Things to Do

2021 is sure to bring a slew of new businesses to the area. Check out the ones below to kick-start this fresh year the right away.

From virtual roller coaster rides to science experiments and stories under the sea, these local attractions are bringing the fun to your own home.

With mild weather, new small businesses opening, world-class museums, nearby trails, and more, Charlotte is the perfect place to enact your New Year’s resolutions.

Whether you’re sober, sober curious or just taking some time off from drinking, there’s plenty to do in Charlotte that doesn’t involve alcohol. Here are a few ways to get started:

If you or your family and friends are looking for something different to do in the Queen City, explore Discovery Place Science’s newest exhibit: AI: Artificial Intelligence – Your Mind and the Machine presented by The Relayer Group.

Bundle up, Charlotte! Although the weather is colder, the latest openings in the Queen City are heating up. Grab your friends, family and mask, and discover the newest restaurants and stores that are bringing their own twist to this city.

You guide to enjoying the city’s family-friendly indoor dining and retail space conveniently located in Uptown.

History and culture. Immerse yourself in the cultural celebration of African and African-American tradition during Kwanzaa in Charlotte.

Although many events and activities will look a little different this year, these drive-ins, drive-thrus, distanced gatherings and digital experiences will keep you and your crew cozy enough to get through the winter.

Located at the intersection of Randolph and Sharon Amity Roads, the Cotswold neighborhood is one of the most desirable places to settle down in the Queen City.

As Charlotte enters cooler days, we’re seeing a slow but steady stream of new openings. Keep these new businesses in mind as you’re out and about staying safe and supporting local.