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Clear bags of red and yellow apples on a bench.
Food
Where to go apple picking around Charlotte
Whether you love them sliced or only baked in a pie, apples taste better when they’re picked fresh from a farm around the Queen City.
September 08, 2025 01:19 PM
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Maria Adnado
A lit yet rundown interior of a vacant theatre space.
City
Touring paranormal destinations in Charlotte
From historical cemeteries to haunted hotels, stories of paranormal activity abound across the Queen City.
October 30, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Events
Annual Día de Muertos Festival to draw thousands
The 20th annual Día de Muertos Festival boasts activities, live music, and a celebration of deep-rooted tradition.
October 29, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A giant monitor reading "Sullenberger Aviation Museum" hangs over the US Airways flight inside a former airport hanger.
Play
On exhibit: Charlotte’s must-see museums
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these museums in Charlotte have it all.
October 25, 2024
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Maria Adnado
People getting sprayed with colorful paint against a white wall.
Business
Immersive video game venue coming to Charlotte
This will be Beat the Bomb’s first location in the Carolinas, bringing video games, slime, paint, and fun to South End.
October 25, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A large red brick building with a silver "firebird" statue out front.
Culture
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to celebrate 15 years in Uptown
The museum in Uptown boasts a wide collection of art by internationally known artists.
October 23, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Fans watch the Carolina Panthers play at Bank of America Stadium
Play
Your guide to Charlotte’s sports scene
From the turf to the ice, we’re sharing all the details of the Queen City’s sports teams.
October 21, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A collage of six images of performing artists on stage.
Events
Music stars to perform sold out benefit concert for western North Carolina
Attending (or want to watch) the “Concert for Carolina” benefit concert at Bank of America Stadium? Here’s everything you need to know.
October 21, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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👏 This inspiring podcast is celebrating 300 episodes
“The Growth Project” podcast’s main goal is to help people become their best, no matter what challenges come their way.
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Events
Get ready for another chapter of Verse & Vino
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation fundraiser celebrates the importance of libraries and features bestselling authors.
October 18, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A table with a wide varity of foods and two hands grabbing chips and a tomato.
Food
Where to grab a late night bite in Charlotte
Sometimes you get the late night munchies, so we’re helping out with a list of spots that stay open late around Charlotte.
October 17, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Local relief efforts continue after Hurricane Helene
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Six upcoming races across Charlotte
Whether you’re into walking, running, or dancing across the finish line, here’s a list of races taking place this spring.
April 15, 2025
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A packed indoor stadium with a blue tennis court in the middle.
Sports
More than $90 million generated from sporting events in Charlotte
Charlotte Sports Foundation’s seven events drew more than 200,000 fans to the Queen City.
April 15, 2025
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A smiling person receives an IV while lounging in a white chair at Hydrate Medical. The person inserting the IV wears blue latex gloves.
Culture
Where to find and try popular wellness trends in Charlotte
Where can you find hydration therapy in Charlotte? Who has the best sound baths? We’re uncovering some of the most popular wellness trends in 2025 and where to try them locally. Bookmark and refer back here on your next wellness trip.
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A crowd of people all dressed in pink walk during the Pink Cupcake Walk
Nonprofits
Register for the Pink Cupcake Walk
Registration is now open for the fifth annual Pink Cupcake Walk and Breast Cancer Lap in October 2025.
April 14, 2025
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Brunch at State of Confusion in Charlotte, NC featuring items like deviled eggs, an omelet, chicken and waffles, a mimosa, and a bloody mary
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50 great brunch restaurants to try in Charlotte
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Charlotte serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
April 11, 2025
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Volunteers dressed in yellow vests wade in the water of a creek with Canadian geese nearby.
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How to celebrate Earth Day in Charlotte
In honor of Earth Day, Mecklenburg County is hosting several events where people can learn more about our local environment and help protect it.
April 11, 2025
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