Baby bundles can help a new parent with all the essentials.
Photo by Daniel Coston
Charlotte-based nonprofit Baby Bundles is hosting its annual Beans & Bundles fundraiser this Friday, Sept. 26. The group works to sort, count, and build bundles for expectant mothers, each containing 40 baby items — think: clothing, bibs, burp cloths, toys, blankets, and books.
Fun Fact: Last year, Beans & Bundles raised more than $200,000 in a single day. This year, they’re on track to distribute 4,000+ bundles in Mecklenburg County.
Here’s how you can help: Livestream Friday’s event, donate online, or make an appointment to drop books or baby bundles off at their warehouse on Arrowridge Road near Ramblewood Park.
Sundown tonight marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah. The celebration runs until sundown on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Celebrate the new year tonight by attending the Rosh Hashanah Dinner at Chabad of Charlotte.
Try This
Join the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens team as they await the bloom of the titan arum, or corpse flower. Once it blooms, it will reach peak stink for 12 hours, and stay open for up to 24 hours. Monitor its progress on the livestream — without the smell.
Mansion Monday
This Ashbrook home boasts a custom wine closet, six bedrooms, a fireplace, and is steps away from Little Hope Greenway and Park Road Shopping Center. There’s even room for a pool.
Development
Ever wanted to visit a speakeasy in a jail? That could soon happen at the former jail in Fort Mill. Attorney and state rep. David Martin is planning a new drink spot at the site near Main Street — the project is still in the planning phase. (Rock Hill Herald)
Biz
Riverstone Logistics will create 159 jobs as part of its relocation from Ballantyne to The Thread, a new development near downtown Rock Hill. The logistics company expects to open its new headquarters in July 2026. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Sports
How did the Panthers perform at their home opener yesterday? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Cause
Tickets are on sale for the second annual Charlotte Family Meal fundraiser, happening Monday, Oct. 20 at Supperland. Eleven local chefs will create six courses to support Giving Kitchen. The event sold out in 2024 — so don’t wait to grab a seat.
Plan Ahead
Carrigan Farms will transform into Scarrigan Farms, a destination for all things haunted hayrides and scares, starting Friday, Oct. 3. The farm will also have bonfires, music, and scratch-made pizzas + desserts. Reservations are required — beware, it’s not for the faint of heart.
Featured
Charlotte is the No. 50 best city for coffee lovers in the US, per a new WalletHub report, which used metrics like average cost and cafes per capita. Whether you order something simple or take pleasure in making baristas’ mornings more complicated, we’ve got plenty of stellar coffee shops in the Queen City.
Seasonal
Fall is in the air, and it’s the perfect excuse for a day trip. On Saturday, Oct. 4, head to downtown Greer, SC (a ~2-hour drive away) for the Greer Arts & Eats Festival. Explore 80+ artisan booths, savor bites from 40+ food vendors, and enjoy live music at this free, family-friendly event.*
Featured Deal
Athleta’s Friends + Family Sale just dropped — find pieces that take you from early morning workouts to weekend coffee runs with 30% off the whole site (yes, everything).*
Asked
Asked
What fall event are you most looking forward to?
A. Getting scared at Scarrigan Farms or Scarowinds B. Pumpkin picking from the patch at Truist Field C. Seeing the Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall D. Other
FabFest, a two-day celebration of the Fab Four, will feature local and regional artists singing classic songs of the iconic group. | Photo by Laura Lynn Music Photography via Tosco Music
We heard a rumor that there’s nothing to do in Charlotte. We’re here to prove that wrong.
There are plenty of local music, food, and arts performances to go around all over the city. Start planning for these festivals now, and you just might be able to make them all.
Music festivals
FabFest: Charlotte’s Beatles Festival | Friday, Oct. 3-Saturday, Oct. 4 | Knight Theater + CPCC’s Parr Center | Jam tolive music, explore memorabilia, and celebrate the legacy of the Fab Four.
All about the eats
Wine and Food Festival | Saturday, Sept. 27 | Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall | Taste hundreds of local, national, and international wines, plus bites from Charlotte’s best food trucks.
Charlotte Coffee Festival | Saturday, Oct. 4 | Victoria Yards | Sample coffee blends from over 35 local roasters and brands, all in the heart of the Queen City.
Celebrating heritage
Hola Charlotte Festival | Saturday, Oct. 4 | Tryon Plaza | Join the largest Hispanic Heritage festival in the Queen City with live music, food vendors, art installations, and family-friendly fun.
The Bissell CrossWave Edge Wet/Dry Vacuum that’s $50 off for a limited time. Vacuuming and mopping separately is a thing of the past thanks to this new wet/dry vac that tackles multiple surfaces. Seamlessly remove debris and dirt from your floor while mopping to shiny perfection. Bonus: It has a self-cleaning feature.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Recently, I was able to visit Stir in South End to try some of their new menu items. The restaurant recently added items like an 18-oz bone-in ribeye and shrimp scampi to their menu — you may have seen my mention last week. That ribeye melts in your mouth — I highly recommend. Plus, they validate parking up to two hours!
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