Charlotte, NC
Find things to do in Charlotte today, including free events, live music, family activities, sports, arts, and neighborhood plans.
Listings last updated Jul 29, 2026
Focus on events that leave enough time to travel, park, and check in. If the day is already underway, flexible drop-in plans are often easier than a fixed early start.
Same-day capacity, weather, and schedule changes happen. Open the source from the event card to confirm the current time, location, ticket status, and any entry instructions.
Queen's Feast -- Charlotte Restaurant Week is listed for All Day at Charlotte metro. Verify details with the source before heading out.
For those who like to start their day with fast-paced, competitive pickleball.
Seasonal Kings Drive market listed by Mecklenburg County Public Health for local food access.
State-run year-round market for fresh produce, plants, shops, arts, crafts, and locally grown North Carolina products.
Long-running year-round neighborhood market on Harding Place listed by Mecklenburg County Public Health.
Free Weekly Water Playgroup for Babies & Preschoolers at Charlotte Aquatics is listed for 10:00 am to 10:30 am at Charlotte Aquatics. Verify details with the source before heading out.
Know Before You Go: Parking opens at 5:30pm. Plan ahead and let us know you are coming! Show starts at 7:00pm Show is 1 hour long. Each show will feature a food truck an...
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MORE THAN $800,000 IN GUARANTEED CASH PAYOUTS! The 2026 ACL World Championships serve as the premier stage for competition, featuring more than 50 events and over $800,0...
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Pop Up Food Share with Nourish Up is listed for 10:30 am to 11:30 am at University City Regional Library (old location). Verify details with the source before heading out.
Join us for an hour of stories, crafts and centers for the whole family! **Advanced registration is requested for groups, please reach out to julie.watkins@gastongov.com...
Storytelling, book-sharing, songs and participatory activities. For children age three through six years. All programs are subject to change https://gastonlibrary.org/ca...
Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn is listed for 11:00 am at Innovation Barn. Verify details with the source before heading out.