Winter solstice takes place when one of the Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. When that happens, we experience the shortest … [Read more...] about Celebrate Winter Solstice 2025 in Charlotte with campfires, labyrinths, a drum circle and more
Outdoor Recreation
Events at McDowell Nature Center: Hikes, fort building, wreath-making, more…
McDowell Nature Center is within McDowell Nature Preserve, at 15222 South York Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, in southwestern Mecklenburg … [Read more...] about Events at McDowell Nature Center: Hikes, fort building, wreath-making, more…
Piedmont Promise: Conversations & Conservation at Patagonia Nov. 20, more…
Patagonia, in the South End at 101 W Worthington Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, sells outdoor clothing and equipment, including products for … [Read more...] about Piedmont Promise: Conversations & Conservation at Patagonia Nov. 20, more…
Free Family Fishing Derby at McAlpine Creek Park Nov. 8
One More...One Less Mentoring is presenting their 2nd Annual Family Fishing Derby on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at McAlpine … [Read more...] about Free Family Fishing Derby at McAlpine Creek Park Nov. 8
Explore the night sky in Huntersville with the Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club rescheduled to Nov. 1
Huntersville Parks & Recreation is hosting a FREE event, Explore the Night Sky, on Saturday, November 1, 27, 2025, from 8 to 10 p.m., at the … [Read more...] about Explore the night sky in Huntersville with the Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club rescheduled to Nov. 1
Nature at Night Festival at McDowell Nature Center Oct 18
McDowell Nature Center's 15th Annual Nature at Night Festival takes place on October 18, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. McDowell Nature Preserve is at 15222 … [Read more...] about Nature at Night Festival at McDowell Nature Center Oct 18
Build-Your-Own-Boat competition at U.S. Whitewater Center Oct 11
U.S. National Whitewater Center hosts Build Your Own Boat on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12 to 7:30 p.m. It's free to attend the festival, … [Read more...] about Build-Your-Own-Boat competition at U.S. Whitewater Center Oct 11
Pioneer Day at Camp T.N. Spencer Park in Concord: fishing, archery, shelter building, much more…
Travel back in time at Pioneer Day on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Camp T.N. Spencer Park, 3155 Foxford Drive, Concord, … [Read more...] about Pioneer Day at Camp T.N. Spencer Park in Concord: fishing, archery, shelter building, much more…
Kids in Nature Day in Matthews Oct. 4
Squirrel Lake Park, 1631 Pleasant Plains Road in Matthews, North Carolina, is the site for Kids in Nature Day on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 … [Read more...] about Kids in Nature Day in Matthews Oct. 4
Kids in Nature Day at Reedy Creek Park Oct 5
Charlotte Wildlife Stewards present Kids in Nature Day on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Reedy Creek Park, 2900 Rocky River Road, … [Read more...] about Kids in Nature Day at Reedy Creek Park Oct 5
