Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | Jan. 28-Feb. 3
Editor’s note: CharlotteFive has limited coverage of in-person, indoor events to help prevent community spread of COVID-19. Masks are required in Charlotte and many venues for indoor spaces or close settings.
Friday
Make your spring landscaping dreams come true. The 2022 Greater Charlotte Home & Landscape Show will help you plan out your outdoor projects with exhibits and professionals with expertise in decks, pools, spas, plant displays and more. Jan. 28-30. Tickets are free for children 12 and under, $7 for ages 13+, and seniors 60+ get in free on the opening day. Cabarrus Arena, 4751 NC-49, Concord. https://bit.ly/3Ez0uoe
Make a reservation at one of more than 70 restaurants participating in Queen’s Feast Charlotte Restaurant Week. Enjoy a prix-fixe menu from Napa on Providence, Firebirds Wood Fire Grill - Huntersville, BOCADO Bar & Diner and more. Prix-fixe pricing starts at $30+. https://ihr.fm/3rKyRnN
Join Counterculture Club and the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society for an alcohol-free night of spooky fun for ages 8 and up with a Haunted History Tour at Historic Rosedale. Dress warmly for trekking outdoors, rain or shine. Tickets are $20 for Counterculture Club members and $40 for non-members. Space is limited, and masks and social distancing are required. 7-8 p.m. 3427 N. Tryon St.
Saturday
Visit Discovery Place Science to view two new exhibits — Mental Health: Mind Matters and Path to Mindfulness. Mental Health: Mind Matters is a traveling exhibition that’s sponsored by Atrium Health and seeks to raise awareness and normalize talking about mental health. The exhibits will run from Jan. 29-Apr.10 and both exhibits are included in the museum’s admission. General admission is $18+, and children under 2 enter for free. 301 N. Tryon St. https://science.discoveryplace.org/
Sunday
Order something sweet for your loved ones for Valentine’s Day. Twenty Degrees Chocolates recently launched products for Valentine’s Day and ships on Mondays and Wednesdays. You can also stop by the storefront to buy a gift from the Valentine’s Day collection or choose from a variety of chocolates, nuts, fruit, caramels or other items that are in stock year-round. 1930 Camden Road, Suite 135. https://bit.ly/3tVhqDG
Monday
Drop in to congratulate Bitty & Beau’s Coffee on their title as the best coffee shop in Charlotte. You can also purchase a coffee and relax in a welcoming atmosphere — which is something guests love. 1930 Camden Road., Ste 236. https://bit.ly/343H4Lk
Tuesday
Have a meal at Crepe Cellar before it closes on Sunday, Jan. 30. Order the well-known French Onion Soup, enjoy the Pesto Fries or the Crepe Cellar Burger. 3116 N. Davidson St. https://bit.ly/3KElbTS
Wednesday
Take a walking tour at Camp North End. The free, 30-minute guided walking tour takes you through the historic campus. Two tours are offered each week at noon on Wednesdays and Fridays through March. The tours begin under the water tower in the Boileryard district. It ends at the Keswick food stalls where participants can sit and enjoy lunch from La Caseta, Plant Joy and more. 1824 Statesville Ave. https://bit.ly/3KCxiAS
Thursday
Stop by Paparazzi CLT in University to take selfies and enjoy a menu that includes Lobster Pops, Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls, The World Famous Salmon Cheesesteak and more. 9539 Pinnacle Dr. https://bit.ly/3IBcAPN
Mark your calendar
Visit The Mint Museum Uptown’s new installation Craft in the Laboratory: The Science of Making Things during its opening on Feb. 12. It’s the first installation in the Southeast to explore how concepts of science, technology, engineering and math play into craft and design. It also celebrates the revitalization and reinstallation of the Mint’s Craft + Design permanent collection galleries. Tickets are free for members and children 4 and under, $15 for adults, $10 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for college students with ID and $6 for youth 5-17. 500 S. Tryon St. https://bit.ly/3thyC5R
