From improv nights to live music to performance art...you'll find plenty to enjoy in the Queen City. Learn about the free events as well as discounts.
Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival returns to Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, … [Read more...] about Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival in Kings Mountain Oct. 10
The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers and the Rice Family Community Events are partnering to host a free outdoor movie at Atrium Health Ballpark, 1 Cannon … [Read more...] about Free movie at Atrium Health Ballpark in Kannapolis Oct. 10: Beauty and the Beast
Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC, is hosting free Saturday morning cartoons once a month. The next one takes place … [Read more...] about Free Saturday Morning Cartoons at Independent Picture House Oct. 10 (plus free milk and cookies!)
Ayrsley, 2135 Ayrsley Town Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina, is presenting Movie on the Lawn on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. This is … [Read more...] about Ayrsley Movie on the Lawn: Hocus Pocus Oct. 30
Frank's Chili Fest is a community street festival in Plaza Midwood that raises funds for unexplained pediatric death research and family grief … [Read more...] about Frank’s Chili Fest in Plaza Midwood Oct 17
Providence United Methodist Church, at 2810 Providence Road, offers free chamber music concerts throughout the year. The Providence Chamber Music … [Read more...] about Providence Chamber Music Recital Series — schedule for free concerts in 2026/2027
Carolina Renaissance Festival is making the Charlotte area more festive and fun, for the 33rd season! When is the Carolina Renaissance Festival? It is … [Read more...] about Enter to win 8 tickets to Carolina Renaissance Festival!
Summit Coffee offers live music, usually with no cover, as well as weekly trivia. Summit Coffee Basecamp is located at 128 South Main Street in … [Read more...] about Open Mic at Summit Coffee in Davidson
Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15, 2026, is a time to celebrate the rich and varied cultures of Hispanic and Latino Americans, … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Month events with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
The Levine Center for the Arts' Wednesday Night Live takes place every Wednesday evening. The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the … [Read more...] about Wednesday Night Live — free museum admission at museums, plus free Baroque evening
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