The best things to do in Huntersville

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If your week could use arena energy, Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum has you covered with the Face to Face Speaker Series…

2825 University Pkwy (Winston-Salem)

If your week could use arena energy, Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum has you covered with the Face to Face Speaker Series featuring Cynthia Erivo on September 16 and a slate of Wake Forest Men's Basketball right after. Scope Premium Experiences or host a private event if you're feeling fancy.

From the Greensboro newsletter, August 10, 2026

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Clean fairground venue hosting concerts as well as food festivals and trade shows.

569 Fairgrounds Boulevard Gate, 7 (Winston-Salem)

Clean fairground venue hosting concerts as well as food festivals and trade shows.

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Kentner Stadium

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Home to the Wake Forest field hockey & track teams, this stadium with artificial turf seats 4,000.

211 Manchester Athletic Center (Winston-Salem)

Home to the Wake Forest field hockey & track teams, this stadium with artificial turf seats 4,000.

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Hook It Golf

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Whether the range is slammed or the weather is stubborn, Hook It Golf lets you book online, grab your door code, and tee it up in two…

340 State Rd 2451 #15

Whether the range is slammed or the weather is stubborn, Hook It Golf lets you book online, grab your door code, and tee it up in two private bays with Trackman 4 and 16-foot screens. Practice, play 574+ world courses, or compete with friends without leaving Huntersville.

From the Lake Norman newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Trail of History

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The Trail of History turns your Little Sugar Creek Greenway stroll into Charlotte’s only outdoor history museum, with larger-than-life…

100 N Kings Dr (Charlotte)

The Trail of History turns your Little Sugar Creek Greenway stroll into Charlotte’s only outdoor history museum, with larger-than-life bronze statues and a self-guided audio tour spotlighting the people who shaped Mecklenburg County. An easy local refresh when your playlist gets stale.

From the Charlotte newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Carolina Harbor

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Carolina Harbor is Carowinds’ 26-acre waterpark and it’s included with park admission, so you can make a quick escape from the Queen City…

14523 Carowinds Blvd (Charlotte)

Carolina Harbor is Carowinds’ 26-acre waterpark and it’s included with park admission, so you can make a quick escape from the Queen City furnace this week and be floating in minutes. Post up in a cabana, let the kids splash while you grab something tasty, and call it summer well spent.

From the Charlotte newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Summit Comedy

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Planning a team shindig, campus show, or fundraiser this week? Summit Comedy lines up the right comedian or even a magician, hypnotist, or…

2116 Baggins Ln (Charlotte)

Planning a team shindig, campus show, or fundraiser this week? Summit Comedy lines up the right comedian or even a magician, hypnotist, or ventriloquist, then hand-holds the whole process, sending video options fast that match your budget and theme, plus pro tips so your event actually crushes.

From the Charlotte newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Clean trampoline arena, plus a climbing wall and slides, hosts birthday parties and dodgeball games.

8215 University City Blvd Ste 1A (Charlotte)

Clean trampoline arena, plus a climbing wall and slides, hosts birthday parties and dodgeball games.

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Museum exploring the history of the area, with admission that's recommended to be bought in advance.

3500 Shamrock Dr (Charlotte)

Museum exploring the history of the area, with admission that's recommended to be bought in advance.

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Landscaped 18-hole championship course amid towering trees and meandering creeks, with a beer garden.

7101 Highland Creek Pkwy (Charlotte)

Landscaped 18-hole championship course amid towering trees and meandering creeks, with a beer garden.

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Entertainment venue offering bowling, laser tag, an arcade, and American food.

16317 Statesville Rd

Entertainment venue offering bowling, laser tag, an arcade, and American food.

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Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

7824 Rea Rd (Charlotte)

Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

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Casual public golf course with a driving range, lessons, food & a pro shop.

1525 W Tyvola Rd (Charlotte)

Casual public golf course with a driving range, lessons, food & a pro shop.

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Friendly staff, well-maintained fairways and fast greens combine at this public course laid out in the forest.

3800 Prosperity Church Rd (Charlotte)

Friendly staff, well-maintained fairways and fast greens combine at this public course laid out in the forest.

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Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

17001 Kenton Dr (Cornelius)

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

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The Peninsula Club

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Membership-required club featuring golf, tennis, dining, and event space.

