McDowell Nature Center's 14th Annual Nature at Night Festival takes place on October 19, 2024, from 5 to 9 p.m. McDowell Nature Preserve is at 15222 … [Read more...] about Nature at Night Festival at McDowell Nature Center Oct 19
Outdoor Recreation
Build-Your-Own-Boat competition at U.S. Whitewater Center Oct 12
U.S. National Whitewater Center hosts Build Your Own Boat on Saturday, October 12, 2024, 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 12
Kids in Nature Day in Matthews Oct. 5
Squirrel Lake Park, 1631 Pleasant Plains Road in Matthews, is the site for Kids in Nature Day on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 … [Read more...] about Kids in Nature Day in Matthews Oct. 5
Kids in Nature Day at Reedy Creek Park Oct 6
Charlotte Wildlife Stewards present Kids in Nature Day on Sunday, October 6, 2024, 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 6
Charlotte Monarch Celebration Sept 28
Charlotte Monarch Celebration is a free event taking place Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, 2986 … [Read more...] about Charlotte Monarch Celebration Sept 28
“Take a Child Outside” Week in Huntersville: Free outdoor activities Sept 23-27
Huntersville, North Carolina, is participating in Take a Child Outside Week with free events in parks from September 23 to 27, 2024. None of these … [Read more...] about “Take a Child Outside” Week in Huntersville: Free outdoor activities Sept 23-27
Jam at the Dam at the Boathouse Sept 21: Cody Gentry & Brut Beat
The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation works to ensure clean, plentiful water in the Catawba River Basin through advocacy and education. Learn more about … [Read more...] about Jam at the Dam at the Boathouse Sept 21: Cody Gentry & Brut Beat
Three unique, amazing hikes within 90 minutes from Charlotte
We asked avid hiker and photographer Jim Ogden to tell us about some hikes you might never have heard of...but you should. Unless … [Read more...] about Three unique, amazing hikes within 90 minutes from Charlotte
Fork Fest — Floating Concert and 2-day Festival Labor Day Weekend
Fork Fest is a 2-day music festival along and on the South Fork River, in Gaston County, North Carolina, on August 31 and September 1, 2024. … [Read more...] about Fork Fest — Floating Concert and 2-day Festival Labor Day Weekend
50+ hikes and walks in Charlotte and beyond — now with a map!
Lace up your shoes because it's time to start walking! We've put together photo guides for a wide variety of places to walk and hike in Charlotte, … [Read more...] about 50+ hikes and walks in Charlotte and beyond — now with a map!
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