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8th Annual Teacher-Penned Play Festival 2:00 pm
8th Annual Teacher-Penned Play FestivalMonday, September 1, 2025 The 8th Annual Teacher-Penned Play Festival will take place on Monday, September 1, 2025, at 2 p.m., at Nine Eighteen Nine Gallery at the VAPA Center, 700 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. This performance ... Read More » Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalMonday, September 1, 2025 Get ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... Read More » Matthews Alive 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Matthews AliveMonday, September 1, 2025 The very popular festival Matthews Alive is returning in 2025! It will take place at Stumptown Park, at the corner of John and Trade Streets in Historic Downtown Matthews, from Friday, August 29, to Monday, ... Read More » Charlotte Labor Day Parade 11:00 am
Charlotte Labor Day ParadeMonday, September 1, 2025 Courtesy of Charlotte Labor Day Parade The Charlotte Labor Day Parade is returning in 2025! The parade is organized by the Labor Day Committee in conjunction with the Southern Piedmont Central Labor Council and other local labor ... Read More » | Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... 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 » Ed's Dinosaurs Live at ImaginOn 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Ed's Dinosaurs Live at ImaginOnTuesday, September 2, 2025 The 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 » 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 » | Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... 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 -- 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 » 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 » | Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... Read More » Hornets Nest Auto Fest 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Hornets Nest Auto FestThursday, September 4, 2025 The 2nd Annual Hornets Nest Auto Fest takes place from September 4 to 6, 2025, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway S., Concord, North Carolina. The admission cost ... Read More » Trails and Tales: free monthly event for kids at Cabarrus County parks 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Trails and Tales: free monthly event for kids at Cabarrus County parksEvery 2 months on the 1st ThursdayTrails and Tales is a free event for kids at Cabarrus County Parks. Join the county parks and libraries to investigate nature through books, nature walks, animals, games and crafts. All ages are welcome. Trails and ... 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. This is a chance to take a break from your work day and experience ... 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, September 5, 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 » Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... Read More » Creative Mornings Charlotte, featuring actor and public speaking coach Brian Lafontaine 8:00 am to 10:00 am
Creative Mornings Charlotte, featuring actor and public speaking coach Brian LafontaineFriday, September 5, 2025 Creative Mornings is an international organization that is devoted to connecting the creative communities in cities around the world. Each month attendees gather to enjoy coffee, friendly people, some free breakfast food, and to enjoy ... Read More » Hornets Nest Auto Fest 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Hornets Nest Auto FestDailyThe 2nd Annual Hornets Nest Auto Fest takes place from September 4 to 6, 2025, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway S., Concord, North Carolina. The admission cost ... 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, September 6, 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 » Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... Read More » Hornets Nest Auto Fest 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Hornets Nest Auto FestDailyThe 2nd Annual Hornets Nest Auto Fest takes place from September 4 to 6, 2025, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway S., Concord, North Carolina. The admission cost ... Read More » Cramerton Arbor Day Celebration (including book swap, paper shredding, crafts, and more) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cramerton Arbor Day Celebration (including book swap, paper shredding, crafts, and more)Saturday, September 6, 2025 Cramerton Parks and Recreation is hosting an Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at various locations in Cramerton. This is a free event. Arbor Day Celebration Tree planting, ... Read More » | |
Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... 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 » 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 Uptown Funk Tour 10:00 am
