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QDOBA Offers Free Chips & Queso for Every Full Moon All Day
QDOBA Offers Free Chips & Queso for Every Full MoonFriday, May 1, 2026 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 » Free Birding Walks on trails of Stowe Conservancy 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Free Birding Walks on trails of Stowe ConservancyEvery 1 months on the 1st FridayDaniel 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 » Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn 11:00 am
Free Public Tour of Innovation BarnWeekly on FridayInnovation 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 » South Carolina Strawberry Festival 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
South Carolina Strawberry FestivalFriday, May 1, 2026 The Annual South Carolina Strawberry Festival takes place in nearby Fort Mill, South Carolina, May 1 and 2, 2026. Friday: 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. It'll be at Walter Elisha Park, 345 N ... Read More » | Goat Island Games (many competitions are free) All Day
Goat Island Games (many competitions are free)Saturday, May 2, 2026 Challenge yourself at the annual Goat Island Games on May 2 2026, at Goat Island Park, 141 8th Avenue, Cramerton. The event takes place May 2, 2026. Check back soon for the schedule. Enjoy a full ... Read More » Free museum admission first weekend of month for Bank of America/Merrill customers All Day
Free museum admission first weekend of month for Bank of America/Merrill customersSaturday, May 2, 2026 The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free. The Museum on Us program has been around for many years and is a great ... Read More » Home Depot Kids' Workshop: Keepsake Box 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Home Depot Kids' Workshop: Keepsake BoxSaturday, May 2, 2026 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 » Piedmont Arts and Cultural Experience 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Piedmont Arts and Cultural ExperienceSaturday, May 2, 2026 The City of Mount Holly, North Carolina, is introducing a new event this spring. Piedmont Arts & Cultural Experience (P.A.C.E.) will take place Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Downtown ... Read More » | |||||
Free museum admission first weekend of month for Bank of America/Merrill customers All Day
Free museum admission first weekend of month for Bank of America/Merrill customersDailyThe first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free. The Museum on Us program has been around for many years and is a great ... Read More » Sensory-friendly hours at Discovery Place Science 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Sensory-friendly hours at Discovery Place ScienceEvery 1 months on the 1st SundayPhoto: 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 » Kings Drive Art Walk 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Kings Drive Art WalkSunday, May 3, 2026 Kings Drive Art Walk returns on May 2 and 3, 2026. Kings Drive Art Walk is the spring counterpart to the fall's Festival in the Park. It's free to attend. Hours are: Saturday: 11 a.m. to 6 ... Read More » Figure Drawing 11:00 am
Figure DrawingWeekly on SundayPhoto: 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 » | Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Dance for All Abilities 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Dance for All AbilitiesWeekly on MondayCharlotte 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 » Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Ballet 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior BalletWeekly on MondayCharlotte 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 » Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Afro-Brazilian Fitness 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Afro-Brazilian FitnessWeekly on MondayCharlotte 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 » Free line dancing lesson 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Free line dancing lessonWeekly on MondayThe Swanee Theatre, at 200 West Avenue, Kannapolis, NC, features live music and other events. On Mondays from January 5 to June 29, 2026, it's hosting FREE line dancing lessons from 6 to 8 p.m. Beginner classes ... Read More » | Walgreens Senior Day: 20% off for rewards members age 55+ All Day
Walgreens Senior Day: 20% off for rewards members age 55+Every 1 months on the 1st TuesdayPhoto: 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 » Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance Class 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance ClassWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayCharlotte 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 » Ed's Dinosaurs Live at ImaginOn 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Ed's Dinosaurs Live at ImaginOnEvery 1 months on the 1st TuesdayThe first Tuesday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ed's Dinosaurs Live comes to ImaginOn, 300 E Seventh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a free program for children up to age 11. Photo ... Read More » Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn 1:00 pm
Free Public Tour of Innovation BarnWeekly on Tuesday and SaturdayInnovation 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 » | Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on Wednesdays All Day
Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on WednesdaysWeekly on WednesdayIndependent 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 » Free Art Kits at Mint Museum Randolph: Kuba Collage 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Free Art Kits at Mint Museum Randolph: Kuba CollageWednesday, May 6, 2026 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 » Puzzle & Pint Night 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Puzzle & Pint NightWeekly on WednesdaySugar Creek Brewery, at 215 Southside Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, hosts frequent events, which you can find on their Facebook page or website calendar. We are listing a few of them below. Please make sure ... Read More » Disc Golf League 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Disc Golf LeagueWeekly on WednesdayHeist Brewery's second location, Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts, is at 1030 Woodward Avenue, next to Camp North End. Follow Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts' Facebook page or website calendar for a list of upcoming events ... Read More » | Free Art Kits at Mint Museum Randolph: Kuba Collage 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Free Art Kits at Mint Museum Randolph: Kuba CollageThursday, May 7, 2026 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 » Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance Class 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance ClassWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayCharlotte 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 » Mission City Church's Food Pantry Distribution Event 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Mission City Church's Food Pantry Distribution EventEvery 1 months on the 1st ThursdayMission City Church, 608 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, holds regularly scheduled food pantry distribution events. They are held the first and third Thursdays of each month, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. They're currently scheduled ... Read More » Hope Street Food Pantry Food Distribution 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Hope Street Food Pantry Food DistributionWeekly on ThursdayHope 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 » | Free Art Kits at Mint Museum Randolph: Kuba Collage 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Free Art Kits at Mint Museum Randolph: Kuba CollageDailyPhoto: 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 » Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn 11:00 am
Free Public Tour of Innovation BarnWeekly on FridayInnovation 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 » Matthews Summerfest 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Matthews SummerfestFriday, May 8, 2026 Matthews Summerfest (formerly BeachFest) is taking place May 8 and 9, 2026. Friday, May 8: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 9: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The festival takes place in and around Stumptown Park, 120 S. ... Read More » Dart League 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Dart LeagueDailyCourtesy of Primal Brewery Primal Brewery, at 16432 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, hosts frequent events, including live music, holiday parties, and more. To see all of their events, visit Primal Brewery Huntersville's Facebook page or ... Read More » | AMC theatre Sensory-Friendly Family Movie (price and time can vary by theater) All Day
AMC theatre Sensory-Friendly Family Movie (price and time can vary by theater)Every 1 months on the 2nd SaturdayAMC 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 » Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic 8:00 am to 10:45 am
Free Rabies Vaccination ClinicEvery 1 months on the 2nd SaturdayPhoto: Depositphotos Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control and Mecklenburg County Department of Public Health are sharing the information that the 8th positive rabies case has been identified in Mecklenburg County in 2025. Please get your pets ... Read More » 9th Annual Foothills Folk Art Festival in Newton 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
9th Annual Foothills Folk Art Festival in NewtonSaturday, May 9, 2026 The 9th Annual Foothills Folk Art Festival takes place Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in downtown Newton, North Carolina. Newton is 41 miles to the northwest of Charlotte, in Catawba ... Read More » Hippie Festival at Dallas Lavender Lane (price is per car load) 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Hippie Festival at Dallas Lavender Lane (price is per car load)Saturday, May 9, 2026 Dallas Lavender Lane. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC Dallas Lavender Lane, 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, North Carolina, is hosting its Hippie Daze Festival on May 9 and 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 ... Read More » |
Hippie Festival at Dallas Lavender Lane (price is per car load) 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Hippie Festival at Dallas Lavender Lane (price is per car load)DailyDallas Lavender Lane. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC Dallas Lavender Lane, 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, North Carolina, is hosting its Hippie Daze Festival on May 9 and 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 ... Read More » Birkdale Village Commons Market: A Pop Up Market presented by Shop Local QC 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Birkdale Village Commons Market: A Pop Up Market presented by Shop Local QCEvery 1 months on the 2nd SundayPhoto: Shop Local QC Discover the best of local shopping at the Birkdale Village Commons Market, happening every second Sunday from March through October, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Curated by Shop Local QC, this ... Read More » Figure Drawing 11:00 am
Figure DrawingWeekly on SundayPhoto: 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 » Free Tour at Torance House & Store 2:00 pm
Free Tour at Torance House & StoreWeekly on SundayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The Hugh Torance House and Store, at 8231 Gilead Road, Huntersville, is one of Mecklenburg County's only surviving 18th century structures, and is North Carolina's oldest surviving store. The building was the ... Read More » | Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Dance for All Abilities 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Dance for All AbilitiesWeekly on MondayCharlotte 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 » Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Ballet 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior BalletWeekly on MondayCharlotte 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 » Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Afro-Brazilian Fitness 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Afro-Brazilian FitnessWeekly on MondayCharlotte 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 » Free line dancing lesson 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Free line dancing lessonWeekly on MondayThe Swanee Theatre, at 200 West Avenue, Kannapolis, NC, features live music and other events. On Mondays from January 5 to June 29, 2026, it's hosting FREE line dancing lessons from 6 to 8 p.m. Beginner classes ... Read More » | Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance Class 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance ClassWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayCharlotte 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 » Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn 1:00 pm
