Normally, February packs a lot into its 28 days, and in 2024, we have an extra day because it’s Leap Year! Plan your month with this list of the top things to do February, 2024, in Charlotte.
We’re highlighting several major events this month.
Of course, we focus on the “free and cheap” here, so many of these events are absolutely free.
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February Highlights in Charlotte
Black History Month
Learn about Black History Month all throughout February, with this list of festivals, concerts, storytelling, lectures, markets and more.
Lunar New Year
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at one of these Lunar New Year celebrations in Charlotte!
Free Movie Series at Camp North End
Camp North End and Aurora Star Lit Cinema are showing throwback movies inside the Historic Ford Building. They’Camp North End and Aurora Star Lit Cinema are showing throwback movies inside the Historic Ford Building. They’re free to attend, and you can buy concessions and adult beverages. You an also play retro video games for free at these events.
On Fridays through March 29, 2024, the Be Kind, Rewind Series will feature 90s movies. And on
Saturdays through March 30, 2024, VHS: Vintage Horror Series is just what it sounds like!
Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
The first Saturday in February is Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. Learn which local shops are opening early special ice cream breakfast menus for Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day on February 3, 2024!
Rail Trail Lights
Rail Trail Lights returns to the Rail Trail in South End from February 2 to 18, 2024. The Rail Trail will be lit with interactive light installations created by local artists. The installations will be free to enjoy, and it will be an easy walk between them.
National Frozen Yogurt Day
Learn about the frozen yogurt deals and freebies on National Frozen Yogurt Day, on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
Carolina Alpaca Celebration
Carolina Alpaca Celebration is the biggest alpaca event in the southeast and it is free to the public. (Parking is $7.) It takes place at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, 4751 NC-49, Concord, on Saturday, February 10, and Sunday, February 11, 2024. Meet tons of alpacas, and shop for fiber products.
Epiphany Chocolate Festival
Epiphany Lutheran Church in Rock Hill is presenting its 13th annual Chocolate Festival on February 10, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate all things chocolate! Admission is free, with items for purchase.
Mardi Gras Celebrations
Check out list of Mardi Gras celebrations in the Charlotte area, as well as where to find King Cake.
Valentine’s Day
Learn about Valentine’s Day in Charlotte. Our roundup includes special events for Valentine’s Day, a list of 50+ cheap dates, food deals, Valentine’s Day restaurants, gift ideas and more.
Dog Days of Winter
The Whitewater Center’s Dog Days of Winter festival, on February 17, 2024, includes dog-centered vendors, dog yoga, a dog adoption event, a trail race and dog walk, but most entertainingly, a chance for dogs to play on the ice rink. The festival is free, but parking is $12, and there are charges for the dogs on ice sessions, the 5K trail race and the 1-mile walk.
Fairy House Festival
The Fairy House Festival, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s very popular event on February 24, 2024, at Latta Nature Preserve, celebrates fairy houses and fairies. Children dressed as fairies and gnomes enjoy storytelling, crafts, activities and games. Tickets are $7 for ages 5 and up.
Fossil Fair at The Schiele Museum of Natural History
Fossil Fair takes place February 24, 2024, at The Schiele Museum of Natural History, 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina. Dig for fossils, mine for gemstones, interact with live animals, meet paleontologists, take a Dino Safari and see a dinosaur themed planetarium program. Tickets are $15 and are all-inclusive.
Leap Day
It only comes around once every four years, so February 29 is a big deal. Celebrate Leap Day in Charlotte with one of these special deals or events.
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