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,...

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...

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....

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...

19th Annual Community Day with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated May 2

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The Charlotte Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, is hosting its 1 9th Annual Community Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at First Baptist Church West, 1801 Oaklawn...

2000s Music Bingo at Middle James Brewing Company on April 30, and more

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Middle James Brewing Company , 400 N Polk Street, in Pineville, North Carolina, is a family-friendly brewery where you can enjoy great beer, great food, and watch your team play. Middle James also...

Free Mother’s Day Line Dancing Class at Nickyo’s Rodeo

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Nickyo s Rodeo , a western-themed bar at 120 W Bland Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a special event for Mother s Day. On May 10, 2026, from 2 to 3 p.m., enjoy a FREE line dancing class....

Live Nation launches “Summer of Live” — $30 tickets to many concerts

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Live Nation has announced Summer of Live , which offers $30 tickets to many shows in select amphitheaters across the U.S. and Canada. (Last year the program was called Ticket to Summer.) The $30...

Garibaldi Festival in Belmont April 25

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Garibaldi Festival takes place at Stowe Park, 24 S. Main Street, Belmont, NC, on Saturday, April 25 2026, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is a free event. Garibaldi Festival features: Local arts and...

Meck Sounds Music Series: Free outdoor concerts in Mecklenburg County Parks

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s annual summer music series is back in 2026. Meck Sounds concerts will take place monthly from May to August at various Park and Recreation locations. The...