The Charlotte events calendar features free and cheap things to do every day. Think there's nothing to do? Look at this list of Charlotte events to get some ideas. You'll find festivals, free food, music, kids' activities and much more.
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Friday, May 29, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Movies in the Park: Lilo & Stitch | 8:45 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis |
| Free Weekly Water Playgroup for Babies & Preschoolers at Charlotte Aquatics | 10:00 am to 10:30 am | FREE | Charlotte Aquatics |
| Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn | 11:00 am | FREE | Innovation Barn |
| Matthews Beats 'n Bites: Robyn Springer (Anita Baker tribute) | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Stumptown Park, Matthews |
| St. Sarkis Armenian Food Festival | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Saint Sarkis Armenian Church of Charlotte |
| Food Truck Friday at Resident Culture Brewing | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Resident Culture Brewing Plaza Midwood |
| University City Food Truck Friday | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Armored Cow Brewing |
| Belmont's Friday Night Live Concert Series | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Stowe Park, Belmont |
| Live Under the Oaks music series | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Birkdale Village |
| Movie Night at Rea Farms | 7:00 pm | FREE | Rea Farms |
| The Comedy Market: Open Mic | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Common Market South End |
| Karaoke Idol | 9:00 pm | FREE | Beer Lab by Ghostface Brewing |
Saturday, May 30, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine and Chrome | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Gateway Classic Cars, Concord |
| Saturday Morning Yoga | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | $5.00 | Lenny Boy Brewing Co. |
| Visit Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society & Museum |
| Free "Learn to Ride" Bike Event (free helmets available) | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Winget Park Recreation Center |
| St. Sarkis Armenian Food Festival | 11:00 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | Saint Sarkis Armenian Church of Charlotte |
| SE Rare Plant Market: Spring Festival of Plants | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Vaulted Oak Brewing |
| Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn | 1:00 pm | FREE | Innovation Barn |
| Hopfly Bike and Brew | 1:30 pm | FREE | HopFly Brewing Company |
| Live Music Saturdays | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Primal Brewery, Huntersville |
| Davidson's Music & Makers: Contagious Blues Band | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | The Crazy Pig, Davidson |
| Live Music Saturdays | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Lore Brewing, Indian Land |
| Charlotte Comedy Theater | 6:00 pm | $12.00-15.00 | VAPA Center |
| Karaoke Night | 7:00 pm | FREE | Lore Brewing, Indian Land |
| Charlotte Comedy Theater | 8:00 pm | $12.00-15.00 | VAPA Center |
Sunday, May 31, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figure Drawing | 11:00 am | FREE | Free Range Brewing |
| St. Sarkis Armenian Food Festival | 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Saint Sarkis Armenian Church of Charlotte |
| Sip & Stitch | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Town Brewing |
| Bark in the Ballpark at Charlotte Knights game (ticket price varies) | 1:05 pm | Truist Field | |
| Free Tour at Torance House & Store | 2:00 pm | FREE | Hugh Torance House & Store |
Monday, June 1, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Dance for All Abilities | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | FREE | Marion Diehl Park |
| Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Ballet | 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm | FREE | Northern Regional Recreation Center |
| Free line dancing lesson | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Swanee Theatre, Kannapolis |
| Open Mic Night w/ Tim Hong | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Lost Worlds Brewing, Charlotte (Metropolitan) |
| Dance With Me: Line Dancing -- beginning lesson and open dance | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | Triple C Brewing Co. Taproom, South End |
| Open Mic Night | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Town Brewing |
| Game Night | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Urban District Market |
| Karaoke at Starlight on 22nd | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Starlight on 22nd |
| Nerd Night: games and free pizza | 7:00 pm | FREE | Resident Culture Brewing Plaza Midwood |
| Improv Comedy Night | 7:00 pm | FREE | Fonta Flora Brewery at Optimist Hall |
| Open Mic Mondays | 7:00 pm | FREE | OpenTap |
| Find Your Muse Open Mic | 7:30 pm | $8.24 | The Evening Muse |
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walgreens Senior Day: 20% off for rewards members age 55+ | All Day | Walgreens (multiple locations) | |
| Hope Street Food Pantry Food Distribution at University City Regional Library | 10:30 am to 12:30 pm | FREE | University City Regional Library (new location) |
| Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance Class | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Sugaw Creek Recreation Center |
| Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn | 1:00 pm | FREE | Innovation Barn |
| Be Well Birkdale: Free workout series | 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Birkdale Village |
| BYO Craft Night | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | NoDa Brewing North End |
| Tosco Music Open Mic | 6:30 pm | $8.24 | The Evening Muse |
| Comedy Open Mic at Starlight on 22nd | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Starlight on 22nd |
| Pub Trivia | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Petty Thieves Brewing Co. |
