Heroes Convention June 24-26, 2022 Charlotte Convention Center 501 S. College St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $20 plus Founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum (owner of Heroes Aren't Hard to Find comics shop), HeroesCon returns to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, the convention boasts an incredible guest list of […]
Kidz Bop Live 2022 Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. PNC Music Pavilion 707 Pavilion Blvd Charlotte, NC 28262 Tickets: $20 plus Kidz Bop, the No. 1 music brand for kids, is back on the road this summer with a new tour hitting 28 cities across the U.S. Families can sing and dance along […]
Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls (HBCU Night) Friday, September 2, 2022 at 7:04 p.m. Truist Field 324 S Mint St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $14 plus The Charlotte Knights partner with Johnson C. Smith University to host their inaugural HBCU Night on Friday, September 2. The event will take place at Truist Field as the […]
Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto September 29 - October 2, 2022 Bojangles' Coliseum 2700 E Independence Blvd Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: $20 plus Disney On Ice invites families to step inside the magical adventures of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen and Disney Animation’s Encanto as they come to life like never before. This spectacle […]
Blue Lapsis Light October 2 + 3, 2022 Government Center 600 E. Fourth Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: Free Charlotte International Arts Festival has added three Blue Lapsis Light shows at the Government Center (600 E. Fourth Street) due to the weather forecast from Hurricane Ian. Using aerial techniques from classical, interpretive and modern dance, […]
Carolina BalloonFest October 14-16, 2022 Carolina BalloonFest 260 Hangar Dr. Statesville, NC 28677 Tickets: $15 plus A 47-year tradition, Carolina BalloonFest returns to Statesville this weekend after a two-year hiatus. The three-day event will feature special hot air balloon shapes, competitions, three mass ascensions, evening balloon glows, festival food, beer and wine garden, live music, […]
Pumpkin Patch at Truist Field Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Truist Field 324 S Mint St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: Free (Pumpkins: Large $20 / Small $10) Truist Field will turn into a pumpkin patch this weekend with thousands of pumpkins spread throughout the outfield. In addition, there will be […]
Hola Charlotte Fest 2022 Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Hola Charlotte Fest Uptown Charlotte (Tryon St.) Charlotte, NC Tickets: Free Hola Charlotte Fest returns to Uptown Charlotte for the 10th annual event celebrating Hispanic heritage, showcasing Latin American culture in the Queen City. The festival will feature nationally recognized musical […]
Cinergy Cinemas Box-Office Binge Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas 5336 Docia Crossing Rd Charlotte, NC 28269 Tickets: $15.00 Have you ever wanted to spend a whole day at a theater watching movies with unlimited popcorn? This Saturday, January 28 is your chance to catch up on all […]
The Muggles Market Sunday, February 5, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Queens Sports Complex 2229 Tyvola Rd. Charlotte, NC 28210 Tickets: Free (canned goods or $2 donation to Second Harvest Metrolina recommended) The Muggles Market is a festival of geeky artisans of all fandoms (not just Harry Potter). It’s a place where you […]
Mad Monster Party 2023 February 17-19, 2023 Embassy Suites 5400 John Q. Hammons Dr NW Concord, NC 28027 Tickets: $35 plus The Mad Monster Party returns to North Carolina February 17-19 for three days of fun vendors, celebrity guests, "Scaraoke," costume contests, and more. Hours: Friday: 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. - […]
African American Heritage Festival Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Charlotte Museum of History 3500 Shamrock Dr. Charlotte, NC 28215 Tickets: Free Join Charlotte Museum of History to celebrate African American heritage and culture on Saturday, February 25 with a performance by Destiny Stone, local food vendors, a college fair, and […]
Carolina Custom Video Game and Pinball Event Sunday, March 19, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Super Abari Game Bar 1015 Seigle Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: Free Super Abari Game Bar will showcase arcade games and pinball machines uniquely created by Charlotte and Carolina game makers. Working with Central Piedmont Community College and […]
Madagascar the Musical Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Ovens Auditorium 2700 E Independence Blvd Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: $27 plus This musical based on the 2005 film features all of your favorite Madagascar friends as they escape from New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey. This new musical […]
Charlotte Summer Pops: Celebrate America Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Symphony Park 4400 Sharon Rd. Charlotte, NC 28211 Tickets: $15 (adults) $5+ (ages 13-18) Children (free) Join Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and conductor Christopher James Lees for a rousing salute to America at Symphony Park with a night of musical traditions culminating in a […]
Charlotte Knights vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (2023 SkyShow) Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 6:35 p.m. Truist Field 324 S Mint St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $24 plus The Charlotte Knights' annual fireworks show returns to Truist Field as they take on the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Since 1976, local radio station WBT has hosted this Charlotte […]
