Free things to do this weekend in and around Charlotte

Charlotte's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, May 15, 2026 to Sunday, May 17, 2026.
(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)
- Free Fun Fridays at Johnston YMCA - Yscholars, Johnston YMCA, 3025 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205, 05/15/2026, 10:00am
- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Charlotte - Shoott, Charlotte, NC, 05/16/2026 to 05/17/2026, See link for times
- Cornelius Jazz Festival - Smithville Park, 17738 West Catawba Street, Cornelius, NC, 05/16/2026, 6 pm - 10 pm
- Free Stories Under the Stars Series - 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC, 05/16/2026, 7 p.m.
- LNP: Animal Meet & Greet - Drop-In - Latta Nature Preserve, Sample Road, Huntersville, NC, 05/16/2026, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Free Museum Admission for Active Duty Military Families - NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures, 440 South Salisbury Avenue, Spencer, NC 28159, 05/16/2026, 10:00AM to 04:00PM
- Free Community Mental Health Fair - Matthews United Methodist Church, 801 S Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105, 05/16/2026, 9AM-12PM
- SCNP: Animal Care Behind-the-Scenes - 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227, 05/17/2026, 1:30pm to 2:30pm
- LNP: Insect Investigations - Latta Nature Preserve, Sample Road, Huntersville, NC, 05/17/2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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