Cornelius Parks & Recreation is hosting its second Cardboard Boat Regatta. It will take place Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., … [Read more...] about Cornelius Cardboard Boat Regatta May 9
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Free Outdoor Concert Series at Rea Farms
Rea Farms, a mixed use shopping center at 9855 Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a free concert series. Bring a lawn chair or … [Read more...] about Free Outdoor Concert Series at Rea Farms
Free Art Kits at Mint Museum Randolph May 6-9: Kuba Collage
Mint Museum Randolph, at 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, regularly offers free art kits, which are related to one of the museum's … [Read more...] about Free Art Kits at Mint Museum Randolph May 6-9: Kuba Collage
Matthews Summerfest May 8-9
Matthews Summerfest (formerly BeachFest) is taking place May 8 and 9, 2026. The festival takes place in and around Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade … [Read more...] about Matthews Summerfest May 8-9
World War II Living History Day at Kings Mountain Historical Museum May 9
Kings Mountain Historical Museum, 106 E Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC, is presenting a World War 2 Living History Day on Saturday, May 9, 2026, … [Read more...] about World War II Living History Day at Kings Mountain Historical Museum May 9
Live Music at Optimist Hall on Mother’s Day: Savannah Harmon
Optimist Hall, at 1115 N. Brevard Street, Charlotte, is a food hall inside in a redeveloped former gingham mill. Its 147,000 square feet feature a … [Read more...] about Live Music at Optimist Hall on Mother’s Day: Savannah Harmon
Ed’s Dinosaurs Live at ImaginOn May 5
The first Tuesday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ed's Dinosaurs Live comes to ImaginOn, 300 E Seventh Street, Charlotte, North … [Read more...] about Ed’s Dinosaurs Live at ImaginOn May 5
Pick your own flowers at McLawland Farms — reservations open now!
McLawland Farms LLC, at 8632 Reedy Creek Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is an organic practicing you-pick farm that cultivates blueberries, figs and … [Read more...] about Pick your own flowers at McLawland Farms — reservations open now!
LEGO Store: Build a LEGO Star Wars N-1 Starfighter Mini Build and take it home with you on May 3
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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 Star Wars N-1 Starfighter Mini Build and take it home with you on May 3
LEGO Star Wars Celebration at Bricks & Minifigs Huntersville May 2-3
Bricks & Minifigs is a store that lets you buy, sell and trade LEGOs and LEGO sets! If you're looking for a special piece to complete a set (or … [Read more...] about LEGO Star Wars Celebration at Bricks & Minifigs Huntersville May 2-3
