THINGS TO DO

Don’t Miss This Amazing Cirque & Symphony Performance This Month

The Charlotte Symphony is back with another spectacular treat in sight and sound with the CIRQUE DE NOEL performance scheduled for this December. CIRQUE DE NOEL brings the magic of Cirque to the Charlotte, with aerialists and acrobats, performing...

Grand Opening, Holiday Markets, Lake Boat Parade, Warhol-idays, Santa Photos and More Things to Do This Weekend (12/8)

We're just two weekends away from the big day, which means holiday prep is in full swing. If you haven't already visited the many holiday markets in town, this weekend is a great time to do so. Along with...

Where to See the Christmas Lights in Charlotte This Year – Neighborhoods, Drive To, Big Displays

UPDATED FOR 2023 One of our favorite holiday activities is scoping out Charlotte's biggest and best Christmas holiday lights! Charlotte is filled with holiday festivals that have incredible displays, but we also love the local homes and neighborhoods that...

Deck the Hall, Holiday Markets, South End Shop Small, World Cup Watch, Christmas Flotilla, Tree Lightings & Lots More Festive Things to Do This...

December is finally here and the holiday season is in full swing. This weekend, it's all about getting ready for the big day. Shop for gifts at holiday markets, get a drink at a Christmas-themed bar, enjoy a live...

Things to Do Thanksgiving Week(end) 

Planning on staying in town for the holiday weekend? There is a lot to do in Charlotte to keep you busy. Read on for the best happenings for Thanksgiving and Black Friday weekend, and scroll down for the Holiday...

Mac & Cheese Fest, Dinosaurs, Tree Lightings, Pop Up+Pottery+Art Markets, Ice Skating, SantaFest & Santa Breakfast, Things to Do This Weekend (11/17)

It's the weekend before Thanksgiving, which means we should try to relax a little and enjoy some free time before the hecticness of the holidays start. Charlotte has a lot going on this weekend to keep you entertained; from...

Pickleball, Zip Up Day, Big Sales, VGTCLT, ABBA, Marathon, Fall Markets, Bad Prom, Sheepdog Trials and More Things to Do This Weekend (11/10)

Thursday Beginner Pickleball Clinic at The Dinkery, Thursdays in Nov 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM This Beginner clinic is the perfect way to learn the basics of pickleball. Every week they'll be going over Stroke development, the rules/scoring and basic strategy....

Jagged Little Pill Comes to Charlotte for 6 Days Starting November 29

Where were you when you first heard JAGGED LITTLE PILL, the 3rd album from singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette? It was 1995, and it was a worldwide commercial success, with sales of over 33 million copies. One of the best-selling albums...

The Novant Health Thanksgiving EVE Parade is a Must Do If You’re Staying Here for the Holiday

If you are in town for Thanksgiving this year, your Wednesday evening plans should be happily "set" as the Novant Health Thanksgiving EVE Parade returns to light up the night on Tryon Street once again. A Charlotte tradition since 1947,...

Louisiana Cuisine, Acting Our Age, ‘Get Out’ in Concert, EpicFest, Applause for a Cause, Drop Dead 5K, Walk and Chalk, Front Porch Sunday and...

Now that Halloween is behind us and the calendar has flipped to November, we can shift our focus to late fall and early holiday preparations. Before you jump into Thanksgiving prep, allow yourself to focus this week on supporting...

The Charlotte Symphony Brings ABBA to Town

What's the best Girls Night Out in Charlotte this November? An ABBA Tribute concert of course. Mamma mia, here I go againMy, my, how can I resist you? I know I can't. The Charlotte Symphony is bringing the world's top ABBA...

Things To Do This Halloween Weekend for Both Adults and Families (10/27)

Whether you are hitting the town with a bunch of friends or bringing the whole family along for a weekend of fright-filled fun in the Queen City - we have something for everyone this week! Take a haunted tour,...