City of Concord Parks & Recreation is hosting Friday Night Flicks, free outdoor movies, in parks during fall and winter of 2025. Bring a … [Read more...] about Friday Night Flicks at Dorton Park in Concord: The Santa Clause Dec. 12
Arts & Entertainment
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.
Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble — free holiday concerts
The Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble is a community handbell ensemble, organized to perform high level concert music and to educate handbell … [Read more...] about Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble — free holiday concerts
Christmas Enchantment in the Garden at Mt. Holly Community Garden Dec. 13
Join Mount Holly Community Garden, 125 N. Main Street, Mount Holly, North Carolina, for Christmas Enchantment in the Garden on Saturday, December 13, … [Read more...] about Christmas Enchantment in the Garden at Mt. Holly Community Garden Dec. 13
Lake Norman Philharmonic’s Annual Holiday Concert Dec. 11
Lake Norman Philharmonic presents its Annual Holiday Concert with Special Guests on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7 p.m., at Charles Mack Citizen … [Read more...] about Lake Norman Philharmonic’s Annual Holiday Concert Dec. 11
Free song creator workshop for tweens and teens Dec. 20 (registration required)
Young Icons and Charlotte Area Fund are offering a free music workshop for tweens and teens on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., … [Read more...] about Free song creator workshop for tweens and teens Dec. 20 (registration required)
Family Fun Day at Charlotte Studio Artists in NoDa Dec. 28
Charlotte Studio Artists is a collaborative studio and exhibit space for artists across a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture, … [Read more...] about Family Fun Day at Charlotte Studio Artists in NoDa Dec. 28
Public Reception for Hot Glass Alley: Our Second Date at Cain Center for the Arts Dec. 10
Cain Center for the Arts, at 21348 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, is hosts live music and dance, offers art classes, and has an art gallery. It's free to … [Read more...] about Public Reception for Hot Glass Alley: Our Second Date at Cain Center for the Arts Dec. 10
Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with special tour at Mint Museum Randolph Dec. 10
Every Wednesday it's free to visit Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, from 5 to 9 p.m. (It's also free to visit the … [Read more...] about Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with special tour at Mint Museum Randolph Dec. 10
EXPLORE: Community Concert Series at Mallard Creek Rec Center — Amanda Hampton Dec. 10
Dear Soul Music Co presents the EXPLORE: Community Concert Series at Mallard Creek Recreation Center, 2530 Johnston Oehler Road, Charlotte, North … [Read more...] about EXPLORE: Community Concert Series at Mallard Creek Rec Center — Amanda Hampton Dec. 10
Free-to-play BINGÖ at IKEA Dec. 9: Win an As-Is prize
IKEA Charlotte, 8300 Ikea Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Free-to-Play BINGÖ in Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The … [Read more...] about Free-to-play BINGÖ at IKEA Dec. 9: Win an As-Is prize
