One of our favorite weekends of the year is here, and we can’t wait to get out and celebrate. July 4th lands on a Tuesday this year, so many of the festivities will start over the weekend. Other happenings include an arts and music fest, a pub crawl all over the city, live music nights, a chance to see Alicia Keys perform, and much more.
Scroll to the bottom for the 4th of July celebrations!
THINGS TO DO THURSDAY, JUNE 29
$10 Lunch at 800° Carolinas
Monday – Friday, 12 – 3p
Lunch just got even better at 800° Carolinas. Choose from a variety of salads, sandwiches, and delicious wood-fired pizzas for only $10, Monday through Friday from 12 – 3 p.m. Don’t forget to pair your meal with a $5 draft beer. Yum.
BIG Sale At Paul Simon Women
Take up to 60% off select spring items and seasonal merchandise. Note: They will be closed July 3 & 4.
Power Afterhours at Brixham Park
Thursday, June 29, 5:30 – 6:30p
Workout styles will vary from Bootcamp, POUND, barre, cycle, or dance. Online registration for the Thursday evening series is required. Click here to register here.
THINGS TO DO FRIDAY, JUNE 30
Young Affiliates of the Mint Summer Bash
Friday, June 30, 6 – 9p
Come join the Young Affiliates of the Mint (YAMs) on the lush lawn of the Mint Museum Randolph as they round out the 22/23 season for YAM. This year’s celebration will include a Cornhole Tournament. Registrants must find their own partner and indicate that individual on their registration by purchasing the “Cornhole Team Admission” ticket type. Click here to purchase your tickets.
Live Music at The Wine Loft
Friday, June 30, 9p
A glass of vino and live tunes make for a great ending to a busy week!
THINGS TO DO SATURDAY, JULY 1
Kids Club Art Enrichment: Fireworks in a jar & toddler fireworks craft
Saturday, July 1, 11a – 2p
Bring the entire family (even the littles!) to participate in The Broken Crayon’s free kid’s club art enrichment in Camp North End. This week will be focused on creating fireworks in a jar. There will be a painting activity for smaller toddlers to participate in. Registration is required.
Patio. Pints. Pups! at Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse Rea Farms
Saturday, July 1, 12 – 3p
Duckworth’s Rea Farms has teamed up with The Greater Charlotte SPCA to host a special rescue and awareness event on their fabulous patio, and you won’t want to miss it. During the “Patio. Pints. PUPS” party, the Greater Charlotte SPCA will be bringing their adorable, four-legged friends which means unlimited furry cuddles and unconditional love. PLUS, all day on Saturday, July 1st, Duckworth’s Rea Farms will be donating $1 for every draft sold to The Greater Charlotte SPCA. So, by simply enjoying a refreshing beverage, you’ll be supporting a great cause. Don’t miss this opportunity to change the lives of these furry friends!
Free the Whales – Beerfest
Saturday, July 1, 1 – 5p
Ready for a really good beer? Us too. Free the Whales is a yearly Craft Beer Festival focusing on the best beers and brands from around the world. This event will be co-hosted by Resident Culture and Hopfly Brewing and will have 40+ Breweries in attendance along with some of the best food vendors from all over. Tickets include all-you-can-drink beer from 12pm(VIP) or 1 pm (GA) till 5 pm as well as a custom festival glass. Save your spot here.
‘Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival
Saturday, July 1, 2 – 8p
Old Town Cornelius
Experience Lake Norman’s most exceptional talent on full display at ‘Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival in Old Town Cornelius (Oak St Mill, Town Hall, and Catawba Ave). Gather the crew and leash up the pups for a day filled with over 100 local artists, craftsmen & vendors, two stages of live bands, street art, live demonstrations, multiple food truck courts, an epic kid zone, and more.
Charlotte Red White and Brew Bar Crawl
Saturday, July 1, 4 – 10p
Crawl around the city patriotic style! Dress in your finest red, white, and blue outfit as you hop from bar to bar enjoying free entry to the best venues, exclusive drink and food specials, live DJs, a costume contest, and more. With plenty of options on where to go, this is a great event to kick off the holiday with friends. Tickets to the crawl are available here.
Rich & Bennett’s Americrawl
Saturday, July 1, 5p
Come one, come all to help us celebrate AMERICA at Charlotte’s Most Patriotic Bar Crawl! That’s right, Rich & Bennett’s AMERICRAWL returns to Uptown. Tickets start at $10 and increase up until event date. Cost includes drink specials, any cover charges, commemorative koozie, entry into raffle to win prizes, and giveaways including HUNDREDS of mini American Flags, and more! Best of all, a portion of the proceeds will directly benefit a local military charity (Veterans Bridge Home)!
