22-05-2025
Weekender: 34 things to do in Charlotte this Memorial Day weekend
There's so many outdoor events, including the opening of an adult-only swim up bar and day parties, for you to experience this weekend.
Friday, May 23
🎶 Listen to a capella music with Queen City Vocals and sip on drinks at Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts. | $15-$18 | 7:30pm | Details
⚾️ Take the family out to a baseball game of the Charlotte Knights against Round Rock Express at Truist Field. | $33+ | 7:04pm | Details
🎤 See singer and songwriter Raveena in concert at The Underground. | $38.50+ | 8pm | Details
🤩 Attend the 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway. | $32.20+ | 8:30pm | Details
🎵 See Lil Poppa perform during his tour stop at The Fillmore. | $35 | 8pm | Details
💘 Find your love match in a speed dating session at Urban District Market. | $22.58 | 7:30-9:30pm | Details
🎭 Watch "Les Misérables" the musical at Belk Theater. | $46.39+ | 8pm | Details
Saturday, May 24
🎉 Pull up to Resident Culture South End for an anniversary event with a vendor market, fresh merch drop, free goodie bags and more. | Free | 12-5pm | Details
🛍️ Check out The Chamber by Wooden Robot's monthly market with local artisans, live music and food trucks. | Free | 12pm | Details
🎊 Party from Saturday to Sunday with Better Luck Tmrw's block party, day party and an R&B party at three venues. | $20+ | Runs through Monday | Details
🏎️ Watch the BetMGM 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway. | $40+ | 4:30pm | Details
⚽️ Cheer on Charlotte FC against Columbus at Bank of America Stadium. | $41+ | 7:30pm | Details
🏃♂️ Celebrate Memorial Day weekend at the Whitewater Center with live music, yoga, a trail race and live music on Sunday. | Free | Runs through Sunday | Details
🎨 Sign up the kids (ages 2-10) for a printmaking workshop at the Boileryard in Camp North End. | Free | 11am-2pm | Details
🏊 Swim up to the opening of Carowinds adult-only bar at the Carolina Harbor Waterpark. | Prices vary | 11am-6pm | Details
🍻 Grab a beer from Triple C Brewing Company to help raise money for Leukemia & Lymphoma cancer research and stick around for a silent auction. | Prices vary | 12-5pm | Details
🛍️ Rack up on some local finds from the pop-up vendor market at Victoria Yards in Uptown. | Free | 12-6pm | Details
🎶 Vibe to jazz music from Noel & Maria Celebrate Hall & Oates at Middle C Jazz. | $33+ | Times vary | Details
🏮 Take the family to the Water Lantern Festival at Symphony Park. Proceeds benefit which provides safe water to millions of people across the world. | $30.99-$57.99 | 6-10pm | Details
🤠 Show off your line dance moves at Harold's Chicken & Ice Bar's dukes and boots dance party. | $15+| 8pm- 12am | Details
Sunday, May 25
🤑 Shop from local small businesses in a market at Room Service. | Free | 1-6pm | Details
🏎️ Attend the 66th annual Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway with military appreciation, pre-race concert, performances, driver appearances and activities. | $82+ | 6pm | Details
🥅 See Crown Legacy FC play FC Cincinnati 2 at Sportsplex at Matthews. | $14 | 7pm | Details
🍳 Head to Camp North End for their monthly Boileryard Brunch to dance to music from a DJ and stick around for light bites and drinks. | Free | 12-4pm | Details
🎤 Sing your heart out in karaoke at Gin Mill. | Free | 9-11pm | Details
🌊 Explore the deep sea through an interactive replica of OceanXplorer in an exhibit at Discovery Place Science | $0-$23.95 | 9am-4pm | Details
🥞 Pull up to a DopeBrunch day party at Slingshot with games, music to a live DJ, brunch and drinks specials. | $15+ | 3-9pm | Details
🥂 Vibe and dance with 704 Party 's day party with music from a live DJ and drink specials at HopFly Brewing Company. | $15 | 3-8pm | Details
🎊 Enjoy a reggae Memorial Day cookout with food vendors, music, games, performances and raffles. | Free | 2-8pm | Details
Monday, May 26
🧠 Test your knowledge of trivia at The Suffolk Punch for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 7pm | Details
🎤 Step up to an open mic to share your comedic talents at Triple C Brewing Company. | Free | 7pm | Details
🧘 Unwind with a habitual yoga session at Freedom Park. | Donation based | 6:30-7:30pm | Details
🏃♂️ Run, walk or jog with Mad Miles starting at Social Status in Plaza Midwood. | Free | 6:30pm | Details