Free Uptown Funk TourDailyPhoto courtesy of Uptown Funk Tour The Uptown Funk Tour is celebrating two years and top ratings with FREE tours all weekend, September 5 to 7, 2025. Use promo code CLT2025. The free tours will take place ... Read More » | Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... 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 » Senior Day at Cabarrus County Fair: Age 55+ get in for free an hour before general admission starts 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Senior Day at Cabarrus County Fair: Age 55+ get in for free an hour before general admission startsMonday, September 8, 2025 Cabarrus County Fair is returning in 2024 to Cabarrus Events & Arena Center, 4751 NC Highway 49 North, Concord. It will take place from September 5 to 13, 2025. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC At the time of this ... Read More » Cabarrus County Fair 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Cabarrus County FairMonday, September 8, 2025 Cabarrus County Fair is returning in 2024 to Cabarrus Events & Arena Center, 4751 NC Highway 49 North, Concord. It will take place from September 5 to 13, 2025. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC At the time of this ... Read More » | Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... 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 » | Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... 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 -- 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 » | Krispy Kreme: Buy any dozen doughnuts and get 50% off dozen Chocolate Glazed doughnuts All Day
Krispy Kreme: Buy any dozen doughnuts and get 50% off dozen Chocolate Glazed doughnutsThursday, September 11, 2025 Photo: Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme is bringing Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts on September 11-14, 2025 to celebrate International Chocolate Day. This is the first time Krispy Kreme has offered its Chocolate Glazed doughnuts since World Chocolate Day ... Read More » Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... Read More » 9/11 Flags of Remembrance Ceremony 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
9/11 Flags of Remembrance CeremonyThursday, September 11, 2025 FF Steven Coakley Foundation honors the heroes who lost their lives on 9/11, and funds fire safety scholarships at UNC Charlotte. Steven Coakley was a fire fighter who was killed on 9/11 when the towers came ... Read More » 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in Cornelius 7:45 am to 9:00 am
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in CorneliusThursday, September 11, 2025 Photo: Depositphotos This year marks the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. As we approach the anniversary of 9/11, which is sometimes also known as Patriot Day, we are putting together a list ... Read More » | National Chocolate Milkshake Day deals All Day
National Chocolate Milkshake Day dealsFriday, September 12, 2025 Photo: Depositphotos Friday, September 12, 2025, is National Chocolate Milkshake Day. You didn't know there was a day specifically for chocolate milkshakes? Well, now you do! Read on for some special deals for this one day. MilkShake ... Read More » Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... Read More » Krispy Kreme: Buy any dozen doughnuts and get 50% off dozen Chocolate Glazed doughnuts All Day
Krispy Kreme: Buy any dozen doughnuts and get 50% off dozen Chocolate Glazed doughnutsDailyPhoto: Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme is bringing Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts on September 11-14, 2025 to celebrate International Chocolate Day. This is the first time Krispy Kreme has offered its Chocolate Glazed doughnuts since World Chocolate Day ... 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 » | Bring your own cup to 7-Eleven for $1.99 Slurpee All Day
Bring your own cup to 7-Eleven for $1.99 SlurpeeSaturday, September 13, 2025 On Sept. 13, 2025, bring your bring your fishbowl, flower vase, pitcher, popcorn bucket or other fun container and fill ‘er up with your favorite Slurpee for just $1.99 at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes ... Read More » Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... 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 » Krispy Kreme: Buy any dozen doughnuts and get 50% off dozen Chocolate Glazed doughnuts All Day
Krispy Kreme: Buy any dozen doughnuts and get 50% off dozen Chocolate Glazed doughnutsDailyPhoto: Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme is bringing Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts on September 11-14, 2025 to celebrate International Chocolate Day. This is the first time Krispy Kreme has offered its Chocolate Glazed doughnuts since World Chocolate Day ... Read More » |
Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... Read More » Krispy Kreme: Buy any dozen doughnuts and get 50% off dozen Chocolate Glazed doughnuts All Day
