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Fall Tips: Essential Maintenance

October 31, 2024 by Danielle Edwards

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5 Fall Tips: Seasonal Guide

As the weather cools, preparing your home for fall is essential to ensure safety, comfort, and efficiency. This guide will cover top fall tips for homeowners, including HVAC maintenance, lawn care, and Halloween safety tips.

I LOVE FALL! Unwinding after a busy, event-filled summer, getting back on a schedule, and enjoying more of my home is just what I need to keep going during the active months of the year. My favorite part of fall is slowing down, cozying up with a good book under a heavy blanket, and enjoying my favorite glass of red wine. And, of course, the crisp fall air! While I take care of myself in the fall, I also care for my home. Proper fall maintenance helps ensure safety, comfort, and efficiency. Here are some of my favorite fall tips for your home.

Why Fall Maintenance is Important

Proper fall maintenance helps prevent costly repairs, improves home efficiency, and ensures a safe environment for you and your family. Here are a few reasons to prioritize fall maintenance:

  • Prevent Home Damage: Addressing small issues now can prevent major damage over winter.
  • Boost Efficiency: HVAC check-ups and insulation updates help lower energy bills.
  • Safety for Halloween: Ensure your home is safe for visitors with allergy-friendly options.

Essential Fall Home Maintenance Tips

1. Schedule an HVAC System Check

Your HVAC system works harder in colder months. Make sure it’s running safely by scheduling an inspection. This step reduces fire hazards and improves efficiency.

2. Aerate and Seed Your Lawn

Fall is ideal for lawn care. Aerate and seed your lawn for healthy growth next spring. A well-maintained lawn adds value and beauty to your home.

3. Check Your Chimney and Fireplace

A clean chimney ensures safe heating. Remove debris to prevent fire hazards and schedule a professional inspection before using your fireplace.

4. Participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project

Make Halloween safe for everyone by joining the Teal Pumpkin Project. Place a teal pumpkin on your doorstep to offer allergy-friendly treats, creating an inclusive environment.

Quick Fall Home Preparation Checklist

Use this checklist to keep your home in shape for fall:

  • Schedule HVAC inspection
  • Aerate and seed lawn
  • Check the chimney and fireplace
  • Consider allergy-friendly Halloween treats

5. Enjoy Fall Activities

Fall is a wonderful time to embrace seasonal activities! Whether it’s visiting local pumpkin patches, going to haunted attractions like Carowinds, or participating in community events, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the beautiful autumn weather. Taking time to unwind and enjoy these activities not only enhances your appreciation for the season but also creates lasting memories with friends and family. Encourage your audience to explore everything the Carolinas have to offer during this vibrant time of year.

Following these essential fall home maintenance tips will help you enjoy a safe, efficient, and prepared home as the temperatures drop.

BONUS! Check out my post about Things to Do in the Fall in Charlotte, NC!

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The Ultimate Fall To-Do List – Danielle Edwards

September 18, 2023 by Danielle Edwards

What are the Cozy Activities for the Fall Season?

Autumn is a magical time of year. The leaves change color, the air becomes crisp, and there is a sense of excitement in the air. It is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the beauty of nature or to cozy up indoors with a good book and a warm cup of No matter what you choose to do, fall is a great time to spend with family and friends. It is a time to celebrate the harvest, enjoy the changing seasons, and create lasting memories.

(1 ) Drink hard cider and pick apples at Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill.

You don’t have to head to the mountains to pick apples. The closest orchard to Charlotte is less than an hour outside the city and features live music, hayrides, a hard cider bar and, of course, fresh fried apple cider doughnuts.

The orchards is now open for picking this season. Hours are 1-6 p.m. on Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  on Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m on Sundays (subject to weather and crop conditions).

Head to the hard cider bar for a $13 flight featuring six flavors — usually five mainstays and one specialty rotation. If you find something you love you can buy it by the bottle at the farm stand.

Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill | 1860 Black Highway, York SC 29745

(2) Ride haunted rollercoasters at SCarowinds.

Operational Days/Hours: September 22 onwards

Please note that they are only open during Fridays – Sundays

Carowinds transforms from a “theme park” to a “scream park” for its annual SCarowinds Halloween attraction. The event features 500+ monsters, ghosts, and goblins roaming the grounds plus haunted attractions and shows.

Not feeling it? Buy a “No Boo” necklace for $12 and the monsters won’t approach you. And check out The Great Pumpkin Fest for kid-friendly fall entertainment.

SCarowinds | Buy tickets $39/99+

Here are some of their upcoming events:

(3) South Park Food and Wine Festival

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 -12PM – 6PM

Sip, Savor, and Celebrate! 🍷🍽️ Join us at the South Park Wine and Food Festival for an unforgettable culinary journey through Charlotte’s finest flavors. Save the date, and get ready to indulge in the best of wine, cuisine, and community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEARN MORE CHARLOTTE EVENTS HERE

(4) THE AMP BALLANTYNE Entertainment

In the center of Ballantyne, there is an outdoor amphitheater. With a cutting-edge sound system, covered stage, VIP spaces, and plenty of room for general admission lawn seating, the location will accommodate events for up to 3,500 ticketed and free guests. Festivals, markets, regional performances, fitness classes, and other activities will be included in the programming in addition to the big concerts, making Ballantyne a popular destination for Charlotte residents.

In addition to having designated restrooms, concession stands, food truck parking, and perimeter fences with access points for VIP and regular admission, the venue is also outfitted with perimeter fencing. Depending on the kind of event, different areas of on-site parking will be accessible.

Learn about the upcoming events on this link.

 

(5) Dine in the middle of Tryon Street at Culture Feast.

Oct. 4, 6-9 p.m.

Long community tables fill the street for a night of live entertainment and a family-style dinner al fresco.

Catch the Festival of India this coming September 23.

Festival of India| Belk Theater, 130 N Tryon St. Charlotte, NC | Tickets starts at $5

(6) Bid farewell to summer and usher in the fall season at USNWC’s Fall Festival.

Oct. 14 featuring Build Your Own Boat Competition

They’ll have cider sampling, a Build Your Own Boat competition, live music, a trail race, yoga and more.

Put your own handmade vessel to the test on the whitewater rapids in the event’s signature Build Your Own Boat Competition. Registration is $40.

Learn more upcoming events here

(7) Travel back in time at the Carolina Renaissance Festival.

Saturdays and Sundays September 30-November 19, 2023

Go back in time to the biggest celebration since Camelot! Take a stroll through Fairhaven’s forested Village in the fall as history comes to life with nonstop, all-day, immersive, and interactive entertainment that you won’t find anywhere else. The village’s outdoor artisan market offers a wide selection of arts and crafts to purchase!

Games, rides, brave horseback jousting knights, spectacular falconry, lovely mermaids and fairies, amiable dragons, feasts, and much more adventure await! Come one, come all for a full day of nonstop family fun!

Carolina Renaissance Festival | 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville | Tickets: $32 adults, $20 kids 5-12

(8) Markets at 11 in Charlotte

Saturday, November 11/ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Local businesses are bringing their craft to the South Charlotte community to shop and enjoy! Browse specialty beauty, health and home products on Ballantyne’s former golf course. Grab bites and brews from local food and drink vendors. Post up on your picnic blanket and get your groove on with musical artists all day long!

Check out this link for schedule, map and vendor list.

(9) Join 60,000+ attendees in celebrating Hispanic heritage at the Hola Charlotte Festival.

Oct. 7 | 12:00pm to 6:00PM

The 11th annual event features authentic food and beverage, cultural dance performances, vendors, and more. The Hola Charlotte Festival, one of Charlotte’s greatest Hispanic Heritage Celebrations, celebrates the richness of Latin American culture.

