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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Thursday, December 24, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 off chips & queso | Discounted | Lenny Boy Brewing Co. | |
| Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride) | 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis |
| Live Music Thursdays | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Lore Brewing, Indian Land |
| Board Game Night | 6:30 pm | FREE | Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte |
| Comedy Open Mic: Heckle Edition | 7:00 pm | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co. Taproom, South End |
| Music Bingo | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Middle James Brewing, Pineville |
| Ted Lasso Season 2 Watch Party | 7:00 pm | FREE | NoDa Brewing North End |
| Karaoke Thursdays | 9:00 pm | FREE | Hattie’s Tap and Tavern |
Friday, December 25, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride) | 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis |
| Comedy Open Mic: Heckle Edition | 7:00 pm | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co. Taproom, South End |
| Friday Live Music | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Confluence, Cramerton |
| Ted Lasso Season 2 Watch Party | 7:00 pm | FREE | NoDa Brewing North End |
| Karaoke Idol | 9:00 pm | FREE | Beer Lab by Ghostface Brewing |
Saturday, December 26, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMC theatre Sensory-Friendly Family Movie (price and time can vary by theater) | All Day | AMC Theatres, participating locations | |
| College Football Saturdays | FREE | OpenTap | |
| Visit Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society & Museum |
| Hopfly Bike and Brew | 1:30 pm | FREE | HopFly Brewing Company |
| Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride) | 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis |
| Live Music Saturdays | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Lore Brewing, Indian Land |
| Comedy Open Mic: Heckle Edition | 7:00 pm | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co. Taproom, South End |
| Ted Lasso Season 2 Watch Party | 7:00 pm | FREE | NoDa Brewing North End |
| Karaoke Night | 7:00 pm | FREE | Lore Brewing, Indian Land |
Sunday, December 27, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boileryard Brunch: music, live painting (pay for food and drink) | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End |
| Sip & Stitch | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Town Brewing |
| Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride) | 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis |
| Comedy Open Mic: Heckle Edition | 7:00 pm | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co. Taproom, South End |
| Ted Lasso Season 2 Watch Party | 7:00 pm | FREE | NoDa Brewing North End |
Monday, December 28, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindful Mondays: 20% off N/A beers and alcohol free drinks | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Discounted | Pilot Brewing |
| Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride) | 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis |
| Dance With Me: Line Dancing -- beginning lesson and open dance | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | The Barrel Room at Triple C, South End |
| Game Night | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Urban District Market |
| Open Mic Night | 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Old Armor Beer Company, Kannapolis |
| Comedy Open Mic: Heckle Edition | 7:00 pm | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co. Taproom, South End |
| Ted Lasso Season 2 Watch Party | 7:00 pm | FREE | NoDa Brewing North End |
| Nerd Night: games and free pizza | 7:00 pm | FREE | Resident Culture Brewing Plaza Midwood |
| Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $7.00-10.00 | Petra’s |
| Karaoke at Starlight on 22nd | 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm | FREE | Starlight on 22nd |
| Find Your Muse Open Mic | 7:30 pm | $8.24 | The Evening Muse |
