Events

Elizabeth loves to connect our neighbors through fun events, some of which raise much needed funds for trees, holiday parties and more. The event dates fluctuate from year to year and will be posted here when they are announced but events usually happen during the same seasons each year, as noted below.

The Annual Meeting

September 24th from 6:30 – 8:30 we will gather at St. John’s Broad Hall to vote on new board members, review the past year, and just reconnect with friends and neighbors. We have created a document that runs through the details of both the Recommended Slate and a high level overview of other important information.

Don’t forget to renew your membership each year to be eligible to vote at the annual meeting. We have added a new subscription option so that renewing is easier than ever. Also, please register below because there will be FOOD and childcare provided so we want to be sure we have an accurate count to ensure everyone is included.

shelves filled with carved and lit pumpkins, some spelling out words like "vote"

The Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall

A beloved Elizabeth tradition, the Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall was lit on October 29th at 6:45 at 2023 Greenway. Every year, dozens of pumpkins carved by neighbors are stacked and lit to create an amazing display. The creative carvings are anchored by illuminated letters that spell out that year’s theme. The public are welcome to join us all for this event. More information about the 2025 pumpkin wall as we near the season.

The Merry Meander

Born out of the Covid pandemic, the Merry Meander is a joyful holiday walk through Elizabeth on a Sunday night in December. Neighbors decorate their homes, play music on their porches, host cookie decorating and other kid friendly activities and generally share the holiday spirit through food and entertainment.

Elizabeth Egg Hunt

Elizabeth welcomes the return of spring with the family friendly Elizabeth Egg Hunt.  Kids of all ages are invited to bring baskets and hunt for stuffed eggs and meet the Easter bunny at this annual gathering.

Elizabeth 8K Road Race

The 38th annual Elizabeth 8K took place on Saturday, April 27, 2024. This is Charlotte’s oldest 8K race and also includes a 1.5M untimed fun run/walk as well as the Liz Kids’ Fun Run for the little ones. The course provides a fantastic tour of the scenic tree-lined residential and commercial streets of the Elizabeth neighborhood. Proceeds benefit the beautification of the Elizabeth neighborhood and TreesCharlotte. In addition to free t-shirts and entertainment from our very own Elvis, i.e. The Big E, participants and volunteers enjoyed post race festivities that included music, beverages, awards, and much more. Be sure to follow Elizabeth8K on Instagram and/or Facebook.