Charlotte Events Calendar

For every monthly full moon in 2026, QDOBA is offering a FREE order of Chips & Queso with the purchase of a full-size entrée at participating locations. The freebie is a medium (4-oz.) order. To redeem ... Read More »

NOTE: Due to the winter weather, many restaurants have extended their deals a few days, some until February 8. Check the end dates of each restaurant's participation. Queen's Feast -- Charlotte Restaurant Week's  winter edition will ... Read More »

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Discovery Place has announced that it is offering sensory-friendly hours at Discovery Place Science, 168 W 6th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, the first Sunday of the month, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

LaDara Fine Art is offering FREE art classes for teens, adults and seniors at Ivory/Baker Recreation Center, 1920 Stroud Park Ct., Charlotte, North Carolina. Unleash Your Creativity offers monthly beginner-friendly art workshops in watercolor, acrylic, creative ... Read More »

Charlotte Ballet is offering free dance classes for the community. There are classes for a variety of ages and skill levels. The free classes are sponsored by Culture Blocks -- a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg ... Read More »

Charlotte Ballet is offering free dance classes for the community. There are classes for a variety of ages and skill levels. The free classes are sponsored by Culture Blocks -- a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg ... Read More »

Photo: Depositphotos If you're age 55 or older, plan your Walgreens shopping for the first Tuesday of the month, which is Walgreens' Senior Day. On Senior Day, shoppers age 55+ receive 20% on all eligible regular-priced items. ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Charlotte Ballet is offering free dance classes for the community. There are classes for a variety of ages and skill levels. The free classes are sponsored by Culture Blocks -- a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg ... Read More »

Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a non-profit community cinema that screens diverse, foreign and independent films. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Memberships are a way to help support Independent Picture House, ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Photo: Mint Museum of Art Mint Museum Randolph, at 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, regularly offers free art kits, which are related to one of the museum's exhibits or pieces of art. In general, the ... Read More »

Stevens Creek Nature Center. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Stevens Creek Nature Center, at 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina, is within Stevens Creek Nature Preserve. The nature center features live native animals, two classrooms (including one ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Photo: Mint Museum of Art Mint Museum Randolph, at 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, regularly offers free art kits, which are related to one of the museum's exhibits or pieces of art. In general, the ... Read More »

Photo: Depositphotos Friday, February 6, 2025, is National Frozen Yogurt Day. Read on to learn about the special deals to satisfy your sweet tooth. You might also be interested in our big list of other food and ... Read More »

Photo: Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme is offering "Big Game" themed donuts on Super Bowl Weekend, from February 6 to 8, 2026, at participating shops. One weekend only. The dozen includes: 3 Football Doughnuts: football-shaped unglazed shell filled with ... Read More »

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 wish to visit the Garden afterwards, you'll need to purchase ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Saturday, February 7, 2026, is National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. If you've never celebrated this food holiday, or heard of it, well, in short, it's a day to eat ice cream for breakfast. ... Read More »

Photo: Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme is offering "Big Game" themed donuts on Super Bowl Weekend, from February 6 to 8, 2026, at participating shops. One weekend only. The dozen includes: 3 Football Doughnuts: football-shaped unglazed shell filled with ... Read More »

Lowe's DIY-U Kids' Workshops and The Home Depot Kids Workshops are both fun, in-person workshops that give kids a chance to build a simple (usually seasonal) toy or accessory.  The workshops, which are free, teach kids basic ... Read More »

Grace Communion Steele Creek, 3120 Whitehall Park Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Flip the 'Fit on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a rescheduled date, due to the ... Read More »

Photo: Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme is offering "Big Game" themed donuts on Super Bowl Weekend, from February 6 to 8, 2026, at participating shops. One weekend only. The dozen includes: 3 Football Doughnuts: football-shaped unglazed shell filled with ... Read More »

Historic Rosedale, at 3427 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, is hosting several events for Black History Month in February, 2026. Most of the events are free to attend. Please make sure to follow the links ... Read More »

Upcycle Arts. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Upcycle Arts, Charlotte's first creative reuse center, is at Eastway Crossing, at 3046 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28205. Upcycle Arts is a destination for artists, crafters, teachers and more. ... Read More »

