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, January 16, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Fire and S'mores | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Stevens Creek Nature Preserve and Center |
| Live Music: Avery Creek | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts |
| Hot Glass Alley's Open Demo | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hot Glass Alley |
| Friday Nights at Camp North End | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End |
| South End Food Truck Friday | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte |
| Friday Night Live Music | 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm | FREE | Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte |
| The Comedy Market: Open Mic | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Common Market South End |
Saturday, January 17, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cars and Coffee Concord | 8:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Charlotte Motor Speedway |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade | 9:30 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Center City Charlotte–festival area |
| MLK Day Call to Service with United Way of Greater Charlotte (registration is required) | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Park Expo & Conference Center |
| Visit Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society & Museum |
| People of the World: Brazil | 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm | FREE | International House |
| Hopfly Bike and Brew | 1:30 pm | FREE | HopFly Brewing Company |
| 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 |
| Charlotte Comedy Theater | 8:00 pm | $12.00-15.00 | VAPA Center |
Sunday, January 18, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Figure Drawing | 11:00 am to 1:30 pm | FREE | Free Range Brewing |
| Live Music Sunday | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Free Range Brewing |
| Appalachian Folk Tunes by Old Time Band | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Petty Thieves Brewing Co. |
| Soul Sundays (free, but donations accepted) | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Starlight on 22nd |
Monday, January 19, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Mooresville: Peace Walk, Program and Breakfast | 9:00 am | FREE | Charles Mack Citizen Center |
| Town of Davidson's MLK Day Celebration | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Davidson Town Hall |
| MLK Day Family Day Celebration with Levine Museum of the New South | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | One Independence Center |
| MLK Dream Day Parade in Kannapolis | 11:00 am | FREE | The Laureate Center, Kannapolis |
| MLK Dream Day | 12:00 pm | FREE | The Laureate Center, Kannapolis |
| Teacher Appreciation Night: 20% off tabs for teachers, faculty, staff | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Discounted | Pilot Brewing |
| Karaoke at Starlight on 22nd | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Starlight on 22nd |
| Van Jams: Singer Songwriter Round | 7:00 pm | FREE | Town Brewing |
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hike For Your Health | 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve | |
| Bring Your Own Vinyl Night | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Divine Barrel Brewing |
| 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 |
