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Saturday, March 29, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Document Shredding at Office Depot / Office Max | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Caffeine and Chrome | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Gateway Classic Cars of Charlotte |
| Spring Artisan Market at Anne Springs Close Greenway (cost is per car) | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | $5.00-15.00 | Anne Springs Close Greenway |
| Charlotte Doodle Meetup | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | $5.00 | Skiptown |
| Saturday Morning Yoga | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | $5.00 | Lenny Boy Brewing Co. |
| Free class at Pike Nurseries: Container Design Basics | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Pike Nurseries, multiple locations |
| Just Between Us: Monthly Health Program for Black Women | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Ascend Nonprofit Center |
| Tech Fest at York Technical College | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | York Technical College |
| Visit Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society & Museum |
| Museum of the Waxhaws Spring Festival | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Museum of the Waxhaws |
| U-cut tulips at Howard Family Farm | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | $8.00 | Howard Family Farm |
| Free Yoga | 10:00 am | FREE | Sycamore Brewing |
| Multicultural Festival at Steele Creek Community Place | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Steele Creek Community Place |
| Black Family Wellness Expo | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | The Park Church, Beatties Ford Road |
| CRAFT Fest | 11:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Petty Thieves Brewing Co. |
| Day of Play -- free youth softball clinic | 11:00 am | FREE | The Stick |
| Charlotte Vintage Market -- Tyler the Creator Themed | 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Victoria Yards |
| Spring Festival at Arts+ | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Arts+ Community Campus |
| Charlotte Spring Fair | 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $0-12.00 | Route 29 Pavilion, Concord |
| Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn | 1:00 pm | FREE | Innovation Barn |
| International Beaver Day | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm | FREE | Stevens Creek Nature Preserve and Center |
| Get free banana pudding at the grand opening of Peach Cobbler Factory Midtown | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Peach Cobbler Factory, Midtown |
| Family Chess Club at Mint Hill Library | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Mint Hill Library |
| Japanese Spring Festival | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Charlotte |
| Live Music: Lukas Delgra | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | NoDa Brewing North End |
| Red Rice Books Pop-Up at Archive CLT (includes free food) | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Archive CLT |
| Live Music: Chris Clark | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Lost Worlds Brewing, Charlotte (Metropolitan) |
| Gas House Slam at Cavendish | 5:30 pm | $5.00 | Cavendish Brewing Company, Gastonia |
| Sound of the Carolinas Orchestra: Sound of the Cinema | 6:00 pm | FREE | Davidson United Methodist Church |
| Live Music: Dan Staton Duo | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Primal Brewery Belmont |
| Live music: The Vel-Crows | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Summit Coffee, Basecamp, Davidson |
| Story Teller Open Mic | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Common Market OakWold |
| Live music: Ian Cunningham | 7:00 pm | FREE | Hop & Vine, Davidson |
| Karaoke Night | 7:00 pm | FREE | Lore Brewing, Indian Land |
| Comedy Open Mic at Queen City Grounds | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Queen City Grounds |
| Live taping of Late Night Regrets, a comedy and musical experience | 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | B Sinima Studios |
Sunday, March 30, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Spring Fair | $0-12.00 | Route 29 Pavilion, Concord | |
| Morning Nature Hike | 9:30 am to 11:30 am | FREE | Stevens Creek Nature Preserve and Center |
| QC Fitness Games | 11:00 am to 12:15 pm | $5.00 | Veterans Park (Central Avenue) |
| CRAFT Fest | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Petty Thieves Brewing Co. |
| The Comunidad Spring Market | 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Super Abari Game Bar |
| "American Coup: Wilmington 1898" Film Screening in Matthews | 12:15 pm | FREE | Matthews United Methodist Church |
| Party in the Park at Mint Museum Randolph | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Mint Museum Randolph |
| U-cut tulips at Howard Family Farm | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | $8.00 | Howard Family Farm |
| Alpaca Farm Tours at Farm and Fleece Alpaca Ranch in Concord | 1:00 pm | $12.00 | Farm and Fleece Alpaca Ranch, Concord |
| Free Tour at Torance House & Store | 2:00 pm | FREE | Hugh Torance House & Store |
| Chess Free Play at South County Regional Library | 2:15 pm to 3:45 pm | FREE | South County Library |
| Bluegrass Jam Circle Hosted by Charlotte Folk Society | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Petty Thieves Brewing Co. |
| Live Music: Mike Strauss Band | 5:00 pm | FREE | The Thirsty Beaver Saloon |
| Davidson Bach Festival -- Organ Music of Bach performed by Dr. Timothy Olsen | 5:00 pm | FREE | Davidson College Presbyterian Church |
| The Riff Between Us: A concert with Ukrainian and Russian musicians | 6:30 pm | FREE | Myers Park Presbyterian Church |
| Free Comedy Open Mic at The Royal Tot | 7:00 pm | FREE | The Royal Tot |
Monday, March 31, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baskin Robbins: 31% off scoops | All Day | Discounted | Baskin-Robbins, multiple locations |
| U-cut tulips at Howard Family Farm | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | $8.00 | Howard Family Farm |
| Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Dance for All Abilities | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | FREE | Marion Diehl Park |
| Teacher Appreciation Night: 20% off tabs for teachers, faculty, staff | 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Discounted | Pilot Brewing |
