MECK Pre-K is a FREE program offered to eligible children. Children must be four years old on or before August 31st, 2026, and must live in … [Read more...] about Registration open for MECK Pre-K (free program for 4-year-olds)
For Goodness Cakes provides birthday cakes to kids in foster care and facing adversity — learn how you can help!
Every child deserves to be celebrated, and that's what For Goodness Cakes seeks to do. The organization, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, matches volunteer … [Read more...] about For Goodness Cakes provides birthday cakes to kids in foster care and facing adversity — learn how you can help!
Free pancakes at Snooze Eatery for Pancake Week Feb. 17 to 20
Snooze Eatery is turning Pancake Day into Pancake Week! From February 17 to 20, 2026, all guests can get one FREE pancake with any entrée purchase at … [Read more...] about Free pancakes at Snooze Eatery for Pancake Week Feb. 17 to 20
7th Annual Foothills Folk Art Festival in Newton May 9
The 9th Annual Foothills Folk Art Festival takes place Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in downtown Newton, North Carolina. Newton is 41 … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Foothills Folk Art Festival in Newton May 9
Lunar New Year celebrations in Charlotte in 2026 — how to celebrate the Year of the Horse
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The Lunar New Year takes place February 17, 2026, and is celebrated for several weeks, starting in late January. Although commonly referred to as … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year celebrations in Charlotte in 2026 — how to celebrate the Year of the Horse
Gaston Draws: The Figure Series — free drawing sessions with live models (registration required)
The Gaston County Museum of Art & History is hosting a year-long series of live-model figure drawing sessions. These are free events that will … [Read more...] about Gaston Draws: The Figure Series — free drawing sessions with live models (registration required)
Cinergy’s Trailer Fest Feb. 18: Watch trailers and get free popcorn
Cinergy Dine-in Cinemas, at 5336 Docia Crossing Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is presenting Trailer Fest on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 6:30 … [Read more...] about Cinergy’s Trailer Fest Feb. 18: Watch trailers and get free popcorn
Creative Mornings Charlotte on March 6 — free to attend, but registration is required
Creative Mornings is an international organization that is devoted to connecting the creative communities in cities around the world. Each month … [Read more...] about Creative Mornings Charlotte on March 6 — free to attend, but registration is required
Panda Express Little Fortune Festival in Charlotte
Panda Express is hosting Little Fortune Festival on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m., at its location at 8940 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, … [Read more...] about Panda Express Little Fortune Festival in Charlotte
Shrove Tuesday Community Pancake Supper at Matthews United Methodist Church Feb. 17
Matthews United Methodist Church, at 801 South Trade Street, Matthews, North Carolina, is hosting a Community Pancake Supper for Shrove Tuesday, on … [Read more...] about Shrove Tuesday Community Pancake Supper at Matthews United Methodist Church Feb. 17
