Dec 01, 2024
2025 Events Calendar
Get a sneak peak of what's happening in Ballantyne next year!
Current Happenings
2024 Guide to CIAF at Ballantyne
Experience this year's Charlotte International Arts Festival in Ballantyne's Backyard!
Campus Happenings
Find free and ticketed events throughout the 2024 festival.
Enjoy a celebration of visual and performing arts from the most creative international and local minds at the Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. CIAF returns to the Ballantyne® campus with art installations, interactive displays, festivals, live performances and more.
Events will take place at Ballantyne’s Backyard, and many exhibits are free and open to the public.
Unless otherwise stated, the park is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Parking is not available at the Brigham Building located at 11625 N. Community House Rd. Free parking is available at the adjacent parking decks located along N. Community House Rd.
FREE + DAILY INSTALLATIONS
Blumenthal Performing Arts Fellows:
• Echoes of Thought: Constructing Spaces for Reflection by Emily Nunez
• Nebula Bloom by Lori Schember
• Leaf of Light by Aguinaldo Santos
• A Gathering While Everything Flows by Paige Reitterer & Will Rudolph
National + International:
• Mindwash by Christopher Schardt
• Of Earth and Sky by Luke Jerram
EVENTS
September 13:
• Blumenthal Block Party [Exclusive, tenant-only event. Register via the goBallantyne app.
• Backyard Bash [Free]
September 14:
• Backyard Bash [Free]
• Lowcountry Culture Festival [Tickets]
September 15:
• Festival of India [Free]
September 20:
• Backyard Bash [Free]
September 21:
• Latin American Festival [RSVP]
September 22:
• CLTure's CIAF Day + Night Market [Free]
Check out Ballantyne Magazine's feature "Back by Popular Demand."
Mindwash, Of Earth & Sky and Latin American Festival
Ballantyne's Backyard
Ballantyne's Backyard 11611 North Community House Road, Charlotte, North Carolina
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Campus Updates
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Give Back To Local Families
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Nov 04, 2024
Upcoming Events at The Bowl
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Oct 29, 2024
Fall Movie Series at The Amp
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Oct 29, 2024
Fly Kid Fly Now Open
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Nov 01, 2024
Celebrate the Season at Ballantyne
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Oct 02, 2024
Western North Carolina Relief Initiatives
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Sep 26, 2024
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Sep 20, 2024
The Bowl's Grand Opening Weekend
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Sep 16, 2024
October Campus Happenings
Check out what's coming to Ballantyne this fall.
Aug 29, 2024
September Events + Activities
Check out what's happening at Ballantyne this month.
Aug 27, 2024
2024 Guide to CIAF at Ballantyne
Experience this year's Charlotte International Arts Festival in Ballantyne's Backyard!
Aug 14, 2024
August Openings at The Bowl
The Bowl is welcoming two highly anticipated restaurants this month!
Jul 19, 2024
Uncork the Fun at Postino
The wine cafe is now open at The Bowl at Ballantyne™
Jul 12, 2024
Back-to-School Bash
Save the date for an end-of-summer celebration at Brixham Park!
Jun 18, 2024
Monthly Fitness Series at The Amp
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Jun 17, 2024
Three Fall Concerts at The Amp Announced
Mark your calendars for three standout performances.
May 31, 2024
The Bowl at Ballantyne™ is Open
Three eateries are open with more coming soon.
May 01, 2024
Summer Concert Series Returns
This season's series will take place at The Amp Ballantyne™.
May 17, 2024
Ballantyne Joins the Carolina Thread Trail
Experience the Ballantyne extension of the Lower McAlpine Creek Greenway!
May 13, 2024
Shop Fresh, Local Fare at Ballantyne Farmers Markets
The Ballantyne campus is hosting the area's first farmers markets this spring and summer!
Mar 13, 2024
Join An Adult Sports League This Spring
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Mar 01, 2024
Meet Towerview's Joni Webster
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Feb 28, 2024
Ping-Pong and Cornhole Available on Ballantyne® Campus
Take a break from work or connect with your team members in a fun and engaging way.
Dec 06, 2023
10 Reasons Work (and Life) is Better at Ballantyne
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Nov 30, 2023
Ballantyne's Annual Holiday Gift
A community contribution on behalf of you!
Nov 22, 2023
Murals in Ballantyne
Check out several new murals that were installed as part of our CREATE Ballantyne partnership with Blumenthal Arts and Art Pop Street Gallery!
Nov 13, 2023
Holiday Events in Ballantyne
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Oct 26, 2023
Tips to Save Energy
October is National Energy Awareness Month, aimed to promote energy awareness and the importance of energy in our daily lives, the economy and the environment.
Oct 24, 2023
Greenway Now Open
The extension runs from Lower McAlpine Greenway down Ballantyne Corporate Place to The Amp and Stream Park.
Oct 24, 2023
Help Fight Hunger in November
Donate to Ballantyne's Virtual Food Drive and help pack 50,000 meals for local families in need.
Sep 13, 2023
First Watch & Summit Coffee Now Open
A new breakfast and coffee spot are now open off of Johnston Road in Ballantyne
Sep 11, 2023
Ballantyne Guide to CIAF
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Jul 05, 2023
Let's Play Disc Golf
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May 31, 2023
New + Upcoming Creative Installations
Northwood Office is pleased to unveil several new installations and works of art through its extensive CREATE Ballantyne™ art program.
May 25, 2023
Play Pickleball!
New amenity now open on top of the Hayes Building parking deck.
May 09, 2023
Northwood Announces Two Culinary Concepts Coming to The Bowl at Ballantyne™
Harriet’s Hamburgers and New Concept Fly Kid Fly Join Tenants Confirmed for 2024
Apr 28, 2023
Northwood Signs Three New Leases for The Bowl at Ballantyne™
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Apr 30, 2023
Brixham Park Now Open
The west side park is now open! Explore spring activities at the newly-renovated space.
Apr 28, 2023
Northwood Adds Three Restaurants to West Side of Ballantyne® Campus
Help us welcome three new eateries to the west side of campus with a variety of breakfast, lunch, dinner and beverage options.
Apr 11, 2023
New Public Art at Ballantyne®
The installation is one of the first of many creative projects coming to the campus.
Mar 31, 2023
Sustainable Events + Initiatives at Ballantyne®
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Ballantyne Builds a Creative Movement
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Feb 24, 2023
Black History Month
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2022 Year in Review
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A New Look
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Oct 25, 2022
Donate to End Local Hunger
Every dollar donated helps distribute up to seven pounds of food to local families.
Oct 14, 2022
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Sip & Savor
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2022 Ballantyne Festivals
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