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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 » Learning for Littles Story Time at Stowe\'s Trailhead Store 9:00 am to 9:45 am
Learning for Littles Story Time at Stowe\'s Trailhead StoreWednesday, October 1, 2025 Daniel Stowe Conservancy is offering Learning for Littles Story Time at the Trailhead Store picnic area, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina. This outdoor, nature-themed learning experience is geared toward children ages 0-4 and ... Read More » Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... Read More » Birkdale Buds -- activities for preschool children 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Birkdale Buds -- activities for preschool childrenWeekly 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 2 to October 23, 2025. The event takes place in ... Read More » | Learning for Littles Story Time at Stowe\'s Trailhead Store 9:00 am to 9:45 am
Learning for Littles Story Time at Stowe\'s Trailhead StoreDaniel Stowe Conservancy is offering Learning for Littles Story Time at the Trailhead Store picnic area, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina. This outdoor, nature-themed learning experience is geared toward children ages 0-4 and ... Read More » Birding at Stevens Creek 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Birding at Stevens CreekWeekly on ThursdayMecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains several nature centers, Reedy Creek, Quest at Latta Preserve, McDowell and Stevens Creek. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. ... Read More » Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... Read More » Animal Meet and Greet 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Animal Meet and GreetThursday, October 2, 2025 Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains several nature centers, Reedy Creek, Quest at Latta Preserve, McDowell and Stevens Creek. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. ... Read More » | Bandcamp Friday: Bandcamp waives its revenue share and artists keep all the revenue All Day
Bandcamp Friday: Bandcamp waives its revenue share and artists keep all the revenueFriday, October 3, 2025 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 » UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens Fall Plant SaleFriday, October 3, 2025 UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens is holding its fall plant sale from October 2-4, 2025. Thursday, October 2: 12 to 4 p.m. (Garden members and UNC Charlotte faculty/staff/students only) Friday, October 3: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October ... Read More » Learning for Littles Story Time at Stowe\'s Trailhead Store 9:00 am to 9:45 am
Learning for Littles Story Time at Stowe\'s Trailhead StoreDaniel Stowe Conservancy is offering Learning for Littles Story Time at the Trailhead Store picnic area, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina. This outdoor, nature-themed learning experience is geared toward children ages 0-4 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 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 museum admission first weekend of month for Bank of America/Merrill customers All Day
Free museum admission first weekend of month for Bank of America/Merrill customersSaturday, October 4, 2025 The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free. The Museum on Us program has been around for many years and is a great ... Read More » Free Paper Shredding Day in York 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Free Paper Shredding Day in YorkSaturday, October 4, 2025 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 » Home Depot Kids' Workshop: Haunted Candy Box 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Home Depot Kids' Workshop: Haunted Candy BoxSaturday, October 4, 2025 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 » UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens Fall Plant SaleSaturday, October 4, 2025 UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens is holding its fall plant sale from October 2-4, 2025. Thursday, October 2: 12 to 4 p.m. (Garden members and UNC Charlotte faculty/staff/students only) Friday, October 3: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October ... 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 » Learning for Littles Story Time at Stowe\'s Trailhead Store 9:00 am to 9:45 am
Learning for Littles Story Time at Stowe\'s Trailhead StoreDaniel Stowe Conservancy is offering Learning for Littles Story Time at the Trailhead Store picnic area, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina. This outdoor, nature-themed learning experience is geared toward children ages 0-4 and ... Read More » Sunday Fundays 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Sunday FundaysWeekly on SundayGilde Brewery, at 3530 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina is an authentic German brewery with a brewing history of several hundred years in Hannover, Germany. It chose Charlotte to be its North American headquarters for brewing ... 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 » | Learning for Littles Story Time at Stowe\'s Trailhead Store 9:00 am to 9:45 am
Learning for Littles Story Time at Stowe\'s Trailhead StoreDaniel Stowe Conservancy is offering Learning for Littles Story Time at the Trailhead Store picnic area, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina. This outdoor, nature-themed learning experience is geared toward children ages 0-4 and ... Read More » Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... Read More » Mecktoberfest at OMB Ballantyne 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Mecktoberfest at OMB BallantyneMonday, October 6, 2025 Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, is hosting Mecktoberfest for four weekends in 2025, two weekends at each of their locations: Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSo, 4150 Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Mecktoberfest on September 12 to 14, and from ... Read More » Family Nature Hour: Natural Inks 101 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Family Nature Hour: Natural Inks 101Monday, October 6, 2025 Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains several nature centers, Reedy Creek, Quest at Latta Preserve, McDowell and Stevens Creek. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. ... 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 » Learning for Littles Story Time at Stowe\'s Trailhead Store 9:00 am to 9:45 am
