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Unleash Your Creativity: Seniors Watercolor Workshop 11:00 am to 12:15 pm
Unleash Your Creativity: Seniors Watercolor WorkshopWeekly on MondayLaDara Fine Art is offering FREE art classes for adults and seniors at Ivory/Baker Recreation Center, 1920 Stroud Park Ct., Charlotte, North Carolina. These are beginner-friendly art workshops in watercolor, acrylic, creative writing, and mixed media ... 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 » 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 » Gem Theatre's Summer Matinee 10:00 am
Gem Theatre's Summer MatineeWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayGem Theatre, 111 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, is offering $2 movies for kids all summer. The movies will be shown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. from May 26 to August ... Read More » Hope Street Food Pantry Food Distribution at University City Regional Library 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Hope Street Food Pantry Food Distribution at University City Regional LibraryTuesday, June 2, 2026 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 » 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 » | 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 » Birkdale Buds -- free children's activities 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Birkdale Buds -- free children's activitiesWeekly on WednesdayBirkdale Buds is a series of fun, interactive events for preschool-aged kids. It takes place every Wednesday morning, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., from April 8 to August 26, 2026 The event takes place in ... 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 » | Gem Theatre's Summer Matinee 10:00 am
Gem Theatre's Summer MatineeWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayGem Theatre, 111 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, is offering $2 movies for kids all summer. The movies will be shown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. from May 26 to August ... Read More » Piedmont Music Therapy: Community Grooves for Adolescents (registration required) 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Piedmont Music Therapy: Community Grooves for Adolescents (registration required)Thursday, June 4, 2026 Piedmont Music Therapy is offering FREE programs for kids, adolescents and seniors. Participants will explore songs and instructions in connection with how music can help us to express and manage emotions. Community Grooves is sponsored ... 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 » | 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 » Piedmont Music Therapy: Community Grooves for Seniors (registration required) 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Piedmont Music Therapy: Community Grooves for Seniors (registration required)Weekly on FridayPiedmont Music Therapy is offering FREE programs for kids, adolescents and seniors. Participants will explore songs and instructions in connection with how music can help us to express and manage emotions. Community Grooves is sponsored ... 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 » Taste of Charlotte Festival 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
Taste of Charlotte FestivalDailyTaste of Charlotte, a three-day festival in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, spotlights area restaurants and food vendors. The festival also features three stages of live entertainment, and a kids' area. The festival takes place on Tryon ... 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 » Calvary Cruise-In 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Calvary Cruise-InSaturday, June 6, 2026 Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting its annual Cruise-In on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's free for both exhibitors and spectators. Exhibitors, please register here. All years, ... Read More » Home Depot Kids' Workshop: Goalie Game 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Home Depot Kids' Workshop: Goalie GameSaturday, June 6, 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 » Caffeine and Classics Car Show at Streetside Classics 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Caffeine and Classics Car Show at Streetside ClassicsEvery 1 months on the 1st SaturdayStreetside Classics, 800 Derita Road, Concord, North Carolina, specializes in classic and collector cars. It hosts frequent car shows, which are free to attend. Enjoy free coffee and donuts, while supplies last. You can find upcoming ... 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 » Taste of Charlotte Festival 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Taste of Charlotte FestivalSunday, June 7, 2026 Taste of Charlotte, a three-day festival in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, spotlights area restaurants and food vendors. The festival also features three stages of live entertainment, and a kids' area. The festival takes place on Tryon ... 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 » Cook Out Summer Shootout. Bring a Cook Out cup and get in free 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cook Out Summer Shootout. Bring a Cook Out cup and get in freeMonday, June 8, 2026 Cook Out Summer Shootout is back at Charlotte Motor Speedway this summer! This race series provides plenty of good family-friendly entertainment at family-friendly prices -- $10 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. ... 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 » | Gem Theatre's Summer Matinee 10:00 am
Gem Theatre's Summer MatineeWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayGem Theatre, 111 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, is offering $2 movies for kids all summer. The movies will be shown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. from May 26 to August ... 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 » Gem Theatre's Summer Matinee 12:30 pm
Gem Theatre's Summer MatineeWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayGem Theatre, 111 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, is offering $2 movies for kids all summer. The movies will be shown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. from May 26 to August ... 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 » 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 » Birkdale Buds -- free children's activities 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Birkdale Buds -- free children's activitiesWeekly on WednesdayBirkdale Buds is a series of fun, interactive events for preschool-aged kids. It takes place every Wednesday morning, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., from April 8 to August 26, 2026 The event takes place in ... Read More » EXPLORE: Community Concert Series: Kenya Templeton 11:00 am
