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This month we'll explore

The Charlotte Regional Farmers Market

Join us at Filled Cups' second Explore Together event where you will join a group of new friends and have fun exploring some hidden gems in Charlotte!

Explore Together Series

Do you ever want to try something out, or visit a new place, but didn't want to go alone? This series is for you.

Ready to break out of your routine and discover Charlotte's best-kept secrets? This isn't your typical social event—it's an adventure designed for curious souls who want to explore the unexpected while making genuine connections.

What to Expect: We'll kick off our exploration at The pavilion that has Flowers and Plants (The lone pavilion at the end - Map below), then venture together exploring a variety of stalls. You'll find that the regional farmers market has a lot more than just produce. There are stalls selling coffee, bread, soaps, and many other things. We'll have an easy and fun scavenger hunt meant to help us get to know each other as we explore. After exploring, we'll reconvene at the food tents in the parking area for a chill friendly chat over beverages or snacks.

Perfect for you if:

You're tired of the same old coffee shop meetups
You love stumbling upon places that feel like hidden treasures
You're genuinely excited to meet people who share your sense of adventure
You believe the best conversations happen when you're discovering something new together

What makes this special: No forced icebreakers or awkward name games. Just authentic connections forming naturally as we explore, laugh, and "ooh and ahh" over unexpected discoveries together. You'll leave with new favorite spots AND new friends who appreciate the joy of exploration.

The Details: 📅 Saturday, October 11 🕕 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (if you arrive later, look for our group at one of the pavilions)📍 Charlotte Regional Farmers Market 👥 Small group size for meaningful connections

Come curious, leave connected. Your next favorite local spot (and friend) is waiting!

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"I was so nervous to attend but then was one of the last to leave 😅 this event was SO fun"

"I was so surprised by what a great match my group was for me. Whatever process they're using to connect like-minded people with similar interests, it's working!"

A few of the anonymous Testimonials submitted by prior friend-matching event participants:

"I was nervous about meeting new people—even though I love being outdoors—but the event turned out to be such a pleasant surprise! The icebreaker questions were fun and made conversations easy. I never felt bored, and it was a genuinely great experience from start to finish."

Eastover Crossing Exploration - Thursday September 18 2025

We spent time on a mild scavenger hunt between the Used Book Store, Upcycle Arts and Visart Video. At the end we had sandwiches at Visart Cafe and talked about our scavenger hunt finds. It was a wonderful way to hang out and explore something new in the city.