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Food
New and coming-soon restaurants in Charlotte
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.
April 28, 2026 03:34 PM
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Maria Adnado
Dozens of seniors take part in a chair yoga class in a gymnasium.
Live
Activities for older adults around Charlotte
The Queen City is packed with fun options to spend a day for anyone in their golden years.
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Jack VanderToll
The Savanna Bananas pose in their yellow uniforms inside Bank of America Stadium with Uptown in the background.
Events
Savannah Bananas are coming to Charlotte
The Savannah Bananas mark another high profile event at Bank of America Stadium in 2025.
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Jack VanderToll
A family poses with trick or treat characters at Carowinds.
Tourism and Hospitality
Prepare for a festive and spooky season at Carowinds
Carowinds visitors can expect trick or treating, Oktoberfest, and SCarowinds through the month of October.
October 2, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A view of Uptown Charlotte's tall buildings, two apartment complexes and Bank of America Stadium from a high-rise in South End.
Culture
Unwritten rules of Charlotte, NC
Tell us you’re from the Queen City without telling us you’re from the Queen City.
October 1, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A split screen image of Billy Joel and Sting performing on stage.
Music
Billy Joel and Sting to perform one-night-only concert in Charlotte
The iconic musicians take the stage at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, May 10.
September 26, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A plate of appetizers are served on a patio.
Restaurants
Charlotte restaurants offer new menu options to ring in fall
Charlotte foodies can find brunch menus, wine parties, and tributes to Oktoberfest.
September 20, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A woman poses for a photo while holding the halter to a horse.
Travel and Outdoors
Saddle up for Charlotte Equestrian Club
The owner and founder of Charlotte Equestrian Club shared how time around horses allows people to learn about themselves.
September 18, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A group of US Olympians pose for a photo together for a photo on a stage.
Sports
Charlotte will host 2025 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Challenge
The Queen City will be the first US city to host this major international Taekwondo competition since the early 1990s.
September 18, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A packed Bank of America stadium with the Uptown skyline in the background.
Football
Football season in Charlotte is back with Duke’s Mayo Classic
The Tennessee Volunteers will battle the NC State Wolfpack in Uptown on Saturday, Sept. 7.
August 30, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
The Parking Road Shopping Center logo situated above Michael's.
Tourism and Hospitality
Spend your day at Park Road Shopping Center
Park Road Shopping Center boasts open-air shops and dining options + coffee spots, an ice cream stand, and movie theater all in one location.
August 27, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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