The weather is heating up in the Charlotte area just in time for many activities worth adding to your summertime bucket list.

Here are five ways to get outside this season:

🎶 Vibe to a list of artists outdoors with DaBaby's Be More Grateful Festival in Concord (happening today).

🎆 Watch a fireworks show on the 4th of July with the Skyshow at Truist Field.

⛰️ Hike to the top of Crowder's Mountain and take in the views.

🏊 Swim in the rock quarry at Carrigan Farms.

🎢 Ride all the rides at Carowinds and grab a drink at the swim-up bar (if you're 21+).

🏳️‍🌈 Take part in Charlotte Pride with friends in Uptown.

20+ things to do this summer

Catch an outdoor movie in Fourth Ward Park every weekend this summer.

Upcoming schedule: Expect a lineup of themed movies each month from 80s classics to sports films and more.

• June 13: The Breakfast Club
• June 20: Footloose
• June 27: Back to the Future
• July 11: Remember the Titans
• July 18: The Sandlot
• July 25: The Big Green
• Aug. 1: The Way Way Back
• Aug. 8: Blue Crush
• Aug. 15: Free Willy
• Aug. 22: Finding Nemo
• Aug. 29: The Little Mermaid

If you go: Movies begin around 7pm and there's free popcorn for the first 100 guests. It's free to attend at 301 N. Poplar St.

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A new bridal shop called Luxe Redux Bridal is now open in Elizabeth.

Context: This is the first North Carolina boutique for the Ohio-based retailer which is known for their discounted designer sample dresses.

What to expect: Gowns typically range in price, but sale dresses are available online for under $500.

• They're known to carry off-the-rack wedding dresses up to 90% off retail for brides in-store and online. They also sell accessories like veils, earrings and furs.

If you go: You'll want to make an appointment in advance to visit their shop at 1942 E 7th St.

More bridal shops to check out

The Charlotte Book Fair will be at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in lower South End today.

What to expect: An outdoor vendor market with more than 70 local vendors, including indie bookstores, authors, handmade goods and more.

Stop by: The book fair is free to attend from 12-5pm.

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