CPR- & first-aid-certified guides lead 2-hour rafting trip through 5 miles of Class III & IV rapids with optional overnight stay & photo CD

Saddle-seat lessons coach equestrians of all skill levels, aged 3 through adult, at stables with indoor & outdoor facilities

Carolina Hurricanes' AHL affiliate continues quest for playoff berth at pivotal late-season bout on Fan Appreciation Day

Teams of two pedal through obstacle courses across town before crossing finish line for spirited afterparty with drinks, snacks & prizes

Three 18-hole courses with tunnels, animal statues & waterfalls

Beloved alt-rock vets return behind 11th album along with Blues Traveler, Cracker & Big Head Todd & the Monsters

Outdoor-excursion company guides adventurers through one day of rafting in Class II–V rapids, framed by two nights of onsite camping

Groups of two or four take kayaks over Lake Norman during half- or full-day rentals

Three-day horror-film convention with celebrity sci-fi & horror actors, contests, screenings, memorabilia & 100-year-old haunted house

Handmade lanterns, propelled by hot air from interior candle, soar for 15 minutes & land gently as flame-resistant shell biodegrades