The Charlotte region is home to several very different botanical gardens, each with its own feel and focus. What they all have in common is that they … [Read more...] about 9 Botanical Gardens in Charlotte Area To Visit This Spring Summer
Outdoor Recreation
STEAM Day at Carolina Raptor Center April 18
Carolina Raptor Center and Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation are hosting STEAM Day at Latta on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., … [Read more...] about STEAM Day at Carolina Raptor Center April 18
Star Party at Discovery Place Apr. 24 — stargazing from rooftop deck, and activities inside
Discovery Place Science is hosting a Star Party on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This event is part of the North Carolina Science … [Read more...] about Star Party at Discovery Place Apr. 24 — stargazing from rooftop deck, and activities inside
Buffalo Creek Preserve Trail takes you through forest, savanna, farmland, and across a swinging bridge
We've been exploring many hiking trails in the Charlotte area and beyond. Read about 50+ hikes and walks in the Charlotte area. Cabarrus County is … [Read more...] about Buffalo Creek Preserve Trail takes you through forest, savanna, farmland, and across a swinging bridge
Green River Revival — St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Whitewater Center March 14
The U.S. National Whitewater Center is planning Green River Revival on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Green River Revival is one … [Read more...] about Green River Revival — St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Whitewater Center March 14
Tulip Festival at Patterson Farm — pick your own tulips, starting March 13
Patterson Farm, at 10390 Caldwell Road, Mount Ulla, North Carolina (about 39 miles north of Charlotte) is hosting a Tulip Festival for the first … [Read more...] about Tulip Festival at Patterson Farm — pick your own tulips, starting March 13
The Trailhead Store Birthday Bash March 7 at Stowe Conservancy
The Trailhead Store at Stowe Village, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, is part of Daniel Stowe Conservancy. It's free to visit, as … [Read more...] about The Trailhead Store Birthday Bash March 7 at Stowe Conservancy
How to see the total lunar eclipse and blood moon
This March, 2026, we’ll get a chance to witness a total lunar eclipse and a Blood Moon in Charlotte, for the first time since last year. A total … [Read more...] about How to see the total lunar eclipse and blood moon
Goat Island Games May 2
Challenge yourself at the annual Goat Island Games on May 2 2026, at Goat Island Park, 141 8th Avenue, Cramerton. The event takes place May 2, 2026. … [Read more...] about Goat Island Games May 2
Dog Days of Winter Festival at U.S. National Whitewater Center Feb 7
Dogs have always been valued guests at Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, but they also get their own festival, on February … [Read more...] about Dog Days of Winter Festival at U.S. National Whitewater Center Feb 7
