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.
UPDATE: The contest has ended. The winners are Jorden H***son and Marlaine S****ing. I've emailed you both your tickets. Everyone else, remember that … [Read more...] about Winners announced for 5th Annual Whiskey Wine & Fire Oct. 25 (but there’s a discount for everyone!)
Pickin' on the Porch is a free acoustic music series at the Stowe Conservancy Trailhead Store, 6500 S New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina. The … [Read more...] about Pickin’ on the Porch — free acoustic music series at Stowe Conservancy Trailhead Store
NC Liver Mush Festival: Mush, Music & Mutts is an annual festival in Uptown Shelby, North Carolina. It takes place Saturday, October 18, 2025, … [Read more...] about North Carolina Liver Mush Festival in Shelby Oct 18: Mush, Music & Mutts
Rea Farms, 9855 Sandy Rock Place, is hosting a free Halloween event, Mischief and a Movie, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 4 to 9 p.m. The movie … [Read more...] about Mischief and a Movie at Rea Farms — The Nightmare Before Christmas Oct. 18
The Museum of the Waxhaws, at 8215 Waxhaw Highway, Waxhaw, invites guests to their Haunted Trail. This year it takes place on two nights, October 11 … [Read more...] about Museum of the Waxhaws Haunted Trail Oct. 18
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 18
Mint Hill Madness will take place October 16 to 18, 2025 It will take place at Veterans Memorial Park, 8500 Fairview Road, Mint Hill, NC. … [Read more...] about Mint Hill Madness Festival October 16-18
OurBridge for Kids' 12th International Fall Festival takes place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. at OurBridge for Kids, 3925 Willard … [Read more...] about OurBridge for Kids 12th International Fall Festival Oct 18
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Family Day on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 … [Read more...] about Bechtler Museum Family Day: Creative Construction — free admission Oct. 18
Eastern European Business Network is hosting its first Fall Craft Festival on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Brixham Park, … [Read more...] about Eastern European Business Network’s Fall Craft Festival Oct. 18
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