Community Calendar

Shop our wide variety of local favorite and unusual plants, Wing Haven legacy plants, trees, shrubs and more assisted by our knowledgeable staff and volunteers. All proceeds benefit Wing Haven’s gardens, programs and educational outreach.

Member's Day on Wednesday, October 7. Renew your Wing Haven membership online. Open to the public October 8-10.

A full plant list will be available online the Friday before the sale.

Guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for 30 minutes. Rambles will start outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Should it happen to be raining, the event may be moved to the indoor exhibit hall in the Wilson Center. Participants can become familiar with tree identification, as the mountain’s talented and knowledgeable educators and interpretive park guides venture out with guests to some of the most colorful destinations on the mountain. Included with admission.

Biketoberfest is Sustain Charlotte's signature event! It's a one-of-a-kind community adventure that's uniquely Charlotte. Explore the city, experience its diverse neighborhoods, visit local businesses and organizations, and discover the people, places, and experiences that capture the spirit of Charlotte.

Whether you're riding with friends, bringing the kids, or making it a solo adventure, Biketoberfest transforms Charlotte into one big scavenger hunt. Using our mobile-friendly event platform, you'll navigate to featured destinations throughout the city, complete fun challenges, and explore Charlotte at your own pace. Ride your bike, walk, or combine your adventure with public transit. There's no wrong way to experience Biketoberfest!

Using a mobile-friendly event platform, participants will navigate to featured destinations across the city while completing challenges and exploring Charlotte at their own pace. Whether you choose to bike, walk, or incorporate public transit into your adventure, there's no wrong way to experience Biketoberfest. Costumes are encouraged!

The event ends on a high note with an after-party at Triple C Brewing, where participants can enjoy live music, food and drinks, local vendors, our limited-release Biketoberfest collaboration beer, and raffle prize drawings.

Biketoberfest will be October 11, 2026. Ride time will be noon to 4:30 p.m. The after-party at Triple C Brewing Co. will be from 4:30-6 p.m.

Now in its 12th year, this one-of-a-kind community adventure invites you to explore Charlotte’s diverse neighborhoods, visit local businesses, and discover the people, places, and experiences that make our city special.
Whether you’re an experienced cyclist, a casual rider, or simply looking for a fun day outdoors with family and friends, Biketoberfest is a memorable way to experience Charlotte while supporting Sustain Charlotte’s work to create a more equitable, connected, and healthy community.

Enjoy Yoga on the beautiful rooftop/rooftop floor of the Gantt!
It's always a great time for Yoga on the Rooftop. Join us Sundays at 12:30 pm for Yoga with SJ. Sajeedah Jones will lead you through a creative vinyasa flow – a sequence of poses linked to your breath – featuring hands-on assists and upbeat music. Bring a mat or beach towel. The class is designed for students of all levels, all shapes, all sizes, and all ages and will leave you energized, inspired, and ready to take on your week.

Enjoy the one-hour workout and mindfulness practice and then treat yourself to a self-guided tour of our galleries.

Guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for 30 minutes. Rambles will start outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Should it happen to be raining, the event may be moved to the indoor exhibit hall in the Wilson Center. Participants can become familiar with tree identification, as the mountain’s talented and knowledgeable educators and interpretive park guides venture out with guests to some of the most colorful destinations on the mountain. Included with admission.

Join us for Claudia’s 5K: Call Out for Courage—a powerful event where fun meets purpose, all in support of mental health. Hosted by icuTalks, a Charlotte-based ministry working to break the stigma around mental health and create spaces for healing and hope, this 5K promotes courage, connection, and real change.

Let’s create an unforgettable 5K filled with laughter, connection, and the shared joy of walking and running for something bigger than ourselves.

It’s harvest time at Wing Haven! Join us in the SEED Wildlife Garden & Children’s Garden to celebrate the fall season! Activities include harvesting seasonal vegetables from our garden beds, preparing the beds for a winter crop, creating seasonal crafts, exploring the garden for creepy crawlies, and more! Festive refreshments will be served.

Recommended for children ages 10 and under and their families.

Register now! Space is limited

October is one of the best times of year to be stargazing at Grandfather Mountain. The air is cool and clear, and the summer constellations are still very prominent, with some early winter sights making their appearance later in the evening. This course also takes place during the time of the Orionid meteor shower, so hopefully some of these celestial fireworks will grace our skies during our nighttime observing. Join astronomer, educator and author Stephan Martin to create a familiarity with the night sky and learn the basics of stargazing that can be applied on your own on any clear night throughout the year. The course begins in the classroom and transitions to various viewing locations on the mountain, practicing stargazing skills while looking for meteors and learning about some of the most prominent stars, constellations and other objects visible this time of year. The moon will be near first-quarter which makes for a wonderful time to study its many craters, rays, seas and other features. Registration opens online on Aug. 17 at 10 a.m.

Enjoy Yoga on the beautiful rooftop/rooftop floor of the Gantt!
It's always a great time for Yoga on the Rooftop. Join us Sundays at 12:30 pm for Yoga with SJ. Sajeedah Jones will lead you through a creative vinyasa flow – a sequence of poses linked to your breath – featuring hands-on assists and upbeat music. Bring a mat or beach towel. The class is designed for students of all levels, all shapes, all sizes, and all ages and will leave you energized, inspired, and ready to take on your week.

Enjoy the one-hour workout and mindfulness practice and then treat yourself to a self-guided tour of our galleries.