Free Public Tour of Innovation BarnWeekly on Tuesday and SaturdayInnovation 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 » Free Tuesday at Schiele Museum 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Free Tuesday at Schiele MuseumEvery 1 months on the 2nd TuesdayThe Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, North Carolina, is probably familiar to many kids, who visit it for school field trips. If your child hasn't visited ... Read More » Board Game Night 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Board Game NightWeekly on TuesdayNoDa Brewing Company, at 150 W 32nd Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, hosts many free events. Check out NoDa Brewing Company's Facebook page for information on events like: Trivia Beer releases Run club Live music You Drink We Donate Fundraisers NoDa Hop ... Read More » | Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on Wednesdays All Day
Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on WednesdaysWeekly on WednesdayIndependent 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 theatre Sensory-Friendly Movie for Mature Audiences (price and time can vary by theater) All Day
AMC theatre Sensory-Friendly Movie for Mature Audiences (price and time can vary by theater)Every 1 months on the 2nd WednesdayAMC 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 » Disc Golf League 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Disc Golf LeagueWeekly on WednesdayHeist Brewery's second location, Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts, is at 1030 Woodward Avenue, next to Camp North End. Follow Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts' Facebook page or website calendar for a list of upcoming events ... Read More » Free Wednesday Evening at Mint Museum Randolph 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Free Wednesday Evening at Mint Museum RandolphWeekly on WednesdayMint Museum Randolph. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Every Wednesday it's free to visit Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, from 5 to 9 p.m. (It's also free to visit the three Uptown museums ... Read More » | Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance Class 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance ClassWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayCharlotte 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 » ArtBreak at Bechtler Museum -- free guided lunchtime tour 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
ArtBreak at Bechtler Museum -- free guided lunchtime tourEvery 1 months on the 2nd ThursdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC ArtBreak is a free, 30-minute, guided lunchtime tour offered at the museums of Levine Center for the Arts, as well as Mint Museum Randolph. This is a chance to take a break ... Read More » Hope Street Food Pantry Food Distribution 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Hope Street Food Pantry Food DistributionWeekly on ThursdayHope 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 » St. Philip Neri Italian Festival 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
St. Philip Neri Italian FestivalThursday, May 14, 2026 St. Philip Neri Italian Festival is returning May 14 to 16, 2026, at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 292 Munn Road East, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Activities will take place inside the Parish Center and ... Read More » | Free Birding Walks on trails of Stowe Conservancy 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Free Birding Walks on trails of Stowe ConservancyEvery 1 months on the 3rd FridayDaniel 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 » Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn 11:00 am
Free Public Tour of Innovation BarnWeekly on FridayInnovation 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 » St. Philip Neri Italian Festival 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
St. Philip Neri Italian FestivalFriday, May 15, 2026 St. Philip Neri Italian Festival is returning May 14 to 16, 2026, at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 292 Munn Road East, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Activities will take place inside the Parish Center and ... Read More » St. Philip Neri Italian Festival 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
St. Philip Neri Italian FestivalFriday, May 15, 2026 St. Philip Neri Italian Festival is returning May 14 to 16, 2026, at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 292 Munn Road East, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Activities will take place inside the Parish Center and ... Read More » | Cars and Coffee Concord 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Cars and Coffee ConcordEvery 1 months on the 3rd SaturdayCharlotte 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 » Free recycling class for kids 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Free recycling class for kidsSaturday, May 16, 2026 Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Envision Charlotte is presenting FREE recycling classes for kids at Innovation Barn. They take place on select Saturdays. Parents need to register their child in advance, and stay with their child during the ... Read More » Lowe's DIY-U Kids' Workshop: Garden Basket 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Lowe's DIY-U Kids' Workshop: Garden BasketSaturday, May 16, 2026 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 » Cheerwine Festival 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Cheerwine FestivalSaturday, May 16, 2026 Photo from Cheerwine Festival. Used with permission. Cheerwine brings the Cheerwine Festival back to historic downtown Salisbury on May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is a free festival for the whole family that ... Read More » |
Figure Drawing 11:00 am
Figure DrawingWeekly on SundayPhoto: 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 » Japan Fest 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Japan FestDailyUrban District Market and Seoul Food Meat Co. are hosting their second annual Japan Fest on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 12 to 9 p .m. each day. The festival takes ... Read More » Free Tour at Torance House & Store 2:00 pm
Free Tour at Torance House & StoreWeekly on SundayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The Hugh Torance House and Store, at 8231 Gilead Road, Huntersville, is one of Mecklenburg County's only surviving 18th century structures, and is North Carolina's oldest surviving store. The building was the ... Read More » Providence Chamber Music Recital Series: Spring Sing 6:30 pm
Providence Chamber Music Recital Series: Spring SingSunday, May 17, 2026 Providence United Methodist Church, at 2810 Providence Road, offers free chamber music concerts throughout the year. The Providence Chamber Music Recital Series presents top-notch music to the community. Scroll down to see a description ... Read More » | Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Dance for All Abilities 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Dance for All AbilitiesWeekly on MondayCharlotte 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 » Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Ballet 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior BalletWeekly on MondayCharlotte 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 » Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Afro-Brazilian Fitness 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Afro-Brazilian FitnessWeekly on MondayCharlotte 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 » Free line dancing lesson 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Free line dancing lessonWeekly on MondayThe Swanee Theatre, at 200 West Avenue, Kannapolis, NC, features live music and other events. On Mondays from January 5 to June 29, 2026, it's hosting FREE line dancing lessons from 6 to 8 p.m. Beginner classes ... Read More » | Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance Class 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance ClassWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayCharlotte 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 » Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn 1:00 pm
Free Public Tour of Innovation BarnWeekly on Tuesday and SaturdayInnovation 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 » Board Game Night 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Board Game NightWeekly on TuesdayNoDa Brewing Company, at 150 W 32nd Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, hosts many free events. Check out NoDa Brewing Company's Facebook page for information on events like: Trivia Beer releases Run club Live music You Drink We Donate Fundraisers NoDa Hop ... Read More » Charlotte Yoga Club 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Charlotte Yoga ClubWeekly on TuesdayTriple C Brewing Company, 2900 Griffith Street, Charlotte, NC, hosts frequent events, many free, and you can find them on Triple C's website or their Facebook page. Many events occur in the Barrel Room, 2832 ... Read More » | Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on Wednesdays All Day
Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on WednesdaysWeekly on WednesdayIndependent 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 » Disc Golf League 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Disc Golf LeagueWeekly on WednesdayHeist Brewery's second location, Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts, is at 1030 Woodward Avenue, next to Camp North End. Follow Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts' Facebook page or website calendar for a list of upcoming events ... Read More » Free Wednesday Evening at Mint Museum Randolph 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Free Wednesday Evening at Mint Museum RandolphWeekly on WednesdayMint Museum Randolph. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Every Wednesday it's free to visit Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, from 5 to 9 p.m. (It's also free to visit the three Uptown museums ... Read More » Wednesday Night Live: Free Museum Admission 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Wednesday Night Live: Free Museum AdmissionWeekly on WednesdayMint Museum Uptown. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The Levine Center for the Arts' Wednesday Night Live takes place every Wednesday evening. The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the Arts -- Mint Museum Uptown, ... Read More » | Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance Class 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance ClassWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayCharlotte 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 » ArtBreak at Mint Museum Uptown -- free guided lunchtime tour 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
ArtBreak at Mint Museum Uptown -- free guided lunchtime tourEvery 1 months on the 3rd ThursdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC ArtBreak is a free, 30-minute, guided lunchtime tour offered at the museums of Levine Center for the Arts, as well as Mint Museum Randolph. This is a chance to take a break ... Read More » Mission City Church's Food Pantry Distribution Event 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Mission City Church's Food Pantry Distribution EventEvery 1 months on the 3rd ThursdayMission City Church, 608 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, holds regularly scheduled food pantry distribution events. They are held the first and third Thursdays of each month, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. They're currently scheduled ... Read More » Hope Street Food Pantry Food Distribution 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Hope Street Food Pantry Food DistributionWeekly on ThursdayHope 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 » | Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn 11:00 am