EXPLORE: Community Concert Series: Kenya TempletonWednesday, June 10, 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 » | Gem Theatre's Summer Matinee 10:00 am
Gem Theatre's Summer MatineeWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayGem Theatre, 111 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, is offering $2 movies for kids all summer. The movies will be shown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. from May 26 to August ... 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 » Gem Theatre's Summer Matinee 12:30 pm
Gem Theatre's Summer MatineeWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayGem Theatre, 111 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, is offering $2 movies for kids all summer. The movies will be shown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. from May 26 to August ... Read More » | Piedmont Music Therapy: Community Grooves for Seniors (registration required) 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Piedmont Music Therapy: Community Grooves for Seniors (registration required)Weekly on FridayPiedmont Music Therapy is offering FREE programs for kids, adolescents and seniors. Participants will explore songs and instructions in connection with how music can help us to express and manage emotions. Community Grooves is sponsored ... 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 Check back soon. Recurring Events Resident Culture Brewing Food Truck FridayFridays from ... 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, at 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at at Gibson Mill, 325 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, North Carolina. Registration and attendance are ... 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 » Free paper shredding with Mecklenburg County (must reserve a time slot) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Free paper shredding with Mecklenburg County (must reserve a time slot)Saturday, June 13, 2026 Shredding your documents is one way to protect yourself from identity theft and other forms of fraud. Shred pre-approved credit card offers, tax records, employment records, old bills, out-of-date account statements and other personal documents ... 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 » 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 » Something's Brewing: A Fusion Jam Session 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Something's Brewing: A Fusion Jam SessionWeekly on SundayTown 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 Something's Brewing: A Fusion Jam SessionSundays1 ... Read More » | Unleash Your Creativity: Seniors Watercolor Workshop 11:00 am to 12:15 pm
Unleash Your Creativity: Seniors Watercolor WorkshopWeekly on MondayLaDara Fine Art is offering FREE art classes for adults and seniors at Ivory/Baker Recreation Center, 1920 Stroud Park Ct., Charlotte, North Carolina. These are beginner-friendly art workshops in watercolor, acrylic, creative writing, and mixed media ... 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 » 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 » Open Mic Night w/ Tim Hong 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Open Mic Night w/ Tim HongEvery 1 months on the 3rd MondayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Lost Worlds Brewing at Metropolitan is located at 1111 Metropolitan Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. Upcoming Event Live Music In May 2026: Saturday, May 9, 5 p.m.: Marissa Lundsten Saturday, May 16, 5 p.m.: Grant Funderburk Saturday, May ... Read More » | Gem Theatre's Summer Matinee 10:00 am
Gem Theatre's Summer MatineeWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayGem Theatre, 111 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, is offering $2 movies for kids all summer. The movies will be shown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. from May 26 to August ... Read More » Hope Street Food Pantry Food Distribution at Sugar Creek Library 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Hope Street Food Pantry Food Distribution at Sugar Creek LibraryTuesday, June 16, 2026 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 » 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 » Gem Theatre's Summer Matinee 12:30 pm
Gem Theatre's Summer MatineeWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayGem Theatre, 111 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, is offering $2 movies for kids all summer. The movies will be shown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. from May 26 to August ... 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 » Birkdale Buds -- free children's activities 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Birkdale Buds -- free children's activitiesWeekly on WednesdayBirkdale Buds is a series of fun, interactive events for preschool-aged kids. It takes place every Wednesday morning, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., from April 8 to August 26, 2026 The event takes place in ... 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 » | Trouble So Hard: Experience Black History through music and storytelling 8:00 am
Trouble So Hard: Experience Black History through music and storytellingThursday, June 18, 2026 Photo: Trouble So Hard Trouble So Hard uses music and storytelling to guide audiences along a historical timeline beginning with the arrival of the first enslaved black West Africans into present-day Georgia. It features songs and ... Read More » Gem Theatre's Summer Matinee 10:00 am
Gem Theatre's Summer MatineeWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayGem Theatre, 111 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, is offering $2 movies for kids all summer. The movies will be shown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. from May 26 to August ... 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 » | 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 » Piedmont Music Therapy: Community Grooves for Seniors (registration required) 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Piedmont Music Therapy: Community Grooves for Seniors (registration required)Weekly on FridayPiedmont Music Therapy is offering FREE programs for kids, adolescents and seniors. Participants will explore songs and instructions in connection with how music can help us to express and manage emotions. Community Grooves is sponsored ... 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 » 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 Check back soon. Recurring Events Resident Culture Brewing Food Truck FridayFridays from ... 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 » Cartoons & Coffee: Aladdin 8:30 am
