Volumes of scientific research prove the physical and mental health benefits of spending time outdoors. The pandemic shifted that amount of time upward for most people and that trend has remained strong. People are doing more relaxing, grilling, gardening, exercising, dining, playing with pets and children, and entertaining outside.
Photo credits: All photos in this article are Team Honeycutt client images.
Below we have highlighted THREE additions we are LOVING for outdoor living and it’s making life more enjoyable and more valuable than ever before.
Patio
A patio can add priva…
Contributor: Jamie Richardson
The air is filled with the sweet aroma of honey at High Branch Brewing Co as they prepare for the annual Honey Drip Hazy IPA Release Party!
Concord (Gibson Mill Market)
📍 305 McGill Ave NW #100, Concord, NC 28027
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Beer enthusiasts and honey connoisseurs are in for a treat Saturday, August 12th between noon and 10pm with a day filled with honey-infused fun, live entertainment, yummy food, and even a chance to win a guitar!
Photo Credits: High Branch Brewing Co Facebook
The day will begin with the muc…
Contributor: Jamie Richardson
Sweetest Beginnings, a custom-curated gift shop, is moving from its “tiny shop” to “the big shop,” in the heart of the West Avenue District.
📍 Kannapolis (Downtown) 135 W A St, Kannapolis, NC 28081
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Sweetest Beginnings has come a long way since its inception in 2007 when owner Susan McRae discovered her talent and love for stationery design. What started as a project born while waiting on the arrival of twins has now blossomed into a thriving business.
Initially, Susan operated from her home, perfecting…
Contributor: Jamie Richardson
Michael Waltrip Taproom offers a carefully curated menu, 24 signature beers, and a family-friendly environment.
Concord (Concord Mills Area)
📍 7731 Gateway Ln NW, Concord, NC 28027
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Former NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip has expanded his beer and lifestyle brand with the opening of the Michael Waltrip Taproom in Concord. The original brewery which opened in Bristol, Virginia in 2020, has quickly gained popularity for its wide range of beers. The Taproom opened its doors in May 2023, just minutes away from t…
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Starry Night is a full day of activities including a 5K, evening ballgame, silent auction, lantern ceremony, and fireworks!
Saturday, August 19th is a big day at Atrium Health Ballpark as the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers offer a full lineup of activities to raise funds and awareness for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
Last year, this event brought together children, parents, families, and friends currently fighting the battle, while also raising over $30,000 of direct support for children across the nation.
A One-of-a-Kind Community Event
Starry N…
Available for purchase in a silent auction are beautifully decorated tables promising an enjoyable and purposeful afternoon!
📍 McGill Baptist Church | 5300 Poplar Tent Rd, Concord, NC 28027
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The Community Free Clinic (CFC), Cabarrus County’s only free clinic, has an open invitation to the 23rd annual Festival of Tables fundraiser on Sept. 29th at McGill Baptist Church.
🍽️ The luncheon brings together community members, local sponsors, and donors to support a worthy cause—providing vital healthcare and medications to those in need. For almost t…
With tickets starting at $4, the Gem Theatre seems to be the place to see the sizzling hot new Barbie movie!
📍 Downtown Kannapolis | 111 West 1st Street
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Why do we love it? The prices of course!
🎥 Showtimes: Wednesday through Friday: 4 and 7pm; Saturday and Sunday: 1, 4 and 7pm
Tickets are only $5 for adults and $4 for Kids (2–12) and seniors (55+). But if you plan to go to one of the early shows (before 6pm), all ages are only $4!
🍿 🥤 But wait… there’s more… concession prices are a throwback with small drinks and popcorn for only $1.75!…
The Cabarrus County Youth Orchestra (CCYO) aims to provide local students with a unique opportunity to learn to play stringed instruments.
Concord (Downtown)
📍 First Presbyterian Church, 70 Union Street N.
Registration is now open for the CCYO which will provide weekly classes primarily focused on violin, viola, cello, and double bass by director Eric J. Landsperger, a dedicated musician and educator in Cabarrus County. The CCYO’s mission is to foster a love for music and to encourage talent development.
The early response to CCYO has been promising, with an eagerness …
Contributor: Jamie Richardson
National Night Out (NNO) events feature hands-on opportunities with first responders.
Started in 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch, NNO is an opportunity for communities to come together and promote crime prevention, strengthen police-community relations, and foster neighborly interactions.
History and Mission of National Night Out
National Night Out is an annual event celebrated across the United States on the first Tuesday of August. Residents have the chance to build relationships with local first responders while enjoying a …
