12 Things to Do in Charlotte This Week · August 27–30, 2026

Outdoors & Active

Community Matters Cafe 5K

Run, Ruck, or Walk for Recovery during this race supporting men and women rebuilding their futures through the Charlotte Rescue Mission's programs.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 8:00 AM · Community Matters Cafe, West 1st Street, Charlotte

OpenTap Run Club

Charlotte's award-winning run club meets every Tuesday with 1.5, 3, and 5 mile course options, plus free demos from top shoe brands like Hoka and Brooks.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 6:30 PM · 5010 Carmel Center Dr, Charlotte

Around the Crown 10K Together with Truist

Charlotte's marquee urban road race circles the city's crown with thousands of runners, kicking off with the Mad Miles crew and run clubs from across the region.

Sunday, September 6, 2026 7:30 AM · Truist Field, Charlotte

Music & Nightlife

CLT Social Club Day Party at RSVP

CLT Social Club returns to RSVP South End for a daytime reunion party — perfect for making new friends or reconnecting with old ones, with a free tee for the first 100 through the door.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 2:00 PM · RSVP South End, 217 Fairwood Ave, Charlotte

Labor Day Weekend Kickoff at Zen Lounge Uptown

Labor Day weekend opening night party at Zen Lounge Uptown with DJ 2Timez, hookah, and a full kitchen — free entry before 11:30 PM.

Friday, September 4, 2026 9:00 PM · Zen Lounge Uptown, 321 N. Caldwell St, Charlotte

9AM in CLT Labor Day Weekend Day Party

Six Stars CLT's Labor Day morning day party returns to Pinhouse with free espresso martinis for ticket holders and brunch food available.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 9:00 AM · Pinhouse, Charlotte

Free Events

Charlotte Running Club Rise N Run with Saucony

Get miles in with the Charlotte Running Club at RFYL University, with Saucony shoe demos plus pancakes, coffee, and community after.

Friday, August 28, 2026 · Run For Your Life - University, Charlotte

Family-Friendly

Camp North End Crossroads Cinema Outdoor Movie

Camp North End hosts an outdoor movie night as part of its summer Crossroads Cinema series under the open sky.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 · Camp North End, Charlotte

Arts & Culture

Charlotte Asian Film Festival

A community film festival celebrating Asian cinema and culture, screening films for one day in Charlotte.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Charlotte

Festivals & Special Events

Statemint South Charlotte Pop-Up Consignment

A multi-day pop-up consignment event for women and men in South Charlotte, featuring curated secondhand fashion finds.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 · South Charlotte

Date Night

Karaoke Tuesdays at Ten58

Weekly karaoke night at Ten58 CLT running from 9 PM to 1 AM — free entry, hookah available, and $10 tequila reps.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 9:00 PM · Ten58 CLT, Charlotte

Summer Sixteen Rooftop Day Party

Six Stars CLT closes out summer with a rooftop day party at Platform Sports Bar featuring skyline views, drinks, and DJ sets.

Sunday, September 6, 2026 3:00 PM · Platform Sports Bar Rooftop, 3216 South Boulevard, Charlotte