Looking for fun activities in and around Charlotte, NC this summer? Here is our list of ideas to make Summer 2024 the best summer yet!
VISIT A LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET
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- Camp North End Farmers Market
- Browse 20+ local farmers and crafters each Thursday from 4pm-8pm! Enjoy the live music and grab a bite to eat from the local restaurants Camp North End has to offer!
- Southend Farmers Market
- Rain or shine, you can take a stroll through Atherton from 8am-1pm every Saturday to browse products of local farmers and artists!
- Mecklenburg County Farmers Market
- This family-owned farmers market has been serving Charlotte organic produce for 80 years! Visit any day of the week until 6pm.
- Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
- Shop local produce, plants, flowers, crafts and more Wednesday-Sunday from 8am-5pm!
- Matthews Community Farmers Market
- Enjoy live music, cooking demonstrations, food trucks, fun contests and more on Saturdays from 8am-12pm!
- Village at Robinson Farm
- Stop by on Wednesdays and Saturdays for local peaches, tomatoes, melons, squash, plants, herbs, fresh eggs, cut flowers and more!
- Kings Drive Farmers Market
- Shop local produce, meat, flowers and more on Tuesday’s, Friday’s and Saturday’s!
VISIT A LOCAL WINERY
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- Childress Vineyards
- Visit the wine estate of former NASCAR driver Richard Childress, to experience vineyard tours, tastings & a bistro in Lexington, NC.
- Dynamis Vineyards
- Visit the vineyard, attend a wine tasting, or join their wine club, located in Jonesville, NC!
- Shelton Vineyards
- Located in the heart of Yadkin Valley, this vineyard prioritizes sustainable farming practices and quality grapes.
- Rocky River Vineyards
- Take a drive to Midland, NC for tastings, events, a gift shop and more!
- Treehouse Vineyards
- Rent a treehouse or attend a wine tasting at this vineyard in Monroe, NC!
- Veronet Vineyards
- Travel 30 minutes outside of Charlotte Friday-Sunday for tasting flights and a view of Crowders Mountain!
EXPERIENCE ONE OF CHARLOTTE'S MUSEUMS
ATTEND A SPORTS GAME
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- Charlotte FC Games
- Visit Bank of America Stadium to watch Charlotte's own FC team play soccer! Check the schedule for special themed games.
- Charlotte Knights
- More of a baseball fan? Attend a Charlotte Knights baseball home game at Truist Field! Check the schedule for home games.
TAKE A STROLL ON A GREENWAY
WATCH A MOVIE IN CAMP NORTH END
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- Bring a friend and a chair to enjoy free movie nights every Thursday in Camp North End!
VISIT CARRIGAN FARMS
BROWSE A POP-UP MARKET IN SOUTHEND
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- Bring the family to an outdoor party with shopping, games, and relaxation! The streets of Southend will be shut down on June 16th and June 30th to make way for a day of fun for the whole family.
- Spend your Sunday morning shopping the work of 90+ local vendors with goods ranging from handmade jewelry, to art, to pottery, to food, and more! Front Porch Sundays occur on every first Sunday of the month.
- Watch Nebel's Alley come alive every second Saturday of the month with the night market! Shop 30+ local vendors, enjoy live music, and grab dinner or dessert from one of the many dining options Southend has to offer!
JULY 4th CELEBRATIONS
ATTEND A FESTIVAL
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- Bites on Seventh Festival:
- Celebrate Charlotte's best Black owned restaurants with a wide variety of street food to gourmet food, exceptional beverages, and entertainment on June 1st with the Bites on Seventh Festival! Tickets required.
- Taste of Charlotte Food Festival
- From June 7th-June 9th, visit the largest food festival Charlotte has to offer! You will find a variety of foods from the Charlotte area, performances, and entertainment. Admission is free.
- Charlotte Water Lantern Festival
- Bring a friend, family member, or neighbor to experience the magic of the Water Lantern Festival on July 13th and 14th! Each ticket includes festival entry, a floating lantern kit, LED candle, commemorative bag, and other goods!
ENJOY LIVE MUSIC
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- Charlotte Symphony Park
- Attend one of the four pop-ups this summer in Charlotte Symphony Park, located in Southpark!
- Carowinds Summer Music Fest
- On select Fridays and Saturdays this summer, enjoy 30+ performances from talents such as Leann Rimes, Sugar Ray, Better than Ezra, Flo Rida and more at Carowinds! Free with park admission.
- Summer Concert Series at Anne Springs:
- Bring a chair and a friend to the Comporium Amphitheater at Anne Springs Close Greenway every Thursday this summer for live music and delicious food!
- Summer Concert Series Ballantyne
- Dance the night away at The Amp Ballantyne with one of three live performances planned for the summer!
- Outlaw Music Festival Tour
- Watch live performances from legends Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and more on their Charlotte date of the Outlaw Music Festival Tour on Saturday June 22nd!
GO FOR A HIKE
LOCAL DOG PARKS
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- Mary Warner Mack Dog Park
- Bring your pups to play and socialize on 12 acres of land in Anne Springs Close Greenway! Separate park area for small dogs, membership required.
- Davie Dog Park
- Take your pup to Davie Dog Park located at William R. Davie Park!
- Plaza Midwood Community Dog Park:
- Free community dog park open from 8am to dusk in Plaza Midwood!
- Frazier Place Dog Park
- 1201 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28208
- Renaissance Dog Park
- Renaissance Park, 1536 W Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
- Mcalpine Creek Dog Park
- 8617 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212
