THINGS TO DO

What To Do & Where To Go Around the Lake (July 9, 2015 Edition)

July marks the beginning of Thursday Night Flights with the Carolina Raptor Center. This Thursday, July 9 will kick off the season of Eats, Beaks, and Brews. Carolina Brew Masters will be the host brewery. Guests can vote on...

Vacation at Home: House Rentals on Lake Norman

Now that 4th of July weekend has come and gone, summer is officially more than halfway over.. In a few short weeks the kids will be heading back to school and “summer hours” at the office will be over. Are...

Where to go and what to do – 7/11

Now that you're back from your July 4 vacay, stick around the Queen City this weekend because there's a lot going on. Here's the itinerary for your weekend "staycation": Vivace's New Bar Bites Menu Ongoing, served Monday-Friday from 4PM-6PM Vivace Charlotte Plan a...

Our Humor Columnist explores the best part about a beach vacation.

Tracy Curtis is a humorist, writer and speaker. Her weekly family humor column appears every Sunday in the Charlotte Observer, and she is now contributing a monthly perspective on parenting to scoop. Enjoy! Ah, the beach. You know what I...

What To Do Around LKN : A Guide for Friends & Family in Town or Recent Relocaters

We put together this list of things to do for our sister site scoopCharlotte. I know all of you LKN Alums already know all of this info, however it is a great reference for family & friends in town visiting...

What To Do & Where To Go Around the Lake (July 2, 2015 Edition)

It’s the 4th of July, ladies. Grab your fav bev, your friends, and watch those fireworks explode! We found some great spots to ensure you have more than enough action this Independence Day. 4th of July Extravaganzas Pack a picnic and...

The Best Spots To Watch Fireworks Around Lake Norman

Where are you watching Fireworks this year? If you aren't sure yet, we have some of the most popular spots laid out for you. Many of these are accessible by land or sea (the sea being big bad Lake...

Perfect Wines for Summer Sips

Tis the season for warm weather happy hours and patio parties, or just a drink on the porch watching the sunset. We teamed up with Winestore in Morrison Shops and their Certified Sommelier and Vice President Ian Coyne to bring you...

Where to go and What to do this 4th of July Weekend

Stay close to home this holiday weekend to see just how the QC celebrates Independence Day. Whether you're looking for the best places to watch fireworks, deals and steals or a festive celebration, we've got your back. Without further...

Where to go and what to do this weekend-6/27

Even though this #CLTHeatWave is no joke, this is still the first weekend of Summer and we think you should celebrate accordingly.  Here's the round up for where to go and what to do this weekend and beyond:   Party in...

What To Do & Where To Go Around the Lake (June 25, 2015 Edition)

After an ill-advised hot yoga class Monday (that's right, in sweltering heat I opted for additional heat), I discovered cucumber lime Gatorade. It changed my life. May it change yours as well in this cray cray heat.   Birds of a...

Where to go and what to do this weekend-6/19

It's Father's Day weekend, and you're looking for something a little different to do with Dad or the whole family.  From a night at the theater to a front row seat in the Best Ballpark in the Minors, we've...