Parks and Recreation

A white basket filled with strawberries in front of a strawberry field.
Travel and Outdoors
It’s a berry good time to go strawberry picking
Farms across the Charlotte region are welcoming guests for the strawberry season to pick fresh fruit.
April 23, 2026 12:14 PM
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Maria Adnado
A group of people throwing dirt onto a mound with shovels while smiling.
Parks and Recreation
Plans growing for east Charlotte’s Eastland Park
The 4.5-acre urban park will feature walking trails, covered picnic space, a playground, sprayground, and dog park.
October 23, 2025
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Maria Adnado
An aerial photo of a clay dirt and green field.
Development
New Mint Hill park to open in September
The 91-acre park is expected to have several pickleball and basketball courts, a playground, splashpad, and plenty of parking.
August 7, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A line of children lining up to pet a police K-9 officer.
Events
National Night Out events rescheduled due to rain
The annual events bring communities together to meet local law enforcement and share resources + are free to attend.
August 5, 2025
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Play
Where to play pickleball in Charlotte
Playing pickleball in Charlotte is easy when you stop by one of these local indoor and outdoor courts, including Mecklenburg County courts and more.
August 1, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
A vast park with people sitting on the lawn facing away from the camera with two large office buildings in the background and a small pond.
Travel and Outdoors
Why Ballantyne is thriving, according to developers
The developers behind Ballantyne’s expansive natural space share why it’s an amenity that keeps the neighborhood growing.
June 30, 2025
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Maria Adnado
An overhead view of the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Events
Make the most of Charlotte’s longest day
Enjoy the most of what the Queen City has to offer during the longest day of 2025.
June 17, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A empty running biking and running trail with trees and a pond in the distance.
Travel and Outdoors
Get your steps in on Ballantyne’s greenway trails
Ballantyne’s residents and visitors have over 20+ miles of walking and bike paths, including the Carolina Thread Trail and Fit Trail.
June 3, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A stretch of sidewalk runs under a line of trees against an empty road.
City
What we learned walking the SouthPark Loop
CLTtoday walked the three-mile urban trail in the heart of SouthPark, known as “The Loop,” to learn its history and exciting future ahead.
May 23, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A band in yellow shirts playing in a park with inflatable beach balls on the lawn.
Events
Catch a free concert around the Queen City
Summertime brings many free concerts you can attend + enjoy an evening outdoors.
May 21, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A boat carrying an American flag atop a body of water with a jet ski in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Plan a boat trip around Charlotte
Check a lake day off your summer bucket list by visiting these boating spots around the Queen City.
May 20, 2025
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Events
Broadway’s biggest hits coming to Blumenthal Arts
From the return of “Phantom of the Opera” to Broadway newcomers like “Death Becomes Her,” theater lovers will experience a showstopping season in Uptown.
April 21, 2026
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Small Business
Coffee and cocktail bar to open in Plaza Midwood
Plot Twist aims to be the “cool older sister” behind Trope Bookshop, offering all-day coffees, cocktails, and a hangout space in the community.
April 16, 2026
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Events
Charlotte’s Stars and Stripes to take over Truist Field for July Fourth
The July Fourth display will bring the Knights and the Charlotte Symphony together to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States and feature the annual WBT Sky Show.
April 16, 2026
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Two records being held in front of a counter and Hardy Boys Records wall.
Music
Where to celebrate Record Store Day in Charlotte
This is your chance to score new records or longtime favorite albums at local stores participating in the music lovers’ holiday.
April 16, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A man posing with records splayed on top of boxes inside of a U-haul.
Small Business
Local record store obtains Voice of America’s vinyl collection
Rare vinyl from a historic broadcast archive is now spinning in Matthews, satisfying music lovers and just in time for Record Store Day.
April 16, 2026
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A crowded basketball arena with people cheering as a game is underway.
Sports
Charlotte’s sports teams deliver postseasons worth celebrating
The Hornets won their first postseason game since 2016, and they aren’t the only team chasing a title in the Queen City.
April 15, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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History
Immersive exhibition celebrates America250 and Charlotte’s role in the American Revolution
The Charlotte Museum of History’s new exhibition combines virtual reality and history to celebrate the nationwide commemoration of America’s independence.
April 15, 2026
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Men in navy blue suit jackets pose for a photo with a silver Truist Championship trophy.
City
Truist Championship tees up in Charlotte
New fan experiences, local cuisine, and love for golf to shine bright at Quail Hollow Club when the Truist Championship begins in May.
April 14, 2026
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An aerial shot of cars crusing along I-77 with the Uptown skyline in the background.
Airports and Transportation
Community engagement center opens to address I-77 South Express Lanes
The community engagement center will help the community provide feedback on the still-developing project.
April 13, 2026
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Maria Adnado
An art sculpture stands in the foreground against the Uptown Charlotte skyline.
Business
Charlotte’s growth streak continues with 2,600 incoming jobs
Both Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) and Capital Group recently announced plans to open offices in Uptown, adding to the local job market and investing millions into the city.
April 9, 2026
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