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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
White vendor booths surrounding a lake in a park.
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 Adnado
Freedom Park in Charlotte with a lake and trees.
Culture
How to find your third place in the Charlotte area
Third places are public, informal gathering spaces that you frequent in your community.
September 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Sponsored
Monet, Matisse, and much more
A major exhibition of French modern art is coming to the Columbia Museum of Art this fall.
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Volunteer
Rail Trail cleanups create community, beautify South End
Every spring and fall season, volunteers spend an hour cleaning South End’s Rail Trail, collecting as much as a ton of trash in every three-part series.
September 12, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A group of women holding steins in a competition in front of a crowd.
Events
Celebrate Oktoberfest in the Queen City
Don the lederhosen and raise a glass to Oktoberfest, the most wonderful time of the year for beer.
September 11, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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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 Adnado
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City
Charlotte City Club takes elegance and community to new heights
Uptown Charlotte’s only private members’ club seeks new members while keeping with classic traditions.
September 10, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Arts
TAOH Outdoor Gallery beautifies NoDa ahead of grand opening
The new outdoor gallery provides a space for local and international artists to create new pieces + improve their mental health.
September 9, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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 Adnado
Carolina Panthers fans gather for a pep rally.
Events
Roaring Riot prepares for “roaring” Panthers season
The energetic fanbase seeks to further unite and grow the Carolina Panthers community, no matter how far the distance.
September 4, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Development
The District Exchange to become a two-story market and dining hub
The downtown Concord marketplace is expected to open this summer and boast over a dozen retailers and two restaurants.
April 3, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Food
Charlotte’s sister restaurants (without the sibling rivalry)
There’s no lack of options for dining across the Queen City, especially when so many restaurants are sister concepts.
April 3, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Restaurants
Charlotte restaurants react to Michelin Guide expansion into the Carolinas
Charlotte restaurants could soon be included in Michelin Guide’s upcoming Southern region.
April 2, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A parking lot filled with cars outside the DOWD YMCA.
Travel and Outdoors
Uncovering Charlotte’s most difficult parking spots
We’re looking to find which Queen City parking spots may require planning (and patience).
April 2, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
Children and families mini golfing in a city plaza.
Festivals
Your guide to Charlotte SHOUT!
Celebrate the Queen City’s art, music, food, and more for the annual Charlotte SHOUT! Festival.
April 1, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Events
Ten Tenths Motor Club to debut during annual Heritage Invitational
The third annual Heritage Invitational will draw car enthusiasts to Charlotte Motor Speedway for three days of historic racing and thrilling events.
April 1, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A group of friends mingles at a park bench in front of a soccer field at Freedom Park.
Parks and Recreation
Navigating springtime parking at Freedom Park
While warmer weather and outdoor activities draw major crowds to Freedom Park, this guide will help you find places to park without the stress.
March 31, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A smiling man standing with a gray and black apron in front of a Community Matters Cafe sign.
Food
Local chef reflects on James Beard nomination
Chef Chayil Johnson, James Beard Award semifinalist, spoke exclusively with CLTtoday about the recognition and his passion in the kitchen.
March 31, 2025
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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
Round up the family for these kid-friendly activities around Charlotte
Check out these kid-friendly activities for the little ones, from treetop adventures to art museums.
March 28, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
A panoramic view of Truist Field at night during a Charlotte Knights baseball game with the Uptown skyline in the background.
Baseball
Charlotte Knights baseball returns for a new season
Get ready for a weekend-long party in Uptown when Charlotte’s Minor League Baseball team returns to Truist Field.
March 27, 2025
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Jack VanderToll