| Community Read: Toy Theatre Performance of The Dot | 2:00 pm | FREE | Cornelius Library |
| Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance Class | 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm | FREE | Tyvola Senior Center |
| Charlotte Spring Fair | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $0-12.00 | Route 29 Pavilion, Concord |
| Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Afro Beats Fitness Dance | 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Ivory Baker Recreation Center |
| Open Mic Night | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Town Brewing |
| Karaoke at Starlight on 22nd | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Starlight on 22nd |
| Nerd Night + Free Pizza | 7:00 pm | FREE | Resident Culture Brewing Plaza Midwood |
| Comedy Open Mic | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co. |
| Find Your Muse Open Mic | 7:30 pm | $5.00 | The Evening Muse |
| The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session | 7:30 pm | $7.00-10.00 | Petra’s |
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walgreens Senior Day: 20% off for rewards members age 55+ | All Day | Walgreens (multiple locations) | |
| Greater Charlotte Book Crawl | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| North Carolina Science Festival (events all month -- click for schedule) | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Half Price Bays at Topgolf (2 locations) | All Day | $15.00-30.00 | Various locations |
| Library Mobile Food Pantry with Hope Street Food Pantry (click to see location each week) | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Various locations |
| U-cut tulips at Howard Family Farm | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | $8.00 | Howard Family Farm |
| Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance Class | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Sugaw Creek Recreation Center |
| Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Jazz Fitness | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | FREE | Northern Regional Recreation Center |
| Free Public Tour of Innovation Barn | 1:00 pm | FREE | Innovation Barn |
| Charlotte Spring Fair | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $0-12.00 | Route 29 Pavilion, Concord |
| Local's Night & Board Games | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Piedmont Social House |
| $2 Off Tuesdays | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Discounted | Petty Thieves Brewing Co. |
| Bring Your Own Vinyl Night | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Divine Barrel Brewing |
| Free class with Charlotte Cirque & Dance: Juggling 101 | 6:00 pm to 6:50 pm | FREE | Berewick Recreation Center |
| Tosco Music Open Mic | 6:30 pm | $5.36 | The Evening Muse |
| Free class with Charlotte Cirque & Dance: African Dance | 7:00 pm to 7:50 pm | FREE | Berewick Recreation Center |
| Dart League at Primal Huntersville | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Primal Brewery, Huntersville |
| Bunco at Hoptown | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hoptown Brewing Company, Mooresville |
| Dart League at Primal Belmont | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Primal Brewery Belmont |
| Name the Music at Wobbly Butt Tap Room & Eatery | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Victory Lanes, Mooresville |
| Comedy Open Mic at Starlight on 22nd | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Starlight on 22nd |
| Piano Karaoke & Sing Along with Ryan Stamey | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $5.00 | Petra’s |
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on Wednesdays | All Day | Discounted | Independent Picture House |
| Greater Charlotte Book Crawl | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| North Carolina Science Festival (events all month -- click for schedule) | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Wine Wednesday -- half priced bottles of wine | All Day | Discounted | Olde Mecklenburg Brewery — LoSo |
| U-cut tulips at Howard Family Farm | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | $8.00 | Howard Family Farm |
| Free Art Kits at Mint Museum Randolph: Stitching Sampler | 11:00 am to 9:00 pm | FREE | Mint Museum Randolph |
| Free Early Release Day Kids' Yoga Bop with Making Space Mindful Movement | 1:45 pm | FREE | Urban District Market |
| Chess Club at Matthews Library | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Matthews Library |
| Charlotte Spring Fair | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $0-12.00 | Route 29 Pavilion, Concord |
| Open Rehearsal with North Carolina Baroque Orchestra -- Brilliant Concerti of the Baroque | 4:00 pm | FREE | Davidson College Presbyterian Church Congregation House |
| Wednesday Night Live: Free admission to Uptown museums | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Various locations |
| Free Yoga | 5:30 pm | FREE | Sycamore Brewing |
| Chess Time! At West Boulevard Library | 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | West Boulevard Library |
| Adult (Off)Color Coloring Night | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Red Clay Ciderworks |
| Charlotte Craft Circle | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Petty Thieves Brewing Co. |
| The OG Boot Camp | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Lenny Boy Brewing Co. |
| Brewhouse Yoga | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm | $5.00 | Sugar Creek Brewing |
| Games with Glen | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Eleven Lakes Brewing, Cornelius |
| Tommy's Trivia | 6:30 pm | FREE | Sycamore Brewing |
| Bunco! | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Eleven Lakes Brewing, Cornelius |
| Open House at MakerSpace CLT | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Makerspace Charlotte |
| Open Mic at Summit Coffee Basecamp | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Summit Coffee, Basecamp, Davidson |
| Mahjong & Wine Night | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Piedmont Social House |
| Wednesday Night Live: cómo sostener el peso (dance performance) | 7:00 pm | FREE | Mint Museum Uptown |
| Puzzle Race and Half-Priced Wine | 7:00 pm | Discounted | Middle James Brewing |
| Wednesday Night Yoga | 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm | $5.00 | Lenny Boy Brewing Co. |
