Join the Fun at Our Annual Events

Mark your calendar for our signature events in Ballantyne!

ADA Tour de Cure

The American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure is a cycling event to raise funds for critical diabetes research, information programs, and advocacy efforts. The Charlotte Tour de Cure is held in Ballantyne in September.

Ballantyne’s Wellness Week

Northwood Office features a week’s worth of wellness opportunities for the community Oct.26-31, instead of its signature annual Ballantyne Wellness Fair. Expect an on-site blood drive, free flu shot clinic and more, complemented by some virtual wellness activities.

Blood Drives

Convenient Blood Drives are held regularly in Ballantyne. Registration information for upcoming drives will be available a month prior to each drive on our home page.

Color the Park School Supplies Drive

The Ballantyne community comes together every July to collect school supplies for Classroom Central. Different challenges are promoted each year to encourage participation. Classroom Central is a free store for teachers that supports more than 100,000 students that live in poverty throughout Charlotte.

Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day with Ballantyne! Enjoy giveaways, free secure shredding and learn about sustainable practices from local green vendors.

Group Workout Activities

The YMCA challenges you to change-up your workout routine with a variety of free events in Ballantyne. Attend a relaxing yoga class, test your endurance with a Bootcamp workout or get fit at the annual Cardio Dance Party! For more details, please contact Sara’s YMCA.

Ballantyne Virtual Food Drive

Support Ballantyne’s Virtual Food Drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina throughout November. Monetary donations allow the nonprofit to deliver greater amounts of healthier food to local underprivileged families.

Isabella Santos Foundation Race for Kids Cancer

The Isabella Santos Foundation 5K/10K for Kids Cancer & Fun Run is held in Ballantyne the last Saturday in September. The foundation gives money to charities such as Levine Children’s Hospital, Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House.

National Walking Day

The American Heart Association and Sara’s YMCA hosts National Start Walking Day in Ballantyne to promote healthy living and physical activity. The event includes healthy vendors, giveaways, and a short walk around Ballantyne to encourage everyone to get out and get healthy.

Run! Ballantyne

Does your office have a team in this fun yet competitive race? Run! Ballantyne is held every May with thousands of participants running through Ballantyne’s picturesque community.

Share the Warmth Coat Drive

Ballantyne partners with WSOC-TV‘s Steve’s Coats for Kids to collect coats for underprivileged children in Charlotte.

Togetherhood at Sara’s YMCA

Togetherhood® is the Y’s member-led volunteer service program dedicated to strengthening the community. Through Togetherhood, Y members and tenants will work with community partners to plan and lead service projects that respond to community needs and help shape the future of our community.

Activities Just For You

Ballantyne offers way more than office space. Enjoy additional exclusive opportunities for fun just minutes from your workplace.

Ballantyne Book Club

Looking for a local group to discuss a variety of intriguing titles? The Ballantyne Book Club meets monthly in Ballantyne.

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Charitable Efforts in Ballantyne

Northwood encourages the Ballantyne community to give back. With annual blood, food, and school supplies drives, there are many ways to support the local community.

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Golf Programs

Take advantage of tenant golf nights and play The Golf Club at Ballantyne’s championship PGA course for a reduced fee.

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Toastmasters International

Do you dread speaking in front of others? Banish those fears with practice. Toastmasters works. Find information about area groups that meet weekly right in Ballantyne.

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