Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains three nature centers, Reedy Creek, Latta Plantation and McDowell. The nature centers provide an … [Read more...] about Free events at Mecklenburg County Nature Centers
Sports & Recreation
Whether you're a bicyclist, a soccer player, a runner, or if you're more of a spectator, find ways to indulge your competitive spirit without spending too much money.
Panthers Fan Fest 2017
Panthers Fan Fest 2017 will take place on Friday, August 4th, 2017, from 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium. This year tickets are $5. … [Read more...] about Panthers Fan Fest 2017
Summer of Opportunity: Free access to YMCA for teens
Summer of Opportunity, a program of Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department and YMCA of Greater Charlotte, gives teenagers from 13 to 18 free access … [Read more...] about Summer of Opportunity: Free access to YMCA for teens
Free evening paddle with Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation
UPDATE: All free kayaks have been reserved but you're welcome to join the paddle if you have your own or if you rent one from Tailrace Marina. On … [Read more...] about Free evening paddle with Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation
Free bowling for kids summer 2017
Kids Bowl Free is a free summer bowling for kids. You need to register your child, age 15 or younger, up to bowl at a particular center. Then he or … [Read more...] about Free bowling for kids summer 2017
Ramsey Creek Beach open now. Also, info on Meck County free swim lessons, cheap public swimming
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation offers several free and cheap ways to cool down this summer. Take free swimming lessons at pools, and play in … [Read more...] about Ramsey Creek Beach open now. Also, info on Meck County free swim lessons, cheap public swimming
Learn to Ride: free bike-riding event 5/13
Learn to Ride is an organization that helps kids and adults learn to ride bikes. They hold free events where they teach riders to ditch those training … [Read more...] about Learn to Ride: free bike-riding event 5/13
Free: Yoga at U.S. National Whitewater Center
U.S. National Whitewater Center offers free Yoga throughout the year. (Parking is $5/car.) It takes place at South Ridge. Saturdays – 9:30am … [Read more...] about Free: Yoga at U.S. National Whitewater Center
Free: open water swim at U.S. Whitewater Center starting in May
The U.S. Whitewater Center is holding free open water swim sessions on the Catawba River every Thursday in May through September from 6:30 p.m. to 8 … [Read more...] about Free: open water swim at U.S. Whitewater Center starting in May
Free swimming lessons for kids at Ray’s Splash Planet
Did you know that Ray's Splash Planet, the indoor water park at 215 North Sycamore Street run by Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation, offers free … [Read more...] about Free swimming lessons for kids at Ray’s Splash Planet
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