Charlotte, NC

Things To Do In Charlotte This Weekend

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

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Build around one anchor event

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.

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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.

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  1. Kings Drive Farmers Market

    Nov 6 · 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.

    Farmers market calendars

  2. Birding Walks

    Nov 6 · 9:00 AM-10:00 AM · Visitor Pavilion · Price not published

    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...

    Trail + nature calendars

  3. Garden Club- Friday’s!

    Nov 6 · 9:00 AM-11:00 AM · VisArt Video · Free

    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...

    VisArt Video

  4. Novant Health: Remarkable You Health Screenings

    Nov 6 · 9:30 AM-2:30 PM · Allegra Westbrooks Regional · Free · Registration open

    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.

    Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

  5. Puerta Sips & Dips Happy Hour

    Nov 6 · 3:00 PM-6:00 PM · Puerta · $25+

    Puerta's official weekday Sips & Dips happy hour pairs a cocktail pitcher with tostadas and salsa from 3-6 PM.

    Food, drink + market calendars

  6. Lewis Family Gallery

    Nov 6 · 11:00 AM-4:00 PM · Mint Museum Uptown · Price not published

    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...

    Culture + museum calendars

  7. Star Trek Prerelease

    Nov 6 · 3:00 PM-7:00 PM · The Mighty Meeple · Price not published · Check age requirements · Check registration

    Star Trek Prerelease session. See the organizer for participation details. Magic: The Gathering card game. Check the organizer for entry, equipment and registration requirements.

    The Mighty Meeple

  8. Mint Hill Cruise In

    Nov 6 · 5:00 PM-9:00 PM · Mint Hill Festival Shopping Center · Free

    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...

    Hobby + convention events

  9. BLUEGRASS JAM: Belmont @ Primal Brewery

    Nov 6 · 7:00 PM-10:00 PM · Primal Brewery · Free

    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

  10. Charlotte Checkers vs Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

    Nov 6 · 7:00 PM-9:30 PM · Bojangles Coliseum · $25+

    Charlotte Checkers home game against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at Bojangles Coliseum. Game promotion: Military Appreciation Night: Buy Tickets Military Appreciation...

    Charlotte pro sports schedules

  11. York Fridays After Five

    Nov 6 · 5:00 PM-8:00 PM · Downtown York · Price not published

    A new opportunity to shop, dine and enjoy Downtown York on the first Friday of October, November and December!

    Metro neighborhood calendars

  12. Luenell

    Nov 6 · 7:00 PM-9:00 PM · The Comedy Zone Charlotte · $25+

    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...

    Comedy + nightlife calendars

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