Your kids can have fun in the Charlotte area during their summer break without putting a hurting to your wallet. Most of these activities are free, … [Read more...] about Big list of free and cheap things for kids to do during summer break around Charlotte
Tom Sykes Recreation Center is hosting a low-priced flag football clinic for boys and girls ages 5-12. It takes place at the field at Latta Park, 1601 … [Read more...] about Low-priced 5-week Flag Football Clinic for Kids in July
Reedy Creek Nature Center, at 2900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is within Reedy Creek Nature Preserve. The nature center features … [Read more...] about Multiple free guided hikes at Reedy Creek Nature Center, and more…
Charlotte Regional Farmers' Market is celebrating Watermelon Day on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be a fun-filled event … [Read more...] about Watermelon Day at Charlotte Regional Farmers’ Market June 28
LEGO Stores often host events during which customers can put together a small project and take it home. It's absolutely free to participate. These … [Read more...] about LEGO Store: Build a LEGO Stadium model for free and bring it home with you on June 28
Charlotte Symphony's Summer Pops concerts, at Symphony Park at SouthPark, are a highlight of the summer for many people. There are both ticketed and … [Read more...] about Charlotte Symphony Orchestra: Celebrate America, with fireworks finale June 28 (corrected date)
UPDATE: This event has sold out. No more registrations are available Ballantyne's Backyard, at 1611 N Community House Road, Charlotte, North … [Read more...] about SOLD OUT: Ballantyne 250 Fest on July 4
Queen City Robotics Alliance is hosting FREE Robot Block Parties. Experience hands-on robot fun, meet robotics competition teams, and explore STEM … [Read more...] about Robot Block Party at Berewick Rec Center June 27
Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville, is presenting Lights, Camera, Birkdale, a free outdoor movie series on select Saturdays. The … [Read more...] about Lights, Camera, Birkdale — Free Outdoor Movie Series: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone June 27
The Town of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, is hosting an early Independence Day celebration on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. Mount … [Read more...] about Early Independence Day celebration in Mount Pleasant, NC June 27 — parade, concert, fireworks
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