Things To Do In Charlotte

Experience FoodieLand: a nationwide food festival filled with 250+ vendors with global flavors, artisan shops, games, and live music!

There is something for everyone at FoodieLand.
FoodieLand is the nation's LARGEST FOOD FESTIVAL, uniting local talent, small businesses, and global flavors in one vibrant experience. More than just a festival, FoodieLand is a gathering place where people come together to celebrate community through food, culture, and unforgettable moments. Get your tickets now! See you there!

Event Hours

Friday - 3 PM - 10 PM

Saturday - 1 PM - 10 PM

Sunday - 1 PM - 10 PM

📌 Location: Charlotte Motor Speedway (5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC 28027)

Calling all smarty pants ... get ready for trivia, food and fun at Hall! 🧠🏆
Trivia is taking over the Courtyard for four weeks with .
Come hungry, bring your smartest friends, and stick around for the bragging rights (and prizes).

Last chance to enjoy $8 burgers for CLT Burger Week ends on the 23rd
25+ locations
$8 specialty burgers (no sides, tax and/or gratuity included)

www.CLTBurgerWeek.com
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Reminder!! It's the 11th annual CLT Burger Week now through August 23rd.

Ten Straight Days
25+ locations
$8 specialty burgers (no sides, tax and/or gratuity included)

www.CLTBurgerWeek.com
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The 11th Annual CLT Burger Week kicks off this FRIDAY!!! Feed your appetite for culinary adventure on a week-long journey as you chomp through the best burgers that Charlotte area has to offer!
Starting Friday, August 14 through the 23rd you can take a bite out of Charlotte’s burger scene.
Ten Straight Days
25+ locations
$8 specialty burgers (no sides, tax and/or gratuity included)

www.CLTBurgerWeek.com
Not only will you get to spend a ten straight days eating $8 burgers, you can help us on our quest to find the best burger in town by voting for one of the participating restaurants. (*Doesn't include sides, tax or gratuity)
Locals and visitors alike will be able to try some of the best burgers, these burgers will be unique and available just for this time period, so don’t miss out.
💁 2026 PARTICIPATING BURGER JOINTS 🍔
🍔 JackBeagles (Noda, and Mt. Holly)
🍔 Bad Daddy's Burger Bar (Gastonia, Concord, Dilworth, Ballantyne, Mooresville & Huntersville)
🍔 Penguin Drive-In (Dilworth)
🍔 Kid Cashew (Dilworth)
🍔 Mac's Speed Shop (South End, Steele Creek, Lake Norman, and Concord Mills )
🍔 Nor'East Treats (East CLT)
🍔 The Asbury (Uptown)
🍔 The Local (Uptown)
🍔 Burgers & Barley (Rock Hill)
🍔 Ri Ra's Charlotte (Uptown)
🍔 Bradshaw Social House (Ballantyne)
🍔 Grey's Diner (Plaza)
🍔 Small Bar Morehead (Wesley Village)
🍔 Angry Ale's (Myers Park)
🍔 Tyber Creek (South End)
🍔 The Daily (Uptown)
🍔 Dilworth Social House (Dilworth)
🍔 Emmy Squared (South End & Plaza)
🍔 Southern Pecan (South Park)

Celebrate 4th of July Weekend in Charlotte! 🎆
🎇 Truist Field – Home to Charlotte's Stars & Stripes Spectacular featuring the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra followed by the iconic WBT SkyShow, one of the Southeast's largest fireworks displays.

🏞️ Romare Bearden Park – One of the best free spots to watch the SkyShow fireworks if you don't have tickets to Truist Field. Bring a blanket and enjoy the Uptown skyline.

🎢 Carowinds – Ride roller coasters all day and stay for the park's Star-Spangled Nights fireworks spectacular after dark.

🌊 U.S. National Whitewater Center – Spend the day rafting, ziplining, kayaking, hiking, and enjoying live music during the holiday celebration. It's one of Charlotte's top outdoor destinations for the weekend.

🛍️ South End Rail Trail – Walk Charlotte's most popular neighborhood filled with breweries, murals, local boutiques, and some of the city's best restaurants.

🏛️ NASCAR Hall of Fame – Experience interactive racing exhibits and simulators—perfect for families and NASCAR fans.

🚗Charlotte Motorspeedway- Hosting the "Red, White & Vroom" event (Cook Out Summer Shootout Round 6) Tuesday, June 30

🌿 Freedom Park – Pack a picnic, walk the scenic trails, or rent a paddle boat before heading downtown for the evening festivities.
Places to eat-
🍔 Optimist Hall – Grab dinner from dozens of local food vendors all under one roof before the fireworks.

