UPDATE: Most of the events on this calendar are virtual events. We have started to add some in-person events back in. Please use your own judgment about the safety of those events.
The Charlotte events calendar features free and cheap things to do every day. Think there's nothing to do? Look at this list of Charlotte events to get some ideas. You'll find festivals, free food, music, kids' activities and much more.
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However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake. In addition, we can not guarantee that all events adhere to the safety measures that are necessary at this time, so we encourage you to ask any questions of the organizer, to make your best decision, and to stay safe.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
You might also be interested in one of these more specific calendars:
- Free things to do this week
- Free and cheap kids' events
- Concerts this week in Charlotte
- Upcoming free and cheap comedy events in Charlotte
Today: Friday, July 3, 2020
Tomorrow: Saturday, July 4, 2020
Sunday, July 5, 2020
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet | All Day | FREE | |
| Charlotte Open Air Market | 7:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Charlotte Open Air Market |
| Open Flow Yoga (parking is $6) | 11:30 am | FREE | U.S. National Whitewater Center |
| Slow Flow Yoga (Parking is $6) | 2:30 pm | FREE | U.S. National Whitewater Center |
| Sunday Funday | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | The Music Yard |
| Josh Daniel's Quarantine Sessions | 5:00 pm | FREE | Virtual |
| Drinkin' N Thinkin' Trivia with Cappitoff Entertainment | 7:30 pm | FREE | Virtual |
| Badin Road Drive-In (price is per-person) | 8:00 pm | $5.00-7.00 | Badin Road Drive-In |
| Sam on Sunday (Sam Tayloe from Time Sawyer) | 8:00 pm | FREE | Virtual |
| Hound's Drive-In (Price per carload) | 8:30 pm | $20.00 | Hound’s Drive-In |
Monday, July 6, 2020
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet | All Day | FREE | |
| Latta Nature Preserve Fitness | 8:30 am | FREE | Latta Nature Center and Preserve |
| Free face masks for Concord residents | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | David W. Phillips Activity Center, Concord |
| Free face masks for Concord residents | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Weddington Road Bark Park, Concord |
| Josh Daniel's Quarantine Sessions | 5:00 pm | FREE | Virtual |
| Trail Talk | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Blue Blaze Brewing Co. |
| Open Flow Yoga (parking is $6) | 6:30 pm | FREE | U.S. National Whitewater Center |
| Drinkin' N Thinkin' Trivia with Cappitoff Entertainment | 7:30 pm | FREE | Virtual |
| Mindless Minutia Virtual Trivia | 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Virtual |
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free haircuts for healthcare professionals at Paul Mitchell the School Charlotte | All Day | FREE | Paul Mitchell the School – Charlotte |
| Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet | All Day | FREE | |
| Free face mask distribution | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Atrium Health, 801 East Blvd |
| Visit grounds of President James K. Polk Historic Site | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | President James K. Polk Historic Site |
| Open Flow Yoga (parking is $6) | 9:30 am | FREE | U.S. National Whitewater Center |
| “Baldwin & Wilson” Black Playwrights - Theatre Workshop | 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm | FREE | Virtual |
| Free face masks for Concord residents | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Hartsell Recreation Center, Concord |
| Free face masks for Concord residents | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Dorton Park, Concord |
| Retro Tuesdays -- vinyl and board games | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Lower Left Brewing |
| $1 a Slice Pizza Night | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $1.00 | Cavendish Brewing Company |
| Josh Daniel's Quarantine Sessions | 5:00 pm | FREE | Virtual |
| Slow Flow Yoga (Parking is $6) | 6:30 pm | FREE | U.S. National Whitewater Center |
| Mindless Minutia Trivia | 7:00 pm | FREE | Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts |
| Drinkin' N Thinkin' Trivia with Cappitoff Entertainment | 7:30 pm | FREE | Virtual |
| New Music Open Mic: Classical to Contemporary and Beyond | 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Virtual |
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