Krispy Kreme: Buy any dozen doughnuts and get 50% off dozen Chocolate Glazed doughnutsDailyPhoto: Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme is bringing Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts on September 11-14, 2025 to celebrate International Chocolate Day. This is the first time Krispy Kreme has offered its Chocolate Glazed doughnuts since World Chocolate Day ... Read More » Stallings 50 Fest Car Show 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Stallings 50 Fest Car ShowSunday, September 14, 2025 The Town of Stallings, which is mostly in Union County, 14 miles to the southeast of Charlotte, NC, is celebrating its 50th anniversary at Stallings 50 Fest September 12 to 14, 2025. All the events ... Read More » Panda Fest 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Panda FestSunday, September 14, 2025 Panda Fest, a popular outdoor Asian food festival, is coming to Ballantyne's Backyard, 11611 N Community House Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, September 12 to 14, 2025. Friday, September 12: 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, September 13: 10 ... Read More » | Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... Read More » Meditation Monday 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Meditation MondayMonday, September 15, 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 » Free haircuts for students at The Harrisburg Salon 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Free haircuts for students at The Harrisburg SalonMonday, September 15, 2025 The Harrisburg Salon, at 504 School Circle, Harrisburg, North Carolina, is offering FREE haircuts to K-12 students on Monday, September 15, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m. The salon is about 10 minutes from UNC Charlotte, ... Read More » | Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... 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 » Mexican Independence Day specials at Fiesta Mexicana Grill 11:00 am to 8:30 pm
Mexican Independence Day specials at Fiesta Mexicana GrillTuesday, September 16, 2025 Fiesta Mexicana Grill, 836 Florence Street NW, Concord, North Carolina, is celebrating Mexican Independence Day on September 16, 2025, with some special deals. It's hours are 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. They'll be offering these deals: $6 ... 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 » | Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... 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 » 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, September 17, 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 » 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 » | National Cheeseburger Day Deals All Day
National Cheeseburger Day DealsThursday, September 18, 2025 Photo: Depositphotos Celebrate one of America's favorite foods on National Cheeseburger Day! National Cheeseburger Day is Thursday, September 18, 2025. On the other hand, if you're finding this article in May, perhaps you're looking for National Hamburger ... Read More » Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... Read More » WDAV's Small Batch: North Carolina Baroque Orchestra Chamber Players (pay what you can; a $20 ticket comes with a pint glass and a beverage)
WDAV's Small Batch: North Carolina Baroque Orchestra Chamber Players (pay what you can; a $20 ticket comes with a pint glass and a beverage)Thursday, September 18, 2025 WDAV Classical Public Radio's Small Batch Concert Series is returning for the 2025/2025 season. This popular chamber music series presents innovative music in an unconventional, laid-back atmosphere. The concerts will take place at Free Range Brewing, ... Read More » Birding at Stevens Creek 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Birding at Stevens CreekThursday, September 18, 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 » | Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... Read More » Free Birding Walks on trails of Stowe Conservancy 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Free Birding Walks on trails of Stowe ConservancyEvery 1 months on the 3rd FridayDaniel Stowe Conservancy, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, is hosting FREE Birding Walks on the trails outside of the Garden. If you wish to visit the Garden afterwards, you'll need to purchase ... Read More » Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn 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 » Oktoberfest at Gilde Brewery 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Oktoberfest at Gilde BreweryFriday, September 19, 2025 Gilde Brewery, 3520 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting three full weekends of Oktoberfest festivities. It's free to attend. Oktoberfest takes place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.: September 11 to 21, 2025 September 26 to 28, ... Read More » | Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... Read More » Flow Fest 7:30 am to 9:30 pm
Flow FestSaturday, September 20, 2025 2025FlowFestWeb The U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC, is presenting Flow Fest on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The festival celebrates wellness and mindfulness in a natural, outdoor ... Read More » Pilates in the Park at Prosperity Village 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Pilates in the Park at Prosperity VillageSaturday, September 20, 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 » |
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Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... Read More » Festival in the Park 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Festival in the ParkSunday, September 21, 2025 The 61st Annual Festival in the Park will take place at Freedom Park, 1900 East Boulevard, from Friday, September 19, to Sunday, September 21, 2025. It's free to attend. There is a charge for rides. Entertainment will ... 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, September 21, 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 » | Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... 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 » Sports Trivia 7:00 pm
