Huntersville Parks & Recreation is hosting a FREE event, Explore the Night Sky, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 8:30 to 10 p.m., at the Bradford … [Read more...] about Explore the night sky in Huntersville with the Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club May 23
Outdoor Recreation
World Turtle Day at Stevens Creek Nature Center May 22
Stevens Creek Nature Center, at 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina, is within Stevens Creek Nature Preserve. The nature center features … [Read more...] about World Turtle Day at Stevens Creek Nature Center May 22
Game Night every Saturday at Confluence in Cramerton, and much more!
Confluence, at 117 Center Street, Cramerton, NC, is a partnership of Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, South Fork Collective, and Cramerton Parks & … [Read more...] about Game Night every Saturday at Confluence in Cramerton, and much more!
Cornelius Cardboard Boat Regatta May 9
Cornelius Parks & Recreation is hosting its second Cardboard Boat Regatta. It will take place Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., … [Read more...] about Cornelius Cardboard Boat Regatta May 9
RiverFest plans changing due to the weather
Important Update: Due to the weather forecast for May 2, RiverFest is changing a lot. Some of the activities are moving inside. Some have been … [Read more...] about RiverFest plans changing due to the weather
Twilight Nature Walk at Stowe Conservancy with TreesCharlotte May 28 (free, but registration required)
TreesCharlotte is offering a free Twilight Nature Walk on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Daniel Stowe Conservancy, 6500 South New … [Read more...] about Twilight Nature Walk at Stowe Conservancy with TreesCharlotte May 28 (free, but registration required)
Free Birding Walk on trails of Stowe Conservancy May 1
Daniel Stowe Conservancy, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, is hosting FREE Birding Walks on the trails outside of the Garden. If you … [Read more...] about Free Birding Walk on trails of Stowe Conservancy May 1
Endwar: Humans vs. Zombies foam battle at UNC Charlotte April 24 to 26
Endwar is a 3 day long event celebrating the foam flinging (Nerf) community! Endwar includes a convention and a 5 on 5 competitive tournament on … [Read more...] about Endwar: Humans vs. Zombies foam battle at UNC Charlotte April 24 to 26
Tuck Fest April 24-26 — live music, clinics and competitions
The Whitewater Center's very popular music and outdoors festival, Tuck Fest, is planned for spring of 2026. The Whitewater Center is at 5000 … [Read more...] about Tuck Fest April 24-26 — live music, clinics and competitions
Earth Day with Kids in Nature Day in Matthews Apr. 25
Earth Day with Kids in Nature Day is a special event to get kids (and adults) having fun outside. It takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 … [Read more...] about Earth Day with Kids in Nature Day in Matthews Apr. 25
