This is the time of the year that live music can be found on a patio or at a park almost every day of the week. Whether it’s Sunset at the Metropolitan on Thursdays, or concerts at Bearden Park on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, be sure to pack your sunscreen and your picnic and check out some of the great musical sounds this city has to offer.
Music Box Lunch
May 10 & 13 (and Tuesdays and Fridays through August) @ 12-1:30pm
Romare Bearden Park
Nothing beats a weekday lunch picnic in Romare Bearden Park, until you add music. Don’t miss these fun concerts.
Party in the Park
May 11 (and Wednesdays through September 14) @ 6-9pm
Romare Bearden Park
Love this park and LOVE this event. Kick off the Party in the Park season tonight.
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE!
May 12 @ 7pm
Knight Theater
Love this new spin on the Mister Rogers show. Take your little ones to hang out with Daniel and his friends.
Cleveland County Strawberry Festival
May 13 & 14 – Times vary by day
Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Shelby
I love just about everything strawberry, including a festival. Celebrate this yummy local fruit.
Invisible Inhabitants
May 14 @ 10am-12pm
Museum of York County
Take a hike around and inside the museum to find signs of animals that we rarely see.
Hello Huntersville
May 14 @ 10am-2pm
Downtown Huntersville
Don’t miss this fun arts and music festival today. Special activities for kids near Discovery Place Kids.
Spring Into Arts Festival
May 14 @ 10am-4pm
Downtown Concord
Music, art, dancing, stories, bubbles, hula hooping and more await your family today.
A Bug’s Day
May 14 @ 10am-4pm
Schiele Museum of Natural History
Lots of exhibitors, lots of activities…sure to be a buggy good time.
Lost Hollow Music Festival
May 14 & 15 @ 11am-4:30pm
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Musical performances and so much more during these 2 days of fun at the garden.
Wildflower Hike
May 14 & 15 @ 12:30pm
Charlotte Nature Museum
Join a naturalist from the museum for a hike around Freedom Park to learn about and see local wildflowers.
Sunday Fun Day
May 15 @ 1-4pm
Mint Museum Uptown
Today’s theme is “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words”. Explore photography and enjoy FREE admission for kids.
