Free things to do this weekend in and around Charlotte
Charlotte's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, July 3, 2026 to Sunday, July 5, 2026
(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)
Free Museum Admission for Active Duty Military Families - NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures, 440 South Salisbury Avenue, Spencer, NC 28159 - Thursday, July 2, 2026 to Saturday, July 4, 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Grounds Tour at Fort Defiance - 1792 Fort Defiance Drive, Lenoir, NC - Thursday, July 2, 2026 to Saturday, July 4, 2026, 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Town of Harrisburg 2026 July 4th Celebration - Harrisburg Park, Sims Parkway, Harrisburg, NC - Friday, July 3, 2026 to Saturday, July 4, 2026, See website for details
2026 City of Statesville Fireworks Celebration - Statesville, NC - Friday, July 3, 2026, 9:30 PM
Fourth of July Celebration at United States National Whitewater Center - U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214 - Friday, July 3, 2026 to Saturday, July 4, 2026, See website for details
2026 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks - National Park Service, 1849 C St NW, Washington D.C., DC 20240 - Friday, July 3, 2026 to Sunday, July 5, 2026, See website for details
Harrisburg July 4th Parade - Harrisburg, NC - Saturday, July 4, 2026, See website for details
Independence Day Parade - Town of Waxhaw - Waxhaw, NC - Saturday, July 4, 2026, 10:00 AM
4th of July Parade - Town of Indian Trail - North Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail, NC - Saturday, July 4, 2026, 10:00 AM
Independence Day - Town of Davidson - Davidson, NC - Saturday, July 4, 2026, See website for details
Davidson's Concerts on the Green - Village Green, South Main Street, Davidson, NC - Saturday, July 4, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Red, White & Homegrown 4th of July Celebration - Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, Yorkmont Road, Charlotte, NC - Saturday, July 4, 2026, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Revolutionary Fourth of July - Kings Mountain, NC - 211 North Cleveland Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC - Saturday, July 4, 2026, 6:00 PM
A Capitol Fourth 250th Weekend Celebration - Live from the West Lawn - East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC - Friday, July 3, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
SCNP: Animal Care Behind-the-Scenes - 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227 - Sunday, July 5, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
Animal Ambassador Meet n' Greet - 15222 York Road, Charlotte, NC - Sunday, July 5, 2026, 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM