GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month

SEE THE RAIL TRAIL LIGHTS

The popular Rail Trail Lights return to South End February 2-18. See multiple public light art installations by local artists along the .7-mile stretch of the Rail Trail between Bland Street and Atherton Mill. Artwork will be lit at dusk each night; on Friday and Saturday evenings, select locations will host family-friendly programming including live music. Bring your camera and tag them on social media @southendclt, #iheartrailtrail, and #railtrailclt.

SIP TEA WITH YOUR SWEETHEART

Indulge in a delightful Valentine’s Day treat at The Ballantyne’s Sweetheart Afternoon Tea on February 10 and 11 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Tickets include a glass of champagne for adults, themed pastries, and tea sandwiches, plus enchanting entertainment. The cost is $70 per adult and $35 per child. Book online or call 704.248.4330.

CATCH A UNICORN

Come prance through a life-sized unicorn forest and enjoy a magical day of activities and rides when Unicorn World comes to The Park Expo and Conference Center February 17-18. Meet animatronic unicorns, explore an enchanted forest, and do unicorn-themed arts and crafts. The event has a timed entry, but there is no limit to how long you can stay once inside. The last entry time is 3:30 p.m., and the event closes at 5:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance; children under 2 are free. 

HAVE A RETRO GAME NIGHT

Join Camp North End every Thursday night through March 28 for a free Retro Game Night. Check out more than 40 arcade games from the 80s and 90s, classic board games, and a Nintendo-inspired “living room” area featuring open play on original NES, Super Nintendo, N64, GameCube, Wii, and switch. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the tournament kicks off at 7:30 p.m. All ages are welcome to compete, but entry will be cut off at 64 players.