Charlotte, NC
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Rita's ice: Buy custard cone, get free Italian ice is listed for All Day at Rita’s Ice — participating locations. Verify details with the source before heading out.
Charlotte Museum of History interprets and preserves Charlotte's unique history.
Free car washes for teachers and school staff all August is listed for All Day at The RipTide Car Wash, multiple locations. Verify details with the source before heading out.
Renovated outdoor basketball courts at an official Mecklenburg County public park, with walking loop, green space, and lighting listed on the facility page.
Outdoor pickleball courts at Enderly Park, an official public Park & Rec neighborhood park with green space and a walking loop.
Half and full outdoor basketball courts at Fred Alexander Park, plus a paved loop, outdoor workout equipment, playground, and picnic shelter.
A public neighborhood park with a community garden, paved walking and biking loop, playground, outdoor workout equipment, basketball courts, and a picnic shelter.
A public soccer field at Clanton Park, alongside Irwin Creek greenway access, basketball and pickleball courts, restrooms, and public Wi-Fi.
A 70-acre public park with a traffic garden, easy access to Irwin Creek Greenway, covered playground, restrooms, public Wi-Fi, and court amenities.
Featuring DJ Good Money @thehobgood for an R & B Experience.Bring a date or travel solo for dancing,feelin fine, just listening to beats inside or on the patio. 9pm-1am....
Live local band every week in the Boileryard hosted by Canteen. Always free. Highlighting a different band every week.
ImaginOn is thrilled to host this year's Summer Exhibit: Building Buddies from May 16th- September 5th Building Buddies is an immersive exhibition that features hands-on...