Things to do in Charlotte list

Discover the Best Things to Do in Charlotte, NC – Your Monthly Guide!

Looking for exciting events, hidden gems, must-visit spots, and things to do in Charlotte, NC? Our monthly guide keeps you updated on the best things to do in the Queen City! From concerts and food festivals to family-friendly activities and sporting events, I curate the top events and experiences happening each month that I personally would like to do. Whether you're a local or just visiting, explore Charlotte like never before with our list recommendations for things to do. Check back often and SUBSCRIBE to the newsletter for fresh updates on what’s happening around town!

📍 New events added every month!

April 2025 Events

• Pitch & Sip Networking event
  • Apr 3
  • The Royal Tot
• Carolina BBQ Festival
  • Apr 4 - 5
  • Victoria Yards
• Creative Mornings
  • Apr 4 (8-10am)
  • Carolina Theater
• Nephew Tommy
  • Apr 4-6
  • Comedy Zone
• Hornets vs Kings
  • Apr 4
  • Spectrum Center
• Charlotte SHOUT Uptown Arts Festival
  • Apr 4 - 20
  • Uptown Charlotte
• Charlotte BrewFest
  • Apr 5
  • South End
• Charlotte FC vs Nashville SC
  • Apr 5 (4pm)
  • Bank of America Stadium
• Wine & Food Festival
  • Apr 5 (12pm $49)
  • Ballantynes Backyard
• A Creative Book Exchange
  • Apr 5
  • That’s Novel Books
• Harlem Globetrotters
  • Apr 5
  • Bojangles Coliseum
• Front Porch Sundays Market
  • Apr 6 (10:30am-4:30pm)
  • Atherton Mill
• Jagged Edge
  • Apr 6
  • Knight Theater
• Hornets vs Bulls
  • Apr 6
  • Spectrum Center
• Empanada Fest
  • Apr 5 (12pm-6pm Free)
  • Camp North End
• Sounds, Sneakers, & Superheroes
  • Apr 7
  • Victoria Yards
• Hornets Vs Grizzlies
  • Apr 8
  • Spectrum Center
• FOMO: Museum Block Party
  • Apr 9
  • Levine Center for the Arts
• Experience Jimi Hendrix
  • Apr 9
  • Ovens Auditorium
• Charlotte Fair
  • Apr 10-20
  • Charlotte Motor Speedway
• The Millennium Tour
  • Apr 10
  • Spectrum Center
• Line Dancing Class
  • Apr 10 (6:30pm $15)
  • Alongside Brewery
  • @dwnwiththeclique
• Cocktail Class
  • April 11 (7:30pm)
  • Babe Cave USA
  • @two11barco (tickets)
• Science on the Rocks
  • Apr 11 (Adults only)
  • Discovery Place
• Jazz at the Bechtler: Frédéric Yonnet
  • Apr 11
  • Bechtler Museum of Art
• R&B Nights starring: Ginuwine, Donnel Jones
  • Apr 11
  • Ovens Auditorium
• Black Trivia Night
  • Apr 11
  • Harold’s Chicken
• The Coffee Set: Coffee morning party
  • Apr 12 (11am-1pm)
  • Lottie’s Cafe
• StrEATS Tasting Tour
  • Apr 12
  • Uptown
• This Is For Music Lovers Event
  • Apr 12 (FREE at 6pm)
  • Babe Cave
• University City Wine Fest
  • Apr 12
  • The Shoppes at University Place
• VTGCLT Spring Market
  • Apr 12
  • Camp North End
• Meet your creative bestie
  • Apr 12 (4-7pm)
  • 500 N. Tryon
  • RSVP with @dogreater
• Junk Journaling class
  • Apr 12 (Free 11am - 1pm)
  • strokesoffreedom.com/events
  • Rsvp for location
• Black girls in media: Mics, Camera, Action event
  • Apr 13
  • Address sent after ticket purchase on eventbrite
• Male Fashion Show
  • Apr 13 (5:30)
  • Gibson Mill
  • Tickets: @thesharpgentz
• Charlotte StrEATS Festival
  • Apr 13
  • Uptown
• Tyga
  • Apr 14
  • The Fillmore
• Co-working & Networking session
  • Apr 16 (11am-2pm)
  • strokesoffreedom.com/events
  • Rsvp for location
• SHOUT! Hip Hop Celebration
  • Apr 18
  • Victoria Yards
• Charlotte FC vs San Diego FC
  • Apr 19
  • Bank of America Stadium
• Luenell
  • Apr 18-19
  • Comedy Zone
• Breeze and Booze: Spring party
  • Apr 19 (7pm)
  • The Royal Tot (Eventbrite)
• Grilled Cheese Festival
  • Apr 19
  • South End Station 
• SHOUT! JazzFest
  • Apr 19
  • Victoria Yards
• The Spring Soiree
  • Apr 19
  • Gantt Center
  • (Eventbrite)
• Black on Black Market Event
  • April 19 (11am-5pm)
  • Johnson C. Smith
• Dope Vibes Day Party
  • Apr 19 (3-9pm)
  • Alibi Patio & Garden
• Charlotte Wine & Food Week
  • Apr 22-27
  • Citywide restaurants
• Gigi LeFlair
  • Apr 23
  • Comedy Zone
• Spontaneous Scribbles: Improv Journaling
  • Apr 24
  • Location sent with ticket
  • Strokesoffreedom.com/events
• BOOM Charlotte Arts Fest
  • Apr 25-27
  • The Shoppes at University Place
• Tuck Fest
  • Apr 25-27
  • Whitewater Center
• The Great Westside Fish Fry
  • Apr 26 (Free 1-7pm)
  • West Complex
• Charlotte FC vs New England Revolution
  • Apr 26
  • Bank of America Stadium
• African-American Festival
  • Apr 26 (free)
  • Carol Hoefener Center
• Pixels & BPM:
  • Creatives meetup and DJ
  • Apr 26 (4-6pm)
  • The Frame
• Charlottes Got Soul Fest
  • Apr 26
  • The Amp Ballantyne
• BoilerYard Brunch
  • Apr 27 (12-4pm)
  • Camp North End
• Tanzanian Dinner event
  • Apr 28
  • The market at 7th st
  • serengetichef.com
• Wine Bingo
  • Fridays & Saturdays
  • (7-9pm)
  • Bliss and Blends
  • Blissandblends.net