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Updated Friday, November 6

Free things to do in Charlotte

Events in Charlotte this week that are free to attend, plus a few places that are always free.

TodayFriday, November 6

4 events
Fri6Nov
On now

Today · 8 AM · Markets

Charlotte Regional Farmers Market

State-run farmers market with produce, plants, baked goods and crafts, open Wednesday through Sunday.

Charlotte Regional Farmers Market · Yorkmont Road, west CharlotteFree
Fri6Nov

Today · 6 PM · Music

Live Cuban music Fridays at Havana Carolina

Free live music on Friday evenings at Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar in downtown Concord, weekly through December 18.

Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar · ConcordFree
Fri6Nov

Today · 7 PM · Nightlife

Themed Trivia at Suffolk Punch South End

Free-to-play themed trivia on Friday nights, 7–9 PM, at Suffolk Punch Brewing in South End, with prizes for top teams.

Suffolk Punch Brewing – South End · South EndFree

TomorrowSaturday, November 7

4 events
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 8 AM · Markets

Charlotte Regional Farmers Market

State-run farmers market with produce, plants, baked goods and crafts, open Wednesday through Sunday.

Charlotte Regional Farmers Market · Yorkmont Road, west CharlotteFree
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 8 AM · Markets

South End Farmers Market at Atherton

Year-round Saturday farmers market, 8 AM–1 PM, at Atherton Mill on South Boulevard in South End, rain or shine.

Atherton Mill · South EndFree
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 10 AM · Markets

Bowl Street Pop-Up Market

The season's final free outdoor makers market at The Bowl at Ballantyne, Sat Nov 7, 10am-3pm, with Charlotte-area artisans and small businesses curated by Shop Local QC.

The Bowl at Ballantyne · BallantyneFree
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 11 AM · Family

Carolinas Veterans Day Festival

Free Veterans Day festival at Romare Bearden Park on Sat Nov 7, 11 AM–3 PM, with live music, family activities and free lunch for registrants.

Romare Bearden Park · UptownFree

SundaySunday, November 8

6 events
Sun8Nov

Sunday · 8 AM · Markets

Charlotte Regional Farmers Market

State-run farmers market with produce, plants, baked goods and crafts, open Wednesday through Sunday.

Charlotte Regional Farmers Market · Yorkmont Road, west CharlotteFree
Sun8Nov

Sunday · 11:30 AM · Food

Open Play Mahjong

Free mahjong open play for experienced players on Sundays, with Eastside Mahjong. Bring your own set.

NoDa Brewing Company · North EndFree
Sun8Nov

Sunday · 6 PM · Nightlife

Bones Snugs N Harmony Karaoke Party

Free 21+ Sunday karaoke party at Snug Harbor in Plaza Midwood, running from 6 PM until 2 AM.

Snug Harbor · Plaza MidwoodFree
Sun8Nov

Sunday · 9 PM · Nightlife

Karaoke Night at Chasers

Free karaoke every Wednesday and Sunday from 9 PM to 1 AM at Chasers on The Plaza, with free pool and parking.

Chasers · The PlazaFree

MondayMonday, November 9

1 event

TuesdayTuesday, November 10

3 events
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 6 PM · Nightlife

Gamer's Social at Resident Culture 7th Street

Resident Culture's 7th Street taproom hosts free-to-play video games every Tuesday from 6 to 9 pm.

Resident Culture Brewing (The Market on 7th Street) · UptownFree
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 6:30 PM · Fitness

Mad Miles Run Club

Free weekly group run and walk for all paces, hosted by Mad Miles Run Club and You vs Yourself.

Camp North End (Ford Green) · Camp North EndFree
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 7 PM · Comedy

Comedy Open Mic at Starlight on 22nd

Starlight on 22nd runs a free comedy open mic every Tuesday, with sign-ups at 7 pm and the show at 7:30 pm.

Starlight on 22nd · NoDaFree

WednesdayWednesday, November 11

12 events
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 6:30 AM · Fitness

Charlotte Running Club South End Coffee Run

Charlotte Running Club holds a free group run from Not Just Coffee at Atherton Mill every Wednesday at 6:30 am.

