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
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.
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
Presidents Day at the Museum of the Waxhaws — free for kids
The Museum of the Waxhaws, 8215 Waxhaw Hwy, Waxhaw, North Carolina, is hosting a Presidents Day celebration on Monday, February 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. … [Read more...] about Presidents Day at the Museum of the Waxhaws — free for kids
Easter Bunny Express at N.C. Transportation Museum — tickets for sale now
The Easter Bunny is visiting the N.C. Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, for four days! Tickets are on sale now. Scroll down for … [Read more...] about Easter Bunny Express at N.C. Transportation Museum — tickets for sale now
Afro Legacy Fest at Gantt Center Feb. 7
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, in partnership with La Casa de la Cultura, is presenting Afro Legacy Fest 2026 on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Afro Legacy Fest at Gantt Center Feb. 7
Groundhog Day Celebration at The Schiele: Meet the Schiele’s groundhog and watch him predict the weather Feb. 1
The Schiele Museum of Natural History, at 1500 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, North Carolina, is hosting a Groundhog Day Celebration, complete … [Read more...] about Groundhog Day Celebration at The Schiele: Meet the Schiele’s groundhog and watch him predict the weather Feb. 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Gantt Center Jan. 19: Instrument for Change
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture is presenting an event for MLK Day on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Gantt Center Jan. 19: Instrument for Change
MLK Day Family Day Celebration with Levine Museum of the New South Jan. 19
Levine Museum for the New South is celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a free Family Day Celebration on Monday, January 19, … [Read more...] about MLK Day Family Day Celebration with Levine Museum of the New South Jan. 19
