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Updated Thursday, November 5

Free things to do in Charlotte

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

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

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

9 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 · 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 · 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

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?

18 free events this week, including Charlotte Running Club Summit Coffee OTP Run, Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, Live Cuban music Fridays at Havana Carolina, Free Figure Drawing at Free Range Brewing.

Is there anything free to do in Charlotte today?

No free events are left on today's calendar, but Charlotte's greenways and parks are always free.

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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