Mind & Motion Family Field Day May 9

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Mind & Motion Family Field Day is a free, family-friendly community event hosted by Charlotte Angels during National Foster Care Month. It takes place Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at...

Ag + Art at Native American Studies Center in Lancaster May 9: take-and-make craft, garden tours,...

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Native American Studies Center, at 199 South Marin Street, Lancaster, South Carolina, is taking part in the Ag + Art Tour of Lancaster County, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn...

Charlotte Roller Derby

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Photo courtesy of Don Lefler Charlotte Roller Derby s next season opener, Cosmic Clash, takes place May 9, 2026, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Grady Cole Center, 310 N Kings Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina....

Spring Garden Pop-Up at Gabe’s Good Goods May 8

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Gabe s Goods, 2315 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a Spring Pop-Up on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. Just in time for Mothers Day Weekend! Pick out a container and pair...

Shake Shack celebrates National Burger Month with free burgers all May, with purchase

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Photo: Shake Shack Shake Shack is celebrating National Burger Month with a giveaway for burger lovers every week in May. From May 1 to 31, 2026, Shake Shack is offering a different single burger every...

LangTree Live: free music series in Mooresville

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Every Thursday, starting in May, and typically through September, LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd, Mooresville, hosts LangTree Live , a free concert series. Most of the events take place from...

LuminoCity’s Dino Safari Light Festival coming to Concord — save 25% now

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Photo courtesy of LuminoCity LuminoCity is bring its Dino Safari Light Festival to Concord, North Carolina, from May 6 to June 14, 2026. It will be outside of Concord Mills, at 8111 Concord Mills...

Live Music at Heist Brewery, and more

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Heist Brewery , 2909 North Davidson Street, hosts many events. Heist has a good lunch and dinner menu, and although the start time for the music is sometimes past dinner hours (start time varies), they also have a Quick Bites menu that includes a...

Whitewater Center’s Memorial Day Celebration May 23-24

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Photo courtesy of U.S. National Whitewater Center The Whitewater Center s annual Memorial Day celebration takes place Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026. Whitewater Center is at 5000...

Free Planet Fitness membership for teens all summer

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Teens, ages 14-19, can work out for free all summer at any Planet Fitness location, from June 1 to August 31, 2026. Registration opens on May 18. Teens will have access to: A complete range of...

Queen City Culture & Community Market May 3

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The Queen City Culture & Community Market , hosted by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Beta Omicron Sigma Chapter, is a family-friendly community event designed to bring together local businesses,...

National Pay It Forward Day: Free gift cards at one Dunkin’ location on Apr. 28

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Photo courtesy of Dunkin Dunkin , at 5615 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is celebrating National Pay It Forward Day on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The promotion will be at this location only....

Ardrey Kell High School’s Spring Festival May 30

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Ardrey Kell High School, at 10220 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting their Spring Festival on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free. This is a...

Sustainable Reef’s Aquaporium at Charlotte Convention Center May 2: Learn about and shop for fish,...

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Sustainable Reef s Aquaporium comes to Charlotte Convention, 501 S College Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15, and free for kids 12...

Live music: falllift with A Different Thread and Taylor Winchester at Petra’s May 2

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Photo courtesy of Petra s Petra s Bar , at 1919 Commonwealth Avenue in Plaza Midwood, is a friendly neighborhood bar that includes a main bar with a stage, a taproom, an art gallery and a patio. It...