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Friday, July 3, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup Watch Parties (every game; time varies) | All Day | FREE | Old Armor Beer Company, Kannapolis |
| World Cup Watch Parties (start times vary) | All Day | Belfast Mill | |
| Friday Flight Day: $10 flights | Discounted | Primal Brewery, Huntersville | |
| $18 beer pitchers and $10 beer growler fills | Discounted | Lenny Boy Brewing Co. | |
| Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn | 11:00 am | FREE | Innovation Barn |
| Harrisburg 4th of July Celebration, including fireworks | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Harrisburg Park |
| $2 Franks on Fridays | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Discounted | Gilde Brewery |
| Town of Matthews Independence Day Concert and Celebration | 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Stumptown Park, Matthews |
| 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 |
| Asian Night Market | 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Urban District Market |
| Live Music: Adam Daniels | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Neoteric Brewing Company |
| Fort Mill Independence Day Celebration | 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Walter Elisha Park, Fort Mill SC |
| Belmont's Friday Night Live Concert Series (part of Red White & Belmont) | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Stowe Park, Belmont |
| 4th of July Celebration at U.S. National Whitewater Center (free admission; $13 parking) | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | U.S. National Whitewater Center |
| Uncle Sam Jam | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Runde Park, Tega Cay |
| Indian Land Fireworks | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Indian Land Middle School |
| Lowe's YMCA: Field of Flags Ceremony and 4th of July Fireworks | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Lowes YMCA |
| Red, White and Belmont -- 4th of July Celebration | 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Stowe Park, Belmont |
| Live Under the Oaks music series | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Birkdale Village |
| Live Music Fridays | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Edge City Brewery |
| South End Gallery Crawl | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Historic South End |
| Live Music Saturdays | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten — Ballantyne |
| Live Music Fridays | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten — Ballantyne |
| Troutman Independence Day Festival and Fireworks | 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Iredell County Fairgrounds, Troutman |
| Tega Cay Music in the Park: Uncle Sam Jam with Laura Vinson Band | 6:30 pm | FREE | Runde Park, Tega Cay |
| Karaoke Idol | 9:00 pm | FREE | Beer Lab by Ghostface Brewing |
| Town of Matthews 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular | 9:30 pm | FREE | Sportsplex at Matthews |
Saturday, July 4, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free museum admission first weekend of month for Bank of America/Merrill customers | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| World Cup Watch Parties (every game; time varies) | All Day | FREE | Old Armor Beer Company, Kannapolis |
| World Cup Watch Parties (start times vary) | All Day | Belfast Mill | |
| 4th of July Celebration at U.S. National Whitewater Center (free admission; $13 parking) | 8:30 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | U.S. National Whitewater Center |
| Home Depot Kids Workshop: Mini Go Kart | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | The Home Depot, multiple locations |
| Tega Cay 4th of July Land Parade | 9:00 am | FREE | Various locations |
| Harrisburg 4th of July Parade | 9:00 am | FREE | Harrisburg Park |
| Birkdale Village 4th of July Celebration: bike parade and block party | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Birkdale Village |
| Town of Waxhaw's Independence Day Parade | 10:00 am | FREE | Downtown Waxhaw |
| July 4th Parade in Indian Trail | 10:00 am | FREE | Downtown Indian Trail |
| 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 |
| Lincolnton 4th of July Parade | 11:00 am | FREE | Court Square, Lincolnton |
| Bowl Street Market presented by Shop Local QC | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | The Bowl at Ballantyne |
| Front Porch | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | 2200 Thrift Road, Charlotte |
| 4th of July Celebration in Dallas, NC | 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm | FREE | Gaston County Museum |
| VAPA Center Open Studios | 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | VAPA Center |
| Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn | 1:00 pm | FREE | Innovation Barn |
| Hopfly Bike and Brew | 1:30 pm | FREE | HopFly Brewing Company |
| 4th of July Parade in Dallas | 2:00 pm | FREE | Gaston County Museum |
| Rock Hill's Red, White & BOOM! | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Fountain Park, Rock Hill |
| City of Monroe 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks | 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Downtown Monroe |
| Harrisburg 4th of July Celebration, including fireworks | 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Harrisburg Park |
| City of Gastonia Fireworks Show | 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Rotary Centennial Pavilion, Gastonia |
| Live Music Saturdays | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Primal Brewery, Huntersville |
| 4th of July Extravaganza: Baseball, music and fireworks | 5:30 pm | $4.50-18.55 | Atrium Health Ballpark, Kannapolis |
| Davidson's 4th of July Patriotic Stroll | 5:30 pm | FREE | Davidson Village Green |
| Davidson's Concerts on the Green: Yacht Rock Radio (Yacht Rock) | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Davidson Village Green |
| Fireworks in York, South Carolina | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | York Middle School |