Uncle Sam Jam
Saturday, July 1, 7 – 11p
Jam out to U2 tribute “Rattle and Hum” along with special guests as they put on two amazing tribute acts at the Fountain Plaza at Avidxchange Music Factory. If you’re a fan of U2, you won’t want to miss this performance. Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased here.
THINGS TO DO SUNDAY, JULY 2
July 4th Sale at KK Bloom Boutique
Take 30% your favorite styles from Sunday, July 2nd to Tuesday, July 4th at midnight, both online and in-store.
The Jolly Lollies at Optimist Hall
Sunday, July 2, 1p
Kids and parents alike are invited to sing along, dance along, and even play an instrument or two with the Jolly Lollies. There will also be face painters and balloon animal twisters on-site from 12 – 3 p.m. to complete your Sunday Funday!
Alicia – Keys To The Summer Tour
Sunday, July 2, 8p
Don’t miss your chance to see the one and only Alicia Keys in Charlotte on July 2, as part of her Keys To The Summer Tour. Tickets can be purchased here.
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS
Head over to Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop to add some Red White and Blue treats to the table such as red, white and blue thumbprint cookies and apple, cherry, and blueberry pies. Place your online order before it’s too late. Holiday hours: Open Monday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fourth of July Special at Skiptown
Friday through Tuesday
From Friday to Tuesday, Skiptown day passes will be discounted to $5 (though it’s always free for hoomans!), and they’ll be open early on Monday and Tuesday so people can spend their day off(s) at Skiptown! They’ll also have a specialty slushie, the Red, White, & Booze: A delicious Piña Colada slushie with rum, Blue Curacao, & grenadine. Plus, any pups dressed in patriotic attire will get a free puppaccino at the bar!
Matthews Independence Day Celebration
Friday, June 30, 5 – 9p
Join the town of Matthews for the ultimate Independence Day Celebration! This Friday, Beats ‘N Bites will be combined with their Independence Day Celebration for a night filled with live music, good food, and fireworks.
Red, White, & Belmont
Friday, June 30, 6 – 10p
Downtown Belmont is throwing their annual Independence Day Celebration with fireworks, live music, drinks, and delicious food. The evening will kick off at 6 p.m. with the opening of the beverage garden and DJ. Festivities will continue through the evening, including a live concert on the upper field of Stowe Park by 20 Ride, Zac Brown Tribute, beginning at 7 p.m. Make sure to stick around as the concert ends, because the City of Belmont is once again putting on a spectacular fireworks show that will light up the sky at 10 p.m.
Brookhaven 4th of July Parade
Saturday, July 1, 10a
Celebrate the 4th of July by participating in Brookhaven’s 4th of July Parade! The parade will begin at 10 a.m. and go down Stanbury to the clubhouse where they will have games, popsicles, and prizes for the kids. Repicci’s Italian Ice and Hungry Howie’s food truck will be outside of the Clubhouse 12 PM – 4 PM while you party back at the pool!
Celebrate America with Charlotte Symphony
Sunday, July 2, 8:15p
Join your Charlotte Symphony for a rousing salute to America with a night of patriotic favorites and tunes that celebrate America’s unique musical traditions — all topped off with a spectacular fireworks finale! Tickets are required and can be purchased here.
Fourth of July Celebration at The Whitewater Center
July 3-4, 2023
Celebrate the holiday outside at the Whitewater Center. The festivities span over two days including live music, races, multiple yoga practices, and more. Click here for the full schedule.
WBT’s SkyShow
Tuesday, July 4
WBT SkyShow is back! Expect a firework show after the Knights game on Tuesday, July 4th. Get your tickets here.
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Independence Day Celebration & Post-Game Fireworks
Tuesday, July 4
The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers will be going against the Down East Wood Ducks this 4th of July, with an Independence Day Celebration and firework show right after the game. Purchase your tickets to the game here.
Fireworks Show at Carowinds
Tuesday, July 4, 10:30p
Experience a 4th of July fireworks spectacular at Carowinds! The Celebrate America Fireworks Show will take place at 10:30 PM. The patriotic celebration will be accompanied by an all-American soundtrack, creating fireworks shows that guests will not want to miss. The firework shows will be visible throughout the park, but the best viewing locations can be found in the Carolina Boardwalk, County Fair, and Celebration Plaza areas.
4th of July at Birkdale Village
Tuesday, July 4, 10a – 1p
Grab your red, white and blue crew and head to Birkdale Village for a 4th of July celebration! Enjoy the annual bike parade and wet down by the Huntersville Fire Department. A block party with exciting activities will follow after the wet down that you won’t want to miss.
