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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 Fun Fridays with YScholars at Johnston YMCA 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Free Fun Fridays with YScholars at Johnston YMCAFriday, May 1, 2026 On select Fridays in Spring of 2026, Yscholars is presenting Fun Fridays at Johnston YMCA from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. These are FREE events for kids up to age 12, with their parent or ... Read More » Free Weekly Water Playgroup for Babies & Preschoolers at Charlotte Aquatics 10:00 am to 10:30 am
Free Weekly Water Playgroup for Babies & Preschoolers at Charlotte AquaticsWeekly on FridayCharlotte Aquatics, 7835 Little Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, hosts Splash About & Explore, a free water playgroup for babies and preschoolers, and their parents or caregivers. This class is for children ages 6 months to 5 ... 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 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 » Hot Wheels Legends Tour 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Hot Wheels Legends TourSaturday, May 2, 2026 Photo courtesy of Hot Wheels Legend Tour Hot Wheels Legends Tour comes to Walmart, 2406 W Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Admission is free. At this event, ... 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 » | |||||
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 » Lattes & Locals Market 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Lattes & Locals MarketWeekly on SundayPhoto courtesy of Manifest Market Manifest Market is a pop-up series curating creative and fun experiences in the community. Follow them on Facebook to learn about their upcoming artisan markets. Here are a few that are ... Read More » Rock 'n' Reel Student Album Movie Premiere (pay what you want) 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Rock 'n' Reel Student Album Movie Premiere (pay what you want)Sunday, May 3, 2026 We Rock Charlotte gives children, youth and adult opportunities to explore music and film through one on one instruction, clubs, workshops, group classes, concerts, events and camps. Read on to learn about some "pay what ... 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 » | 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 » East Charlotte Farmers' Market 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
East Charlotte Farmers' MarketWeekly on WednesdayAdd one more to our big list of farmers' markets in the Charlotte area, for a limited time. McLawland Farms LLC, at 8632 Reedy Creek Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting East Charlotte Farmers' Market every ... 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 » 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 the Gantt: Free lunchtime tour 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
ArtBreak at the Gantt: Free lunchtime tourEvery 1 months on the 1st 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 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 » | Free Weekly Water Playgroup for Babies & Preschoolers at Charlotte Aquatics 10:00 am to 10:30 am
Free Weekly Water Playgroup for Babies & Preschoolers at Charlotte AquaticsWeekly on FridayCharlotte Aquatics, 7835 Little Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, hosts Splash About & Explore, a free water playgroup for babies and preschoolers, and their parents or caregivers. This class is for children ages 6 months to 5 ... 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 » Food Truck Friday at Resident Culture Brewing 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Food Truck Friday at Resident Culture BrewingWeekly on FridayResident Culture Brewing Company is at 2101 Central Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. They often host events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny Meet and GreetSaturday, April ... 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 » AutoBarn's Classic Cars & Coffee 8:00 am to 10:00 am
AutoBarn's Classic Cars & CoffeeEvery 1 months on the 2nd SaturdayAutoBarn Classic Cars is hosting Classic Cars & Coffee the 2nd Saturday of each month. However, in April it will take place April 4, 2026. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at at Gibson Mill, 325 ... 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 » Mooresville Day X Race City Festival 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Mooresville Day X Race City FestivalSaturday, May 9, 2026 Mooresville Day X Race City Festival -- two great events at the same time. This dynamic mash-up will take over Downtown Mooresville, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ... 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 » | Nature Nerds Walk & Talk 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Nature Nerds Walk & TalkEvery 1 months on the 2nd MondayStevens 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 » 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 » | 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 » EXPLORE: Community Concert Series: Gigi Mack 11:00 am
EXPLORE: Community Concert Series: Gigi MackWednesday, May 13, 2026 Dear Soul Music Co presents the EXPLORE: Community Concert Series at Mallard Creek Recreation Center, 2530 Johnston Oehler Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, one Wednesday morning a month from March to June, 2026. These concerts are free ... Read More » East Charlotte Farmers' Market 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
East Charlotte Farmers' MarketWeekly on WednesdayAdd one more to our big list of farmers' markets in the Charlotte area, for a limited time. McLawland Farms LLC, at 8632 Reedy Creek Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting East Charlotte Farmers' Market every ... 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 » SouthPark After 5: Landslide -- Tribute to Fleetwood Mac 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
SouthPark After 5: Landslide -- Tribute to Fleetwood MacThursday, May 14, 2026 SouthPark After 5, a FREE outdoor concert series at Symphony Park returns for the spring of 2026. The event is located at Symphony Park, at 4400 Sharon Rd., on the corner of Barclay Downs Drive 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 Fun Fridays with YScholars at Johnston YMCA 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Free Fun Fridays with YScholars at Johnston YMCAFriday, May 15, 2026 On select Fridays in Spring of 2026, Yscholars is presenting Fun Fridays at Johnston YMCA from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. These are FREE events for kids up to age 12, with their parent or ... Read More » Free Weekly Water Playgroup for Babies & Preschoolers at Charlotte Aquatics 10:00 am to 10:30 am
Free Weekly Water Playgroup for Babies & Preschoolers at Charlotte AquaticsWeekly on FridayCharlotte Aquatics, 7835 Little Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, hosts Splash About & Explore, a free water playgroup for babies and preschoolers, and their parents or caregivers. This class is for children ages 6 months to 5 ... 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 » | 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 Drive-Thru Market in Kannapolis: Produce and eggs 9:00 am
