Mint Hill Hard Cider Festival | 1-5 p.m. | Pour 64, Mint Hill | $25 | Join an afternoon of cider tasting, food trucks, and live music.
Punkin Chuck-in | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Pilot Brewing | Cost of purchase | Your carved pumpkins will be donated to local farmers, and in return, receive a Pilot Brewing gift card.
Whiskey Wine And Fire Festival | 4-9 p.m. | Ballantyne’s Backyard | $59 | Have fun at this exclusive foodie celebration with whiskey, cocktails, food, and live music.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Boston Celtics | 6 p.m. | Spectrum Center | $30+ | Prepare to cheer on the Hornets as they square up against the Celtics at home.
Sunday, Nov. 3
Front Porch Sundays | 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Front Porch Sundays at Atherton | Free | Shop 100+ local vendors at this monthly event in South End.
Charlotte 49ers Basketball Doubleheader | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | UNC Charlotte | $5+ | Cheer on Niner Nation as the men and women’s teams battle Presbyterian on the hardwood.
Tuesday, Nov. 5
Unwind Yoga | 6-7 p.m. | Founders Dairy Barn at Dairy Barn Entrance, Fort Mill, SC | $14 | Stretch and refresh to face the second half of your week in this guided course.
Rain chances will increase this week across the Charlotte area, specifically toward the end of the week. See your forecast. (WCNC)
Sports
Charlotte FC won the organization’s first-ever home playoff match, defeating Orlando City in penalty kicks after a 0-0 game. The Crown next plays in Orlando on Saturday, Nov. 9 to extend the series to reach the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Check out CLTtoday’s match recap.
Civic
NC voters have been busy. Nearly 3.2 million voters had cast their ballots by 12 p.m. on Tuesday in NC, representing a 40.7% turnout of registered voters. So far, in-person early voting has totaled over 3 million, reflecting an 11.9% increase compared to the 2020 election. Early voting ends today at 3 p.m.
Announced
Several North Carolina state parks are welcoming visitors again after Hurricane Helene. These parks include Crowders Mountain, Grandfather Mountain, and Lake Norman. (WCNC)
Today Is
Día de los Muertos. Levine Museum of the New South and the Latin American Coalition are hosting an annual festival at Camp North End today. Expect a celebration of heritage with food, music, dancing, and a Catrina parade.
Open
Sushi restaurant Oshen is now open at The Colony Place shopping center in south Charlotte. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurant and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
Shop
Antique store MetroLion is open at 11033 Carolina Pl., Pineville. Guests can browse 50,000 sqft brimming with unique treasures. A $5 entrance fee can be redeemed when you spend $25 or more downstairs at Southern Lion.
Listen
Does having Bryce Young back at quarterback improve the Panthers’ chances of winning? Go beyond the field for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Regional
If you’re a Charlottean, you know that residents pronounce Pineville as “Pine-vul” and not Pine-ville. Here are all the unwritten rules locals should know about the city, according to CLTtoday readers.
Number
$2.93. That’s how much a gallon of gas costs in Charlotte right now. Read more about the cost of living in the Queen City, including the median household income, and average cost of healthcare and groceries.
Travel
Discover the real Florida magic in Central Florida with new direct flights from Concord to Lakeland, FL on Avelo. Enjoy unique local experiences, family-friendly attractions, and easy access to Orlando’s theme parks. Book your flight and start planning.*
City Guide
City Guide
🖼️ See what’s on display
The Sullenberger Aviation Museum displays preserved artifacts from US Airways Flight 1549, including the plane itself. | Photo by CLTtoday
Museums are the cultural hubs of Charlotte. The Queen City is full of art and history museums + an interactive science museum perfect for all ages.
Whether you’re looking to learn something new or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 18 museums to visit around Charlotte.
Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte | $0-10+ | Explore six galleries with permanent and rotating exhibits showcasing the history of Charlotte and how the city has evolved.
Sullenberger Aviation Museum, 4108 Minuteman Way, Charlotte | $18-$24+ | Formerly known as the Carolinas Aviation Museum near Charlotte Douglas International Airport, this aeronautical museum transports guests through a timeline of aviation history + houses the famed “Miracle on the Hudson” plane.
Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S. Tryon St., Charlotte | $0-$15 + free admission on Wednesday evenings | Experience a large collection of American and contemporary art.
A tiny label maker that’s a bestseller and on deal for a limited time. Organize pantry items, office supplies, cables, and anything you can stick a label on (stay still, kids).
Happy Saturday, Charlotte.
City Editor Maria and I had a blast at last night’s historic playoff win for Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium. When the game-winning goal was made, we both got drenched with blue Powerade. Totally worth it.
