Open air market Front Porch Sunday is returning to Atherton Mill. You can shop local businesses and retailers on Sundays now through December.
This list is curated by Charlotte on the Cheap, where you’ll find even more free and cheap things to do every day, and detailed by Denise Casalez.
Friday, April 5
Location: 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC 28027
Time: 8 a.m.
Cost: $10-$15, free for children under 12
Charlotte AutoFair is coming to Charlotte Motor Speedway from April 4-7, bringing together the car enthusiast community in celebration of all things automotive. Also, don’t miss the Smith Heritage Invitational on Saturday, April 6, where iconic cars from all eras are gathered for up-close viewing.
Location: Goodyear Arts, 301 Camp Rd #200, Charlotte, NC 28206
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Check out the Action Series at Goodyear Arts, where you can expect performances and collaboration from Goodyear Arts Collective members. Free Range Brewing will provide drinks.
Laugh at Lenny: Free Comedy Show
Location: Lenny Boy Brewing Co., 3000 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28217
Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Giggle all night at Laugh at Lenny, a free comedy show at Lenny Boy Brewing Co.. This month’s show features Powell Mansfield and Joy Wills.
Saturday, April 6
Museums on Us: Bank of America
Location: Multiple
Time: Varies
Cost: Free admission
If you’re a Bank of America customer, enjoy free museum admission to the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Charlotte Museum of History, Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, Mint Museum Randolph or Mint Museum Uptown. Bank of America offers cardholders free general admission during the first weekend of every month.
Location: Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery, 700 W 6th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost:$10, free for children under 12
Guests are invited to take a “spirited stroll” through Charlotte’s historic cemeteries as Voices from the Past tells the stories of the historic men and women who helped make Charlotte what it is today.
Location: Downtown Concord
Time: 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Cost: Free entry
Art Walk on Union is an all-day arts festival that features artists and makers and its artwork. You can also look forward to live music, food trucks, local brews and wines.
Location: 255 Clanton Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Time: Noon-7 p.m.
Cost: Free entry
Weathered Souls is closing permanently after about a year and a half in Charlotte’s Lower South End. You can say swing by to stock up on craft beer and get your growler filled.
Sunday, April 7
Location: Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, 1801 Yorkmont Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Pictures with Piglets are coming back to the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market. Grab a picture with a cute piglet or explore three buildings filled with local vendors.
Location: Atherton Mill, 2000-2140 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Time: 10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free entry
Enjoy Front Porch Sunday, a long running open air market at Atherton Mill that happens every Sunday from April to December. You can shop handmade items to support local businesses and retailers while you snack on locally baked goods.
Monday, April 8
Location: Discovery Place Science, 168 W 6th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Location: Discovery Place Kids, 105 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Time: 12-4 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Are you looking for ways to enjoy the solar eclipse this year? You’re just in luck because Discovery Place Science and Discovery Place Kids are hosting Solar Eclipse watch parties with interactive activities. Get a chance to see it because there won’t be another one until 2044.
Tuesday, April 9
Free Tuesday at Schiele Museum
Location: 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
Time: 4-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Expand your knowledge and head over to the Schiele Museum — it’s free every second Tuesday of the month. There will also be a Power Up Learning experience by Duke Energy that involves a series of interactive learning experiences, led by Schiele educators.
Location: United House of Prayer, 2321 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
GospelSHOUT! is an annual free concert that showcases gospel choirs, trombone praised bands and music. It’ll be hosted at the United House of Prayer, where you can come early to buy a soul food dinner.
Location: IKEA, 8300 Ikea Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Head over to IKEA Charlotte and test your knowledge at its game night. Get a chance to win “as-Is” items or enjoy a hot entrèe for $3.99.
Wednesday, April 10
Location: 1016 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28206
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Cost: Free entry
Birdsong Brewing has a live DJ every Wednesday. So if you’re looking to get down to some beats, head over to Birdsong, grab a $4 pint of one of its OG beers and groove the night away.
Thursday, April 11
Location: 300 E Main St, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free entry
Celebrate the upcoming spring season at the Come See Me Festival, where there will be a line-up of events like a parade, tailgate party, fireworks extravaganza and more. The festival runs from April 11-20.
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