🍖 Midwood Smokehouse – A Charlotte favorite for authentic North Carolina barbecue.

🍺 Olde Mecklenburg Brewery – Celebrate with craft beer, a spacious beer garden, and a festive atmosphere.

🌇 The Mint Museum Uptown – Explore incredible art exhibits and enjoy one of the best cultural stops in the city.

☀️ Top 5 Things To Do in Charlotte This June 🌆

Charlotte really comes alive in June — longer days, patio weather, festivals, baseball, concerts, and plenty to explore. If you’re heading to the Queen City this summer, here are 5 things you shouldn’t miss:

🍴 1. Taste of Charlotte June 5-7th
One of the city’s biggest annual festivals takes over Uptown with food tastings, live music, local vendors, and summer vibes everywhere. Perfect for trying some of Charlotte’s best restaurants in one place.

⚾ 2. Catch a Charlotte Knights Game
There’s nothing like a summer baseball game at Truist Field. Amazing skyline views, cold drinks, fireworks nights, and one of the best ballpark atmospheres in the South.

🍻 3. Brewery Hop Through NoDa & South End
Charlotte’s brewery scene is elite. Spend an afternoon exploring NoDa’s artsy spots or South End’s rail trail patios. Great beer, live music, rooftop hangs, and food trucks all summer long.

🎨 4. Experience HeroesCon
Comic fans, this one’s for you. HeroesCon brings together creators, cosplay, collectibles, and pop culture energy for one of the country’s top independent comic conventions.

🎶 5. Enjoy Outdoor Concerts & Summer Nights
June is prime concert season in Charlotte. From symphony performances under the stars to live music at breweries and amphitheaters, there’s always something happening after sunset.

✨ Bonus Ideas:

* Whitewater rafting at the U.S. National Whitewater Center
* Charlotte FC matches
* Carowinds roller coasters + water park
* Rooftop bars in Uptown
* Day trips to Lake Norman

UNICEF USA is expanding the UNICEF Kid Zone to a four-day activation, open from Thursday, May 28 through Sunday, May 31! Centered on play and fun, participants of all ages will have the chance to engage in structured and open-ended play, with activities including a prize wheel with giveaways, a photobooth with customized player cards, soccer skills challenges, arts and crafts, and an interactive mural where children can share why play is important to them
Location- WakeMed Soccer Park
101 Soccer Park Drive Cary, NC 27511
Link: https://tst7v7.com/tickets/?utm_source=unicef1&utm_campaign=unicef1&utm_medium=unicef1
Discount code: “UNICEF” for 10% off

✨ You’re invited to something truly special ✨

Join us for the 4th Annual Festival and Pop-Up Market for Autism — a morning of connection, creativity, and community designed with Neurodivergent youth and families at the center 💛

🗓 June 6, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 SouthPark Christian Church (Charlotte, NC)

Explore interactive zones, shop incredible vendors, and experience:
🎨 Art Zone
🎶 Music Zone
📚 Inclusive Books & Literacy
🌀 Sensory and Movement
🌿 Nature Zone
🎧 Teen Zone / Silent Disco
🎮 Gaming Zone
🤍 Quiet Zone
🛍 Market Zone

Plus — FREE books, hands-on activities, and inclusive experiences for all ages 🙌

This is more than an event — it’s a space where Neurodivergent youth are celebrated, supported, and centered. Bring your family, invite your friends, and come be part of it 💫

🌮🍹 CINCO DE MAYO IN CHARLOTTE 🍹🌮

If you’re going out tonight, here’s where to hit 👇

🔥 DEALS
• $5 margaritas + DJ (University)
• $8 margaritas + DJ @ Zapata’s (Ballantyne)
• Mexican beer garden + $5 margs + cheap Coronas & Paco’s Tacos
• $6 house margaritas + drink specials @ Chuy’s
• $5–$7 margaritas + taco deals @ Sabor Latin Street Grill
• Drink specials + discounted tequila cocktails @ Bakersfield

🎉 PARTY VIBES
• The Music Yard – DJs + drinks + big outdoor party (4–11pm)
• Encore Nightclub – late-night Cinco party w/ DJs
• South End / Uptown – packed bars, margaritas, DJs everywhere
• Bar crawls + taco & marg fests all over the city

🌯 GO-TO SPOTS (always lit for Cinco)
• Que Onda Tacos + Tequila
• Paco’s Tacos & Tequila
• Cantina 1511
• Bakersfield
• RuRu’s

Charlotte is going ALL OUT tonight — expect big crowds, strong margs, and full fiesta energy 🌮🔥

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