President James K. Polk North Carolina State Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, pays tribute to our 11th president and presents living … [Read more...] about Free hearth cooking demonstration at President James K. Polk State Historic Site Mar. 28
Museums & Attractions
Charlotte's museum scene is alive and kicking. Learn about how to visit museums and attractions for free or at a discount, and also learn about all their special events.
Party in the Park at Mint Museum Randolph Season Starts March 22
Party in the Park takes place at Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, on select Sundays in the spring, summer and fall … [Read more...] about Party in the Park at Mint Museum Randolph Season Starts March 22
Remember the Ladies: Living History Experience at Museum of the Waxhaws March 21
Museum of the Waxhaws, at 8215 Waxhaw Hwy, Waxhaw, North Carolina, is presenting Remember the Ladies on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 … [Read more...] about Remember the Ladies: Living History Experience at Museum of the Waxhaws March 21
Gantt Center: Opening Celebration of Presence of Color by Jeremy Okai Davis March 20, more…
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The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, celebrates the contributions to … [Read more...] about Gantt Center: Opening Celebration of Presence of Color by Jeremy Okai Davis March 20, more…
The 13th Acre’s St. Patrick’s Day Haunted Attraction: Clover’s Curse March 14
On Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 7 to 10 p.m., The 13th Acre is presenting its annual St. Patrick's themed haunt. While this doesn't fall into the … [Read more...] about The 13th Acre’s St. Patrick’s Day Haunted Attraction: Clover’s Curse March 14
Wildlife @ Wing Haven March 11 — free admission
Wing Haven, 260 Ridgewood Avenue, is a local treasure, with three public gardens that are a haven for nature-seeking visitors, as well as the birds … [Read more...] about Wildlife @ Wing Haven March 11 — free admission
Free tours at Hugh Torance House and Store on Sundays
The Hugh Torance House and Store, at 8231 Gilead Road, Huntersville, is one of Mecklenburg County's only surviving 18th century structures, and is … [Read more...] about Free tours at Hugh Torance House and Store on Sundays
WWI and WWII Living History Event at Museum of the Waxhaws Feb. 28
Museum of the Waxhaws, 8215 Waxhaw Hwy, Waxhaw, North Carolina, is presenting Century of Courage: WWI & WWII Event on Saturday, February 28, 2026, … [Read more...] about WWI and WWII Living History Event at Museum of the Waxhaws Feb. 28
Fossil Fair at The Schiele Museum of Natural History Feb 28
One of the most popular events at The Schiele Museum of Natural History, 1500 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina, is the annual one-day … [Read more...] about Fossil Fair at The Schiele Museum of Natural History Feb 28
Free admission to Mint Museum Randolph Feb. 21-22 to celebrate opening of Designing Dynamism: Kuba Textiles from the DR Congo
Designing Dynamism: Kuba Textiles from the DR Congo, The Wesley Mancini Collection opens February 21, 2026, at Mint Museum Randolph. The exhibition … [Read more...] about Free admission to Mint Museum Randolph Feb. 21-22 to celebrate opening of Designing Dynamism: Kuba Textiles from the DR Congo
