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9 ways to enjoy your weekend in Charlotte | QC Happenings

Soccer games, shopping experiences and more await you this weekend in the Queen City. See what's happening!

The temperature's about to heat up, so get outside and enjoy the sunny weather at awesome events in the Charlotte area.

Friday, Aug. 23

Live Under The Oaks @ Birkdale Village

Kick your weekend off with a little shopping and live music at the Grove at Birkdale Village every Friday evening from April to October this year. Happening from 6 p.m. to  8 p.m. Find more information here.

Saturday, Aug. 24

Shop the Yard Pop-Up Market

Hang out at Victoria Yards and Victoria Yards and support local small businesses at Shop The Yards, complete with tasty food options and more. Find more information here.

For more happenings in our area, check out our content partner CLTtoday’s events calendar.  

704Shop Warehouse Sale

Come out and shop Charlotte-centric gear at the 704 Shop's first Warehouse Sale. Happening on Saturday and Sunday while supplies last. Find information here.

Bug Day @ Schiele Museum 

Get to know bugs and all their glory the Schiele Museum, complete beekeeping, a guided bug hunt and a bug-eating contest! Happening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find more information here.

Creatives Who Hustle Black Business Month mixer

Celebrate Black business owners, influencers and media pros at the Creatives Who Hustle mixer. Happening from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Find more information here.

Charlotte FC vs. New York Red Bulls @ Bank of America Stadium

Charlotte FC will face off against the New York Red Bulls at Bank of America Stadium this Saturday in regular season action. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $48 and can be purchased here.

Sunday, Aug. 25

Carolina Ascent vs Lexington SC @ Memorial Stadium

The soccer fun continues with Charlotte's newest pro-sports teams Carlina Ascent FC as they face Lexington Sporting Club. The match kicks off at 2 p.m. Find tickets here.

Boiler Yard Brunch @ Camp North End

Happening all weekend

Disney's The Lion King @ Blumenthal Performing Arts

Return to Pride Rock this weekend at Disney's The Lion King show at the Belk Theater. You don't want to miss this iconic show. Tickets begin at $35. More info here.

River Jam @ U.S. National Whitewater Center

Bring your friends out to this outdoor live music experience happening at the U.S. National Whitewater Center all summer long. Find this weekend's lineup here.

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