REI has a big summer sale going on right now. You can save up to 50% (in some cases up to 75%) on products for camping, swimming, cycling, running and … [Read more...] about REI Summer Sale: save 50% and more on many items for camping, swimming, running and more…
McDowell Nature Center is within McDowell Nature Preserve, at 15222 South York Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, in southwestern Mecklenburg … [Read more...] about Animal Meet ‘n’ Greet at McDowell Nature Center on Sundays, and more…
Summer’s here and now’s the time to have a little fun in the sun! And Lowe’s is the perfect place to pick up everything you need to keep your garden, … [Read more...] about Lowe’s gives away free Beach Bucket Set on July 4th
July 4th is Free Fishing Day in North Carolina. Everyone in North Carolina, including visitors, can fish in any public body of water without the need … [Read more...] about Free Fishing Day in North Carolina on 4th of July
July is Park and Recreation Month, and Cabarrus County Active Living and Park invites everyone to a Park & Rec Month Celebration on Saturday, July … [Read more...] about Park & Rec Month Celebration at Frank Liske Park in Concord July 25 — free kayaking, fishing, waterslide, more…
Reedy Creek Nature Center, at 2900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is within Reedy Creek Nature Preserve. The nature center features … [Read more...] about Multiple free guided hikes at Reedy Creek Nature Center, and more…
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation has been making some of the incredible trails in the county accessible to more people, with the introduction of … [Read more...] about All-Terrain Wheelchairs available for rent (free of charge) from Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
We Shred CLT is a mountain bike celebration for women and girls. It takes place Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Beatty Park, 4330 … [Read more...] about We Shred CLT: Free mountain bike celebration especially for women and girls June 27
Practice carrying groceries and everyday items by bike using racks, bags, and straps during a guided shopping trip. This is a free event on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Shopping by Bike: Free Bike Skills Class June 27
Confluence, at 117 Center Street, Cramerton, NC, is a partnership of Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, South Fork Collective, and Cramerton Parks & … [Read more...] about Kidz & Co: FREE Make Your Own Bird Feeder at Confluence in Cramerton, and more!
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