Hola Charlotte Festival | Uptown Charlotte, Tryon St. | Free

(10) Head to Raleigh for the N.C. State Fair and all the fried food your body can handle.

Oct. 12-22

The event is ranked among the top 25 fairs in the country and features live music, carnival games, rides, agricultural exhibitors and competitions.

This year, they’re debuting a new 155-foot ferris wheel called the Sky Gazer. Tickets to ride are $10-$13 and do not include admission. Please note that gates close for admission at 9:45PM every night. You must be at the gates prior to the said closing time.

New foods that debuted last year included an arepa burger, bacon on a stick dipped in nacho cheese and crumbled Cheetos, brownie funnel cake, a mac and cheese waffle cone topped with turkey barbecue and cracklins, chocolate chip hushpuppies and more. Stay tuned for the 2019 vendor lineup.

 

 

 

 

 

 

N.C. State Fair |  1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh | Tickets $10-$13 for adults

 

(11) Watch 50+ hot air balloons take to the sky at the Annual Carolina Balloonfest.

Oct. 20-22, 2023 | Statesville Regional Airport at 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville, NC 28677

The second-oldest balloon festival in the country is a sight to behold as dozens of colorful balloons take to the sky. You can even book a ride for about $250/person.

Carolina BalloonFest | Statesville Regional Airport at 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville, NC 28677| Tickets $10-$35

 

(12) Sip on unlimited samples from 25 vineyards at the South End Wine Fall Festival.

Oct. 21, 2023 | Lenny Boy Brewing at 3000 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28217

Enjoy four hours of all-you-can-drink wine, beer and cider samples plus live music and food from Papi Queso, Tin Kitchen and King of Pops.

There are two ways to upgrade your experience. Single VIP tickets are $50 and get you in an hour early to get a head start on sampling and beat the crowd. VIP tables are $600 and include 10 tickets, reserved table and chairs and four bottles of wine in addition to five hours of unlimited samples.

South End Wine Festival | Lenny Boy Brewing at 3000 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28217| Tickets $38-42 general admission

(13) Dress up to drink your way through Uptown at Rich & Bennett’s Halloween Bar Crawl.

Oct. 28, 1-10 p.m.

The 22nd annual event is the largest Halloween bar crawl in the Southeast. Last year’s event featured 20+ participating bars. Stay tuned for this year’s lineup.

Rich & Bennett’s Halloween Bar Crawl | Uptown | Tickets $10 – $25

(14) Join the Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall Lighting.

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This year’s event hasn’t been announced yet but it’s usually a few days before Halloween.

Each year, Elizabeth neighbors construct a giant 60-foot-long wall lined end to end and top to bottom with jack o’lanterns. You can join in the community carving event or just stop by to see it lit up.

(15) Run alongside planes at the airport’s Runway 5K this Fall.

Oct. 21 | Last bus leaves at 6:45 AM. 5K starts at 7:30 AM | Charlotte Douglas Airport

The unique race puts runners and walkers on the runway at one of the country’s busiest airports where they’ll get an up close view of planes queuing and taking off. This year’s event will fund an Airport Opportunity Scholarship with Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) created to promote careers in aviation.

Runway 5K | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |

(16) Take a road trip to Asheville to see the leaves changing color in the mountains.

See guide to 28 things to see, do and eat in Asheville.

(17)  Charlotte: Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze

September 16 · 10am – October 29 · 5pm | 4431 Neck Road Huntersville, NC 28078 United States

Get lost in seven acres of corn; perfect for socially-distanced, outdoor, family-friendly fun! The Amazing Maize Maze is one of the largest corn mazes in the Southeast.

The Historic Rural Hill phone app (in App Stores starting September 11th). Collect your map pieces, fill in your crossword puzzle, and figure out the words scramble to complete the ULTIMATE CHALLENGE – all while competing for your place on our LEADERBOARD!

Weekends starting September 11th, weekdays starting September 14th. Night mazes starting in Fall of October.

