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Weekender: 28 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including a wine festival

Events happening March 27–29 include the South End Wine & Hops Fest, the Charlotte Fair, a Hornets game and more.

Things to Do

It&#x27;s time to lean into outdoor <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="spring activities" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/03/09/spring-guide-charlotte-fun-things-to-do-2024" data-vars-content-id="ba2721a1-1796-4f23-81b1-37c8d6dad6c7" data-vars-headline="Weekender: 28 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including a wine festival" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/03/09/spring-guide-charlotte-fun-things-to-do-2024" target="_self">spring activities</a> — like a wine festival — but if you&#x27;re avoiding the pollen, there are also indoor options, including an R&amp;B coffee day party and a touring art festival worth adding to your calendar.

Skip the flight: This Plaza Midwood Prosecco bar is serving a Euro summer experience

A slice of the Italian coast is parked in a Plaza Midwood lot with Bev.

Food and Drink

A slice of the Italian coast is parked in a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Plaza Midwood" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/17/sip-city-expands-plaza-midwood-event-space-speakeasy" data-vars-content-id="737b0628-60da-4bf3-a7b9-4007a179bf9a" data-vars-headline="Skip the flight: This Plaza Midwood Prosecco bar is serving a Euro summer experience" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/17/sip-city-expands-plaza-midwood-event-space-speakeasy" target="_self">Plaza Midwood</a> lot.Why it matters: Bev, a new Prosecco bar in a vintage airstream, lets you channel Euro summer at home, amid a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="travel season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/23/travel-delays-shutdown-security-airfare-prices" data-vars-content-id="737b0628-60da-4bf3-a7b9-4007a179bf9a" data-vars-headline="Skip the flight: This Plaza Midwood Prosecco bar is serving a Euro summer experience" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/23/travel-delays-shutdown-security-airfare-prices" target="_self">travel season</a> marked by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="soaring flight prices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/20/iran-war-flight-prices-air-travel-tips-cheaper" data-vars-content-id="737b0628-60da-4bf3-a7b9-4007a179bf9a" data-vars-headline="Skip the flight: This Plaza Midwood Prosecco bar is serving a Euro summer experience" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/20/iran-war-flight-prices-air-travel-tips-cheaper" target="_self">soaring flight prices</a> and extended <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="TSA wait times" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/24/charlotte-douglas-airport-tsa-wait-times-security" data-vars-content-id="737b0628-60da-4bf3-a7b9-4007a179bf9a" data-vars-headline="Skip the flight: This Plaza Midwood Prosecco bar is serving a Euro summer experience" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/24/charlotte-douglas-airport-tsa-wait-times-security" target="_self">TSA wait times</a>.

Charlotte growth defies U.S. immigration-driven slowdown

Charlotte's growth is defying national trends.

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Charlotte is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="still" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/26/county-population-growth-immigration" data-vars-content-id="8258d2bd-5eeb-42b0-850a-317e354c000b" data-vars-headline="Charlotte growth defies U.S. immigration-driven slowdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/26/county-population-growth-immigration" target="_self">still</a> one of the fastest-growing places in the U.S., even as growth slows dramatically in many metros amid a drop in immigration, new Census data shows.Why it matters: Tighter <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="immigration enforcement" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/12/us-border-patrol-operation-charlotte-north-carolina" data-vars-content-id="8258d2bd-5eeb-42b0-850a-317e354c000b" data-vars-headline="Charlotte growth defies U.S. immigration-driven slowdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/12/us-border-patrol-operation-charlotte-north-carolina" target="_self">immigration enforcement</a> is affecting America&#x27;s demographic makeup, but Charlotte is defying the trend thanks to its position in the Sun Belt.

Charlotte is growing as a disc golf mecca

With 100+ courses and major tournaments, Charlotte is becoming a top travel spot for disc golf.

Charlotte&#x27;s reputation as a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="disc golf hub" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/10/11/the-world-s-best-disc-golfers-are-in-town" data-vars-content-id="a45e2395-be86-4ab6-929d-03633af02c04" data-vars-headline="Charlotte is growing as a disc golf mecca" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/10/11/the-world-s-best-disc-golfers-are-in-town" target="_self">disc golf hub</a> is strengthening as major tournaments, course growth and out-of-town players fuel its rise as a national destination.Why it matters: Charlotte&#x27;s deep course network and low-cost access are turning a niche sport into a sustained engine for tourism and recreation.

Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $385K to $1.2M

Houses for sale in neighborhoods near South End, Quail Hollow, Windsor Park and more, including some with walkability to a greenway.

Real Estate

These homes come with features that meet key criteria on your dream home checklist, from neighborhood walkability to quick greenway access.

Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $299K to $995K

New house listings with walkability to South End, quick drives to Park Road Shopping Center and easy access to nature trails.

Some of this week&#x27;s hot homes stand out for their locations, with walkability to South End, nearby trails and quick drives to Park Road Shopping Center.

Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $299K to $1.1M

New house listings including mid-century modern designs and spacious family homes in neighborhoods from Chantilly to Windsor Park.

This week&#x27;s hot homes range from a cozy starter with a big backyard to a walkable Chantilly home near the restaurants and bars of Elizabeth and Plaza Midwood.

Hot Homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $365K to $1.19M

New house listings in Plaza Midwood, Windsor Park and more, with featuring outdoor showers, spacious room and fenced-in backyards.

This week&#x27;s hot homes lean into indoor-outdoor living, with outdoor showers and relaxing spaces for spending time outside.

Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $365K to $950K

New house listings in neighborhoods including Foxcroft, Chantilly, Shannon Park and more.

This week&#x27;s hot homes are all about spaces that fit any lifestyle, from a LoSo-adjacent spot near the breweries to a Foxcroft home with a backyard pool built for family gatherings.

Hot homes: 4 houses for sale in Charlotte starting at $310K

New home listings in neighborhoods like Barclay Downs, Shannon Park and Barclay Downs with spacious yards, including one with a outdoor kitchen and putting green.

This week&#x27;s homes are all about big backyards and outdoor living, from some with covered patios to one with a full outdoor kitchen and putting green.

New listings in neighborhoods like South End, Plaza Midwood, Windsor Park and more.

This week&#x27;s hot homes are all about beautiful brick details, from an exposed brick South End condo to a crisp white brick home in Sherwood Forest.

Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $350K to $975K

Houses for sale in neighborhoods like Villa Heights, Shannon Park, Fourth Ward and more with plenty of character, from bold color to walkable Uptown living.

These houses are packed with character, from a colorful South Charlotte standout to a contemporary Uptown condo.

Charlotte homes are making room for mahjong

Unused rooms across Charlotte are becoming stylish mahjong spaces built for friendship.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mahjong" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/03/charlotte-mahjong-studio-monroe-road-oakhurst-commons-third-place" data-vars-content-id="560df2eb-5ec6-453e-96a1-54e0681348c1" data-vars-headline="Charlotte homes are making room for mahjong" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/03/charlotte-mahjong-studio-monroe-road-oakhurst-commons-third-place" target="_self">Mahjong</a> rooms are the latest trend sweeping Charlotte homes. Why it matters: People are transforming previously underused rooms in their homes, such as formal dining rooms or living rooms, into hubs for social activity.

Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $299K to $1.7M

New house listings in neighborhoods like Plaza Midwood, Shannon Park, Country Club Heights and more.

This week&#x27;s hot homes feature bonus flex spaces that could double as Airbnbs and others with roomy open layouts.

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Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $385K to $1.2M

Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $299K to $995K

Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $299K to $1.1M

Hot Homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $365K to $1.19M

Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $365K to $950K