Not Just Coffee – Atherton Mill · South EndFree
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 7 AM · Fitness

CRC Weekly Trail Run – Francis Beatty Park

Free Wednesday 7 AM trail run of about 4.3–5 miles at Colonel Francis Beatty Park in Matthews, led by the Charlotte Running Club.

Colonel Francis Beatty Park · MatthewsFree
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 8 AM · Markets

Charlotte Regional Farmers Market

State-run farmers market with produce, plants, baked goods and crafts, open Wednesday through Sunday.

Charlotte Regional Farmers Market · Yorkmont Road, west CharlotteFree
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 5 PM · Arts

Free Wednesday evenings at the Bechtler

Admission to the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is free on Wednesdays from 5 to 9 PM.

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art · UptownFree
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 5 PM · Family

Drop In Art at Mint Museum Randolph

A free, self-directed art room for kids and adults on Wednesday evenings, with a museum educator on hand. Best for ages 4 and up.

Mint Museum Randolph · EastoverFree
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 5 PM · Arts

Free Wednesday Evenings at the Gantt Center

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture offers free admission every Wednesday from 5 to 9 pm as part of Wednesday Night Live.

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture · UptownFree
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 6:30 PM · Nightlife

Music Bingo at Primal Brewery Belmont

Free-to-play music bingo on Wednesday evenings at Primal Brewery in Belmont.

Primal Brewery Belmont · BelmontFree
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 6:30 PM · Fitness

NoDa Run Club – Wednesday @ North End

Free Wednesday 6:30 PM run club at NoDa Brewing's North End taproom, with 1-, 3- and 5-mile marked loops, rain or shine.

NoDa Brewing Company – North End · North EndFree
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 7 PM · Nightlife

Karaoke with Klaytastic at Petra's

Petra's hosts karaoke with Klaytastic every Wednesday starting at 7 pm.

Petra's · Plaza MidwoodFree
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 7 PM · Music

Starlight Jams Open Mic

Starlight on 22nd hosts an open stage for musicians, poets, dancers and other performers every Wednesday from 7 to 11 pm.

Starlight on 22nd · NoDaFree
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 9 PM · Nightlife

Karaoke Night at Chasers

Free karaoke every Wednesday and Sunday from 9 PM to 1 AM at Chasers on The Plaza, with free pool and parking.

Chasers · The PlazaFree

ThursdayThursday, November 12

3 events
Thu12Nov

Thursday · 8 AM · Markets

Charlotte Regional Farmers Market

State-run farmers market with produce, plants, baked goods and crafts, open Wednesday through Sunday.

Charlotte Regional Farmers Market · Yorkmont Road, west CharlotteFree
Thu12Nov

Thursday · 6:30 PM · Fitness

OMB Ballantyne Running Club

Free weekly Thursday 6:30 PM run/walk from The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in Ballantyne; no sign-up needed.

The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Ballantyne · BallantyneFree

Always free

  • Walk or bike the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, which runs through several central neighborhoods.
  • Stroll the Rail Trail in South End and look for the public art along the light-rail line.
  • Explore the murals and gallery windows on North Davidson Street in NoDa.
  • Spend an afternoon in Freedom Park or Independence Park.
  • Watch the sunset over the skyline from one of Uptown's parks.
  • Browse a weekend makers market, which is free to wander.

FAQ

What are free things to do in Charlotte this week?

28 free events this week, including Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, Live Cuban music Fridays at Havana Carolina, Goodyear Arts Fall Residency Showcase: Art Exhibition, Themed Trivia at Suffolk Punch South End.

Is there anything free to do in Charlotte today?

Yes. Free today: Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, Live Cuban music Fridays at Havana Carolina, Goodyear Arts Fall Residency Showcase: Art Exhibition.

What's free to do in Charlotte at night?

Trivia nights, rooftop happy hours with no cover, gallery nights and porch music sessions are common free evening plans. Filter by tonight to see what's on.

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