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. SouthPark Mall 4400 Sharon Rd Charlotte, NC 28211 Tickets: Free The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck returns to Charlotte's SouthPark Mall this Saturday. Started in 2014, the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck travels the country offering treats like macarons and cookies, cool limited […]
Gazillion Bubble Show September 15-16, 2023 Knight Theater 430 S Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $29.50 plus The Gazillion Bubble Show is one of the longest-running Off-Broadway family productions filled with art, science and bubble fun. With special effects, laser lighting and interactive performances, it keeps audiences of all ages awed. Showtimes: Friday, September […]
Festival of India Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Belk Theater (5th and N. Tryon) 130 N Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $6 plus For over 25 years, Festival of India has drawn thousands of visitors from Charlotte and neighboring counties to showcase the diversity of Indian culture and its […]
Coco Live-to-Film Concert Friday, September 29, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. The Amp Ballantyne 11115 Upper Ave. Charlotte, NC 28277 Tickets: $15 plus Grammy Award-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score will be performed by the 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México in the Coco Live-to-Film Concert featuring a screening of the Academy Award-winning film at The […]
Carolina Renaissance Festival September 30 - November 19 Carolina Renaissance Fest 16445 Poplar Tent Rd Huntersville, NC 28078 Tickets: $32 for adults (ages 13+) and $20 for children (ages 5-12) Travel back in time as a 25-acre field in Huntersville transforms into the village of Fairhaven and history comes alive with castles, cottages, kitchens, and […]
Charlotte Vegfest 2023 Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Camp North End 300 Camp Road Charlotte, NC 28206 Tickets: Free Charlotte Vegfest returns to Camp North End this weekend with some of the region's best vegan food, vendors, cooking classes, demos, competitions, yoga, and more. A 501(c)(3) non-profit with the mission […]
DUSK Finale Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Plaza Midwood Gordon Street Alley + Legion Brewing Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: Free Plaza Midwood’s DUSK event series will celebrate their finale on Saturday, October 14 with two stages of entertainment and community vendors. Performing on the Gordon Street Alley Stage from 2 […]
Carolina BalloonFest October 20-22, 2023 Carolina BalloonFest 260 Hangar Dr. Statesville, NC 28677 Tickets: $15 plus In its 48th year, Statesville is home to the second oldest hot air balloon festival in the country. Whether you are looking to take a ride in a hot air balloon or just take in the sights, the festival […]
Speedway Christmas November 17, 2023 - January 7, 2024 (Closed December 24) Charlotte Motor Speedway 5555 Concord Pkwy S Concord, NC 28027 Tickets: $35 plus (tubing hill: $10-$20) In its 14th year, the Charlotte Motor Speedway presents one of the largest Christmas light displays in the Southeast, Speedway Christmas. Located just north of Charlotte, this […]
Light the Knights Festival November 22, 2023 - January 1, 2024 Photo: Laura Wolff /Charlotte Knights Truist Field 324 S Mint St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $10 ($40 - all activities pass) The Charlotte Knights’ Light the Knights Festival will return this holiday season lighting up Truist Field in Uptown with a regulation-size ice skating […]
Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Uptown Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: Free (VIP seating: $25 plus) A Charlotte tradition since 1947, the Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade returns to Uptown for their third nighttime parade featuring live music, floats, marching bands, balloons, cultural dance performances, food vendors, and […]
The Charlotte Symphony Presents Elf in Concert November 24-25, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Ovens Auditorium 2900 E Independence Blvd Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: $30 plus Charlotte Symphony presents a special holiday concert and movie experience featuring the hilarious 2003 hit film, Elf, with the original score performed by a live symphony orchestra. Directed by Jon […]
Elf The Musical December 13-14, 2023 Booth Playhouse 130 N Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $15 plus Based on the hit holiday film, Elf, Charlotte's Porch Productions brings the story of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. All grown up, Buddy […]
The Hip Hop Nutcracker December 26-27, 2023 Knight Theater 430 S Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $24.50 plus A holiday dance and musical mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns to Charlotte's Knight Theater. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Jennifer Weber (& Juliet and KPOP), the contemporary hip-hop […]
Jurassic World Live Tour January 5-7, 2024 Spectrum Center 333 E Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $20 plus Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the classic film directed by Steven Spielberg, Jurassic World Live is an exhilarating family entertainment experience that brings the wonder and thrills of Jurassic Park. The film franchise comes to life […]
MLK Day 2024 at Harvey B. Gantt Center Monday, January 15, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Harvey B. Gantt Center 551 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: Free The Gantt's MLK Day celebration is themed around "truth and reconciliation." Celebrating the Harvey B. Gantt Center's 50th year, the 2024 MLK Day programming […]
Charlotte Mini-Con Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grady Cole Center 310 N Kings Dr. Charlotte, NC 28204 Tickets: $5 plus The Charlotte Mini-Con returns to the Grady Cole Center Saturday featuring an array of comic book dealers, comic creators, and an artists annex. Kids 16 years of age and younger […]