Looking for somewhere to show off your pet's Halloween costume? Bring your pup to one of these canine costume parties in the Charlotte area. These … [Read more...] about Costume parties, parades and contests for dogs this Halloween in the Charlotte area
Naughty Donkey Farm Sanctuary, in Albemarle, NC, rescues and cares for abandoned and neglected senior and special needs animals. The address is … [Read more...] about Flocktoberfest at Naughty Donkey Farm Sanctuary October 25
Unsheltered Tortoise and Turtle is a wildlife care rescue at 9405 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, North Carolina. It was founded in 2023. The … [Read more...] about Learn about a tortoise sanctuary right outside of Charlotte
On National Alpaca Farm Days, September 27 and 28, 2025, alpaca farms and ranches across the country invite the public in to meet the alpacas, shop … [Read more...] about 19th Annual National Alpaca Farm Days September 27-28 — here are 5 places to celebrate
Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, is celebrating International Vulture Awareness Day on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10 … [Read more...] about International Vulture Awareness Day at Carolina Raptor Center Sept 6 — free admission if you’re bald
Reedy Creek Nature Center's Hummingbird Week is a popular annual August tradition in Charlotte. It takes place from August 11 to 17, 2025. Read on … [Read more...] about Hummingbird Week August 11-17 at Mecklenburg County Nature Centers
Lazy 5 Ranch, 15100 Mooresville Road, Mooresville, North Carolina, is a privately owned, drive-thru safari featuring antelope, deer, elk, sheep, … [Read more...] about Teacher Appreciation Days at Lazy 5 Ranch Aug. 16-17: Teachers and their families get free admission
Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, North Carolina, is hosting a special Summer Send-Off event on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from … [Read more...] about Summer Send-Off at Carolina Raptor Center Aug. 2: Free admission for teachers, and free ice pops for first 400 guests
Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC, is offering free admission to fathers on Father's Day Weekend, Saturday, June 14, and … [Read more...] about Dads: Free admission to Carolina Raptor Center on Father’s Day Weekend
Dallas Lavender Lane, 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, North Carolina, is hosting its Hippie Daze Festival on May 17 and 18, 2025, from 12 p.m. to … [Read more...] about Hippie Daze Festival at Dallas Lavender Lane Farm May 17-18
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