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CLT’s $2.1B plan, 423 new jobs + a fall weekend 🍂
The Queen City Scoop TeamPlus Latta Place breaks ground, Mint Hill Madness, Nature at Night and Charlotte Chalk Art Festival.
Read moreCMS scrutiny, a bigger DMV + Charlotte’s race weekend 🏁
The Queen City Scoop TeamPlus the Excelsior Club’s next chapter, Confluence Music Fest, BookPalooza and the Bank of America 400.
Read moreSkilled to Build, Groundwork Grants and a Weezer weekend 🎸
The Queen City Scoop TeamPlus up to $200K for Charlotte nonprofits, a next phase for Hoskins homeownership and your full first weekend of October.
Read moreFree CATS rides, Festival in the Park and Frank's 🐶
The Queen City Scoop TeamPlus 8 new crossings on Arrowood, a $150M South Charlotte arts plan and your full weekend lineup.
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Free Things to Do in Charlotte: 20+ Places and Activities That Don’t Cost a Thing
The Queen City Scoop TeamDiscover 20+ free things to do in Charlotte, including parks, greenways, gardens, public art, libraries, nature centers and local attractions.
Read moreBest Pumpkin Patches Near Charlotte for Fall 2026
The Queen City Scoop TeamFind the best pumpkin patches near Charlotte for fall 2026, from U-pick pumpkins and hayrides to animals, corn mazes and family fall festivals.
Read moreWhich Charlotte Greenways Actually Connect? A Practical Guide for Walking and Biking
The Queen City Scoop TeamA practical guide to Charlotte greenways, including Little Sugar Creek, McAlpine and Four Mile, plus where trails connect and where gaps remain.
Read moreUpcycle Arts Is Turning Charlotte’s Leftover Craft Supplies Into Something Useful
The Queen City Scoop TeamInside Upcycle Arts, Charlotte’s creative reuse center turning donated craft supplies into affordable materials, workshops and less waste.
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