LOCATION

New Bern St. Light Rail Station
129 New Bern St

DETAILS

The Rail Trail Cleanup will take place in person at the New Bern Light Rail Station anytime between 10am-11am. RSVPs are encouraged, but not required, and registration is FREE.

ALL clean up supplies will be provided by Keep Charlotte Beautiful and the clean up portion of the event will occur from 10am-12pm.

Following the Clean Up, The Union will host a Volunteer Appreciation Event, beginning at 12pm, to celebrate all of our volunteers' efforts and raffle off prizes from 30+ local business sponsors.

Volunteers (21+) receive a FREE drink ticket courtesy of South End Social to use at The Union, along with raffle tickets for 30+ prizes courtesy of our generous sponsors. The first 100 Volunteers will also receive a custom event drawstring bag with giveaway items.

This is a family AND pet friendly event and will take place rain or shine. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Individuals/Small Groups will walk at their own pace and clean up litter along the Rail Trail and surrounding streets.

This event is presented by U.S. Bank, South End, The Union, and South End Social along with corporate sponsors Skufca Law and Terrapin Beer Co.

Check out all of the pictures below to see some highlights from our recent Clean Up events!

Live Local. Be Social. South End Social

Register to volunteer here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/southendsocial/1172260

LOCATION

New Bern St. Light Rail Station
129 New Bern St

DETAILS

The Rail Trail Cleanup will take place in person at the New Bern Light Rail Station anytime between 10am-11am. RSVPs are encouraged, but not required, and registration is FREE.

ALL clean up supplies will be provided by Keep Charlotte Beautiful and the clean up portion of the event will occur from 10am-12pm.

Following the Clean Up, The Union will host a Volunteer Appreciation Event, beginning at 12pm, to celebrate all of our volunteers' efforts and raffle off prizes from 30+ local business sponsors.

Volunteers (21+) receive a FREE drink ticket courtesy of South End Social to use at The Union, along with raffle tickets for 30+ prizes courtesy of our generous sponsors. The first 100 Volunteers will also receive a custom event drawstring bag with giveaway items.

This is a family AND pet friendly event and will take place rain or shine. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Individuals/Small Groups will walk at their own pace and clean up litter along the Rail Trail and surrounding streets.

This event is presented by U.S. Bank, South End, The Union, and South End Social along with corporate sponsors Skufca Law and Terrapin Beer Co.

Check out all of the pictures below to see some highlights from our recent Clean Up events!

Live Local. Be Social. South End Social

Register to volunteer here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/southendsocial/1172215

LOCATION

New Bern St. Light Rail Station
129 New Bern St

DETAILS

The Rail Trail Cleanup will take place in person at the New Bern Light Rail Station anytime between 10am-11am. RSVPs are encouraged, but not required, and registration is FREE.

ALL clean up supplies will be provided by Keep Charlotte Beautiful and the clean up portion of the event will occur from 10am-12pm.

Following the Clean Up, The Union will host a Volunteer Appreciation Event, beginning at 12pm, to celebrate all of our volunteers' efforts and raffle off prizes from 30+ local business sponsors.

Volunteers (21+) receive a FREE drink ticket courtesy of South End Social to use at The Union, along with raffle tickets for 30+ prizes courtesy of our generous sponsors. The first 100 Volunteers will also receive a custom event drawstring bag with giveaway items.

This is a family AND pet friendly event and will take place rain or shine. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Individuals/Small Groups will walk at their own pace and clean up litter along the Rail Trail and surrounding streets.

This event is presented by U.S. Bank, South End, The Union, and South End Social along with corporate sponsors Skufca Law and Terrapin Beer Co.

Check out all of the pictures below to see some highlights from our recent Clean Up events!

Live Local. Be Social. South End Social

Register to volunteer here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/southendsocial/1172261

Celebrate Rail Trail Lights in South End with a guided artwalk led by ArtWalks CLT on Friday, February 9 at 6:00 pm. Visit artworks created for Rail Trail Lights, connect with community along the Rail Trail and be inspired hearing about the creative process from artists.