19101 Peninsula Club Dr (Cornelius)

Membership-required club featuring golf, tennis, dining, and event space.

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Skybrook Golf Club

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Rolling fairways and elevation changes define this golf destination with a bar and pro shop.

14720 Northgreen Dr

Rolling fairways and elevation changes define this golf destination with a bar and pro shop.

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Aquatic complex chain with additional land attractions including mini-golf, laser tag & go-karts.

1600 S Stratford Rd (Winston-Salem)

Aquatic complex chain with additional land attractions including mini-golf, laser tag & go-karts.

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Skybrook

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Skybrook Golf Club is leveling up Charlotte golf with pristine MiniVerde Bermudagrass greens, a championship John LaFoy layout, and a…

830 Skybrook Dr

Skybrook Golf Club is leveling up Charlotte golf with pristine MiniVerde Bermudagrass greens, a championship John LaFoy layout, and a brand-new Toptracer Range with 15 covered bays that serve up shot data and friendly bragging rights.

From the Cabarrus County newsletter, August 11, 2026

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Quail Hollow Club

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Private golf club featuring a championship course which hosts the Wells Fargo Championship.

3700 Gleneagles Rd (Charlotte)

Private golf club featuring a championship course which hosts the Wells Fargo Championship.

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Sprawling space featuring trampolines, climbing walls, a laser maze and mechanical bull rides.

2408 Sardis Rd N (Charlotte)

Sprawling space featuring trampolines, climbing walls, a laser maze and mechanical bull rides.

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Golf, tennis, dining, and swimming facilities at an exclusive club.

19125 River Falls Dr (Davidson)

Golf, tennis, dining, and swimming facilities at an exclusive club.

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Puttery

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Lively venue featuring modern mini-golf courses with auto-scoring technology, and a bar.

210 Rampart St (Charlotte)

Lively venue featuring modern mini-golf courses with auto-scoring technology, and a bar.

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With Bermuda from tee to green, wide-open fairways, and a full driving range, Sunset Hills Golf Course keeps golf fun for every skill…

800 Radio Rd (Charlotte)

With Bermuda from tee to green, wide-open fairways, and a full driving range, Sunset Hills Golf Course keeps golf fun for every skill level. Tackle the 18, warm up on the 9-hole learner’s course, then brag all week about that one pure iron.

From the Charlotte newsletter, August 12, 2026

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Fun, interactive escape room business featuring Bigfoot-, Aladdin- and pirate-themed scenarios, plus others.

19501 W Catawba Ave Ste 240 (Cornelius)

Fun, interactive escape room business featuring Bigfoot-, Aladdin- and pirate-themed scenarios, plus others.

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Lively event featuring Scottish music and dance, athletics and food.

4431 Neck Rd

Lively event featuring Scottish music and dance, athletics and food.

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Aquatic and fitness center featuring classes, free weights, a gym and pools.

11725 Verhoeff Dr

Aquatic and fitness center featuring classes, free weights, a gym and pools.

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Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

7325 Smith Corners Blvd (Charlotte)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

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Skip the living-room scroll and let Ayrsley Grand Cinema handle your weeknight plans, with first-run flicks, advance tickets when you’re…

9110 Kings Parade Blvd (Charlotte)

Skip the living-room scroll and let Ayrsley Grand Cinema handle your weeknight plans, with first-run flicks, advance tickets when you’re feeling organized, and one-night events. They also rent out auditoriums for private shows or corporate meetings, plus field trips for teachers looking to score a gold-star day.

From the Gastonia newsletter, August 15, 2026

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Monster-themed mini-golf chain featuring a glow-in-the-dark indoor course, plus arcade games & a DJ.

230 E W.T. Harris Blvd (Charlotte)

Monster-themed mini-golf chain featuring a glow-in-the-dark indoor course, plus arcade games & a DJ.

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Nine-hole public course with friendly staff, chipping greens and a driving range, plus carts.

1225 Remount Rd (Charlotte)

Nine-hole public course with friendly staff, chipping greens and a driving range, plus carts.

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

9630 Monroe Rd (Charlotte)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Private golf club with facilities for tennis and dining, plus wedding services.

11120 Ballantyne Crossing Ave (Charlotte)

Private golf club with facilities for tennis and dining, plus wedding services.

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