| Kings Mountain's Revolutionary 4th | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Deal Park Walking Track, Kings Mountain, NC |
| Dallas 4th of July Concert and Fireworks | 6:00 pm | FREE | Cloninger Park |
| Live Music Saturdays | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Lore Brewing, Indian Land |
| Live Music Saturdays | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten — Ballantyne |
| Live Music Fridays | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten — Ballantyne |
| Game Night | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Confluence, Cramerton |
| Stars and Stripes Spectacular, including Charlotte Symphony concert and SkyShow fireworks (price varies) | 7:00 pm | Truist Field | |
| Tega Cay's 4th of July Fireworks | 9:00 pm | FREE | Glennon Community Center, Tega Cay, SC |
| Lake Wylie Annual Fireworks Display | 9:00 pm | FREE | Various locations |
| Watch SkyShow fireworks from Romare Bearden Park | 9:15 pm | FREE | Romare Bearden Park |
Sunday, July 5, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free museum admission first weekend of month for Bank of America/Merrill customers | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| World Cup Watch Parties (every game; time varies) | All Day | FREE | Old Armor Beer Company, Kannapolis |
| World Cup Watch Parties (start times vary) | All Day | Belfast Mill | |
| Sunday Funday: $5 drafts and mimosas | Discounted | Gilde Brewery | |
| $6 kombucha-mosas | Discounted | Lenny Boy Brewing Co. | |
| Sensory-friendly hours at Discovery Place Science | 10:30 am to 1:30 pm | $18.00-23.00 | Discovery Place Science |
| Shop Local Sundays Pop-Up Market | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Camp North End | |
| Figure Drawing | 11:00 am | FREE | Free Range Brewing |
| Mint Hill Car Show -- Hot Rods on the Lawn | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Chick-fil-A Mint Hill |
| Something's Brewing: A Fusion Jam Session | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Town Brewing |
| Sensory-Friendly Hours at Discovery Place Kids | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | $15.00 | Discovery Place Kids |
| Free Tour at Torance House & Store | 2:00 pm | FREE | Hugh Torance House & Store |
| Downtown Jazz Jam | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Slow Play Brewing, Rock Hill |
| Live Music Saturdays | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten — Ballantyne |
| Live Music Fridays | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten — Ballantyne |
| Charlotte Blues Society: Sunday Night Blues Jam | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $0-10.00 | Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts |
Monday, July 6, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup Watch Parties (every game; time varies) | All Day | FREE | Old Armor Beer Company, Kannapolis |
| World Cup Watch Parties (start times vary) | All Day | Belfast Mill | |
| Student discount at The Percantile and Creamery: 15% off | 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Discounted | The Percantile and Creamery, Concord |
| Mindful Mondays: 20% off N/A beers and alcohol free drinks | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Discounted | Pilot Brewing |
| Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Ballet | 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm | FREE | Northern Regional Recreation Center |
| Open Mic Night w/ Tim Hong | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Lost Worlds Brewing, Charlotte (Metropolitan) |
| Live Music Saturdays | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten — Ballantyne |
| Live Music Fridays | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten — Ballantyne |
| 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 |
| World Tavern Poker | 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Old Armor Beer Company, Kannapolis |
| 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 |
| Star Wars Summer Movie Series | 7:15 pm | FREE | Ben & Jerry’s Davidson |
| Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $7.00-10.00 | Petra’s |
| Find Your Muse Open Mic | 7:30 pm | $8.24 | The Evening Muse |
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walgreens Senior Day: 20% off for rewards members age 55+ | All Day | Walgreens (multiple locations) | |
| World Cup Watch Parties (every game; time varies) | All Day | FREE | Old Armor Beer Company, Kannapolis |
| World Cup Watch Parties (start times vary) | All Day | Belfast Mill | |
| 50% off bottles of wine | Discounted | Lenny Boy Brewing Co. | |
| Gem Theatre's Summer Matinee | 10:00 am | $2.00 | Gem Theatre, Kannapolis |
| Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance Class | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Sugaw Creek Recreation Center |
| Gem Theatre's Summer Matinee | 12:30 pm | $2.00 | Gem Theatre, Kannapolis |
| Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn | 1:00 pm | FREE | Innovation Barn |
| Student discount at The Percantile and Creamery: 15% off | 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Discounted | The Percantile and Creamery, Concord |
| Taster Tuesdays: half off beer flights, 20% off top shelf bourbon, $4 shooters, and 20% off snacks | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Discounted | Pilot Brewing |
| Cook Out Summer Shootout. Wear western attire and get $5 off admission | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $0-13.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway |
| 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 |
| Live Music Saturdays | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten — Ballantyne |
| Live Music Fridays | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten — Ballantyne |
| Tosco Music Open Mic | 6:30 pm | $8.24 | The Evening Muse |
| Taps & Tiles Mahjong Open Play | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co. Taproom, South End |
| Dart League | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Primal Brewery, Huntersville |
| Comedy Open Mic at Starlight on 22nd | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Starlight on 22nd |