This one-hour artwalk begins at the Bland Street light rail station and follows the Rail Trail to end at Atherton Mill. Gather at 5:50 pm at the Urban Design Center. This event is free but please sign up let us know you are coming. On-street parking is available side streets. Light rail access is from the Bland or East/West Station. Paid parking is available in the parking deck on W. Worthington or at Atherton Mill. This event is sponsored by South End and US Bank.

Featured artworks on the walk:

· “Leave the Light On” by Stacey Utley at The Pavilion by Futo Buta

· “Fractal Energy” by Anna Dean at Flower Child's Wedge Patio

· “Oyster Corner” by Hnin Nie at Kingston Connection

· “Up-Next” by Oliver Lewis at Atherton Plaza

· “Fairy Rings” by Meredith Connelly at Tremont and South Boulevard

Rail Trail Lights will celebrate local art with never-before-seen interactive light installations. Attendees can stroll down the Rail Trail enjoying one-of-a-kind art, with opportunities to take the perfect photo, grab a bite to eat, explore the South End neighborhood, and do it all again the next day. Rail Trail Lights will run from February 2-18.

ArtWalks CLT connects the community to local public art and artists through free self-guided neighborhood artwalks accessible on your mobile phone. Go to www.artwalksclt.com or follow @artwalksclt on Instagram.

Please RSVP for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rail-trail-lights-artwalk-tickets-818706582427?aff=oddtdtcreator

LOCATION

New Bern St. Light Rail Station
129 New Bern St

DETAILS

Join volunteers as they help keep Charlotte beautiful at the Rail Trail Cleanups, sponsored by U.S. Bank and hosted by South End Social. Stroll the Rail Trail picking up litter, and enjoy raffles, swag, and a free drink at the volunteer appreciation event. RSVP for a spot in the September, October, and November cleanups.

Details:

• Volunteers meet at New Bern Light Rail Station for registration between 10-11am.

• RSVP before the event or register in person at the event.

• All supplies are provided, and there is even some free swag for the first 100 volunteers!

• Starting at 12pm, volunteers can meet at The Union for a volunteer appreciation event. There are games, raffle prizes, great community, and as a bonus those 21+ can get a free beer.

RSVP FOR THE OCTOBER 21 CLEANUP

LOCATION

New Bern St. Light Rail Station
129 New Bern St

Join volunteers as they help keep Charlotte beautiful at the Rail Trail Cleanups, sponsored by U.S. Bank and hosted by South End Social. Stroll the Rail Trail picking up litter, and enjoy raffles, swag, and a free drink at the volunteer appreciation event. RSVP for a spot in the September, October, and November cleanups.

Details:

• Volunteers meet at New Bern Light Rail Station for registration between 10-11am.

• RSVP before the event or register in person at the event.

• All supplies are provided, and there is even some free swag for the first 100 volunteers!

• Starting at 12pm, volunteers can meet at The Union for a volunteer appreciation event. There are games, raffle prizes, great community, and as a bonus those 21+ can get a free beer.

RSVP FOR THE SEPTEMBER 23 CLEANUP

Join volunteers as they help keep Charlotte beautiful at the Rail Trail Cleanups. Stroll the Rail Trail picking up litter, and enjoy raffles, swag, and a free drink at the volunteer appreciation event. RSVP for a spot in the September, October, and November cleanups. The Rail Trail Cleanups are sponsored by U.S. Bank as part of the I Heart Rail Trail initiative. 

Details:

• Volunteers meet at New Bern Light Rail Station for registration between 10-11am.

• Please RSVP before the event. Registration is available on site.

• All supplies are provided, and there is even some free swag!

• Starting at 12pm, volunteers can meet at The Union for a volunteer appreciation event. There are games, raffle prizes, great community, and as a bonus those 21+ can get a free beer.

RSVP HERE.