PRE-PURCHASE OF TICKETS IS REQUIRED ON WEEKDAYS 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!! WEEKEND TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ON SITE AT TIME OF ARRIVAL

Get tickets: https://2021amazingmaze.eventbrite.com

IN ACCORDANCE WITH CDC AND LOCAL GUIDELINES, MASKS ARE NOT CURRENTLY REQUIRED, AS THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT. THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH ANY UPDATES TO GUIDELINES

 

 


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How to Give Back This Holiday Season in Charlotte, NC

December 14, 2022 by Danielle Edwards

How to Give Back This Holiday Season in Charlotte, NC

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The city is lit, the food is decadent, and the parties are fun. But we all know what’s important—enjoying quality time with the people you cherish and helping your community by giving your time, gifts, or donations to those in need. As it is said, it is better to give than receive. And there’s no better time to apply that mantra than during the holiday season. Here’s a list of nonprofits you can support and ideas on how to give back this holiday season in Charlotte, NC.

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program helps provide Christmas gifts for children in need. You can choose a gift from the Angel Tree registry through a partnership with Walmart and drop off the gift at their Christmas Center located at 2708 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte, NC 28208. Distribution starts on December 16th. And donations are always accepted in lieu of gifts.

The CMPD Explorers

The CMPD Explorers Christmas Project partners with the Salvation Army Christmas Assistance Program to provide Christmas presents for hundreds of children in the Charlotte area. They accept toy donations for children under 14 years old at any Charlotte Fire Station or CMPD office. You can also set up a toy drive at your business, school, or church. Of course, donations are always accepted as well!

Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots makes a huge impact in Charlotte. Last year, they distributed 19,796 toys to children in need. You can request a Toys for Tots box to put in the lobby at your business, school, or church. Or you can find a list of public boxes to donate toys here.

Charlotte Rescue Mission

Charlotte Rescue Mission. This faith-based organization is dedicated to helping people and families impacted by addiction. During the holiday season, Charlotte Rescue Mission accepts money, food, clothes, and medicine donations. They also accept notes of hope and encouragement.

Thompson Child & Family Focus

Thompson Child & Family Focus make the holidays magical for almost 800 children by stuffing their stockings and their hearts. Secret Santa wish lists are available through a Child’s Place, Friends of the Children, Wraparound, and Family partners.

A Roof Above

A Roof Above serves the housing-insecure families of Charlotte. They depend on community donations to help get them through the winter comfortably. They also host a collection drive during the holiday season or you can purchase items from their Amazon Wishlist.

The Harvest Center

The Harvest Center of Charlotte invites families to assist with meal preparation and serving local Charlotteans in need. They encourage you to also sit down, eat and socialize with those you serve to build new friendships and connections. They also welcome volunteers to help with move-in preparations and campus beautification.

Neighborhood Cookie and Hot Cocoa Stand

And, one of my favorites, if you have a little entrepreneurial spirit at home, set up your own cookie and hot cocoa stand with proceeds going to your favorite local charity!

 

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Fall Tips for Your Home in Charlotte, NC

October 20, 2022 by Danielle Edwards

Fall Tips for Your Home in Charlotte, NC

I LOVE FALL! Unwinding after a busy, event-filled summer, getting back on a schedule, and enjoying more of my home is just what I need to keep going during the active months of the year. My favorite part of fall is slowing down, cozying up with a good book under a heavy blanket, and enjoying my favorite glass of red wine. And, of course, the crisp fall air! But, while I’m taking care of myself in the fall, I also care for my home. Here are some of my favorite fall tips for your home in Charlotte, NC.

The Teal Pumpkin Project

Teal Pumpkins make trick-or-treating more inclusive for children with food allergies and other intolerances. A teal pumpkin on your porch indicates that, besides candy, you offer non-food knick-knacks and safe treats for all trick-or-treaters.

