Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States. It marks the day, June 19th, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to... Read the whole entry...» About the Festival Reevestock Music Festival, which takes place on Friday, August 6th, and Saturday, August 7th, 2021, is a small, family-friendly music festival in a beautiful setting just an hour from Charlotte. This is possibly the most... Read the whole entry...» North Carolina Transportation Museum, at 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, North Carolina, is hosting a Fire Truck Show on Saturday, June 19th, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet firefighters from around the state, get a close-up look at the... Read the whole entry...» This list includes in-person and virtual events in the Charlotte area this weekend, from Friday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and... Read the whole entry...» Kannapolis' Summer Entertainment Series 2021 includes a diverse lineup of music and fun family movies. Some of the concerts end with fireworks.These are all free events. While you're in Kannapolis make sure to explore the city,... Read the whole entry...» Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Rd, Huntersville, within Latta Nature Center and Preserve, rehabilitates injured birds of prey, and educates the public about them. You can see eagles, owls, vultures, hawks and falcons on the Raptor Trail.... Read the whole entry...» Uptown Family Farm, at 8216 S. Hebron Church Road, Vale (about an hour from Charlotte) is hosting a fun event this weekend, June 18th to 20th, 2021. Ed's Dinosaurs Live is bringing a dinosaur experience to the farm. It will take place from... Read the whole entry...» The 4th of July in 2021 will be closer to normal than it was in 2020. There are fireworks displays and 4th of celebrations taking place throughout the Charlotte area, including WBT SkyShow. We'll be updating this page and adding to it as more... Read the whole entry...» Make Father's Day 2021 special in the Charlotte area with these ideas about how to spend the weekend. When more deals, freebies or events are announced we'll let you know that too! As Dad always says, “We're not made of... Read the whole entry...» Tega Cay Concert Series is a free outdoor music series that takes place one Saturday a month from April to September, 2021. The free, family-friendly concerts take place at Runde Park, 5116 Windward Drive, Tega Cay, South Carolina. They're... Read the whole entry...» Papi's Puerto Rican Cuisine, at 440 E. McCullough Drive, is celebrating its 2nd anniversary with a party on Saturday, June 19th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be music outside all day, as well as: New menu items Car show Bouncy... Read the whole entry...» Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is a family-owned farm in Gaston County. They grow lavender, and they make and sell lavender products, like lavender essential oil, lotion, linen spray, lavender honey and... Read the whole entry...» Nebel's Alley Night Market is an open market that takes place in the evening in the Design District of the Historic South End. For an address, you can use Superica, 101 W. Worthington Avenue. Alternatively, aim for 1920 Camden Road. Shop... Read the whole entry...» The Charlotte Fair brings entertainment, rides, and plenty of fair food to 6558 Bruton Smith Boulevard, Concord (across U.S. 29 from Charlotte Motor Speedway) from June 17th to 27th, 2021. Hours: Monday to Thursday: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. ... Read the whole entry...» Lee Street Theatre, at 329 N. Lee Street, Salisbury, is presenting Grease for three weekends in July. Get a head start on enjoying the show with a FREE family-friendly event on Saturday, June 19th, 2021. The Summer Night Sing-Along will... Read the whole entry...» sip co., at 50 Branchview Drive, Concord, is holding a free pop-up event, Chalk the Block, on Saturday, June 19th, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sip co. takes your favorite soda and drinks and gives them a twist with delicious flavors, mix-ins, and... Read the whole entry...» Stonecrest Summer Concert Series takes place every Friday and Saturday through August 28th, 2021. This is a free concert series. On Fridays the concerts will take place at the Fountain from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and on Saturdays they will take... Read the whole entry...» Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's are hosting FREE fishing activities for kids on June 12th and 13th, and June 19th and 20th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Gone Fishing will feature catch-and-release ponds, free crafts, free photos (with free... Read the whole entry...» The Town of Cornelius is hosting Symphony in the Park and Fireworks on Saturday, June 19th, 2021, starting at 6 p.m. The event will feature the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra performing their “Spirit of America” program at 8:30 p.m.... Read the whole entry...» Blakeney's Summer Concert Series is back! Blakeney Shopping Centers, at Ardrey Kell and Rea Road, will be hosting the free concerts every Saturday from June 5th to September 4th, 2021. They'll take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in... Read the whole entry...» Gaston All American Fair brings rides, carnival games, contests, music, and more to Eastridge Mall, 246 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia, from June 18th to 27th, 2021. Admission to the fair is free. Some attractions will have a fee. Armbands... Read the whole entry...» There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment. Hound's Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating. Sunset Drive-In, in... Read the whole entry...» |