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Festivals
The Carolina Renaissance Festival returns to Huntersville
Prepare to feast at the annual Renaissance Festival transporting visitors to a time of medieval mayhem.
October 01, 2024 01:46 PM
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Maria Delgado
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Festivals
“Come Together” for the southeast’s biggest Beatles festival
Become an honorary member of the “Fab Four” during this annual festival celebrating the music of the Beatles.
September 23, 2024
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Maria Delgado
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Festivals
Festival in the Park returns for 60th year
The annual festival provides live music, art, and community to Charlotteans.
September 19, 2024
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Maria Delgado
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Events
University City Wine Fest returns
The eighth annual celebration invites everyone to toast and taste local wineries on Saturday, Sept. 21.
September 16, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Festivals
Charlotte International Arts Festival returns
The annual festival features large art installations, food and drinks, immersive + interactive experiences.
September 11, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A large mass of people walking between buildings at the Yiasou Greek Festival.
Festivals
Don’t miss the Yiasou Greek Festival
The 46th annual Yiasou Greek Festival is filled with live performances, dancing, Greek cuisine, and more.
September 5, 2024
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Maria Delgado
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Events
Things to do during Labor Day weekend in Charlotte
There’s various events during the holiday weekend in and around the Queen City.
August 27, 2024
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Maria Delgado
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Small Business
New pop-up market coming to Charlotte
Organizers have planned pop-up markets in cities around the US + Argentina since 2017 before coming to the Queen City.
August 22, 2024
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Maria Delgado
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Festivals
Pride weekend to draw 250,000+ to Uptown
Charlotte’s biggest annual festival and parade will bring dozens of vendors, performers, and visitors to celebrate Pride.
August 14, 2024
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Maria Delgado
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Events
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks across Charlotte
Watch the night sky light up around the Queen City for Fourth of July.
July 2, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Festivals
Commemorating Juneteenth in Charlotte
Celebrate and reflect on the history of Juneteenth with events running from Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 25.
June 7, 2024
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Activities for older adults around Charlotte
The Queen City is packed with fun options to spend a day for anyone in their golden years.
October 10, 2024
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Fall reigns supreme in the Queen City
Make the most of the cooler weather with this list of the best local events, pumpkin patches, and activities happening this fall.
October 9, 2024
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Your guide to the 2024 election in Mecklenburg County
Whether you’re voting absentee or in-person in this year’s election, keep this information handy before you head to the polls.
October 9, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
Help birds during the fall migration in Charlotte
By turning off non-essential lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. you can ensure local birds travel safely.
October 8, 2024
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Music
Celebrate Charlotte’s music scene during annual conference
Confluence brings music professionals and performers together during a three-day conference in the Queen City.
October 8, 2024
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An airport hanger filled with boxes of donations for Hurricane Helene victims.
Volunteer
Charlotte-based businesses offering help to those impacted by Helene
Local business across the Queen City are collecting donations and supplies to take to western North Carolina in wake of Hurricane Helene.
October 8, 2024
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Events
Savannah Bananas are coming to Charlotte
The Savannah Bananas mark another high profile event at Bank of America Stadium in 2025.
October 4, 2024
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The Spectrum Center is photographed against the Uptown Charlotte skyline on a sunny day.
Development
Spectrum Center welcomes guests after phase one of renovations
The Uptown arena closed for several months to create elevated visitor experiences.
October 3, 2024
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Sports
Bank of America Stadium to host FIFA Club World Cup
BofA stadium was one of 12 chosen locations to host the inaugural tournament which kicks off in June 2025.
October 3, 2024
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A fake skeleton decoration pops out from behind a dark bar at the Black Lagoon Halloween-themed pop-up bar. In the background, neon green, purple, and orange lights add to the scary vibes.
Events
Enter if you dare: Halloween-themed Black Lagoon Pop-up bar coming to Charlotte
The spine-tingling pop-up will take over Backstage Lounge from Wednesday, Oct. 2 to Saturday, Nov. 2.
October 3, 2024
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