Charlotte, NC
Find things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including free events, family plans, live music, sports, arts, and outdoor activities.
Listings last updated Nov 3, 2026
Compare the dated shows, festivals, games, and classes below by their specific attendance time and venue. A season-long listing can have selected sessions; open its organizer calendar before choosing a day. Keep an undated park or walking route as a flexible backup.
Compare the published price and registration status before traveling. Free admission can still require a reservation, and parking, food, or optional activities may cost extra. Follow each listing’s organizer link for remaining places, age limits, and weather changes.
Seasonal Kings Drive market listed by Mecklenburg County Public Health for local food access.
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Embark on a nature-filled adventure with our Birding Walks at Daniel Stowe Conservancy! Led by longtime Garden volunteer and avid birdwatcher, Gail Ice, this guided walk...
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Ahhh.. Friday’s! It’s the weekend! Won’t you come sit on our Garden Patio as we prepare for sping? We love our garden and hope you will too… Get some lunch and a drink a...
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Cholesterol, A1c, fasting glucose, and blood pressure. Come learn about these important health metrics and discover ways to keep your numbers within a within a healthy r...
2 of 25 seats claimed. Registration closes Nov 4.
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Puerta's official weekday Sips & Dips happy hour pairs a cocktail pitcher with tostadas and salsa from 3-6 PM.
Food, drink + market calendars
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Visitors of all ages can play, explore, and learn about the museum collection in the Lewis Family Gallery. This hands-on space provides a creative environment for making...
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Star Trek Prerelease session. See the organizer for participation details. Magic: The Gathering card game. Check the organizer for entry, equipment and registration requirements.
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Mint Hill Cruise In at Mint Hill Festival Shopping Center (corner of NC-51 & Lawyers Rd)—first Friday each month, 5–9pm. A long-running cruise-in with a huge turnout; cl...
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Grab an instrument and join us on Fridays at Primal Brewery in Belmont, NC from 7-10pm for a Bluegrass Jam for all skill levels! When: Fridays, 7:00-10:00pm Where: Prima...
Independent Charlotte music venues
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Charlotte Checkers home game against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at Bojangles Coliseum. Game promotion: Military Appreciation Night: Buy Tickets Military Appreciation...
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A new opportunity to shop, dine and enjoy Downtown York on the first Friday of October, November and December!
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Luenell is the self-proclaimed “Original Bad Girl of Comedy.” She may be small in stature, but she more than makes up for it with her big personality, booming voice and...
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