14 Things to Do in Charlotte This Week · September 24–27, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

The 62nd Annual Festival in the Park

Charlotte's longest-running community festival returns to Freedom Park for its 62nd year with local art, live music, and food all weekend long.

Friday, September 25, 2026 – Sunday, September 27, 2026 · Freedom Park, Charlotte

Charlotte Fashion Week Runway Shows

The final runway shows of Charlotte Fashion Week's five-day celebration close out Saturday, September 26, with designers, models, and the city's fashion community at PINE.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · PINE, 4100 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC 28213

Free Events

Camp North End Crossroads Cinema

Camp North End's outdoor movie series screens under the stars in one of Charlotte's most creative adaptive-reuse spaces.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Camp North End, Charlotte

Piedmont Town Center Scavenger Hunt

Piedmont Town Center is hiding a $1,000 prize package on the property this Saturday — the hiding spot gets announced online and the first person to find it wins.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Piedmont Town Center, Charlotte

Volunteer Opportunity: Wayfinders Happy Camper Night

CYPG members and guests volunteer with nonprofit Wayfinders for a Happy Camper Night event — a meaningful way to give back to Charlotte's community.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · The Union at Station West, Charlotte

IFC Saturday Sweat Series: Hybrid Strength

Free Saturday morning workout with Inertia Fitness Co. combining strength and conditioning — all levels welcome, no cost to participate.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 9:30 AM · Inertia Fitness Co., Charlotte

Arts & Culture

Whole Body Wellness Expert Panel

Ladies Lifestyle Network hosts a panel of wellness experts covering holistic health approaches — a community event for women focused on whole-body wellbeing.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Charlotte

Potters Market at The Mint

A curated market of ceramic artists and potters takes over the Mint Museum Randolph grounds for a full day of handcrafted goods and artisan wares.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte

Outdoors & Active

Pancake Group Run

Free group run at Charlotte Running Company's Ballantyne location featuring demo shoes from New Balance SuperComp Rebel, with 2, 3, and 5 mile routes followed by pancakes and coffee.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM · 5355 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28277

ISF 5K for Kids with Cancer

A timed 5K and one-mile fun run at Rea Farms with a Kids Zone, foam party, music, and vendors — proceeds support local families at Levine Children's and Novant Hemby Children's hospitals.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Rea Farms, 9930 Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte, NC 28277

Crowned by Fire: A Self-Defense Experience for Black Women

A empowering self-defense workshop at Fit to Fight Charlotte designed specifically for Black women, combining practical safety skills with community support.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 2:45 PM · Fit to Fight Charlotte

Midwood Mile

Plaza Midwood hosts a fast and fun street mile race with a Family Mile, Women's Mile, and Men's Mile — top finishers earn gift cards up to $100.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 4:00 PM · Plaza Midwood, Charlotte

Date Night

Salsa Night with CYPG

Charlotte Young Professionals Group hosts a salsa dancing night — perfect for meeting new people and learning to move to Latin rhythms.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 201 Stetson Dr, Charlotte

Music & Nightlife

Hans Zimmer Live in Charlotte

Renowned film composer Hans Zimmer performs his iconic scores live in Charlotte — a rare opportunity to hear the music of Inception, Interstellar, and Dune brought to life on stage.

Friday, September 25, 2026 · Charlotte