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.)
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.
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.
Sunset Farm Fall Open House - The Park CDC - Briar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC, USA, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9:00 A.M.
TTB KidZ Children's Consignment Sale - Park Expo & Conference Center - 800 Briar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205, United States, Saturday, September 12, 2026 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, 9:00 am to 7:00 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.
Art Walk on Union - Cabarrus Arts Council - Downtown Concord, NC, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 11 am - 4 pm.
Davidson Fall Arts Festival 2026 - Historic Downtown Davidson, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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.
Cornelius Festival of Cultures - 21336 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC, USA, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 3 pm - 6 pm.
Live Music at Patriots Park - Kings Mountain Patriot Park - South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC, USA, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 7 pm.
Salisbury Pride Festival 2026 - Bell Tower Green, Salisbury, NC, USA, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 11 am - 5 pm.
Super Saturday Monthly Doll & Toy Sales - First Community Center of Spencer - 215 5th St., Spencer, NC 28159, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:00 AM to 2:00PM.
Deep Sky Astronomy - Haw River State Park - Haw River State Park - Iron Ore Belt Access, North Church Street, Greensboro, NC, USA, Saturday, September 12, 2026, see website for details.
Grounds Tour at Fort Defiance - 1792 Fort Defiance Drive, Lenoir, NC, USA, Saturday, September 12, 2026 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
SCNP: ASL Hike and Sign - 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States, Saturday, September 12, 2026, Noon to 2:00pm.
SCNP: Animal Care Behind-the-Scenes - 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States, Sunday, September 13, 2026, 2:00pm to 3:15pm.