WHEN: Saturday, November 5, 1-4pm

WHERE: The Wedge Patio outside of Flower Child, at 1537 Camden Road

WHO: Sponsored by U.S. Bank and the Charlotte Rail Trail, hosted by ArtWalks CLT and Mural Ninjas

DETAILS:

• FREE family-friendly day in South End on the Rail Trail, hosted by U.S. Bank

• Make your own art with sidewalk chalk artists Mural Ninjas

• RSVP for a free 30 minute guided tour of the Rail Trail murals, led by Professor Anne Low of ArtWalks CLT and local artist Marcus Burke, starting at 1:30 and 3:00pm (RSVP using the links below)

• Rain date is the day after on Sunday, November 6 from 1-4pm at same location

*RSVP is only necessary for those participating in the guided Art Walk tour. You DO NOT need to RSVP to attend the community chalk art event.

RSVP FOR THE ART WALK HERE

For more information:

Mural Ninjas is an artists’ collective founded by women and created to inspire the next generation of artists and make our communities a little funkier. Co-Founder Michelle “Bunny” Gregory will be leading our chalking and muralist Marcus Burke is the featured artist on the ArtWalk. Want to know more? Go to www.muralninjas.com or @mural_ninjas on Instagram.

ArtWalks CLT connects the community to local public art and artists through free self-guided neighborhood ArtWalks accessible on your mobile device. ArtWalks are available for NoDa, Plaza-Midwood, South End, Midtown/Elizabeth, Historic West End, and uptown. Want to start walking? Go to www.artwalksclt.com or @artwalksclt on Instagram.

Join volunteers as they help keep Charlotte beautiful at the Rail Trail Cleanups. Stroll the Rail Trail picking up litter, and enjoy raffles, swag, and a free drink at the volunteer appreciation event. RSVP for a spot in the September, October, and November cleanups. The Rail Trail Cleanups are sponsored by U.S. Bank as part of the I Heart Rail Trail initiative. 

Details:

• Volunteers meet at New Bern Light Rail Station for registration between 10-11am.

• Please RSVP before the event. Registration is available on site.

• All supplies are provided, and there is even some free swag!

• Starting at 12pm, volunteers can meet at The Union for a volunteer appreciation event. There are games, raffle prizes, great community, and as a bonus those 21+ can get a free beer.

RSVP HERE.

Join volunteers as they help keep Charlotte beautiful at the Rail Trail Cleanups. Stroll the Rail Trail picking up litter, and enjoy raffles, swag, and a free drink at the volunteer appreciation event. RSVP for a spot in the September, October, and November cleanups. The Rail Trail Cleanups are sponsored by U.S. Bank as part of the I Heart Rail Trail initiative. 

Details:

• Volunteers meet at New Bern Light Rail Station for registration between 10-11am.

• Please RSVP before the event. Registration is available on site.

• All supplies are provided, and there is even some free swag!

• Starting at 12pm, volunteers can meet at The Union for a volunteer appreciation event. There are games, raffle prizes, great community, and as a bonus those 21+ can get a free beer.

RSVP HERE.

Celebrate the start of a new school year with U.S. Bank at the South End Farmer’s Market on Saturday, Aug. 20!

The Rail Trail and U.S. Bank will give away 200 paletas from Morelia Gourmet Paletas at the Market’s Back to School Event. The South End Market’s Back to School event will feature over 25 local farmers, food artisans and crafters; children’s authors; balloon art; face painting; children’s field day; and a live DJ.

The Market is free to attend, and attendees should look for the free popsicle sign next to the field day activity.

Make Music Day started in France, 1982. France’s Ministry of Culture dreamed up an idea for a new kind of musical holiday. They created a full day where free, live music would be everywhere: street corners and parks, rooftops and gardens, storefronts and mountaintops. Unlike a typical music festival, anyone and everyone would be invited to join and play music or host performances. The event would take place on the summer solstice, June 21, and would be called Fête De La Musique. (In French, the name means both “festival of music” and “make music!”). Make Music Charlotte wants to keep the spirit of Fête De La Musique alive by celebrating Make Music Day on June 21. Anyone and everyone is invited to find a way to celebrate and make music! We invite YOU to celebrate Make Music Day with us!