 

Aerate Your Lawn

Fall is the time to aerate your lawn in Charlotte, NC. Lawn aeration involves perforating the soil on your property with small holes, which helps improve the absorption of water, air, and nutrients by the grass’s roots, resulting in a greener, healthier lawn.

Inspect Your Chimney

Inspecting your chimney and fireplace in the fall has several benefits. First, chimney sweeps will remove creosote to prevent dangerous fires in your chimney. But there are other benefits, too, including improved air quality in your home, keeping your home warmer when the fireplace is not in use, and saving energy. Call your local chimney sweeper to inspect and clean your chimney before you start your first fire.

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HVAC Service

Cooler temps mean you must prepare your HVAC system for fall maintenance, which ensures it’ll run smoothly for longer. Well-running systems are more energy efficient and will save you money in the long run. P.S. Have them check your bathroom fan too!!!

Watch this video about all the fall tips you need to know for your home that are spookilcious!

 

BONUS! Check out my post about Things to Do in the Fall in Charlotte, NC!

 

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Danielle Edwards

South Charlotte Real Estate
Realtor, REMAX EXECUTIVE

Hefferon | Edwards Team
704-761-7484
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License #: 249833
Contact Me

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Stanly County- Small Town USA

March 17, 2022 by Danielle Edwards

Stanly County- Small Town USA

Looking for real estate or to learn more about living in Stanly County North Carolina?

Welcome to the Town of Oakboro – North Carolina just 45 minutes from bustling Charlotte, NC.

Did you ever wonder where you can go 45 minutes directly east of Charlotte, NC? There’s a quaint town called Oakboro and it’s really special!  If you are looking for small town, rural flair, the sweetest people on the planet, and lots of wide open spaces.. this is it! From great antique shops to live music with no crows, yummy food, and close to the best nature has to offer!

Watch my video of this quaint town in Stanly County, North Carolina.

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Danielle’s October MUST do list

October 1, 2021 by Danielle Edwards

(1 ) Drink hard cider and pick apples at Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill.

You don’t have to head to the mountains to pick apples. The closest orchard to Charlotte is less than an hour outside the city and features live music, hayrides, a hard cider bar and, of course, fresh fried apple cider doughnuts.

The orchards is now open for picking this season. Hours are 1-6 p.m. on Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  on Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m on Sundays (subject to weather and crop conditions).

Head to the hard cider bar for a $13 flight featuring six flavors — usually five mainstays and one specialty rotation. If you find something you love you can buy it by the bottle at the farm stand.

Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill | 1860 Black Highway, York SC 29745

(2) Ride haunted rollercoasters at SCarowinds.

Select days Sept. 13 – Oct. 27

Carowinds transforms from “theme park” to “scream park” for its annual SCarowinds Halloween attraction. The event features 500+ monsters, ghosts and goblins roaming the grounds plus haunted attractions and shows.

Not feeling it? Buy a “No Boo” necklace for $12 and the monsters won’t approach you. And check out The Great Pumpkin Fest for kid-friendly fall entertainment.

SCarowinds | Buy tickets $32+

(3) Go apple picking.

Here’s the guide to 7 pick-your-own orchards within 2 hours of Charlotte.

(4) Cheer on the U.S. National Women’s Team as they take on Korea Republic at Bank of America Stadium.

Oct. 3, 8 p.m.

The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Champions’ Victory Tour will make a stop in Charlotte on Thursday, Oct. 3. The team hasn’t played in Charlotte in 19 years.

USNWT vs. Korea Republic | Bank of America Stadium | Buy tickets $36+

(5) Dine in the middle of Tryon Street at Culture Feast.

Oct. 4, 6-9 p.m.

Long community tables fill the street for a night of live entertainment and a family-style dinner al fresco.

Culture Feast | South Tryon at Levine Avenue of the Arts | Buy tickets $50

(6) Bid farewell to summer and usher in the fall season at USNWC’s Fall Festival.