Learning for Littles Story Time at Stowe\'s Trailhead StoreDaniel Stowe Conservancy is offering Learning for Littles Story Time at the Trailhead Store picnic area, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina. This outdoor, nature-themed learning experience is geared toward children ages 0-4 and ... Read More » Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... 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 » | 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 » Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... Read More » Pawsitively Matthews 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Pawsitively MatthewsWednesday, October 8, 2025 Pawsitively Matthews is a free event on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews. There will be lots of pet-friendly vendors, as well as food ... Read More » | Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... 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. This is a chance to take a break from your work day and experience ... Read More » Free "Explore Creative Art" classes for adults and teens 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Free "Explore Creative Art" classes for adults and teensWeekly on ThursdayASC Culture Blocks, funded by Mecklenburg County, offers many free classes for all ages, including fitness, art, music, dancing and more. See all of the Culture Blocks offerings. Adele Greenfield is teaching a free class, "Explore ... Read More » MODA Digital Arts Open Studio Oasis (pre-registration required) 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
MODA Digital Arts Open Studio Oasis (pre-registration required)Weekly on Tuesday and ThursdayMODA, 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 » | Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... Read More » Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn 9:00 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 » Cotton Ginning Days 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cotton Ginning DaysFriday, October 10, 2025 Cotton Ginning Days is an annual festival at Gaston County Park, 1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy, Dallas, NC. It's presented by Gaston County Parks and Recreation and GAMTRA (Gaston Agriculture, Mechanical & Textile Restoration Association.) Exhibitors from ... Read More » Mecktoberfest at OMB Ballantyne 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
Mecktoberfest at OMB BallantyneWeekly on Friday and SaturdayOlde Mecklenburg Brewery, is hosting Mecktoberfest for four weekends in 2025, two weekends at each of their locations: Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSo, 4150 Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Mecktoberfest on September 12 to 14, and 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 » Free Paper Shredding Day in Kannapolis 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Free Paper Shredding Day in KannapolisSaturday, October 11, 2025 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 » Free Tai Chi Class with Taiji Matthews 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Free Tai Chi Class with Taiji MatthewsWeekly on SaturdayTaiji Matthews, in partnership with The Town of Matthews Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource Department, is offering free Tai Chi classes at Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC, on Saturdays, starting on April ... Read More » Sunset Farm Open House: garden-to-go workshop, farm-to-table demo, more... 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Sunset Farm Open House: garden-to-go workshop, farm-to-table demo, more...Saturday, October 11, 2025 The Park CDC's free quarterly Sunset Farm Open House events are designed to help build awareness about the organization's work in the food access and food independence space in West Charlotte. These family-friendly events include the ... Read More » |
Cotton Ginning Days 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Cotton Ginning DaysSunday, October 12, 2025 Cotton Ginning Days is an annual festival at Gaston County Park, 1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy, Dallas, NC. It's presented by Gaston County Parks and Recreation and GAMTRA (Gaston Agriculture, Mechanical & Textile Restoration Association.) Exhibitors from ... Read More » Sunday Fundays 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Sunday FundaysWeekly on SundayGilde Brewery, at 3530 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina is an authentic German brewery with a brewing history of several hundred years in Hannover, Germany. It chose Charlotte to be its North American headquarters for brewing ... Read More » Sunny's Market Pop-Up Market -- Halloween Show 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
Sunny's Market Pop-Up Market -- Halloween ShowSunday, October 12, 2025 Sunny's Market is Kannapolis' biggest pop-up market. It takes place monthly at Atrium Health Ballpark, 1 Cannon Baller Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is free to attend. Shop from over ... Read More » QC Fitness Games 11:00 am to 12:15 pm
QC Fitness GamesWeekly on SundayPhoto courtesy of Queen City Fitness Games Queen City Fitness Games is holding a low-priced, gamified workout session every Sunday at 11 a.m. at Pearl Street Park, 1200 Baxter Street, Charlotte, NC. The exception will be ... Read More » | Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... Read More » Meditation Monday 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Meditation MondayWeekly on MondayMecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains several nature centers, Reedy Creek, Quest at Latta Preserve, McDowell and Stevens Creek. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. ... Read More » Fall Tree Hike 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Fall Tree HikeMonday, October 13, 2025 Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains several nature centers, Reedy Creek, Quest at Latta Preserve, McDowell and Stevens Creek. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. ... Read More » Teacher Appreciation Night: 20% off tabs for teachers, faculty, staff 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Teacher Appreciation Night: 20% off tabs for teachers, faculty, staffWeekly on MondayPilot Brewing is at 1331 Central Avenue. It is a nano-brewery that specializes in small batch, experimental brewing. Check their Facebook page or website for a full list of announcements and upcoming events. You can also ... Read More » | Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... Read More » Library Mobile Food Pantry with Hope Street Food Pantry (click to see location each week) 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Library Mobile Food Pantry with Hope Street Food Pantry (click to see location each week)Weekly on TuesdayHope 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 » MODA Digital Arts Open Studio Oasis (pre-registration required) 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
