Carolina Wildlife Sanctuary is hosting free guided herping tours in the summer of 2026. You might see frogs, snakes, turtles and more. Join CWS … [Read more...] about Free Guided Herping Tours with Carolina Wildlife Sanctuary
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25th Anniversary St. Anne International Festival Sept. 18-19
St. Anne Catholic Church, 1694 Bird Street, Rock Hill, South Carolina, is presenting the 25th Anniversary St. Anne International Festival on September … [Read more...] about 25th Anniversary St. Anne International Festival Sept. 18-19
Huge Sunflower Field Blooming in Monroe right now — plus learn where you can pick sunflowers for free in Salisbury
There's nothing that says "summer" like a big, happy field of sunflowers. There are several farms and fields near Charlotte where the public can visit … [Read more...] about Huge Sunflower Field Blooming in Monroe right now — plus learn where you can pick sunflowers for free in Salisbury
Back to School Bashes at Mecklenburg County Recreation Centers — free school supplies and more…
Some Mecklenburg County Recreation Centers are hosting back to school bashes to close out the summer of 2026. Most are free. Kids will receive school … [Read more...] about Back to School Bashes at Mecklenburg County Recreation Centers — free school supplies and more…
Summer Reading Pizza Party with Beyond Blue on July 17 — free book, free pizza, more!
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina are hosting a Summer Reading Pizza Party on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Beyond Blue … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Pizza Party with Beyond Blue on July 17 — free book, free pizza, more!
Cartoons & Coffee at Rea Farms: Polar Express July 18
The third Saturday of the month, from May to August, 2026, bring the kids out to Rea Farms, 9855 Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte, for Cartoons & … [Read more...] about Cartoons & Coffee at Rea Farms: Polar Express July 18
Free glass blowing demo at Hot Glass Alley July 17
Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte's first hot glass art studio. It's at 438 Atando Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. It's north of Uptown, between Graham … [Read more...] about Free glass blowing demo at Hot Glass Alley July 17
Beat the heat and save: Family Packs available for 3 immersive VR experiences at Blume Studios
With the temperatures climbing, families are looking for ways to get out of the house -- but not necessarily outside. Blume Studios, at 904 Post … [Read more...] about Beat the heat and save: Family Packs available for 3 immersive VR experiences at Blume Studios
Children’s Clothing Giveaway in Midland July 12
God's Closet Midland is hosting a Free Shop Day for children's clothing. At this event, you pay just $1 for admission, and then "shop" for free -- … [Read more...] about Children’s Clothing Giveaway in Midland July 12
Animal Meet ‘n’ Greet at McDowell Nature Center on Sundays, and more…
McDowell Nature Center is within McDowell Nature Preserve, at 15222 South York Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, in southwestern Mecklenburg … [Read more...] about Animal Meet ‘n’ Greet at McDowell Nature Center on Sundays, and more…
