Tag: family friendly

Schools Out.. and it’s 2nd Friday!

Last month’s 2nd Friday Street Festival went off with a BANG!  The creative juices were flowing and the vibe was just right… minus a little drizzle in between. Now it’s on to the next edition on Friday, June 8th as we feature our headliners, one of #CLT‘s most talented original bands The Hawthornes! They’ll be joined by special guests… Continue reading Schools Out.. and it’s 2nd Friday!

It’s Halloween in Old Town

The annual tradition of celebrating Halloween as a community is back this Saturday with the Halloween in OTC Block Party! Just like in previous years, Halloween in OTC will feature a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt throughout town, where families and kids will receive a custom Halloween map, visit local participating businesses, receive candy, and get a… Continue reading It’s Halloween in Old Town

“The Hounds of Old Town” Meet and Greet this 2nd Friday

The Dog Days of summer have arrived! ?? We love seeing our furry friends strutting their stuff at festivals & events around town. And now’s the time to really show off… Beginning with this month’s 2nd Friday Street Festival, we’re introducing an awesome way to get to know the fabulous and friendly pups of OTC.… Continue reading “The Hounds of Old Town” Meet and Greet this 2nd Friday

5th Annual Cornelius Food Truck Invitational this week!

Get ready for a throw-down of the area’s tastiest restaurants on 4-wheels as they battle it out for YOUR VOTE! Join us at Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, on Saturday, June 17 from 12:-00 pm – 8:00 pm as 15 of Charlotte’s best food trucks look to become crowned “Champions of Old Town”. Guests… Continue reading 5th Annual Cornelius Food Truck Invitational this week!

The Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival is set to Light Up the streets of Old Town Cornelius!

 We’re pulling out all the stops for this one, showcasing a mind-blowing lineup of talent on two stages, over 80 innovative artists & craftsmen, an entire fleet of food trucks, local craft breweries and SO much more! Tawba Walk XIII (yes, that’s THIRTEEN!) features the region’s top bands, artists, & performers in one action-packed community… Continue reading The Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival is set to Light Up the streets of Old Town Cornelius!

Pita Pit Opens its Doors to an Eager (and Hungry!) Crowd

By Christina Ritchie Rogers   There are a few times it’s good to be “swamped” at work, and for Pita Pit owner Todd Wolfram, opening day was one of those times. He and his staff drew a large turnout of hungry patrons, excited to customize their orders of soft pita bread filled with lean, grilled… Continue reading Pita Pit Opens its Doors to an Eager (and Hungry!) Crowd

A Heartwarming Housewarming

A guy walks into a bar. That’s the only thing commonplace about this story. What started as a casual visit to a favorite local watering hole resulted in a great act of kindness, with one Old Town Cornelius community member going above and beyond to help another. The first man is Joshua Q. Crocker Osborne,(pictured… Continue reading A Heartwarming Housewarming

Turkey Day Traditions, Light Up Cornelius and Shop Small this Saturday!

The inside scoop on a few of the best happenings in OTC each week. Light Up Cornelius Saturday, Nov. 26 4 p.m. Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave. The fifth annual Christmas tree lighting is scheduled for this Saturday on the lawn of Town Hall. Light Up Cornelius includes plenty of activities for the whole… Continue reading Turkey Day Traditions, Light Up Cornelius and Shop Small this Saturday!