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Free Range Brewing, 2320 North Davidson Street, hosts a number of free and inexpensive events every week. Some are regularly scheduled and recur every week or month, and some are special events. ... Read More »

Photo: Depositphotos Although the first pizza is thought to have been invented in Naples in the early 1500s, there's no denying that pizza is the one of the most popular foods (or at least the most ... Read More »

UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens' Valentine's event is back in 2026. Shop for orchids and chocolate. There will also be opportunities to learn about orchids. Saturday, February 7, 2026 Location: McMillan Greenhouse9096 Craver Road, Charlotte, NC10 a.m. to ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Stevens Creek Nature Center. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Stevens Creek Nature Center, at 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina, is within Stevens Creek Nature Preserve. The nature center features live native animals, two classrooms (including one ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Hope Street Food Pantry, at 4100 Johnston Oehler Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, works to make sure that local families have enough to eat. It does that through regularly scheduled food distribution events at several locations. ... Read More »

Photo: McDonald's McDonald's wants to be a part of your luxe Valentine's Day celebration, and if that's a surprising thing to read, imagine how surprising it was to write. The Golden Arches have teamed up in ... Read More »

Photo: Whole Foods Market As Valentine's Day approaches, consider Whole Foods Market if you are shopping for roses. Whole Foods Market is bringing back its very popular deal on roses. From February 11 to 14, 2026, get two ... Read More »

Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a non-profit community cinema that screens diverse, foreign and independent films. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Memberships are a way to help support Independent Picture House, ... Read More »

AMC Theatres has partnered with the Autism Society to offer sensory-friendly movie showings. On Wednesday evenings they show movies for mature audiences, and on the second and fourth Saturday of the month, they show family-friendly ... Read More »

UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens' Valentine's event is back in 2026. Shop for orchids and chocolate. There will also be opportunities to learn about orchids. Saturday, February 7, 2026 Location: McMillan Greenhouse9096 Craver Road, Charlotte, NC10 a.m. to ... Read More »

Photo: Whole Foods Market As Valentine's Day approaches, consider Whole Foods Market if you are shopping for roses. Whole Foods Market is bringing back its very popular deal on roses. From February 11 to 14, 2026, get two ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Charlotte Ballet is offering free dance classes for the community. There are classes for a variety of ages and skill levels. The free classes are sponsored by Culture Blocks -- a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg ... Read More »

If you're a Krispy Kreme fan, then Friday the 13th (February 13, 2026) may be your lucky day! To sweeten Valentine’s Weekend and bring a side of good luck, Krispy Kreme on Friday will give away ... Read More »

Photo: Whole Foods Market As Valentine's Day approaches, consider Whole Foods Market if you are shopping for roses. Whole Foods Market is bringing back its very popular deal on roses. From February 11 to 14, 2026, get two ... Read More »

Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, brings craft beers to Lake Norman. They also host frequent events. You can find all the upcoming events on their Facebook page or website calendar. Upcoming Events Live Music in ... Read More »

Photo courtesy of Wing Haven The Great Backyard Bird Count is a joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. It takes place all over the world. Members of the public watch ... Read More »

Photo: Qdoba This Valentine's Day, February 14th, 2026, Qdoba is once again offering a BOGO deal. One day only, buy an entrée and a drink and get a second entrée for FREE (of equal or lesser value) ... Read More »

If you're looking to add to your Charlotte FC wardrobe for the next game, now is the time to shop. There's a Presidents Day Weekend sale on MLS Store through February 16, 2026, with prices ... Read More »

Photo: Whole Foods Market As Valentine's Day approaches, consider Whole Foods Market if you are shopping for roses. Whole Foods Market is bringing back its very popular deal on roses. From February 11 to 14, 2026, get two ... Read More »

AMC Theatres has partnered with the Autism Society to offer sensory-friendly movie showings. On Wednesday evenings they show movies for mature audiences, and on the second and fourth Saturday of the month, they show family-friendly ... Read More »

Forget all the drama of Valentine’s Day. This is a deal that lets you celebrate your unhitched status and treat yourself for going solo. Whether you’re single or not, Wendy’s has a deal for all hungry ... Read More »