MODA Digital Arts Open Studio Oasis (pre-registration required)Weekly on Tuesday and ThursdayMODA, 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 » 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 » Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... Read More » Birkdale Buds -- activities for preschool children 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Birkdale Buds -- activities for preschool childrenWeekly 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 2 to October 23, 2025. The event takes place in ... Read More » EXPLORE: Community Concert Series: Groove8 11:00 am
EXPLORE: Community Concert Series: Groove8Wednesday, October 15, 2025 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 September to December 10, 2025. These concerts are ... Read More » | Birding at Stevens Creek 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Birding at Stevens CreekWeekly on ThursdayMecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains several nature centers, Reedy Creek, Quest at Latta Preserve, McDowell and Stevens Creek. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. ... Read More » Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... 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. This is a chance to take a break from your work day and experience ... Read More » Free "Explore Creative Art" classes for adults and teens 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Free "Explore Creative Art" classes for adults and teensWeekly on ThursdayASC Culture Blocks, funded by Mecklenburg County, offers many free classes for all ages, including fitness, art, music, dancing and more. See all of the Culture Blocks offerings. Adele Greenfield is teaching a free class, "Explore ... 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 » Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... Read More » Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn 9:00 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 » Reptile Awareness Day 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Reptile Awareness DayFriday, October 17, 2025 Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains several nature centers, Reedy Creek, Quest at Latta Preserve, McDowell and Stevens Creek. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. ... Read More » | Pilates in the Park at Prosperity Village 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Pilates in the Park at Prosperity VillageSaturday, October 18, 2025 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 » 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. They generally take place the 3rd Saturday of every month. Cars and Coffee will take place in the Speedway's Fan ... 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, October 18, 2025 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 » Lincoln County Apple Festival 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Lincoln County Apple FestivalSaturday, October 18, 2025 Photo: Depositphotos Lincoln County Apple Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the intersection of Aspen and Main Street in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Set your GPS to 115 ... Read More » |
Sunday Fundays 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Sunday FundaysWeekly on SundayGilde Brewery, at 3530 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina is an authentic German brewery with a brewing history of several hundred years in Hannover, Germany. It chose Charlotte to be its North American headquarters for brewing ... Read More » Free Health Clinic 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Free Health ClinicSunday, October 19, 2025 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. The health clinic will offer: Health consultation Medicine assistance Blood work ... Read More » Neighborhood Cleanup 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Neighborhood CleanupWeekly on SundayPilot Brewing is at 1331 Central Avenue. It is a nano-brewery that specializes in small batch, experimental brewing. Check their Facebook page or website for a full list of announcements and upcoming events. You can also ... Read More » QC Fitness Games 11:00 am to 12:15 pm
QC Fitness GamesWeekly on SundayPhoto courtesy of Queen City Fitness Games Queen City Fitness Games is holding a low-priced, gamified workout session every Sunday at 11 a.m. at Pearl Street Park, 1200 Baxter Street, Charlotte, NC. The exception will be ... Read More » | Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... Read More » Teacher Appreciation Night: 20% off tabs for teachers, faculty, staff 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Teacher Appreciation Night: 20% off tabs for teachers, faculty, staffWeekly on MondayPilot Brewing is at 1331 Central Avenue. It is a nano-brewery that specializes in small batch, experimental brewing. Check their Facebook page or website for a full list of announcements and upcoming events. You can also ... Read More » Open Mic Night 6:30 pm to 9:00 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 BlocktoberfestSaturday, September 13, 202511 a.m. to 11 p.m.Free Stein Holding ... Read More » Karaoke at Starlight on 22nd 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Karaoke at Starlight on 22ndWeekly on MondayPhoto 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 » | Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... Read More » Library Mobile Food Pantry with Hope Street Food Pantry (click to see location each week) 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Library Mobile Food Pantry with Hope Street Food Pantry (click to see location each week)Weekly on TuesdayHope 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 » MODA Digital Arts Open Studio Oasis (pre-registration required) 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
MODA Digital Arts Open Studio Oasis (pre-registration required)Weekly on Tuesday and ThursdayMODA, 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 » 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 » Learning for Littles Story Time at Stowe\'s Trailhead Store 9:00 am to 9:45 am
Learning for Littles Story Time at Stowe\'s Trailhead StoreWednesday, October 22, 2025 Daniel Stowe Conservancy is offering Learning for Littles Story Time at the Trailhead Store picnic area, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina. This outdoor, nature-themed learning experience is geared toward children ages 0-4 and ... Read More » Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... Read More » | Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... Read More » Free "Explore Creative Art" classes for adults and teens 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Free "Explore Creative Art" classes for adults and teensWeekly on ThursdayASC Culture Blocks, funded by Mecklenburg County, offers many free classes for all ages, including fitness, art, music, dancing and more. See all of the Culture Blocks offerings. Adele Greenfield is teaching a free class, "Explore ... Read More » MODA Digital Arts Open Studio Oasis (pre-registration required) 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
