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The Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary are gems hidden in the heart of Charlotte, NC.Where: 248 Ridgewood Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28209Hours: Friday to Saturday, 10am-2pmCost: $10 for adults; Members are freeGuided Tours: Guided tours are available by appointment. Call 704-331-064, ext 101...
01/26/2016
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Enjoy a day at the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC!The US National Whitewater Center is the world's largest manmade whitewater river. The center is located on over 1,200 acres along the Catawba River and offers outdoor activities and events for adventure seekers of all ages and ...
01/26/2016
Three courses for $30 or $35 at over 130 restaurants!Twice a year some of Charlotte's top restaurants team up for Charlotte Restaurant Week. Diners can experience a three-course meal without breaking the bank and get to know eateries that might be right around the corner! When: January 22-31, ...
01/10/2016
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrations in and Around CharlotteThere are numerous celebrations of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. that you won't want to miss. When: Friday, January 15, noon-1pmWhat: Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial ServiceWhere: Marshall Park, 800 East 3rd St...
01/10/2016
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Ready... Set... SHOP!!!Black Friday is a yearly tradition when stores prepare for the holiday shopping season to start by cutting prices on some of the most sought after items in order to lure shoppers out from their post-Thanksgiving turkey/tryptophan comas. For 2015, many stores will be open...
11/25/2015
The 69th Annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Day ParadeWhen: November 26, 2015, 9:30amWhere: Uptown Charlotte -- Parade route starts on Tryon St. at Stonewall and marches north to 9th St.Website: www.novanthealththanksgivingparade.comCost: FreeYou won't want to miss the 69th Annual Novant Hea...
11/23/2015
Take a train ride on the Polar Express this winter at the NC Transportation Museum! Where: NC Transportation Museum, 411 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer, NC 28159When: November 20-21, 27-29, December 4-6, 11-13, 16-22; Times on event days: 4, 5:30, 7, and 8:30pmWebsite: www.nctrans.orgContact: nctran...
11/09/2015
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Charlotte's 22nd Annual Beaujolais Festival Join Queens University for their 22nd Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Festival. This celebration of the first grape harvest of the year and the new release of 2015 wine happens every year during the 3rd week of November. Where: Queens University of Cha...
11/09/2015
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Historic Rosedale Plantation Autumn EventsThe Historic Rosedale Plantation offers a number of interesting activities this fall that you won't want to miss.Where: The Historic Rosedale Plantation, 3427 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206Website: www.historicrosedale.orgWhen: Friday, October 23 an...
10/28/2015
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2015 Queen City Ghost Walks and Tours - Charlotte, NCIt's my favorite time of year -- when the weather turns cool, leaves start changing color, and Halloween celebrations abound. This year there are several companies in the Queen City that offer ghost walks and tours that are sure to delight and...
10/27/2015