandwagon this season you probably noticed this Panthers gear rocked all over Charlotte. 704 Shop has grown so much so that one of its partners, Scott Wooten is moving closer to the 704 to call Charlotte his home. Join RuRu’s in welcoming 704 Shop and Scott Wooten to the QC with networking, live music, drink specials and your favorite vendors and professionals. Enjoy half off bottles of wine and $5 margaritas!
7 Year Anniversary Party & Anniversary Alt Release
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Friday, March 25
Come cheer to seven years in Charlotte at OMB’s anniversary party. There will be live music and a special release of their anniversary brew, a bolder version of their all time favorite, Copper.
Carowinds Opening Day
Carowinds
Friday, March 25
The 2016 Carowinds season officially begins on Friday, March 25. The Carowinds team is celebrating with prize giveaways, live performances and more.
Friday Night Festival
The Unknown Brewing Company
Friday, March 25
This week’s popular food truck line up includes classics like Maki Taco and Spoon’s BBQ. Grab a beer from Unknown or Craft (or glass of wine from The Gallery) and toast to the weekend ahead.
Know Your Craft 5k
Triple C Brewing Company
Saturday, March 26
Triple C Brewing is hosting a race for a cause this weekend. The Know Your Craft 5k helps fund Project 2 Heal, an organization that uses the healing power of dogs to help children and adults with special needs and Veterans who are wounded or disabled.
Bunny Hop Bar Crawl 2016
Rooftop 210
Saturday, March 26
Hop around the EpiCentre bars complete fun tasks at the 2016 Bunny Hop bar crawl. Admission includes a tee shirt, koozie, drink specials and no cover at participating bars.
The New South Trail Marathon
U.S. National Whitewater Center
Saturday, March 26
Lace up for the newest long distance trail event on the Whitewater Race Series calendar. This lap-style race (two for full marathon, one for half) will take runners through the woodland trail system along the Catawba River as they traverse beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain. Awards will follow both races as well as post-race festivities including beer from the NoDa Brewing Company and raffle prizes from our Whitewater Race Series sponsors.
Abari Grand Opening
Abari Game Bar
Saturday, March 26
You may have heard about the fun new game bar opening in NoDa, but here’s your chance to experience it first hand. Atari’s grand opening celebration will be an all-day event featuring game challenges, a visit from Joe’s Dough donuts and Hart’s Soda Shop, drink specials and feature cocktails. Kids welcome 12-5 with guardian over 21, $1 memberships are required for admission.
Metrolina Spring Extravaganza
Metrolina Antique and Vintage Market
Wednesday, March 30-Sunday, April 3
Spring cleaning? How about spring redecorating? The Spring Extravaganza at Metrolina Expo offers 98,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor shopping. Browse vintage and handmade items and furniture Wednesday-Sunday.
Mark your calendars! Upcoming events in the QC:
Explore History: Sorting Out Neighborhood History
Sunday, April 10
The Duke Mansion
As part of the Explore History! series sponsored by the Levine Museum of the New South and The Duke Mansion, Dr. Tom Hanchett, Consulting Historian with Levine Museum, talks about his book Sorting Out the New South City: Race, Class & Urban Development in Charlotte. You’ll learn pieces of history about our city that may surprise you, and just what makes each Charlotte neighborhood unique. This event is free to attend, but reservations are required.
