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Events
Pumpkin patches, mazes, and haunts around Charlotte
Make the most of the fall season and cooler weather with this list of pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and Halloween-themed haunts happening this fall.
October 7, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Food
Charlotte restaurants that offer tasting menus
Broaden your horizons and indulge in elevated fare with a tasting menu from one of these Charlotte restaurants.
October 7, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Development
Tepper Sports & Entertainment proposes new indoor music venue
The music venue would be near Bank of America Stadium’s North Gate and would be constructed by 2030.
October 6, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Food
The Pig Pickin’ plates Carolina barbecue front and center
The upcoming event hosted by Mac’s Speedshop and the Carolina BBQ Festival will showcase four of Charlotte’s pitmasters and barbecue before the main event next spring.
October 2, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Food
Mac’s Speed Shop celebrates 20 years in business
From smoking brisket to catering events across the Carolinas, this long-standing barbecue joint is celebrating its 20th year with a slew of specials and events.
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City
Charlotte teacher in running to be “America’s Favorite Teacher”
Online voting for Katie Lock, a teacher at Billingsville Cotswold Elementary, will help her win national recognition as “America’s Favorite Teacher.”
April 21, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Development
Welcome to future downtown Cornelius
Downtown Cornelius will soon welcome a new residential complex packed with upcoming restaurants, retail, and a walkable outdoor plaza.
April 18, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden grows into Daniel Stowe Conservancy
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is getting a name change ahaead of an upcoming expansion.
April 17, 2025
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Arts
BOOM Charlotte to take over University City
The eighth annual event provides a weekend filled with BOOMing immersive art, dance, music, theater, poetry, visual art, and film.
April 17, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Nonprofits
Join a virtual baby shower to support orphaned wildlife
Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center is hosting a unique baby shower event to support the baby animals in its care.
April 16, 2025
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Jack VanderToll