Enjoy live lunchtime tunes from local artist, Alex PGSV, at The RailYard (1713 North Tryon Street) from 11am-1pm!

Learn about more Make Music Day happenings in Charlotte.

Help keep Charlotte beautiful at the Rail Trail Cleanup! Meet at New Bern Light Rail Station between 10 and 11 am to check-in and pick up supplies, then stroll the Rail Trail cleaning trash. Volunteers are invited to The Union after the cleanup to enjoy a dree drink, raffle prizes, and free swag as part of the Volunteer Appreciation Event.

The Rail Trail Cleanups are sponsored by U.S. Bank as part of the I Heart Rail Trail Initiative. 

RSVP HERE!

Help keep Charlotte beautiful at the Rail Trail Cleanup! Meet at New Bern Light Rail Station between 10 and 11 am to check-in and pick up supplies, then stroll the Rail Trail cleaning trash. Volunteers are invited to The Union after the cleanup to enjoy a dree drink, raffle prizes, and free swag as part of the Volunteer Appreciation Event.

The Rail Trail Cleanups are sponsored by U.S. Bank as part of the I Heart Rail Trail Initiative. 

RSVP HERE!

Help keep Charlotte beautiful at the Rail Trail Cleanup! Meet at New Bern Light Rail Station between 10 and 11 am to check-in and pick up supplies, then stroll the Rail Trail cleaning trash. Volunteers are invited to The Union after the cleanup to enjoy a dree drink, raffle prizes, and free swag as part of the Volunteer Appreciation Event.

The Rail Trail Cleanups are sponsored by U.S. Bank as part of the I Heart Rail Trail Initiative. 

RSVP HERE!

RunBots is a weekly social group run that meets at Wooden Robot Brewery (at the patio on the corner of W. Summit Ave. & Winnifred St.) every Tuesday at 6:30 pm, rain or shine. All are welcome; they have 1, 3, and 5-mile run options!

Join the group on March 15 for a special I Heart Rail Trail: Lights route!

Get moving on the Rail Trail during the I Heart Rail Trail: Lights festival with the Triple C Beer runners! The group meets at 6:30 pm every Thursday at Triple C Brewing , and they offer different routes for both the experienced runners and the first time runners.

The best part? After your run you can treat yourself with 20% off beer and food at Triple C and their food truck, Izzy’s .

Mad Miles Run Club meets every Tuesday at Allbirds, starting at 6:30 pm! Runners of all levels are invited to join the group as they run the Rail Trails.

It's time for BIG SKATE SUNDAY!

CLTFREESKATE is going to take you on an experience to remember, and all you need are wheels. They have partnered with Derby City Skates to provide the community with a scavenger hunt lead by the arts.

So bring your wheels, bring your brains, bring your energy.

Learn more!

Roses are red, violets are blue, free photos on the Rail Trail for your sweetie and you!

WHAT: FREE portraits in front of the Instagram-famous Confetti Hearts Mural, by artist Evelyn Henson. The first 100 people can also pick up a rose to keep for themselves or to give to their valentine (or galentine)!

WHEN: Saturday, February 12th, 12:00-1:00 pm.

WHERE: Inside the Design Center at 1920 Camden Road, next to Twenty Degrees Chocolates.

BONUS: Come early for the lovers-themed Art Walk starting at 11:00 am at nearby Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (2116 Hawkins Street). The walking tour will end at the Confetti Hearts Mural at 12:00 pm. The event is free, but space is limited. RSVP here.

What: Rail Trail Clean-Up, Free Drink provided by South End Social, and free swag, including T-shirts, bags, gift cards, and more!

Individuals and/or Small Groups will walk at their own pace and clean up litter along the Rail Trail and surrounding streets. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a free drink of choice from The Union after the clean-up!

When: Every third Saturday of the month from 10 am - 12 pm (The December Clean Up will occur on 12/11)

Where: Meet at the New Bern Light Rail Station 

To RSVP for the event, click here!