Local Events
Weekend plans: farmers market, concerts, and high school football
The Huntersville Growers' Market runs Saturday, August 29 at Veterans Park (201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville), featuring locally grown produce, fresh-baked goods, and handmade items from vendors across the region. It's a great way to support local businesses and connect with your neighbors.
For entertainment, Josh Groban brings Stage, Screen and Symphony to the Belk Theater at Blumenthal Arts Center on Wednesday, August 26. Also happening that week: Clarent performs Thursday, August 27 at The Underground, and Carolina Open Air (18 and over) takes over the Blackbox Theater on Friday, August 28. The 2026 Keep Pounding High School Classic presented by Belk kicks off Saturday, August 29 at Bank of America Stadium. Tickets for all events are available through Ticketmaster.
Saturday, August 29
2026 Keep Pounding High School Classic presented by Belk
Grab your tickets and all the details at Ticketmaster.
Saturday, August 29
Huntersville Growers' Market
Enjoy locally grown produce, fresh-baked goods, and handmade items from vendors across the region at the weekly farmers market.
Wednesday, August 26
Josh Groban: Stage, Screen and Symphony MOVED TO BELK THEATER
Find tickets and full event details at Ticketmaster.
Wednesday, August 26
Josh Groban: Stage, Screen And Symphony
Tickets and event information available at Ticketmaster.
Thursday, August 27
Clarent
Find tickets and event information at Ticketmaster.
Friday, August 28
Carolina Open Air (18 and Over) - Friday
Tickets and full details available at Ticketmaster.
The full calendar
Wed, Aug 26
Benson Boone: Wanted Man Tour
Spectrum Center
Thu, Aug 27
Davidson College Wildcats Football vs. Concord University Mountain Lions Football
Davidson College Stadium
Fri, Aug 28
Registix Reserve Access (Not A Game Ticket) - Texans at Panthers
Bank of America Stadium
Fri, Aug 28
Preseason Game 1: Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans
Bank of America Stadium
Fri, Aug 28
Eslabon Armado - Amor Nocturno
The Fillmore Charlotte
Fri, Aug 28
Hickory Rave
The Premier
Seasonal Home Tips
Three home maintenance tasks for late August
Your air conditioning has been working hard all summer. Now is the time to replace or clean filters to improve air quality, help your HVAC system work more effectively, and avoid unnecessary strain as the season winds down.
Take time to clean windows and inspect screens for holes or tears. Clean windows maximize natural light and fresh air, while functioning screens let breezes in and keep bugs out during the remaining warm weather. If you use a wood-burning fireplace or stove, schedule a professional chimney sweep now—appointment slots fill up quickly once fall rolls around, so getting ahead saves frustration.
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Replace or clean air conditioning filters
Your AC has been working overtime all summer. Replace or clean filters now to improve air quality, help your HVAC system work more effectively, and avoid strain before the season winds down.
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Clean windows and inspect screens
Clean windows to maximize natural light and inspect screens for holes or tears. Fix now to let breezes in and keep bugs out during the remaining warm weather.
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Schedule chimney sweep before fall
If you use a wood-burning fireplace or stove, schedule a professional chimney sweep now before appointment slots fill up for the busy fall season.
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Clear debris from outdoor condenser unit
Check that vents and registers are unblocked and clear debris from around the outdoor condenser unit. Listen for unusual noises or signs of strain that indicate your system needs professional attention.
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Inspect and clean gutters and downspouts
Check for debris or blockages in gutters and downspouts now. Clearing them early helps prevent water damage and foundation issues during fall storms and heavier rains.
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Trim overgrown plants and prepare fall planting
Trim overgrown plants, deadhead flowers, and plan your fall planting schedule. August is ideal for lawn seeding and prepping beds for autumn growth.
School Corner
Charlotte Leadership Academy focuses on the whole child
Charlotte Leadership Academy takes an individualized approach to learning, addressing each student's social, physical, and mental development alongside academics. The private school serves grades K through 12 and features hands-on science experiments, literature arts programs, and maintains an 11-to-1 student-teacher ratio.
For families in Charlotte Metro considering private school options, Charlotte Leadership Academy's commitment to personalized learning and small class sizes offers an alternative worth exploring. School choice is an important factor in many families' decisions about where to live, and knowing your options helps shape the right fit for your household.
Charlotte Leadership Academy
Individualized learning approach addressing social, physical, and mental development
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