Charlotte Events This Weekend
Charlotte spring events guide
Spring is when Charlotte comes back alive. Outdoor events return, gardens bloom, and the festival season kicks off.
Spring festivals
Spring marks the start of Charlotte's outdoor festival season.
- Charlotte SHOUT! — citywide arts and food festival
- Charlotte Jazz Festival — Uptown
- Charlotte Food & Wine Festival
- Spring bloom events at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Queen City Brew Fest — beer festival
Spring outdoor return
As weather warms, outdoor activities and events return across the city.
- Outdoor concert series resume
- Farmers markets return to full vendor capacity
- Greenways and trails in peak condition
- Golf courses in best shape
- Lake activities begin (kayak, paddleboard rentals)
Spring sports
Spring sports kick into high gear in Charlotte.
- Charlotte FC — MLS season begins
- Charlotte Knights — AAA baseball season starts
- UNC Charlotte baseball — college baseball
- Running events — spring 5K and half marathon season
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