MODA Digital Arts Open Studio Oasis (pre-registration required)Weekly on Tuesday and ThursdayMODA, 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 » 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 » | Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... Read More » Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn 9:00 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 » Sycaween 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm
SycaweenFriday, October 24, 2025 Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Sycamore Brewing's expansive and airy new indoor/outdoor taproom is at 2151 Hawkins Street, Charlotte, NC, right next door to its original taproom. Read about the taproom or jump right to the events. The taproom ... Read More » Food Truck Friday 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Food Truck FridayWeekly on FridayResident Culture Brewing Company is at 2101 Central Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. The South End location has closed. They often host events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Mindless ... 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 -- and trunk or treat 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Caffeine and Chrome -- and trunk or treatSaturday, October 25, 2025 Stock 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, October 25, 2025 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. Pricing ... Read More » LKN Cars and Coffee 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
LKN Cars and CoffeeEvery 1 months on the 4th SaturdayLost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, brings craft beers to Lake Norman. They also host frequent events. You can find all the upcoming events on their Facebook page or website calendar. Upcoming Events Free Live Music ... Read More » |
Sunday Fundays 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Sunday FundaysWeekly on SundayGilde Brewery, at 3530 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina is an authentic German brewery with a brewing history of several hundred years in Hannover, Germany. It chose Charlotte to be its North American headquarters for brewing ... Read More » QC Fitness Games 11:00 am to 12:15 pm
QC Fitness GamesWeekly on SundayPhoto courtesy of Queen City Fitness Games Queen City Fitness Games is holding a low-priced, gamified workout session every Sunday at 11 a.m. at Pearl Street Park, 1200 Baxter Street, Charlotte, NC. The exception will be ... Read More » Free Figure Drawing 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
Free 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 » Boileryard Brunch at Camp North End (free to attend; pay for food and drink) 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boileryard Brunch at Camp North End (free to attend; pay for food and drink)Every 1 months on the 4th SundayPhoto courtesy of Kiara the Innovator On Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., the Boileryard district of Camp North End is hosting Boileryard Brunch. The best address is 1824 Stateville, Avenue, Charlotte, North ... Read More » | Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... Read More » Meditation Monday 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Meditation MondayWeekly on MondayMecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains several nature centers, Reedy Creek, Quest at Latta Preserve, McDowell and Stevens Creek. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. ... Read More » Teacher Appreciation Night: 20% off tabs for teachers, faculty, staff 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Teacher Appreciation Night: 20% off tabs for teachers, faculty, staffWeekly on MondayPilot Brewing is at 1331 Central Avenue. It is a nano-brewery that specializes in small batch, experimental brewing. Check their Facebook page or website for a full list of announcements and upcoming events. You can also ... Read More » Open Mic Night 6:30 pm to 9:00 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 BlocktoberfestSaturday, September 13, 202511 a.m. to 11 p.m.Free Stein Holding ... Read More » | Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... Read More » Library Mobile Food Pantry with Hope Street Food Pantry (click to see location each week) 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Library Mobile Food Pantry with Hope Street Food Pantry (click to see location each week)Weekly on TuesdayHope 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 » MODA Digital Arts Open Studio Oasis (pre-registration required) 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
MODA Digital Arts Open Studio Oasis (pre-registration required)Weekly on Tuesday and ThursdayMODA, 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 » 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 » Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... Read More » Golden Bull Bite Wednesdays at the West Complex 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Golden Bull Bite Wednesdays at the West ComplexWeekly on WednesdayJCSU 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 » 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 » | Birding at Stevens Creek 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Birding at Stevens CreekWeekly on ThursdayMecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains several nature centers, Reedy Creek, Quest at Latta Preserve, McDowell and Stevens Creek. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. ... Read More » Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... Read More » MODA Digital Arts Open Studio Oasis (pre-registration required) 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
MODA Digital Arts Open Studio Oasis (pre-registration required)Weekly on Tuesday and ThursdayMODA, 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 » 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 » | Baskin Robbins: 31% off scoops All Day
Baskin Robbins: 31% off scoopsFriday, October 31, 2025 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 » Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayHodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous ... Read More » Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn 9:00 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 » Candy Crawl in Downtown Concord 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Candy Crawl in Downtown ConcordFriday, October 31, 2025 Celebrate Halloween in Downtown Concord at the Candy Crawl on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. Trick or treat at local shops. This event is all about the candy! Read More » |