Free Drive-Thru Market in Kannapolis: Produce and eggsSaturday, May 16, 2026 Feeding Kannapolis Hunger is an organization that addresses hunger through food education and free produce. They receive donations from a variety of farmers, bakeries and groceries, as well as through gleaning leftover crops from farmers' fields. ... 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 » |
Lattes & Locals Market 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Lattes & Locals MarketWeekly on SundayPhoto courtesy of Manifest Market Manifest Market is a pop-up series curating creative and fun experiences in the community. Follow them on Facebook to learn about their upcoming artisan markets. Here are a few that are ... Read More » Camden Commons 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Camden CommonsSunday, May 17, 2026 Image courtesy of Marcello Aquino of Triple 7 Creative Camden Road, in the South End, will be transformed into an outdoor living room on select Sundays this spring. Camden Commons, will feature two blocks of Camden Road, ... 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 » | 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 » Comedy Open Mic at Starlight on 22nd 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Comedy Open Mic at Starlight on 22ndWeekly on TuesdayPhoto courtesy of Starlight on 22nd Starlight on 22nd, at 422 E. 22nd Street, Charlotte, boasts a relaxed lounge atmosphere, and beer, wine, spirits and art. Free parking is available in the secure gravel lot across the ... 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 » East Charlotte Farmers' Market 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
East Charlotte Farmers' MarketWeekly on WednesdayAdd one more to our big list of farmers' markets in the Charlotte area, for a limited time. McLawland Farms LLC, at 8632 Reedy Creek Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting East Charlotte Farmers' Market every ... 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 » | Mobile Food Pantry 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Mobile Food PantryThursday, May 21, 2026 Cooperative Christian Ministry serves Cabarrus and Southern Rowan Counties with food relief, financial assistance, housing help and more. Crisis Center Food Pantry The organization operates a Crisis Center food pantry at 246 Country Club Drive NE, Concord, ... 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 » | Free Weekly Water Playgroup for Babies & Preschoolers at Charlotte Aquatics 10:00 am to 10:30 am
Free Weekly Water Playgroup for Babies & Preschoolers at Charlotte AquaticsWeekly on FridayCharlotte Aquatics, 7835 Little Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, hosts Splash About & Explore, a free water playgroup for babies and preschoolers, and their parents or caregivers. This class is for children ages 6 months to 5 ... 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 » Food Truck Friday at Resident Culture Brewing 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Food Truck Friday at Resident Culture BrewingWeekly on FridayResident Culture Brewing Company is at 2101 Central Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. They often host events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny Meet and GreetSaturday, April ... Read More » University City Food Truck Friday 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
University City Food Truck FridayWeekly on FridayArmored Cow Brewing, in University City, at 8821 JW Clay Boulevard, features both gluten-free and traditional beers. It often hosts food trucks and events. You can see all their upcoming events on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events Check ... 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 » | Memorial Day Fest 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Memorial Day FestMonday, May 25, 2026 Triple 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 » 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 » | 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 » Silent Book Club 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Silent Book ClubEvery 1 months on the 4th TuesdayDivine Barrel Brewing offers wood-fermented and barrel-aged wilds and sours, as well as unique interpretations of classic styles. They aim to create interesting experiments to inspire Charlotte's beer-drinking community. Divine Barrel Brewing. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC You ... 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 » East Charlotte Farmers' Market 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
East Charlotte Farmers' MarketWeekly on WednesdayAdd one more to our big list of farmers' markets in the Charlotte area, for a limited time. McLawland Farms LLC, at 8632 Reedy Creek Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting East Charlotte Farmers' Market every ... 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 » | 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 » Live Music Thursdays 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Live Music ThursdaysWeekly on ThursdayLore Brewing Company, at 1218 Rosemont Drive, Indian Land, South Carolina, is the first brewery in Indian Land. It's family-owned and serves up fresh craft beer brewed on-site. Lore Brewing hosts frequent events, which you ... Read More » | Free Weekly Water Playgroup for Babies & Preschoolers at Charlotte Aquatics 10:00 am to 10:30 am
Free Weekly Water Playgroup for Babies & Preschoolers at Charlotte AquaticsWeekly on FridayCharlotte Aquatics, 7835 Little Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, hosts Splash About & Explore, a free water playgroup for babies and preschoolers, and their parents or caregivers. This class is for children ages 6 months to 5 ... 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 » | Caffeine and Chrome 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Caffeine and ChromeSaturday, May 30, 2026 6Stock image. Depositphotos Gateway Classic Cars of Concord, at 7045 Aviation Blvd, Concord, NC, hosts a monthly car show, Caffeine and Chrome. It takes place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event is open to the ... 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 "Learn to Ride" Bike Event (free helmets available) 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Free "Learn to Ride" Bike Event (free helmets available)Saturday, May 30, 2026 Source: Depositphotos Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation holds several "Learn to Ride" events at recreation centers throughout the year. At these free events, you'll be given instruction on how to teach your child to ride safely. If ... 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 » |
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 Check back soon. Recurring Events Sip & StitchThe last Sunday of ... Read More » Bark in the Ballpark at Charlotte Knights game (ticket price varies) 1:05 pm
Bark in the Ballpark at Charlotte Knights game (ticket price varies)Sunday, May 31, 2026 Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The Charlotte Knights have announced the dates for Bark in the Ballpark for the 2026 baseball season. Bark in the Ballpark is a chance to bring your dog to a game at ... Read More » |
