Celebrate America and spend the weekend outside with friends and family with all kinds of fun around the Queen City! Grab a free donut, eat and drink local favorites and don’t miss one of Charlotte’s famed fireworks shows.
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Thursday:
Free Donuts from Krispy Kreme
Now through July 4
Sport your red, white & blue at local participating Krispy Kreme’s through July 4th and enjoy a free donut. Check online for shops near you.
Grand Carnivale at Carowinds
Now through July 10
Learn how people around the world enjoy a celebration during the Grand Carnivale at Carowinds. Enjoy live music, international foods, games, crafts and more fun for the whole family!
Music at the Met
Thursday, June 30, 6:00p – 9:00p
Grab a seat on the patio at The Met for an evening of live music with Dan Hood. Outside food and drink are not permitted, parking and admission are free.
Friday:
Golf Fest at NoDa Brewing
Friday, July 1, 4:00p – 8:00p
Golfers unite! Gather at NoDa Brewery to enjoy golf-themed fun including giveaways, putting contests, vendors, food, drink and more.
Black Food Truck Friday
Friday, July 1, 4:00p – 9:00p
Support local, black-owned food trucks and vendors at this week’s Black Food Truck Friday at West Complex at 1600 W Trade. Check the schedule for more events from BBOC throughout the summer.
‘Dog Days’ Red, White & Blue Cocktail at Spindle Bar
Friday, July 1 – Monday, July 4
Get patriotic while you enjoy a holiday cocktail, ‘Dog Days’, from Spindle Bar. The drink features local coconut rum, frozen strawberry, blue curaçao, and lime.
UCITY Food Truck Friday at Armored Cow
Friday, July 1, 5:00p – 9:00p
Visit Armored Cow for a Food Truck Friday featuring Trapper’s Alley Grill, Chimi Spot, Birria Way, Scratch Kitchen CLT and Woodmill Treats; plus local craft vendors and live music by Kris Hitchcock.
4th of July with Veronet Vineyards
Friday, July 1 – Monday, July 4
Celebrate the 4th all weekend at Veronet Vineyards – enjoy a new Zinfandel release, Star Spangled slushies, Let Freedom Bling mimosas, local food trucks and more.
Cabarrus Brewing Co. Food Truck Friday
Friday, July 1, 5:00p – 9:00p
Welcome the weekend at Cabarrus Brewing’s Food Truck Friday including Carolina Smash Truck, JJ Lange’s Beatz & Eatz, Dumpling Girls, Sandwich Express, Nacho Average Truck, Sandra Lee’s Country Kitchen and Donut I Love You.
First Friday South End Gallery Crawl
Friday, July 1, 5:00p – 10:00p
This month’s Gallery Crawl includes work at Dilworth Artisan Station, StudioWorks Artist Collective & Gallery, Gallery C3 at Alchemy and South End Interactive. Be sure to visit a local food or drink establishment to show even more love to South End.
Tega Cay Boat Parade & Carolina Show Ski Team
Friday, July 1, 6:00p
As part of a larger 4th of July weekend celebration in Tega Cay, check out the patriotic Boat Parade at 6:00p on Friday, followed by a performance by Carolina Show Ski Team.
Promenade on Providence Music on the Green
Friday, July 1 – Saturday, July 2
This weekend’s installment of Music on the Green includes live music from ‘Caution! Blind Driver’ and Matthew Ablan. Bring your own chairs and blankets; the whole family, including 4-legged friends, are invited!
Saturday:
Red, White & Brewfest at Brewers at 4001 Yancey
Saturday, July 2, 11:00a – 10:00p
A lot of things make America great – but this weekend, the Brewers at 4001 Yancey are celebrating beer! Enjoy boozy popsicles, gourmet hot dogs, live music, games and sparklers to round out the evening.
Field of Flags at Lowe’s YMCA
Saturday, July 2
Honor America’s active and retired military, first responders and healthcare workers with a Field of Flags display at Lowe’s YMCA in Mooresville. Purchase a flag now to include someone you love in the celebration.
Star Spangled Saturday at Optimist Hall
Saturday, July 2, 6:15p – 10:00p
Join the tenants at Optimist Hall for a Star Spangled Saturday including live music, festive food and beverages and an evening fireworks display.
4th of July Weekend Cookout at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Saturday, July 2 – Sunday, July 3
Spend the weekend at an old fashion 4th of July cookout with Olde Mecklenburg Brewery. Eat great BBQ, drink great beer while enjoying live music and fun for the kids.
Sunday:
Charlotte Firecracker 5k
Sunday, July 3, 7:00p
Get your body a healthy start to the holiday with the Firecracker 5K at Windyrush Country Club. Runners can wind down after the race with a pool party, beer, pizza and music.
July Front Porch Sunday
Sunday, July 3, 11:00a
Visit Atherton in South End for this month’s Front Porch Sunday – Independence Day edition. Shop over 60 local pop-ups, enjoy live music, cold beer and interactive fun for the whole family.
