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Parks and Recreation

The 4.5-acre urban park will feature walking trails, covered picnic space, a playground, sprayground, and dog park.
Whether serving for fun, building community, or dreaming of competing in the 2028 Olympic Games, get your feet in the sand at volleyball venues across the Queen City.
The summer months are peak snake bite season in the Carolinas.
Charlotte can get loud at times, but there are many places Charlotteans can go to clear their minds and escape the noise of the big city.
The upcoming summit will discuss land conservation, greenways + parks, and wildlife conservation across the Queen City.
Farms across the Charlotte region are welcoming guests for the strawberry season to pick fresh fruit.
The city is hosting events to keep pollinators and wildflowers beautiful and thriving.
While Charlotte will experience only a partial eclipse, there are still ways to see and enjoy the astronomical event.
You may have some uninvited animal guests at your home this spring.
These cherry blossom trees are planted around the city. We’ve broken down where to get a close look.
Kannapolis park will feature lakefront trails, boats, and dog park.
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Grab your crew or make it a solo date to screen flicks from horror to animation at these local movie nights.
Dining in Charlotte is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way. From a classic hamburger to fine dining, bookmark this page to keep in the know about all the new restaurants coming to town.
October is going to be a colorful month in the Charlotte area, and there are plenty of places to look at the leaves before they fall.
Fall is in the air, and many Charlotte businesses are celebrating with dishes, pastries, and drinks perfect for cozy season.
As you hit the road to the mountains this fall and winter, things may look a little different. While many areas in WNC and Virginia are still recovering from Hurricane Helene, there are plenty of businesses ready to welcome you back.
Make the most of summer with Charlotte’s lineup of festivals, including national acts, local acts, fine arts, craft beer, longbow competitions, and celebrations of art in the Queen City.
From supporting local vendors to unique exhibitions, we’re roundup up several ways to support the art scene in the Queen City.
From historic buildings that no longer stand to ads promoting Charlotte restaurants, we dug through newspaper archives dating as far back as 1883 to celebrate the 21st night of September.
From guilty pleasures to unexpected favorites, the “unfortunately do love” social media trend is taking over the internet — and we want your input.
Get ready to see horses, athletes, and a race for the cup when the Queen’s Polo Cup hits the pitch for its inaugural event in 2026.