On May 16th and 17th, 2026, from Noon to 4 pm each day, the Friends of Fourth Ward will host the Secret Gardens of Fourth Ward, a garden & lifestyle tour, complete with complimentary food, wine and cocktail tastings at gardens and restaurants along the way. This walkable, self-guided tour through historic Fourth Ward showcases a mix of private courtyards, Victorian front porches, and unique outdoor living spaces. The tour also highlights art, architecture, historic homes, Charlotte’s oldest cemetery, and special points of interest along the tour route, effectively making all of Historic Fourth Ward – and the extraordinary quality of life it offers – part of the tour.