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.

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 will be lit for the 20th year on October 27th at 6:45 pm at 2017 Greenway. Thanks to all who have made this a success over the years including this year’s hosts, Rob and Dale Hall, the original “woodpecker” group that started the tradition, the neighbors who volunteer their time, ECA members who fund this work and YOU! Join us as 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 this year’s theme, revealed at the lighting. The public are welcome to join us for this event. 

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 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.

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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.

The Annual Meeting

September 24th from 6:30 – 8:30 we will gathered at St. John’s Broad Hall to vote on new board members, review the past year, and reconnect with friends and neighbors. 

Don’t forget to renew your membership each year to be eligible to vote at the annual meeting. You can even subscribe and avoid the hassle of renewing each year.

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