Oct. 5

They’ll have cider sampling, a Build Your Own Boat competition, live music, a trail race, yoga and more.

Put your own handmade vessel to the test on the whitewater rapids in the event’s signature Build Your Own Boat Competition. Registration is $40.

Fall Festival | Free to enter; fees to participate in some events

(7) Travel back in time at the Carolina Renaissance Festival.

Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 5 – Nov. 24

Hundreds of costumed characters bring 16th century history to life with performances, games, demonstrations and more. We’re talking jousting matches, falconry, artisan vendors, hands-on activities and more.

Carolina Renaissance Festival | 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville | Tickets: $25 adults, $14 kids 5-12

(8) Blakeney Wine Walk

Thursday, October 7 / 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Sip and stroll at Blakeney Shopping Center for the Wine Walk Series on the first Thursday of every month, August through October.The Wine Walk opens from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month. $25 ticket…

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(9) Markets at 11 in Ballantyne

Saturday, October 9 / 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Local businesses are bringing their craft to the South Charlotte community to shop and enjoy! Browse specialty beauty, health and home products on Ballantyne’s former golf course. Grab bites and brews from local food and drink vendors. Post up on your picnic blanket and get your groove on with musical artists all day long! Markets at 11 will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. Pack a picnic, cooler, sunscreen and the pups!

Explore the Markets at 11 schedule, map and vendor list.

(10) Join 60,000+ attendees in celebrating Hispanic heritage at the Hola Charlotte Festival.

Oct. 12

The 8th annual event features authentic food and beverage, cultural dance performances, vendors and more.

Hola Charlotte Festival | North Tryon Street | Free

(11) Head to Raleigh for the N.C. State Fair and all the fried food your body can handle.

Oct. 17-27

The event is ranked among the top 25 fairs in the country and features live music, carnival games, rides, agricultural exhibitors and competitions.

This year they’re debuting a new 155-foot ferris wheel called the Sky Gazer. Tickets to ride are $6-$7 and do not include admission.

New foods that debuted last year included an arepa burger, bacon on a stick dipped in nacho cheese and crumbled Cheetos, brownie funnel cake, a mac and cheese waffle cone topped with turkey barbecue and cracklins, chocolate chip hushpuppies and more. Stay tuned for the 2019 vendor lineup.

N.C. State Fair |  1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh | Tickets $10-$13 for adults

(12) Watch 50+ hot air balloons take to the sky at the 45th Annual Carolina Balloonfest.

Oct. 18-20

The second-oldest balloon festival in the country is a sight to behold as dozens of colorful balloons take to the sky. You can even book a ride for about $250/person.

Carolina BalloonFest | Troutman, NC | Tickets $10-$35

(13) Sip on unlimited samples from 25 vineyards at the South End Wine Festival.

Oct. 19

Enjoy four hours of all-you-can-drink wine, beer and cider samples plus live music and food from Papi Queso, Tin Kitchen and King of Pops.

There are two ways to upgrade your experience. Single VIP tickets are $50 and get you in an hour early to get a head start on sampling and beat the crowd. VIP tables are $600 and include 10 tickets, reserved table and chairs and four bottles of wine in addition to five hours of unlimited samples.

South End Wine Festival | 308 W. Carson Boulevard | Tickets $40 general admission

(14) Dress up to drink your way through Uptown at Rich & Bennett’s Halloween Bar Crawl.

Oct. 26, 1-10 p.m.

The 19th annual event is the largest Halloween bar crawl in the Southeast. Last year’s event featured 20+ participating bars. Stay tuned for this year’s lineup.

Rich & Bennett’s Halloween Bar Crawl | Uptown | Tickets $10 – $25

(15) Visit the Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall.

This year’s event hasn’t been announced yet but it’s usually a few days before Halloween.

Each year, Elizabeth neighbors construct a giant 60-foot-long wall lined end to end and top to bottom with jack o’lanterns. You can join in the community carving event or just stop by to see it lit up. Learn more about the tradition here.

