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Free things to do in Charlotte this weekend

Everything free on this weekend in Charlotte and nearby towns, from Friday to Sunday.

TomorrowFriday, November 6

3 events
Fri6Nov

Tomorrow · 6:15 AM · Fitness

Charlotte Running Club Summit Coffee OTP Run

Charlotte Running Club holds a free 3- or 5-mile group run from Summit Coffee on The Plaza every Friday at 6:15 am.

Summit Coffee OTP · Villa HeightsFree
Fri6Nov

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
Fri6Nov

Tomorrow · 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

SaturdaySaturday, November 7

1 event
Sat7Nov

Saturday · 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

SundaySunday, November 8

4 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

Places for free this weekend

All places
Free entry

Farmers market

Charlotte Regional Farmers Market

Year-round state farmers market run by the N.C. Department of Agriculture, with produce, plants, baked goods and crafts in a farmers building and open-air sheds. Parking is free.

1801 Yorkmont Rd · Yorkmont Road, west Charlotte

Free entry

Public park

Romare Bearden Park

Public park of just over five acres with waterfalls, a large lawn and space for events held through the year.

300 S Church St · Uptown

Free entry

Greenway

Little Sugar Creek Greenway

Mecklenburg County greenway with more than 17 miles of trail from Brevard Street in NoDa to the South Carolina state line. It is part of the Cross Charlotte Trail.

Many access points from Brevard St southward · NoDa to the South Carolina line

Free entry

Mill shopping district and market

Atherton

Historic mill building with boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops. It hosts the South End Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM and the monthly Sundays @ Atherton handcrafted market with more than 60 local makers.

2000-2140 South Blvd · South End

Free entry

Public park

Independence Park

Charlotte's first public park, designed by John Nolen and split in two by Hawthorne Lane. The 34-acre county park has a perennial garden, nature playground, trails, athletic fields, a greenway link to Little Sugar Creek and the 300-seat Independence Park Stadium.

300 Hawthorne Ln · Elizabeth

Free entry

Botanical garden

UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens

Three garden sites on the UNC Charlotte campus, McMillan Greenhouse, Susie Harwood Garden and Van Landingham Glen, with sixteen collections. Admission is free; workshops and events need registration.

9090 Craver Rd · University City

Free entry

Contemporary art center

McColl Center

Artist residency and contemporary art space in a 30,000-square-foot Gothic Revival building that was once a church. Admission is free, with a $10 suggested donation.

721 N Tryon St · Uptown

Free entry

Historic house and gardens

Duke Mansion

Early 20th-century estate listed on the National Register of Historic Places, now operating as an inn and event venue. Its 4.5-acre Mary D.B.T. Semans Gardens are free and open for strolling.

400 Hermitage Road · Myers Park

Good to know

  • Several museums have free evenings during the week, too.
  • Parks and greenways are always free.

FAQ

Where can I find free events in Charlotte this weekend?

6 listings this weekend, including Charlotte Running Club Summit Coffee OTP Run (Summit Coffee OTP), Charlotte Regional Farmers Market (Charlotte Regional Farmers Market), Live Cuban music Fridays at Havana Carolina (Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar).

Are any of them free?

Yes: Charlotte Running Club Summit Coffee OTP Run, Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, Live Cuban music Fridays at Havana Carolina and 3 more.

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