Free Public Tour of Innovation BarnWeekly on FridayInnovation 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 » Dart League 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Dart LeagueDailyCourtesy of Primal Brewery Primal Brewery, at 16432 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, hosts frequent events, including live music, holiday parties, and more. To see all of their events, visit Primal Brewery Huntersville's Facebook page or ... Read More » The Comedy Market: Open Mic 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The Comedy Market: Open MicWeekly on FridayCommon Market is a convenience store, deli and bar with four Charlotte area locations: Plaza Midwood: 2006 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte South End: 235 W Tremont Avenue, Charlotte Oakwold: 4420-A Monroe Road, Charlotte Rock Hill: 161 West Main Street, Rock ... Read More » | AMC theatre Sensory-Friendly Family Movie (price and time can vary by theater) All Day
AMC theatre Sensory-Friendly Family Movie (price and time can vary by theater)Every 1 months on the 4th SaturdayAMC 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 » U.S. National Whitewater Center Memorial Day Celebration: live music, yoga, trail race 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
U.S. National Whitewater Center Memorial Day Celebration: live music, yoga, trail raceSaturday, May 23, 2026 Photo courtesy of U.S. National Whitewater Center The Whitewater Center's annual Memorial Day celebration takes place Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026. Whitewater Center is at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC. It includes a ... Read More » Visit Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Visit Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society MuseumWeekly on SaturdayThe Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. The museum will be open on Saturday, July 5, 2025, so stop by ... Read More » Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn 1:00 pm
Free Public Tour of Innovation BarnWeekly on Tuesday and SaturdayInnovation 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 » |
U.S. National Whitewater Center Memorial Day Celebration 9:00 am to 10:00 pm
U.S. National Whitewater Center Memorial Day CelebrationSunday, May 24, 2026 Photo courtesy of U.S. National Whitewater Center The Whitewater Center's annual Memorial Day celebration takes place Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026. Whitewater Center is at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC. It includes a ... Read More » Birkdale Village Farmers Market presented by Shop Local QC 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Birkdale Village Farmers Market presented by Shop Local QCEvery 1 months on the 4th SundayPhoto: Shop Local QC Birkdale Village Farmers Market, presented by Shop Local QC, takes place the 4th Sunday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., from March to October, 2026, at Birkdale Village, 8712 ... Read More » Figure Drawing 11:00 am
Figure DrawingWeekly on SundayPhoto: 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 » Free Tour at Torance House & Store 2:00 pm
Free Tour at Torance House & StoreWeekly on SundayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The Hugh Torance House and Store, at 8231 Gilead Road, Huntersville, is one of Mecklenburg County's only surviving 18th century structures, and is North Carolina's oldest surviving store. The building was the ... Read More » | Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Dance for All Abilities 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Dance for All AbilitiesWeekly on MondayCharlotte 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 » Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Ballet 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior BalletWeekly on MondayCharlotte 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 » Dance With Me: Line Dancing -- beginning lesson and open dance 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Dance With Me: Line Dancing -- beginning lesson and open danceWeekly on MondayLine Dancing with Amanda is presenting Dance With Me at Triple C. This event takes place Mondays from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Barrel Room at Triple C Brewing Co., 2832 Griffith Street, Charlotte, ... Read More » Game Night 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Game NightWeekly on MondayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Urban District Market is a food hall at 2315 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC. The closest light rail station is 25th Street. It shares a free parking lot and facilities with Seoul ... Read More » | Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance Class 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance ClassWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayCharlotte 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 » Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn 1:00 pm
Free Public Tour of Innovation BarnWeekly on Tuesday and SaturdayInnovation 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 » Board Game Night 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Board Game NightWeekly on TuesdayNoDa Brewing Company, at 150 W 32nd Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, hosts many free events. Check out NoDa Brewing Company's Facebook page for information on events like: Trivia Beer releases Run club Live music You Drink We Donate Fundraisers NoDa Hop ... Read More » Charlotte Yoga Club 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Charlotte Yoga ClubWeekly on TuesdayTriple C Brewing Company, 2900 Griffith Street, Charlotte, NC, hosts frequent events, many free, and you can find them on Triple C's website or their Facebook page. Many events occur in the Barrel Room, 2832 ... Read More » | Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on Wednesdays All Day
Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on WednesdaysWeekly on WednesdayIndependent 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 theatre Sensory-Friendly Movie for Mature Audiences (price and time can vary by theater) All Day
AMC theatre Sensory-Friendly Movie for Mature Audiences (price and time can vary by theater)Every 1 months on the 4th WednesdayAMC 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 » Disc Golf League 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Disc Golf LeagueWeekly on WednesdayHeist Brewery's second location, Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts, is at 1030 Woodward Avenue, next to Camp North End. Follow Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts' Facebook page or website calendar for a list of upcoming events ... Read More » Free Wednesday Evening at Mint Museum Randolph 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Free Wednesday Evening at Mint Museum RandolphWeekly on WednesdayMint Museum Randolph. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Every Wednesday it's free to visit Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, from 5 to 9 p.m. (It's also free to visit the three Uptown museums ... Read More » | Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance Class 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance ClassWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayCharlotte 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 » ArtBreak at Mint Museum Randolph: Free lunch-time tour 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
ArtBreak at Mint Museum Randolph: Free lunch-time tourEvery 1 months on the 4th ThursdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC ArtBreak is a free, 30-minute, guided lunchtime tour offered at the museums of Levine Center for the Arts, as well as Mint Museum Randolph. This is a chance to take a break ... Read More » Hope Street Food Pantry Food Distribution 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Hope Street Food Pantry Food DistributionWeekly on ThursdayHope 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 » Weekly Ping Pong Club 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Weekly Ping Pong ClubWeekly on ThursdayHi-Wire Brewing Charlotte is open in the South End at 340 West Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC. Hi-Wire Brewing includes two separate bars, and features 20 unique taps of Hi-Wire beer, wine and draft cider taps, and ... Read More » | Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn 11:00 am
Free Public Tour of Innovation BarnWeekly on FridayInnovation 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 » Matthews Beats 'n Bites: Robyn Springer (Anita Baker tribute) 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Matthews Beats 'n Bites: Robyn Springer (Anita Baker tribute)Friday, May 29, 2026 The Town of Matthews is presenting Beats 'n Bites, an outdoor concert series. They events will take place the last Friday of the month from March to May, 2026, and then will return in September ... Read More » St. Sarkis Armenian Food Festival 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
St. Sarkis Armenian Food FestivalFriday, May 29, 2026 St. Sarkis Armenian Church, at 7000 Park Road, Charlotte, is holding its Armenian Food Festival Friday, May 29, to Sunday, May 31, 2026. Friday: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p .m. Sunday: 12 to ... Read More » Dart League 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Dart LeagueDailyCourtesy of Primal Brewery Primal Brewery, at 16432 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, hosts frequent events, including live music, holiday parties, and more. To see all of their events, visit Primal Brewery Huntersville's Facebook page or ... Read More » | Visit Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Visit Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society MuseumWeekly on SaturdayThe Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. The museum will be open on Saturday, July 5, 2025, so stop by ... Read More » St. Sarkis Armenian Food Festival 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
St. Sarkis Armenian Food FestivalSaturday, May 30, 2026 St. Sarkis Armenian Church, at 7000 Park Road, Charlotte, is holding its Armenian Food Festival Friday, May 29, to Sunday, May 31, 2026. Friday: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p .m. Sunday: 12 to ... Read More » SE Rare Plant Market: Spring Festival of Plants 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
SE Rare Plant Market: Spring Festival of PlantsSaturday, May 30, 2026 Vaulted Oak Brewing, at 3726 Monroe Road, Charlotte, serves the Echo Hills and Oakhurst neighborhoods of East Charlotte. Follow Vaulted Oak on Facebook for announcements of upcoming events, or keep reading to learn about a couple ... Read More » Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn 1:00 pm
Free Public Tour of Innovation BarnWeekly on Tuesday and SaturdayInnovation 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 » |
Figure Drawing 11:00 am
Figure DrawingWeekly on SundayPhoto: 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 » St. Sarkis Armenian Food Festival 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
St. Sarkis Armenian Food FestivalSunday, May 31, 2026 St. Sarkis Armenian Church, at 7000 Park Road, Charlotte, is holding its Armenian Food Festival Friday, May 29, to Sunday, May 31, 2026. Friday: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p .m. Sunday: 12 to ... Read More » Sip & Stitch 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Sip & StitchEvery 1 monthsTown Brewing Company is at 800 Grandin Road, in the FreeMoreWest neighborhood, near Morehead Street and Freedom Drive. You'll find Town Brewing's upcoming events on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events Live Music: Randy MooreFriday, March 6, 20266 to 9 ... Read More » Free Tour at Torance House & Store 2:00 pm
Free Tour at Torance House & StoreWeekly on SundayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The Hugh Torance House and Store, at 8231 Gilead Road, Huntersville, is one of Mecklenburg County's only surviving 18th century structures, and is North Carolina's oldest surviving store. The building was the ... Read More » |
