Charlotte Events Calendar

Bandcamp is an online music platform where artists can sell their music directly to fans, unlike streaming services, which pay a minuscule amount to artists. One popular streaming service pays artists an average of $.004 ... Read More »

Teachers get a week of free movies at Cinergy Entertainment! From August 1 to 7, 2025, bring ID showing that you're a teacher, and you can go to one free movie every day! The Charlotte location ... Read More »

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Gardens at Stowe, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, is offering a special discount on Friday evenings this summer. Every Friday from July 18 to August 29, get $5 admission from ... Read More »

Photo by Ken Rice On Fridays in the summer Carolina Show Ski Team presents FREE shows at Windjammer Park, 8999 Windjammer Drive, Tega Cay, South Carolina. The Carolina Show Ski Team is a competitive and entertainment team. ... Read More »

Ultimate Tiffwich. Photo courtesy of Tiff's Treats Tiff's Treats is celebrating National Ice Cream Sandwich Day on August 2, 2025, with an indulgent treat. The following deals are available in-person at participating Tiff's Treats storefronts. (That ... Read More »

Teachers get a week of free movies at Cinergy Entertainment! From August 1 to 7, 2025, bring ID showing that you're a teacher, and you can go to one free movie every day! The Charlotte location ... Read More »

Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, North Carolina, is hosting a special Summer Send-Off event on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is FREE for teachers with school ID, and ... Read More »

On Aug. 2, 2025, Lowe’s is celebrating summer by giving away a FREE Kids’ Soccer Ball to MyLowe’s loyalty members at every participating location, while supplies last — starting at 10 a.m. No purchase necessary. Quantities ... Read More »

Teachers get a week of free movies at Cinergy Entertainment! From August 1 to 7, 2025, bring ID showing that you're a teacher, and you can go to one free movie every day! The Charlotte location ... Read More »

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

Discovery Place Kids, at 105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, North Carolina, holds sensory-friendly hours the first Sunday of the month, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. During these times, children with sensory sensitivities and special needs can enjoy ... Read More »

Forest Hill United Methodist Church is hosting a Back to School celebration at its Gibson Village Campus, 419 Kerr Street NW, Concord, North Carolina, on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 5 p.m. There will be free ... Read More »

Wright Brothers National Memorial. Photo: Depositphotos If your family loves to travel, consider including a National Park in your itinerary. There are more than 400 parks, where you can enjoy the outdoors, discover history, explore nature ... Read More »

Teachers get a week of free movies at Cinergy Entertainment! From August 1 to 7, 2025, bring ID showing that you're a teacher, and you can go to one free movie every day! The Charlotte location ... Read More »

Two locations of Culver's are giving free school supplies to kids. At both of these locations, the first 100 kids to buy a kids' meal on August 4, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m., will ... Read More »

Two locations of Culver's are giving free school supplies to kids. At both of these locations, the first 100 kids to buy a kids' meal on August 4, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m., will ... Read More »

TCBY is celebrating 44 years on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Buy a frozen yogurt at regular price and get another one for 44¢. Valid at participating locations. Restrictions might apply. Excludes quarts, pints, cakes and pies. The ... Read More »

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

Teachers get a week of free movies at Cinergy Entertainment! From August 1 to 7, 2025, bring ID showing that you're a teacher, and you can go to one free movie every day! The Charlotte location ... Read More »

Photo courtesy of The Waterman Fish Bar National Oyster Day is on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Sea Level NC and The Waterman Fish Bar are "shell-ebrating" by offering Oyster Happy Hour ALL Day. Slurp as many Sea ... Read More »

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

Teachers get a week of free movies at Cinergy Entertainment! From August 1 to 7, 2025, bring ID showing that you're a teacher, and you can go to one free movie every day! The Charlotte location ... Read More »

JCSU Conference and Event Services is presenting a weekly event, Golden Bull Bite Wednesdays, every Wednesday from April 30 to October 29, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come to The West Complex, 1600 ... Read More »

Heist 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 »

Teachers get a week of free movies at Cinergy Entertainment! From August 1 to 7, 2025, bring ID showing that you're a teacher, and you can go to one free movie every day! The Charlotte location ... Read More »

Play It Again Sports buys, sells and trades used sports and fitness gear. It's a great resource for parents of athletes, or for anyone who wants to save money on gear. Play It Again Sports is ... Read More »

MODA, Mecca of Digital Arts, is a state-of-the-art studio and innovation lab at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, 551 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. MODA is designed to facilitate digital art by ... Read More »

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Gardens at Stowe, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, is holding Industry Professional Nights on Thursdays from July 17 to August 7, 2025. On each of these evenings, from 4 to ... Read More »

Friday, August 8, 2025, is National Fried Chicken and Waffles Day. Yes, there is also a fried chicken day and a waffles day, but this is Chicken and Waffle Day. Metro Diner is the force behind ... Read More »

Southern Comforts Fiber Market is an opportunity to shop for hand-dyed yarn, weaving looms, spinning wheels, wool for spinning, project bags and more. Southern Comforts Fiber Market takes place Friday, August 8, and Saturday, August ... Read More »

The Amp Ballantyne is a music venue at 11115 Upper Avenue, Charlotte, NC. It's an outdoor amphitheater with a capacity of 5,000. It hosts large-scale concerts by touring artists, as well as festivals, markets, local ... Read More »

Rally, at 101 Southside Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, is celebrating National Pickleball Day on Friday, August 8, 2025, with Rally Fest from 5 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15. Rally Fest Highlights Rally Fest is centered around pickleball, ... Read More »

Image: Krispy Kreme In one of the more interesting collaborations of late, Krispy Kreme is collaborating with Crocs. Read on to learn about the Krispy Kreme themed Crocs, Krispy Kreme themed Jibbitz charms, the special dozen ... Read More »

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

Atha Yoga is leading free yoga classes at Blakeney Town Center, at Rea Road at Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday mornings from May 10 to August 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 11 ... Read More »

The 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 »

Mix, Mingle & Play is a friend-matching event by Filled Cups. It features an innovative friend-matching protocol that sets you up for success with a curated group of like-minded people. When you reserve your ticket, fill ... Read More »

Dish Restaurant, 1220 Thomas Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, hosts a free back patio dance party twice a month. Go Go Gary presents the party from 5 to 10 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the ... Read More »

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The Market at 7th Street, at 224 East 7th Street is open these hours: Monday (limited vendors, hours vary): 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday: ... Read More »

Photo 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 »

MODA, Mecca of Digital Arts, is a state-of-the-art studio and innovation lab at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, 551 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. MODA is designed to facilitate digital art by ... Read More »

Photo 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 »

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

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

JCSU Conference and Event Services is presenting a weekly event, Golden Bull Bite Wednesdays, every Wednesday from April 30 to October 29, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come to The West Complex, 1600 ... Read More »

Heist 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 »

Photo: Sharon Welling Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill, 1860 Black Highway, York, South Carolina, is a much-loved local tradition in the Charlotte area. A visit is a tasty way of welcoming the fall season and ... Read More »

Photo: 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 »

MODA, Mecca of Digital Arts, is a state-of-the-art studio and innovation lab at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, 551 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. MODA is designed to facilitate digital art by ... Read More »

5th Street Live is a free concert series that takes place every Thursday, starting at 5 p.m., at Truist Center Plaza, 214 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. It features live bands and DJs. The series ... Read More »

Discovery Place Kids, 105 Gilead Road in Huntersville, is holding its annual Countdown to Kindergarten on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rising kindergarteners and their families are invited to this FREE ... Read More »

Sunny Day Markets is hosting Indian Trail Food Truck Fridays on the third Friday of the month, from May to August. The events take place from 4 to 8 p.m., at Crossing Paths Park, 120 ... Read More »

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Gardens at Stowe, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, is offering a special discount on Friday evenings this summer. Every Friday from July 18 to August 29, get $5 admission from ... Read More »

Field Day Park at Lake Wylie, at 1101 Field Day Lane, Clover, South Carolina, is hosting a free outdoor summer concert series in 2025. Field Day Park is 24 miles from Charlotte. The concerts take place from ... Read More »

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Free fitness classes are offered on The Green at Prosperity Village, 5534 Docia Crossing Road, Charlotte, NC. Pilates in the Park -- Move, Connect, Refresh, sponsored by Dewless BloomSaturdays, once a month from ... Read More »

South End Farmers Market, at 139 E Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a Back to School Day on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free event, sponsored by Blooming ... Read More »

Lazy 5 Ranch, 15100 Mooresville Road, Mooresville, North Carolina, is a privately owned, drive-thru safari featuring antelope, deer, elk, sheep, goats, kangaroos, camels, giraffes and many more animals. Visitors can ride a wagon or drive ... Read More »

Photo courtesy of Museum of Illusions In celebration of Charlotte Pride, Museum of Illusions Charlotte is presenting a FREE Pop-Up Reverse Room on August 16 and 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. It will be ... Read More »

Photo courtesy of Museum of Illusions In celebration of Charlotte Pride, Museum of Illusions Charlotte is presenting a FREE Pop-Up Reverse Room on August 16 and 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. It will be ... Read More »

Celebrate National Thrift Shop Day, on August 17, 2025, with a fun scavenger hunt at all Charlotte Region Habitat ReStores. They're hiding five mini Habitat houses in each store before opening, and each house is worth ... Read More »

Lazy 5 Ranch, 15100 Mooresville Road, Mooresville, North Carolina, is a privately owned, drive-thru safari featuring antelope, deer, elk, sheep, goats, kangaroos, camels, giraffes and many more animals. Visitors can ride a wagon or drive ... Read More »

Charlotte Ballet is holding some open houses for kids in August, 2025. At these free events, there will be free dance classes, giveaways and more. This is a chance to learn about all that Charlotte ... Read More »

Photo 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 »

MODA, Mecca of Digital Arts, is a state-of-the-art studio and innovation lab at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, 551 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. MODA is designed to facilitate digital art by ... Read More »

Photo 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 »

