Here are 18 Date Night Ideas in SouthPark This Fall

Between summer ending and school starting back up, chances are you’re overdue for a date night. Luckily, SouthPark has everything you need to make the most of a night out, whether you’re looking to get in a workout, take in some art, or toast with your sweetie. Read on for 18 ways to spend a date night in SouthPark this fall.

Not Just Dinner

Sway and sing along at SouthPark After 5

Just in time for cooler weather, this popular weekly live music series returns to Symphony Park on Thursdays through October 10. Expect lively bands, food trucks, alcoholic beverages for sale, weekly rotating entertainment and more. The opening act will take the stage from 5-6:30pm, with the main act on from 7-9pm. Here’s the full line-up of music and activities:

September 12

• Shelley Ruffin | Southside Station
• Free caricatures with Rebecca Lipps, Jeff Magnum, and Jerry Frazee

September 19

• Java Band | Love Story Band Taylor Swift Tribute 
• Free community coloring wall with DRAW IT by Mel
• Plus, expect a free performance by the Birdmen, part of the Charlotte International Arts Festival, from 6:10-6:55pm 

September 26

• Coconut Groove Band | Queen City Yacht Rock Band featuring Michelle Renée
• Free sunflowers for the first 1000 attendees, plus make music with Kindermusik with Missy
• Plus, expect a free performance by the Birdmen, part of the Charlotte International Arts Festival, from 6:10-6:55pm 

October 3

• Java Band | On The Border Ultimate Eagles Tribute
• Free face painting with Face Art & More

October 10

• Reinaldo Brahn | Sade Tribute featuring Robyn Springer
• Free pumpkin patch with customized pumpkin painting by Charlotte based artists

Outside beverages are not be permitted, but outside food is allowed, so pack a picnic from Reid’s Fine Foods, where you’ll find picnic specials and lots of packable eats and treats.

View the full line-up and start planning here.

Savor a Cooking Class with your Sweetie

Work together in the kitchen when you and your special someone sign up for cooking classes at Sur La Table. Their “Date Night” series include classes such as “Restaurant-Style Sushi,” “Date Night: New York Steakhouse,” “A Parisian Evening” and more.

Build Some Healthy Competition at a Trivia Night

Test out your knowledge with a trivia night. SouthPark has two options: On Tuesdays, head to Rhino Market & Deli, plus get a sandwich and pint for $11.50. On Thursdays, Mindless Minutia hosts weekly trivia at Suffolk Punch SouthPark starting at 7 pm.

Get Your Heart Rate Going

Workout and Dine-out

SouthPark has plenty of other ways for you to stay in shape and have fun doing it. Opt for a fitness class or wellness service, followed by a healthy dinner out.

Even better, check out the free Fall Fitness Series on the SouthPark Loop. Every Monday this October, get moving on the SouthPark Loop with a free community workout led by local fitness partners from RockBox Fitness, StudioFire Fitness, Tango Charlotte and Hustle House SouthPark. It’s free to attend and the workout lasts from 5:45-6:30pm.

Regardless of your choice, you’re sure to build up an appetite. Keep it light with sushi at Yama Asian Fusion and the best zero-proof cocktails in SouthPark.

Join a run club

Reid’s Fine Foods hosts a weekly run club every Thursday at 6pm. Meet at the upper deck of the Reid’s SouthPark location for 2, 3, or 4.5 mile runs that are open to all fitness levels.

Runners can also join in with the Legion SouthPark Run Club every Wednesday at 6:30pm. Different routes are available, so whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, you can find something to suit your style.

Arts & Culture

Art on display

Legion Brewing SouthPark will host an art exhibit as part of the upcoming Charlotte International Arts Festival with “The Journey,” a visual arts exhibition that illustrates the journey that our immigrant and refugee neighbors take to come to the United States. “The Journey” is presented in partnership with International House, a Charlotte-based nonprofit, and will be on show at Legion from September 18-October 18.

Pair art, wine and ice cream

Get a dose of art and culture any time with a stroll through Anne Neilson Fine Art, which is open until 5 pm most days. Then enjoy the art of hand-crafted Italian dining at Mano Bella nearby and after that, enjoy the art of dessert-ing at Golden Cow Creamery 🙂

Enjoy a glass of wine and small plates at RH Rooftop Restaurant, then explore the three-story RH Charlotte showroom. Take a stroll through the space and envision your dream home or brainstorm ideas for your next home update.

Dinner Options with a Twist

Experience the culinary excitement up close with Mizu’s seven-course robata-style dining, offered on Friday and Saturday nights. Located on the SouthPark rooftop, this restaurant and bar from The Indigo Road hospitality group specializes in live wood-fired ancient Japanese cooking, blending Southern influences with Asian flavors.

Moon Thai & Japanese elevates dinner and a show with their exquisite 10-13 course Omakase dining experience. Delight in the artistry of Executive Sushi Chef Kosuke Nikawadori as he crafts 2 appetizers, 1 soup, 6-8 sushi rolls, 1 sashimi plate, and 1 dessert for parties of up to 4, available every day of the week.

Immerse yourself in an intimate speakeasy ambiance at BAR ONE Lounge, the discreetly connected bar to 800 Degrees Wood Fired Pizza. Savor specialty drinks and delicious pizza while enjoying live music on Monday and Thursday nights.

Wine, Cocktails & Happy Hours

SouthPark has DOZENS of daily deals & steals at area restaurants. Find a complete listing HERE, and check out some of our favorites:

Offering a rooftop view in the heart of SouthPark, Cordial at AC Marriott offers Spanish-influenced tapas and small plates. Order a glass or wine or try one of the mixologist made cocktails like the signature Paloma.

Stop by one of SouthPark’s newest wine bars, Stella Nova Bar Charlotte, for daily half-price tapas happy hour and other internationally-inspired menu items. Every day from 4-6pm, enjoy 50% off 10+ small plate options, including grilled octopus, steak bites, spicy tuna tartare, lamb chops, duck tacos and more. Also offering 1/2 price wines by the glass on Sundays. Now open at 3920 Sharon Rd #160 in the Morrison Shops.

Break out of the everyday rut with daily drink specials including half price wine on Wednesdays and $10 charcuterie on Thursdays, plus regular live music at Reid’s Fine Foods.

Take a short trip to Italy each first and third Thursday of the month, when Mano Bella SouthPark hosts a regional wine tasting that highlights a group of wines from Italy. Entry is $20 per person.

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5-7pm, enjoy half priced sushi rolls and specials on small plates from the robata grill at Mizu. With one of the best rooftop bars in the city, Mizu is the perfect spot for a romantic night out.

Grab a spot at The Loft at Duckworth’s, a mid-century modern cocktail bar with a focus on classic cocktails. The Loft also offers wine, craft beer, and a bar bites menu. Located above Duckworth’s in Piedmont Town Center, The Loft is open Thursday-Saturday 4pm-midnight. 

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