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.
If you plan ahead you can save on a favorite holiday tradition. Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet will be at Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E Independence … [Read more...] about Discount on Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet tickets
Charlotte Ballet is presenting free community performances of Sleeping Beauty from October 20 to 23, 2025, for all to enjoy. These 45-minute … [Read more...] about Charlotte Ballet offering free community performances of Sleeping Beauty
The Soul Symphony is a free outdoor concert series that takes place at Rozzelles Ferry Landing, 2821 Rozzelles Ferry Road, Charlotte, North … [Read more...] about The Soul Symphony — Free Outdoor Concert Series at Rozzelles Ferry Landing Oct. 22
ASC Culture Blocks, funded by Mecklenburg County, offers many free classes for all ages, including fitness, art, music, dancing and more. See all of … [Read more...] about Free “Explore Creative Art” classes for adults and teens
Experience an evening of Japanese Taiko Drumming at UNC Charlotte, on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 6 p.m. It takes place at Cone Center's McKnight … [Read more...] about Free evening of Japanese Taiko Drumming at UNC Charlotte on Oct. 20
From September 26 to November 6, 2025, watch retro horror flicks on the big screen for retro pricing -- still just $5 -- at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas, … [Read more...] about Retro Horror Series at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas with a retro price of $5
Common Market Jazz Jam takes place the 3rd Sunday of the month, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Common Market Oakwold, 4420A Monroe Road, Charlotte, North … [Read more...] about Sunday Jazz Jam at Common Market Oakwold Oct. 19
The beautifully restored Carolina Theatre, 230 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is presenting sCarolina in October, 2025. This movie series … [Read more...] about sCarolina Halloween Entertainment Series: Horror Movies at Carolina Theatre
Charlotte Chalk Art Festival is a FREE, family-friendly 2-day festival on October 18 and 19, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day. It takes place … [Read more...] about Charlotte Chalk Art Festival Oct 18-19
The Jewish Council of Lake Norman is hosting Mona's Deli Fest on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m., on the Davidson Town Green, 119 S Main … [Read more...] about Mona’s Deli Fest in Davidson Oct. 19
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