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  1. Shelf Space: Travel the World

    Nov 3 · All day · Cornelius · Free · Registration open

    Check out Cornelius's Shelf Space book box for middle and high schoolers. Wish you were somewhere else at this point in the semester? Get your passport ready to travel t...

    Register on the library event page.

    Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

  2. Clanton Park soccer field

    Daylight hours today · Clanton Park · Free

    A public soccer field at Clanton Park, alongside Irwin Creek greenway access, basketball and pickleball courts, restrooms, and public Wi-Fi.

    Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

  3. Clanton Park traffic garden and greenway access

    Daylight hours today · Clanton Park · Free

    A 70-acre public park with a traffic garden, easy access to Irwin Creek Greenway, covered playground, restrooms, public Wi-Fi, and court amenities.

    Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

  4. Enderly Park outdoor basketball courts

    Daylight hours today · Enderly Park · Free

    Renovated outdoor basketball courts at an official Mecklenburg County public park, with walking loop, green space, and lighting listed on the facility page.

    Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

  5. Enderly Park pickleball courts

    Daylight hours today · Enderly Park · Free

    Outdoor pickleball courts at Enderly Park, an official public Park & Rec neighborhood park with green space and a walking loop.

    Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

  6. Fred Alexander Park basketball courts

    Daylight hours today · Fred Alexander Park · Free

    Half and full outdoor basketball courts at Fred Alexander Park, plus a paved loop, outdoor workout equipment, playground, and picnic shelter.

    Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

  7. Fred Alexander Park community garden and walking loop

    Daylight hours today · Fred Alexander Park · Free

    A public neighborhood park with a community garden, paved walking and biking loop, playground, outdoor workout equipment, basketball courts, and a picnic shelter.

    Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

  8. Kings Drive Farmers Market

    Nov 3 · 7:00 AM-7:00 PM · Kings Drive Farmers Market · Free

    Seasonal Kings Drive market listed by Mecklenburg County Public Health for local food access.

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  9. Sportsplex at Matthews soccer and flag football fields

    By reservation · Sportsplex at Matthews · $25+ · Reservation required

    A public Park & Rec sports facility with 11 lighted multipurpose fields and a stadium; individuals or groups can reserve fields throughout the year.

    Use the official Sportsplex request forms or contact Park & Rec before planning field time.

    Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

  10. Mecklenburg Market

    Nov 3 · 9:00 AM-6:00 PM · Mecklenburg Market · Free

    Long-running year-round neighborhood market on Harding Place listed by Mecklenburg County Public Health.

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  11. Mindful Slow Flow Yoga

    Nov 3 · 9:00 AM-10:00 AM · Founders Dairy Barn at Dairy Barn Entrance · Price not published

    This beginner-friendly class combines gentle, slow-paced flows with longer-held stretches to release tension and improve flexibility. Teachers collaborate on a shared mo...

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  12. Join us for a BIG Cleanup/Clearing Out at the NEW Monroe Road Park!

    Nov 3 · 9:00 AM-11:00 AM · Join us for a BIG Cleanup/Clearing Out at the NEW Monroe Road Park! · Free · Volunteer signup open

    Come and be a part of the creation of a NEW Park space! This brand-new space will include a full recycling center alongside paved and natural walking paths, bench swings, play equipment and more. We are looking for energetic Volunteers to help with brush clearing, cleanup from construction and thorough trash/debris removal. Tools and materials for the project will be provided. PARKING: Use the listed address for Mon...

    21 volunteer spots remaining.

    Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Volunteer Program

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