March brings the beginning of spring activities in Charlotte, with festivals, St. Patrick’s Day parties, Women’s History Month events and more. Easter is early this year — March 31 — so March will include plenty of egg hunts and Easter Bunny visits.
Plan March 2024 with this list of the top things to do this March in Charlotte.
We’re highlighting around more than 20 events this month. But then, scroll down for our huge calendar of things to do in Charlotte, and surrounding areas in March. This calendar will be updated all the time.
Of course, we focus on the “free and cheap” here, so most of these events are absolutely free.
March Highlights in Charlotte
Goodwill’s Bridal Sale
Goodwill Bridal Sale
Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Goodwill Opportunity Campus, 5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Bridal gowns starting at $99. Bridesmaid and special occasion dresses starting at $49.
Features: One-day pop-up sale. Hundreds of dresses in new and gently used condition.
HERStory
HERStory Family Day
Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024
Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City, 320 E 9th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina
Cost: Free
Features: Levine Museum of the New South’s annual Women’s History Month family day includes music, dance, storytelling, arts and crafts and more.
Boomtown Bash: Life at a Carolina Gold Mine
Boomtown Bash
Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Reed Gold Mine, 9621 Reed Mine Road, Midland, North Carolina
Cost: $4 for anyone age 5 and up
Features: Living history event featuring America’s first gold rush, in the 1850s. Period mining techniques, historic cooking, woodworking, more. Panning available for $3.
VAPAVERSARY
VAPAVERSARY
Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024
Time: 12 p.m. to 8 pm.
Place: VAPA Center, 700 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina
Cost: Free
Features: Enjoy art, music and food at this celebration of the VAPA Center’s 2nd anniversary.
Charlotte Independence Fan Fest
Indy Fan Fest
Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024
Time: 2 p.m.
Place: American Legion Memorial Stadium, 310 N Kings Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina
Cost: Free
Features: Celebrate the upcoming season of the Charlotte Independence with a friendly preseason game, bounce houses, face painting, yard games and more. Charlotte Independence is Charlotte’s USL League One professional soccer team.
Matthews Comic-Con
Matthews Comic-Con
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Place: Matthews Community Center, 100 E McDowell Street, Matthews, North Carolina
Cost: Free
Features: Comic vendors, craft vendors, game vendors, comic artists, cosplay contest, more.
Old Town St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Old Town St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
Time: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Place: Main Street, Rock Hill, SC
Cost: Free
Features: Live music, inflatables, face painting, food trucks, vendors.
Green River Revival
Green River Revival
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Place: Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free admission. $12 for parking. Charge for rafting, trail race, activities.
Features: Music, “Color Me Green” 5K, and yoga. The river will turn green.
Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
Time: Parade: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m; Festival: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Place: Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte
Cost: Free
Features: Irish music and dancing, vendors, food trucks, more.
More St. Patrick’s Day Events
St. Patrick’s Day Events in the Charlotte Area
Date: varies
Time: varies
Place: varies
Features: Big list of festivals, block parties, concerts, artisan markets and more.
Olé España: Flamenco, Paella and Sangria
Olé España
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Time: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Place: Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Live music and dance performances, paella cooking demonstration
Gaston MAX Multicultural Arts Xperience
Gaston Max
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Place: Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 107 N South Street, Gastonia, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Music, art, literature and culture
Museum of the Waxhaws Spring Festival
Museum of the Waxhaws Spring Festival
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Place: Museum of the Waxhaws, 8215 Waxhaw Highway, Waxhaw, North Carolina
Cost: Free
Features: Living history demonstrations, exhibits, games, crafts, Easter Bunny visit, egg hunt, more.
Charlotte Fair
Charlotte Fair
Date: March 21 to April 1, 2024
Time: Varies
Place: Route 29 Pavilion, 6668 Bruton Smith Boulevard, Concord, North Carolina
Cost: $12 for adults, $8 for children ages 5-11. Some discount days are planned.
Features: Rides, shows, fair food.
Mooresville Day Festival
Mooresville Day
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Downtown Mooresville, North Carolina
Cost: Free admission. Might be a cost for some features of the festival
Features: Street fair, artisan market, live performances, rides and attractions.
Voices of the Past
Voices of the Past
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Time: 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Place: President James K. Polk Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, North Carolina
Cost: Free, but donations are appreciated
Features: Learn about the history of the site through spoken word performances, live music and live painting.
STEAMfest
STEAMfest
Date: Sunday, March 24, 2024
Time: 12 to 7 p.m.
Place: Woodlawn School, 135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Over 100 fun and engaging hands-on activities centered around science
Charlotte SHOUT!
Charlotte SHOUT!
Date: March 29 to April 14, 2024
Time: Various times
Place: Multiple locations in Uptown Charlotte
Cost: Both free and ticketed events
Features: Large interactive installations, performances, food, more
Matthews Beats ‘n’ Bites Outdoor Concert
Matthews Beats ‘n Bites
Date: March 29, 2024
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
Place: Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, Matthews, North Carolina
Cost: Free
Features: This is the first of this year’s outdoor concert and food truck series in Matthews. CAT 5 Band, a beach/party/dance band, is performing.
Easter Egg Hunts and More
Easter Egg Hunts and Bunny Pictures
Date: Varies
Time: Varies
Place: Varies
Features: Big list of Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Bunny Pictures in the Charlotte area. Easter takes place on March 31, 2024, so many of the festivities are that weekend or the weekend before.
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