On January 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, North Carolina, holds a Bird-Day Bash to … [Read more...] about A Bird-Day Bash at Carolina Raptor Center Jan. 17
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.
STEM Night at The Schiele — free event Jan. 15
The Schiele Museum, at 1500 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, North Carolina, is hosting STEM Night on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 5 to 8 … [Read more...] about STEM Night at The Schiele — free event Jan. 15
Learn about the Charlotte museums that offer free or reduced price admission for those on food assistance
Museums for All is a nationwide program with the goal of making museums accessible to everyone in the community. Participating museums offer free or … [Read more...] about Learn about the Charlotte museums that offer free or reduced price admission for those on food assistance
Epiphany Celebration (Día de los Reyes Magos) at Mint Museum Randolph Jan. 4
Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting an Epiphany Celebration on January 4, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission … [Read more...] about Epiphany Celebration (Día de los Reyes Magos) at Mint Museum Randolph Jan. 4
Free museum admission for teens through Mint Museum’s NexGen program (and more)
The Mint Museum welcomes the next generation of museum-goers to explore, play, and experiment within a creative community of their peers and … [Read more...] about Free museum admission for teens through Mint Museum’s NexGen program (and more)
Noon Year’s Eve at Schiele Museum
Bring the kids to The Schiele Museum, 1500 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, North Carolina, for an early New Year's Eve party. Noon Year's Eve is … [Read more...] about Noon Year’s Eve at Schiele Museum
Kwanzaa Celebration at the Gantt Center Dec. 27
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture is presenting a Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa Celebration at the Gantt Center Dec. 27
North Carolina Zoo: just $5 from Dec 15 to 19
North Carolina Zoo is offering a special discount, Jingle in the Jungle, from December 15 to 19, 2025. Admission is just $5 per person. It's normally … [Read more...] about North Carolina Zoo: just $5 from Dec 15 to 19
Free days at Charlotte museums
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Museums on the cheap? Yes, if you know the schedule. Several Charlotte area museums have free days. Some of the free days are for everyone, some are … [Read more...] about Free days at Charlotte museums
Holidays on the Homesite — free family-friendly event at Charlotte Museum of History
Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, is presenting Holidays on the Homesite on Friday, December 12, 2025, from … [Read more...] about Holidays on the Homesite — free family-friendly event at Charlotte Museum of History
