Weekender: 40 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including the fair and festivals
Add Axios as your preferred source to
see more of our stories on Google.
Stop by Sycamore Brewing this Saturday for a Delta 9 seltzer for their 4/20 Fest. Photo: Alexis Clinton/Axios
We are wishing there were more hours in the weekend to fill a schedule up with all of these events from Friday to Sunday.
Friday, April 18
⚾️ Take the family out to a ballgame and watch the Charlotte Knights play the Nashville Sounds at Truist Field. | $38+ | 7:04pm | Details
🎶 Party to hit Lady Gaga songs all night long at The Underground. | $26+ | 9pm | Details
🎬 See the film "Subterranean," about hobbyist cavers breaking records in Canada, during the Whitewater Center's film series. | Free | 8:15pm | Details
🎨 Enjoy a visual art workshop at Loyd Studios. | Free | 6-9pm | Details
👕 Bring a shirt to get printed at Macfly Fresh Printing Co. in Camp North End, and stick around for an open mic session. | Free | 4-9pm | Details
🍹 Step on the rooftop of State of Confusion for live music and drinks. | Free | 7-10pm | Details
🎊 Check out the last weekend of Charlotte SHOUT! in Uptown with hundreds of events and attractions, including a mini golf course, live music and pop-up markets. | Prices vary | Runs through Sunday | Details
🎡 Take the family to The Charlotte Fair at Charlotte Motor Speedway. | Prices vary | Runs through Sunday | Details
🎭 See Broadway musical "Kimberly Akimbo" at Knight Theater. | $40.23+ | Times vary | Details
🤩 Admire thousands of lights at the Tianyu Lights Festival, with live performances, lantern displays, the Illuminated Playground and more at Concord Mills. | $20+ | Runs through June 22 | Details
🤣 Laugh the night away to jokes from comedian Luenell at The Comedy Zone. | $46-$59 | Times vary | Details
🌼 Go to Daniel Stowe Conservatory for their Spring Festival, with face painting, guided trail walks, spring crafts and live music. | $0-$19 | Runs through Sunday | Details
🏐 Play an adult field day game of kickball at Friendship Sportsplex, and follow it up by checking out the food trucks and other local vendors. | Prices vary | 2-6pm | Details
Saturday, April 19
🍪 Learn how to bake and decorate bunny cookies at Sweet Spot Studio. | $70 | 11am | Details
🎩 Take a "spirited stroll" through Charlotte's historic cemeteries at Elmwood Cemetery. | $15 | 1-4pm | Details
🛍️ Shop from The Chamber by Wooden Robot market, with handcrafted goods, musicians, food trucks and drinks. | Free | 2pm | Details
🤩 Pull up to Wooden Robot Brewery's FAFO Art & Music Fest with local artists, DJs, vendors, tintype photography, and food and beer. | Free | 6pm | Details
🫖 Enjoy an afternoon spring tea at The Ballantyne with savory treats, pastries, desserts and sparkling wine. | $70 | 1pm | Details
🧀 Eat your cheese fix at the grilled cheese festival in South End, and pair it with Bloody Marys, mimosas and craft beers. | $25-$50 | 1pm | Details
🥚 Take the kids to an egg hunt and story time in Huntersville at 10220 Independence Hill Road. | Free | 9am | Details
🎥 Join an audience for the live taping of "Late Night Regrets" with comedians and live music at B Sinima Studios. | Free | 8pm | Details
🎉 Vibe to throwback party jams from a live DJ at Monday Night Brewing, and stick around for beer pong and giveaways that benefit a cat rescue. | Free | 2pm | Details
🍸 Sip on martinis that you can pair with other tastings and light bites on the garden patio of DTR Dilworth. | $50 | 1pm | Details
🍹 Learn how to make cocktails from Bob Peters at the Goodyear House's Greenhouse. | Free | 3pm | Details
⚽️ Cheer on Charlotte FC as they take on San Diego FC at Bank of America Stadium. | $41+ | 7:30pm | Details
🎭 Take the kiddos to see "Dog Man: The Musical" at Ovens Auditorium. | $36+ | 3pm | Details
🎤 Test your lyrical skills at a cyper hosted by Hip Hop Smoothies in Camp North End. | $20 | 9-10am | Details
🏓 Play a game of pickleball at Tipsy Pickle for a chance to win tickets to Lovin' Life Music Festival, and stick around for themed drinks and giveaways. | Prices vary | 4-11pm | Details
🏃♂️ Run in Charlotte Racefest's half marathon or 10K relay at Symphony Park in SouthPark. | $60-$100 | 7:30am | Details
🍃 Shop for 4/20 deals at Happy Camper's Dispensary in NoDa, and stay for music and food. | Free | 12-8pm | Details
🍻 Sip on Delta 9 seltzers at Sycamore Brewing for their 4/20 Fest while you vibe to live music. | Free | 5pm-midnight| Details
🍾 Vibe to R&B music and sip cocktails on Imperial's rooftop in Uptown. | Free | 3-9pm | Details
Sunday, April 20
🐣 Head to Sip City Market & Bottle Shop for an Easter egg hunt and market with vendors selling flower bouquets, infused treats, skincare, drinks and 4/20 goodies. | $0-$20 | 12pm | Details
🥞 Eat from an Easter brunch buffet with live music and the Easter Bunny at The Ballantyne. | $48-$105 | 10:30am | Details
🥅 Cheer on Charlotte Independence as they take on South Georgia Tormenta FC at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $13-$66 | 4pm | Details
🎤 Sing along to a live band playing hit Taylor Swift songs at The Underground. | $35.25+ | 6pm | Details
🧠 Test your knowledge of trivia with Mindless Minutia at Ri Ra Irish Pub. | Free | 5-8pm | Details
🧘 Unroll a yoga mat to relax with a guided flow and journal session at Freedom Park. | $22 | 2-3:30pm | Details
🥂 Pull up with your friends to a day party at Pinhouse, with music from a live DJ and drinks from the bar. | Free | 4-10pm |Details
Check out more upcoming events on our Event Board. Hosting an event? Reach more Charlotteans through an Event Listing, which includes placement on our Event Board and in our weekday newsletter. Have a scoop about a cool event? Submit your event.
Editor's note: We removed That's Novel Books Silent Book Club from this list. The Camp North End book store is closed for Easter.