(16) Run alongside planes at the airport’s Runway 5K.

Oct. 26, 8 a.m.

The unique race puts runners and walkers on the runway at one of the country’s busiest airports where they’ll get an up close view of planes queuing and taking off. This year’s event will fund an Airport Opportunity Scholarship with Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) created to promote careers in aviation.

Runway 5K | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Registration $35

(17) Take a road trip to Asheville to see the leaves changing color in the mountains.

See guide to 28 things to see, do and eat in Asheville.

There are other options around Charlotte: Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze

Get lost in seven acres of corn; perfect for socially-distanced, outdoor, family friendly fun! The Amazing Maize Maze is one of the largest corn mazes in the Southeast.

New for 2020 – the Historic Rural Hill phone app (in App Stores starting September 11th). Collect your map pieces, fill in your crossword puzzle, and figure out the words scramble to complete the ULTIMATE CHALLENGE – all while competing for your place on our LEADERBOARD!

Weekends starting September 11th, weekdays starting September 14th. Night mazes starting in October.

PRE-PURCHASE OF TICKETS IS REQUIRED ON WEEKDAYS 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!! WEEKEND TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ON SITE AT TIME OF ARRIVAL

Weekend tickets: https://2021amazingmaze.eventbrite.com

Weekday tickets: https://2021weekdaymazes.eventbrite.com

IN ACCORDANCE WITH CDC AND LOCAL GUIDELINES, MASKS ARE NOT CURRENTLY REQUIRED, AS THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT. THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH ANY UPDATES TO GUIDELINES

 

 


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TOP Thanksgiving Healthy Swaps

November 25, 2013 by Jason

TOP 10 THANKSGIVING HEALTHY SWAPS

thanksgiving+dinner

Average American consumes 4,500 calories Thanksgiving day, 3,500 Calories in one pound

Turkey and Cranberry Sauce

Let’s start with the basics. Mr. Gobble Turkey with dark meat, and canned jelly is 410 Calories, and 10g of Saturated fat!
OR you could try 4oz Turkey Breast, and homemade cranberry sauce 195 calories.

Stuffy Stuffing

Carbs are the number one thing to avoid when trying to lose weight, or just remain where you are.
1/2 Cup of stuffing is 175 cal and 4 grams of fat.
OR skip the stuffing, and opt for the green bean casserole 100 calories and 6 grams of fat.

Candied Sweet Potatoes with Marsh mellow stuffing

YUMMMM! My favorite Thanksgiving side item. However, the word “candied” is a clue that
it isn’t going to help your waist line. 250 calories, and 8 grams of fat.
OR you can opt for plain sweet potatoes, or mashed potatoes w/ turkey gravy 170 calories.

Not the Cornbread!

If you weren’t snacking on cheese and crackers, bread and nuts before the meal, not to worry, there surely is
cornbread during meal to truly STUFF yourself. Cornbread, 1 square, is 190 calories and 9 grams of fat!
Or a regular dinner roll with butter is 130 calories and 5 grams of fat.

Nana’s Pecan Pie is just the best!

Nana I love your pie, but bring the Pumpkie pie to the event! Pecan pie 1 medium slice, is 450 calories, and 21 grams of fat.
OR the Pumpkin Pie is 335 calories and 15 grams of fat. Both aren’t real winners in the calories department. But, you can pick or choose your sides to save for dessert!

Other than the food swaps, take into consideration the days of leftovers that most people continue to eat their Thanksgiving weekend. Please post any healthy thanksgiving recipes you find here.

Written by Danielle Wasser

RE/MAX Executive Realtor Danielle EdwardsDanielle Wasser is a Realtor, in Charlotte, NC

Filed Under: Advice, Holiday Tips Tagged With: Ballantyne, Charlotte Suburbs, moving, Open House, realtor, realtor Cornelius, remax executive, thanksgiving healthy

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