Free things to do this weekend in and around Charlotte

Rochester's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, June 5, 2026 to Sunday, June 7, 2026.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

• Animal Ambassador Meet n' Greet - McDowell Nature Center - McDowell Nature Center, 4pm-4:30pm
• College students can participate in bicultural identity study - University of Rochester - ONLINE ONLY, 06/07/2026 to 06/30/2026, 24/7
• Kids Bowl Free: register your kids for a summer fun bowling pass today! - Kids Bowl Free - Find a participating bowling center near you today!, 06/07/2026 to 08/01/2026, See website for details.
• Please take 2 minutes to vote in KOAAs 2026 survey of the Top 20 local places to take kids - KidsOutAndAbout - ONLINE ONLY, 06/07/2026 to 06/20/2026, You can vote once on each device you have
• Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Charlotte - Shoott - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 06/07/2026, See link for times