Free Spring Break Activities at IKEA Charlotte

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Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC IKEA, at 8300 IKEA Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting several events during Spring Break of 2026. These are FREE events just for IKEA Family members....

Nina Simone Day with QC Family Tree on Apr. 26

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QC Family Tree is hosting a celebration for Nina Simone Day on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Marian House, 2910 Parkway Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a free event. Nina...

Try LED Saber Combat and Choreography for Free March 22

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Have you ever wanted to wield an LED Saber? You re in luck, because Charlotte has its own LED Saber Combat and Choreography Club. Read on to learn about a special event, and then the regularly...

Rhizome Arts Market + Free Space Studios March 30

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Photo courtesy of QC Family Tree QC Family Tree is presenting Rhizome Arts Market + Free Space Studios on Monday, March 30, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Marian House, 2916 Parkway Avenue, Charlotte,...

Easter Egg Hunt at Fonta Flora Brewery at Optimist Hall Apr. 4, and more

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Fonta Flora Brewery is at Optimist Hall, 1115 Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC. Learn all about Optimist Hall. Look for events on Fonta Flora s Facebook page. Upcoming Events Easter Egg Hunt Saturday,...

Free “Learn to Ride” event on March 28: get kids started with bike riding (free helmets available!)

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Source: Depositphotos Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation holds several Learn to Ride events at recreation centers throughout the year. At these free events, you ll be given instruction on how to...

Cycle Works: Free Fix-a-Flat Workshop with Charlotte Re-cyclery March 18

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Charlotte Re-Cyclery , at 812 Atando Avenue, Charlotte, NC, is a community bike shop program. The Re-Cyclery supports Trips for Kids Charlotte, an organization that makes sure that kids in the...

The Spoke Easy Community Yard Sale April 25 — free to sell your stuff!

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The Spoke Easy , a bike shop and bar at 1540 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, hosts many community events, like live music, movies and group bike rides. On April 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2...

Búsqueda Huevos de Pascua at First Ward Park Apr. 4 — egg hunt, Easter Bunny, bubble show, more…

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/17 1:03A Jody Mace

Búsqueda Huevos de Pascua , an Easter Egg Hunt (and more!), is taking place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at First Ward Park, 301 E 7th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m....

Charlotte VegFest Jr. at Victoria Yards April 14

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Charlotte VegFest is a celebration of healthy, sustainable, and compassionate eating, and explores the benefits of vegan living. There will be a mini-Veg Fest, Veg Fest Jr. , on Tuesday, April 14,...

Kids Markets — markets where kids sell their own products

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Photo courtesy of Children s Entrepreneur Market Kids Markets are are a series of events where children can gain firsthand experience operating a small business. The program has taken place in 225...

3rd Thursday Gallery Crawl at Charlotte Studio Artists March 19, plus opening for “Unusual &...

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Charlotte Studio Artists is a collaborative studio and exhibit space for artists across a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, collage and assemblage. They are...

University City Food Truck Friday returns to Armored Cow Brewing March 20

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Armored Cow Brewing, in University City, at 8821 JW Clay Boulevard, features both gluten-free and traditional beers. It often hosts food trucks and events. You can see all their upcoming events on...

Mobile food pantry distributions with Cooperative Christian Ministry

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Cooperative Christian Ministry serves Cabarrus and Southern Rowan Counties with food relief, financial assistance, housing help and more. Crisis Center Food Pantry The organization operates a Crisis...

Free mobile food distribution at Monroe Middle School March 31

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Photo: Depositphotos Food for Families NC uses volunteer resources to provide nutritious food to families in need. It distributes thousands of bags of food in mobile distributions, home deliveries and...