Regional Events Calendar
Regional Events Listing
Please be advised: HEARTS is not host or the organizer of all events listed on our Regional Events Calendar. Please contact the organization listed as the event host, organizer, or source linked for a each specific event for questions, reservations, ticketing, or other event-specific inquiries. The views expressed at events listed here are those of the events’ host or organizer and do not necessarily reflect the views of HEARTS.
HEARTS Happening Junion '25: Revolutionary Descent
Our fourth annual HEARTS Happening: Junion event will feature a presentation by Co-Chair of HEARTS Reunion Project and SAR (Son of the American Revolution) member Andre’ Kearns, a descendant of Charlotte Kerns whom was enslaved at Cedar Grove. This year, Kearns will share his journey of discovering his Revolutionary War roots through Henry Johnston of Long Creek.
Sheepdog Trials & Dog Festival
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of fast-paced action, four-legged fun, and plenty of adorable “aww” moments! The Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival at Rural Hill is back, bringing together top-tier sheepdogs, lovable pups, and dog lovers of all kinds for a festival like no other. Mark your calendar, grab your leash, and get ready for a paws-itively amazing experience on Saturday-Sunday, November!
Spring Attic & Plant Sale
Join the Charlotte Couincil of Gardening Clubs for their semi-annual home and garden fund-raiser. Peruse all kinds of native plants and perennials divided from Club member's gardens, as well as a large assortment of home goods such as kitchen gadgets, utensils, Mason jars, linens, serving dishes, glassware, vintage, books, games, costume jewelry, and a plethora of one-of-a-kind finds.
Twilight Among the Azaleas Art Social & Auction
The annual Twilight Among the Azaleas Art Social and Auction benefitting the fine arts program at Pioneer Springs Community School will take place at the Charlotte Council of Garden Clubs’ Betty Little House, and they’d love for you to join the fun!
HEARTS Irish Connections ‘25: Jane’s Famous Ride
Mark your calendars for HEARTS Irish Connections ‘25: Jane’s Famous Ride. Featuring the incredible story of Jane Parks McDowell, her Irish connections, music, dance, and more!
HEARTS Spring ‘25 Community Service Day
Scouts and volunteers of all ages are welcome to our Community Service Day at the Hugh Torance House and Store. We'll be focusing on invasive species removal, clearing around historic areas, and removing undergrowth and debris. Volunteers should bring work gloves and label personal tools. Tools needed are pruners, hand saws, hand spades, rakes, and wheelbarrows. 10:00 AM - Noon. Tickets are required for participation. Lunch is provided at noon for registered volunteers.
In Search of the Spotted Salamander
Ever wonder what’s happening in the woods during the wintertime while a lot of creatures are hibernating?We’re delighted to have local naturalist, Allen Lloyd, return to lead this popular outing! Featuring a short hike in search of the Spotted Salamander, a fascinating and gorgeous amphibian that’s particularly active in the wintertime. You’ll learn about the salamander’s habitat, reproductive cycle, diet, and why the Spotted Salamander spends most the year underground and is only seen for a short time in the winter and early spring.
Read the event waiver HERE. By registering for this outing, you are agreeing to its terms and conditions. Pre-registration is required. If you are unable to attend, please update your sign-up. If this event fills and you want to be added to the waitlist, please email carly@davidsonlands.org.
For more event information and to pre-register, please click the source link below.
Wilderness Calling: Beaty Park History, Hike & Work Day
Davidson Lands Conservancy will host their February Wilderness Calling event, which is all about LOVE!
The first part of the event is a hike and highlighting all the things to love about Beaty Park and then an optional work day to help show Beaty Park our appreciation. The event will kick-off with a hike that is good for all levels. Guides will talk about the history of the park and the amazing way Beaty was saved from development and then lead us through the property, highlighting a native tree project, wildlife habitats, pollinator garden, native plant beds and the pond restoration that is underway. This hike is approximately 1.5 miles and on wide packed paths.
After we complete the hike, all who are able are invited to stay for a Beaty Park work day. If you love something, then you care for it and we really love Beaty! We will join the Friends of Beaty Park and work on trails, debris, invasive species removal, and education activities, among other things. If you’re only able to come for the hike, that’s fine. If you have already explored Beaty and only want to come for the work day, that’s great too.
First Footing
Come decorate the house for the Holidays. Welcome the New Year with a touch of Scottish tradition of Hogmanay at First Footin' at Rural Hill. Walk part of the perimeter of the land and then celebrate the New Year with shared food and desserts.