If you're looking to add to your Charlotte FC wardrobe for the next game, now is the time to shop. There's a Presidents Day Weekend sale on MLS Store through February 16, 2026, with prices ... Read More »

Rice Family Community Events is hosting The Bayou Princess Bonanza: Mini Mardi Gras Meet and Greet on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Cabarrus Brewing Co., 329 McGill Avenue NW, ... Read More »

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Tết Festival, on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Liberty Hall at Park Expo, 800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte, North Carolina. Doors open ... Read More »

Photo: Nothing Bundt Cakes Nothing Bundt Cakes, the nation’s largest specialty cake brand, is celebrating being named America’s No. 1 Food Brand by Technomic and Nation’s Restaurant News. To join the celebration, guests can take advantage of ... Read More »

If you're looking to add to your Charlotte FC wardrobe for the next game, now is the time to shop. There's a Presidents Day Weekend sale on MLS Store through February 16, 2026, with prices ... Read More »

Image: Depositphotos The Lunar New Year is February 17, 2026. This will be the Year of the Horse. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has some Lunar New Year events planned. These are free events. One requires registration, but ... Read More »

Photo courtesy of Wing Haven The Great Backyard Bird Count is a joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. It takes place all over the world. Members of the public watch ... Read More »

Photo: Snooze Eatery Snooze Eatery is turning Pancake Day into Pancake Week! From February 17 to 20, 2026, all guests can get one FREE pancake with any entrée purchase at participating Snooze Eatery locations. The offer is ... Read More »

Photo: Nothing Bundt Cakes Nothing Bundt Cakes, the nation’s largest specialty cake brand, is celebrating being named America’s No. 1 Food Brand by Technomic and Nation’s Restaurant News. To join the celebration, guests can take advantage of ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a non-profit community cinema that screens diverse, foreign and independent films. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Memberships are a way to help support Independent Picture House, ... Read More »

Photo: Nothing Bundt Cakes Nothing Bundt Cakes, the nation’s largest specialty cake brand, is celebrating being named America’s No. 1 Food Brand by Technomic and Nation’s Restaurant News. To join the celebration, guests can take advantage of ... Read More »

Photo: Snooze Eatery Snooze Eatery is turning Pancake Day into Pancake Week! From February 17 to 20, 2026, all guests can get one FREE pancake with any entrée purchase at participating Snooze Eatery locations. The offer is ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Photo: Nothing Bundt Cakes Nothing Bundt Cakes, the nation’s largest specialty cake brand, is celebrating being named America’s No. 1 Food Brand by Technomic and Nation’s Restaurant News. To join the celebration, guests can take advantage of ... Read More »

Photo: Snooze Eatery Snooze Eatery is turning Pancake Day into Pancake Week! From February 17 to 20, 2026, all guests can get one FREE pancake with any entrée purchase at participating Snooze Eatery locations. The offer is ... Read More »

Stevens Creek Nature Center. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Stevens Creek Nature Center, at 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina, is within Stevens Creek Nature Preserve. The nature center features live native animals, two classrooms (including one ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Photo: Nothing Bundt Cakes Nothing Bundt Cakes, the nation’s largest specialty cake brand, is celebrating being named America’s No. 1 Food Brand by Technomic and Nation’s Restaurant News. To join the celebration, guests can take advantage of ... Read More »

Photo: Snooze Eatery Snooze Eatery is turning Pancake Day into Pancake Week! From February 17 to 20, 2026, all guests can get one FREE pancake with any entrée purchase at participating Snooze Eatery locations. The offer is ... Read More »

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 wish to visit the Garden afterwards, you'll need to purchase ... Read More »

Photo: Dunkin' On February 20, 2026, Dunkin’ is giving away a FREE limited-edition Dunkin’ iced "coffee glove" with the purchase of any iced beverage at participating locations. The glove provides a little insulation for a iced ... Read More »

Photo: Nothing Bundt Cakes Nothing Bundt Cakes, the nation’s largest specialty cake brand, is celebrating being named America’s No. 1 Food Brand by Technomic and Nation’s Restaurant News. To join the celebration, guests can take advantage of ... Read More »

Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy. South, Concord, is hosting a monthly Cars and Coffee "cruise-in" event, presented by Hendrick Cars. They generally take place the 3rd Saturday of every month. Cars and Coffee will take place ... Read More »

Stevens Creek Nature Center. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Stevens Creek Nature Center, at 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina, is within Stevens Creek Nature Preserve. The nature center features live native animals, two classrooms (including one ... Read More »

Young Icons and Charlotte Area Fund are offering a free music workshop for tweens and teens on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Charlotte Area Fund, 3816 Latrobe Drive, Ste. ... Read More »

Photo: Nothing Bundt Cakes Nothing Bundt Cakes, the nation’s largest specialty cake brand, is celebrating being named America’s No. 1 Food Brand by Technomic and Nation’s Restaurant News. To join the celebration, guests can take advantage of ... Read More »

BaoBao: Dim Sum & Authentic Chinese Cuisine, at 9715 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, North Carolina, is celebrating the Lunar New Year with a Lion Dance! Announced on Facebook. The performance will take place on Sunday, February ... Read More »

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Free Range Brewing, 2320 North Davidson Street, hosts a number of free and inexpensive events every week. Some are regularly scheduled and recur every week or month, and some are special events. ... Read More »

Photo: Best of Charlotte Bride Guide Don't miss the Best of Charlotte Bridal Show, presented by Charlotte Bride Guide! Barrel Room at Triple C Brewing, 2832 Griffith Street, Charlotte, NC Sunday, February 22, 2026 1 to 4 p.m. FREE! The Best ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Charlotte Ballet is offering free dance classes for the community. There are classes for a variety of ages and skill levels. The free classes are sponsored by Culture Blocks -- a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg ... Read More »

Charlotte Ballet is offering free dance classes for the community. There are classes for a variety of ages and skill levels. The free classes are sponsored by Culture Blocks -- a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg ... Read More »

Image: Depositphotos The Lunar New Year is February 17, 2026. This will be the Year of the Horse. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has some Lunar New Year events planned. These are free events. One requires registration, but ... Read More »

Photo: Freddy's Custard & Steakburgers Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has declared February 24th as National Steakburger Day! And they're celebrating with a big deal for burger lovers. The restaurant’s namesake Freddy Simon would have turned 101 on ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Hope Street Food Pantry, at 4100 Johnston Oehler Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, works to make sure that local families have enough to eat. It does that through regularly scheduled food distribution events at several locations. ... Read More »

Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a non-profit community cinema that screens diverse, foreign and independent films. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Memberships are a way to help support Independent Picture House, ... Read More »

AMC Theatres has partnered with the Autism Society to offer sensory-friendly movie showings. On Wednesday evenings they show movies for mature audiences, and on the second and fourth Saturday of the month, they show family-friendly ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Photo: Wendy's To celebrate National Chili Day, Wendy’s is offering a FREE small chili with any purchase of $5 or more on Thursday, February 24, 2026, at participating locations. Limit one per person. The one-day-only deal is ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Charlotte Ballet is offering free dance classes for the community. There are classes for a variety of ages and skill levels. The free classes are sponsored by Culture Blocks -- a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg ... Read More »

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through ... Read More »

Stevens Creek Nature Center. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Stevens Creek Nature Center, at 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina, is within Stevens Creek Nature Preserve. The nature center features live native animals, two classrooms (including one ... Read More »

Innovation Barn, at 932 Seigle Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a joint project by Envision Charlotte and the City of Charlotte, with the goal of transitioning Charlotte to a circular economy. It's a combination of ... Read More »

OpenTap, at 5010 Carmel Center Drive, Charlotte, NC, is a self-pour facility with 64 taps. Besides beer, you can find non-alcoholic drinks, including soda, kombucha and non-alcoholic craft beer. The venue hosts food trucks seven ... Read More »

AMC Theatres has partnered with the Autism Society to offer sensory-friendly movie showings. On Wednesday evenings they show movies for mature audiences, and on the second and fourth Saturday of the month, they show family-friendly ... Read More »

Rare Disease Day is a global movement dedicated to raising awareness and honoring the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease, half of them children. Each year, communities come together to stand with ... Read More »