Free things to do this weekend in and around Charlotte
Charlotte's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, September 11, 2026 to Sunday, September 13, 2026
(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)
Grounds Tour at Fort Defiance - 1792 Fort Defiance Drive, Lenoir, NC, USA, Friday, September 11, 2026 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Patriot Day Observance - Kings Mountain, NC - Kings Mountain Patriot Park, South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC, USA, Friday, September 11, 2026, 8:30 am
Patriot Day 9/11 - Town of Waxhaw - Military Wall of Honor, State Road 1301, Waxhaw, NC, USA, Friday, September 11, 2026, 8 am
LaLaCaboosa - Town of Huntersville, NC - 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd, Huntersville, NC, USA, Friday, September 11, 2026, 6 pm - 9 pm
Movies in the Park - Old Town Rock Hill, SC - Fountain Park, East Main Street, Rock Hill, SC, USA, Friday, September 11, 2026, See website for details
Car Cruise-In | Downtown Monroe - North Main Street, Monroe, NC, USA, Friday, September 11, 2026, 6 pm - 8 pm
Huntersville Latino Night 2026 - 105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC, USA, Friday, September 11, 2026, 5 pm
TTB KidZ Children's Consignment Sale - 800 Briar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205, United States, Friday, September 11, 2026 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Live Music at Patriots Park - Kings Mountain Patriot Park, South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC, USA, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 7 pm
Cornelius Festival of Cultures - 21336 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC, USA, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 3 pm - 6 pm
Super Saturday Monthly Doll & Toy Sales - First Community Center of Spencer at 215 5th St. Spencer, NC 28159, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Salisbury Pride Festival 2026 - Bell Tower Green, Salisbury, NC, USA, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 11 am - 5 pm
Davidson's Concerts on the Green - Village Green, South Main Street, Davidson, NC, USA, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Deep Sky Astronomy - Haw River State Park - Haw River State Park, Iron Ore Belt Acces, North Church Street, Greensboro, NC, USA, Saturday, September 12, 2026, See website for details
Davidson Fall Arts Festival 2026 - Historic Downtown Davidson, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
SCNP: ASL Hike and Sign - 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States, Saturday, September 12, 2026, Noon to 2:00pm
Parent & Child Workshop: Saturday Mess Makers (Ages 2-4) - Kidcreate Studio - South Charlotte, 16709 Orchard Stone Run, Charlotte, NC 28277, United States, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10 AM - 11 AM
Kidzfest at the Billy Graham Library - Billy Graham Library, 4330 Westmont Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217, United States, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Art Walk on Union - Cabarrus Arts Council - Downtown Concord, NC, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 11 am - 4 pm
FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Charlotte - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, Saturday, September 12, 2026 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, See link for times
SCNP: Animal Care Behind-the-Scenes - 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States, Sunday, September 13, 2026, 2:00pm to 3:15pm