Cartoons & Coffee: AladdinSaturday, June 20, 2026 The third Saturday of the month, from May to August, 2026, bring the kids out to Rea Farms, 9855 Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte, for Cartoons & Coffee. At 8:30, a.m., enjoy a fun children's movie or ... Read More » Saturday Morning Yoga 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Saturday Morning YogaWeekly on SaturdayImage use with permission by Lenny Boy Brewing Co. Lenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten-free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales ... 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 » |
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 » Classic Cruisers of Monroe Cruise-In 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Classic Cruisers of Monroe Cruise-InEvery 1 months on the 3rd SundayThe Classic Cruisers of Monroe organizes or publicizes several cruise-ins on a regular basis. Read on for the list! Make sure to check the Facebook page of Classic Cruisers of Monroe for any updates to the ... Read More » Something's Brewing: A Fusion Jam Session 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Something's Brewing: A Fusion Jam SessionWeekly on SundayTown 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 Something's Brewing: A Fusion Jam SessionSundays1 ... 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: 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 » 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 » 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 » Open Mic Night 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Open Mic NightWeekly on MondayTown 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 Something's Brewing: A Fusion Jam SessionSundays1 ... Read More » | Gem Theatre's Summer Matinee 10:00 am
Gem Theatre's Summer MatineeWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayGem Theatre, 111 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, is offering $2 movies for kids all summer. The movies will be shown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. from May 26 to August ... 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 » Gem Theatre's Summer Matinee 12:30 pm
Gem Theatre's Summer MatineeWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayGem Theatre, 111 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, is offering $2 movies for kids all summer. The movies will be shown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. from May 26 to August ... 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 » 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 » Birkdale Buds -- free children's activities 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Birkdale Buds -- free children's activitiesWeekly on WednesdayBirkdale Buds is a series of fun, interactive events for preschool-aged kids. It takes place every Wednesday morning, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., from April 8 to August 26, 2026 The event takes place in ... 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 » | Gem Theatre's Summer Matinee 10:00 am
Gem Theatre's Summer MatineeWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayGem Theatre, 111 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, is offering $2 movies for kids all summer. The movies will be shown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. from May 26 to August ... 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 » Gem Theatre's Summer Matinee 12:30 pm
Gem Theatre's Summer MatineeWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayGem Theatre, 111 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, is offering $2 movies for kids all summer. The movies will be shown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. from May 26 to August ... Read More » | Piedmont Music Therapy: Community Grooves for Seniors (registration required) 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Piedmont Music Therapy: Community Grooves for Seniors (registration required)Weekly on FridayPiedmont Music Therapy is offering FREE programs for kids, adolescents and seniors. Participants will explore songs and instructions in connection with how music can help us to express and manage emotions. Community Grooves is sponsored ... 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 Check back soon. Recurring Events Resident Culture Brewing Food Truck FridayFridays from ... 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 » Caffeine and Chrome 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Caffeine and ChromeSaturday, June 27, 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 » Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Community Book Sale 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Community Book SaleSaturday, June 27, 2026 Charlotte Mecklenburg Library holds Community Book Sales throughout the year. These sales are a great way to find new and gently used books for yourself and for gifts. Fiction, non-fiction and children's materials are available. You'll ... Read More » Free recycling class for kids 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Free recycling class for kidsSaturday, June 27, 2026 Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Envision Charlotte is presenting FREE recycling classes for kids at Innovation Barn. They take place on select Thursdays and Saturdays. Parents need to register their child in advance, and stay with their child ... 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 » 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 » Sip & Stitch 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Sip & StitchEvery 1 months on the 4th SundayTown 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 Something's Brewing: A Fusion Jam SessionSundays1 ... Read More » | QDOBA Offers Free Chips & Queso for Every Full Moon All Day
QDOBA Offers Free Chips & Queso for Every Full MoonMonday, June 29, 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 » Unleash Your Creativity: Seniors Watercolor Workshop 11:00 am to 12:15 pm
Unleash Your Creativity: Seniors Watercolor WorkshopWeekly on MondayLaDara Fine Art is offering FREE art classes for adults and seniors at Ivory/Baker Recreation Center, 1920 Stroud Park Ct., Charlotte, North Carolina. These are beginner-friendly art workshops in watercolor, acrylic, creative writing, and mixed media ... 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 » 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 » | Gem Theatre's Summer Matinee 10:00 am
Gem Theatre's Summer MatineeWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayGem Theatre, 111 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, is offering $2 movies for kids all summer. The movies will be shown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. from May 26 to August ... 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 » Gem Theatre's Summer Matinee 12:30 pm
Gem Theatre's Summer MatineeWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayGem Theatre, 111 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, is offering $2 movies for kids all summer. The movies will be shown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. from May 26 to August ... 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 » |