Sports TriviaMonday, September 22, 2025 Vaulted Oak Brewing, at 3726 Monroe Road, Charlotte, serves the Echo Hills and Oakhurst neighborhoods of East Charlotte. Follow Vaulted Oak on Facebook for announcements of upcoming events. Upcoming Events Sports TriviaMonday, September 22, 20257 p.m.Free Recurring Events Check back ... Read More » | Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... Read More » Homeschool Day at Outlaw Acres -- Immersive Western-Themed Fall Attraction 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Homeschool Day at Outlaw Acres -- Immersive Western-Themed Fall AttractionTuesday, September 23, 2025 Charlotte families looking for fun can experience the wild west by driving just a little bit southeast. Outlaw Acres, at 4601 Griffith Road, Monroe, North Carolina, is 33 miles from Charlotte and well worth the ... 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 » | Charlotte Film Festival ($14 per film) All Day
Charlotte Film Festival ($14 per film)Wednesday, September 24, 2025 The 17th Annual Charlotte Film Festival is taking place September 23 to 28, 2025, at The Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC. The opening night event takes place at Carolina Theatre, 230 N Tryon ... Read More » Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... 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 » | Pay What You Can Night for Matthews Playhouse\'s A Raisin in the Sun 7:30 pm
Pay What You Can Night for Matthews Playhouse\'s A Raisin in the SunThursday, September 25, 2025 Matthews Playhouse is presenting A Raisin in the Sun from from September 19 to 28, 2025. Shows are at Matthews Community Center, 100 East McDowell Street, Matthews, North Carolina. Tickets for adults range from $23 to ... Read More » Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... Read More » Charlotte Film Festival ($14 per film) All Day
Charlotte Film Festival ($14 per film)DailyThe 17th Annual Charlotte Film Festival is taking place September 23 to 28, 2025, at The Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC. The opening night event takes place at Carolina Theatre, 230 N Tryon ... 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 » | Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... Read More » Charlotte Film Festival ($14 per film) All Day
Charlotte Film Festival ($14 per film)DailyThe 17th Annual Charlotte Film Festival is taking place September 23 to 28, 2025, at The Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC. The opening night event takes place at Carolina Theatre, 230 N Tryon ... 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 » Oktoberfest at Gilde Brewery 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Oktoberfest at Gilde BreweryWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayGilde Brewery, 3520 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting three full weekends of Oktoberfest festivities. It's free to attend. Oktoberfest takes place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.: September 11 to 21, 2025 September 26 to 28, ... Read More » | Free entrance day in the National Parks All Day
Free entrance day in the National ParksSaturday, September 27, 2025 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 » National Alpaca Farm Days (several events at different farms) All Day
National Alpaca Farm Days (several events at different farms)Saturday, September 27, 2025 Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC On National Alpaca Farm Days, September 27 and 28, 2025, alpaca farms and ranches across the country invite the public in to meet the alpacas, shop for alpaca fleece products, and learn ... Read More » Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... 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 » |
National Alpaca Farm Days (several events at different farms) All Day
National Alpaca Farm Days (several events at different farms)DailyPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC On National Alpaca Farm Days, September 27 and 28, 2025, alpaca farms and ranches across the country invite the public in to meet the alpacas, shop for alpaca fleece products, and learn ... Read More » Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... Read More » Charlotte Film Festival ($14 per film) All Day
Charlotte Film Festival ($14 per film)DailyThe 17th Annual Charlotte Film Festival is taking place September 23 to 28, 2025, at The Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC. The opening night event takes place at Carolina Theatre, 230 N Tryon ... 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 » | Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... Read More » Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family FarmMonday, September 29, 2025 Hodges 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 » | Charlotte International Arts Festival All Day
Charlotte International Arts FestivalDailyGet ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 4th annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Performing Arts Original. In 2025, the festival takes place for a full month, from September 1 ... 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 » |