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

JCSU Conference and Event Services is presenting a weekly event, Golden Bull Bite Wednesdays, every Wednesday from April 30 to October 29, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come to The West Complex, 1600 ... Read More »

Heist 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 »

Photo: Depositphotos Want to brush up on your chess skills? Or learn the basics? Or just get together with other folks to play chess? Charlotte Mecklenburg Library hosts many chess clubs and free play events, and, ... Read More »

MODA, Mecca of Digital Arts, is a state-of-the-art studio and innovation lab at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, 551 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. MODA is designed to facilitate digital art by ... Read More »

5th Street Live is a free concert series that takes place every Thursday, starting at 5 p.m., at Truist Center Plaza, 214 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. It features live bands and DJs. The series ... Read More »

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation's Sundown Sounds, a FREE outdoor concert series, returns from June 12 to August August 21, 2025 It will take place on select evenings at three different Mecklenburg County Park and ... Read More »

Photo courtesy of Sprouts Sprouts Farmers Market is opening a store in NoDa, at 110 E 36th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. The grand opening kicks off on August 22, 2025, and continues all weekend. From Friday, August ... Read More »

Photo: Cinnabon This year marks Cinnabon’s 40th birthday and they’re celebrating by taking customers back to 1985 with a sweet deal on its signature treat. On August 22, 2025, Cinnabon is offering its Classic Cinnabon Roll to ... Read More »

Keep Pounding High School Classic Presented by Belk will present four successful programs from North and South Carolina in two games on Friday, August 22, 2025. Three of the teams are from the Charlotte region, including ... Read More »

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Gardens at Stowe, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, is offering a special discount on Friday evenings this summer. Every Friday from July 18 to August 29, get $5 admission from ... Read More »

Krispy Kreme is offering an enchanting new doughnut collection inspired by Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry — the all-new Harry Potter: Houses of Hogwarts x Krispy Kreme Collection. For a limited time, doughnut lovers and ... Read More »

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

Photo courtesy of Sprouts Sprouts Farmers Market is opening a store in NoDa, at 110 E 36th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. The grand opening kicks off on August 22, 2025, and continues all weekend. From Friday, August ... Read More »

Little Learners Literacy Fest is a free event taking place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Northeastern University -- Charlotte Campus, 2151 Hawkins Street, Suite 800, Charlotte, North Carolina. This ... Read More »

Photo courtesy of Sprouts Sprouts Farmers Market is opening a store in NoDa, at 110 E 36th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. The grand opening kicks off on August 22, 2025, and continues all weekend. From Friday, August ... Read More »

The Hindu Center of Charlotte, at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, is holding a monthly free health clinic, in an effort to serve uninsured community members. You can find Facebook events listed on Hindu ... Read More »

Ukrainian Congress Committee of America is presenting the Ukraine Festival on Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., in the Kettle Room of Cabarrus Brewing Co., 329 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, North Carolina. This ... Read More »

Ronnie Long Freedom Day celebrates the incredible journey and eventual, long-overdue exoneration and freeing of Ronnie Long. This event features music, games, community resources, food and more. The celebration is a free event on Sunday, August 24, ... Read More »

Photo 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 »

MODA, Mecca of Digital Arts, is a state-of-the-art studio and innovation lab at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, 551 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. MODA is designed to facilitate digital art by ... Read More »

Photo 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 »

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

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

JCSU Conference and Event Services is presenting a weekly event, Golden Bull Bite Wednesdays, every Wednesday from April 30 to October 29, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come to The West Complex, 1600 ... Read More »

Heist 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 »

MODA, Mecca of Digital Arts, is a state-of-the-art studio and innovation lab at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, 551 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. MODA is designed to facilitate digital art by ... Read More »

5th Street Live is a free concert series that takes place every Thursday, starting at 5 p.m., at Truist Center Plaza, 214 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. It features live bands and DJs. The series ... Read More »

Professional photographer Nelson Stegal is leading Nature Photography Walks the fourth Thursday of the month, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The walks are scheduled from June to August, 2025, and meet at the Trailhead Store, ... Read More »

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Gardens at Stowe, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, is offering a special discount on Friday evenings this summer. Every Friday from July 18 to August 29, get $5 admission from ... Read More »

Smart Start of Mecklenburg County is holding a Community Resource Fair on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center, 430 Stitt Road, Charlotte, North Carolina. It's ... Read More »

The 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 »

Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is hosting OMB Sausage Fest at both of its locations on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 4150 Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC 15025 Bowl Street, Charlotte, NC The event features a ... Read More »

Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is hosting OMB Sausage Fest at both of its locations on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 4150 Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC 15025 Bowl Street, Charlotte, NC The event features a ... Read More »

Photo: Baskin-Robbins On the 31st of every month (that has 31 days), Baskin Robbins is offering 31% off scoops all day at participating locations. Waffle cones, toppings and sundaes are excluded from the discount. The discount is only ... Read More »

Create Amazing LLC is presenting the Queen City R&B Summer Festival at Blush CLT, 7631 Sharon Lakes Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31, 2025. The party is from 1 ... Read More »