The unofficial end of summer has arrived with a long Labor Day Weekend ahead and an even longer list of things to do in the Queen City. Take advantage of Labor Day sales, enjoy a holiday festival, catch the parade Uptown, kick off football season and more this week.
scoopEATS Featured Patio for Labor Day al Fresco:
Village Tavern
Enjoy the end of summer weather on the patio at Village Tavern. Check out their new cocktails including Tiki Time, Oaked Old Fashioned, Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini and more! Click here to see the entire new cocktail list. Early-ish risers can enjoy Brunch on Saturday from 11am- 3pm and Sunday from 10am- 3pm
Featured Event:
Bedside Manor Storewide Sale
Thursday, September 1 – Monday, September 5
Don’t miss Bedside Manor’s storewide sale Sept 1-5! Save 20% on all in-stock and special order merchandise. Please note their holiday hours:
Sept 1 – 10a-5p
Sept 2 – 10a-5p
Sept 3 – 10a-5p
Sept 4 Sunday Closed
Sept 5 – Labor Day Monday 10a-3p
Friday:
Matthews Alive! Labor Day Weekend Festival
Friday, September 2 – Monday, September 5
Celebrate all weekend long in Downtown Matthews with a full slate of live music and entertainment, local vendors, carnival rides, family fun and more. Check the website for complete schedule of events.
Saturday:
Labor Day Celebration at Whitewater
Saturday, September 3 & Sunday, September 4
Get back to nature with a Labor Day weekend celebration at Whitewater! All your favorite outdoor adventures will be available plus a special 5K/15K trail race, stand-up paddle board yoga, live music and more.
Pumpkin Palooza at Hot Glass Alley
Saturday, September 3 & Sunday, September 4, 10:00a – 4:00p
Get ready for lots of fall festivities including hundred of glass pumpkins to pick through and live glassblowing demonstrations throughout the day! K&N BBQ and Birdsong Brewing will be on-hand to provide refreshments.
Bop Around the Block Dog Days of Summer
Saturday, September 3, 11:00a – 4:00p
Created to provide a unique shopping experience to showcase local small businesses, this month’s Bop Around the Block celebrates the Dog Days of Summer with lots of opportunities to shop, grab a bite from a local food truck, enjoy live performances and more fun for the whole family.
International Vulture Awareness Day
Saturday, September 3, 10:00a – 2:00p
Show some love to our under-appreciated, winged friends with a celebration of all things vulture. Make your own vulture-themed craft, go out on a scavenger hunt, paint by number and watch educators as they work with the Raptor Center’s own vulture friends.
Battle of Charlotte at Historic Rural Hill
Saturday, September 3 & Sunday, September 4
Experience a live reenactment of three different Revolutionary War battles including one that saw Rural Hill as a battleground. There will be multiple demonstrations including weapons & artillery, cooking, music, camp life and more. Tickets are on-sale now.
Best Wurst Fest at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Saturday, September 3 & Sunday, September 4
Olde Meck is ready to give you the best of their wurst this weekend with a celebration of all things sausage including games, live music, cold beer and an array of smoked & grilled sausages to tantalize your tastebuds. Check the event listing for the full lineup.
International Bacon Day at Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
Saturday, September 3
Celebrate International Bacon Day at Snooze! Now through September 7, all Snooze locations will serve two Bacon Day pancake specials with 100% of the proceeds from these specials going to No Kid Hungry and its mission to end childhood hunger by ensuring that children across the country have reliable access to the food they need.
Duke’s Mayo Classic: North Carolina A&T vs N.C. Central University at Bank of America Stadium
Saturday, September 3, 7:30 p.m.
One of North Carolina’s oldest football rivalries comes to the Queen City. The Aggie-Eagle Classic will celebrate its 100th anniversary with step shows, concerts and the big game. Tickets are on-sale now!
Sunday:
Around the Crown 10K
Sunday, September 4,
Experience iconic skyline views of the Queen City with a run around the streets of uptown and the 3-mile inner loop of Interstate 277. Stay after the race for the finish festival at Truist Field, which includes fun festivities for the whole family. Proceeds benefit Partners for Parks.
Front Porch Sundays – Too Cool for School
Sunday, September 4, 11:00a – 4:00p
September’s edition of Front Porch Sunday’s is “Too Cool for School” and features over 70+ local pop-up vendors, live music, interactive fun for the family, cold beer (and hot coffee!) plus support for the wonderful South End community. Grab a chair and enjoy the Front Porch with your neighbors and friends.
Labor Day $5 Play at Cinergy Entertainment
Monday, September 5
Make the most of your day off with $5 Play for Labor Day at Cinergy Entertainment. Deals include $5 movies, free bowling before 12:00p and $5 attractions on Sunday & Monday. Restrictions apply to certain activities.
Charlotte Labor Day Parade
Monday, September 5, 11:00a
Honor those that have worked hard in the name of Labor during the annual Charlotte Labor Day Parade in uptown. Marchers include members of labor unions, worker support organizations, civic groups and more.
Yard Art Day
Monday, September 5
Join the vibrant creative community in and around Charlotte with Yard Art Day! Check out the interactive map and make your way around the QC to see the work of local artists and community members expressing themselves with outdoor works of art and performance.
Save the Date:
Unique Sneaks 2022 with Books of Belonging
Saturday, October 1, 1:00p – 5:00p
Don’t miss your chance to grab tickets for Books of Belonging’s annual fundraiser, Unique Sneaks! Watch as incredible artists work with kids to custom paint sneakers celebrating their uniqueness and creativity. The day includes delicious food, a live DJ, raffles for painted sneakers and more.
