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Join us to celebrate the birthdays of our resident animals with games, contests, crafts and surprises. The park’s wildlife habitat staff hosts a fun-filled afternoon for guests, as well as programs to celebrate the park’s furry and feathered inhabitants. Millie the Bear, the mountain’s mascot, will make special appearances throughout the day. Events begin at 11 a.m. and continue until 3:30 p.m. Join for one activity or all. Included with admission.

On Animal Enrichment Day, guests see firsthand how Grandfather Mountain cares for its resident animals. An enrichment is a special treat, new toy or even an unfamiliar scent given to the animals to break up their routines and help keep them active and intellectually stimulated. Watch enrichment demonstrations, talk directly with keepers and participate in family-oriented games and crafts. Included with admission. Activities kick off at the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and adjacent Wildlife Habitats.

For over fifty years, since the US Supreme Court upheld desegregation in a Charlotte-based case against the Board of Education in 1971, the issue of desegregation—and resegregation—has been important to our city.
In the 7th Annual “Talking Policy in the Queen City" a panel organized by UNC Charlotte’s Public Policy Ph.D. program will share expertise and insights gained from academia, research, and firsthand experience in the Charlotte community. Each panelist on “Generations of Change: School Desegregation and Resegregation” will bring a unique perspective, contributing to a comprehensive dialogue that aims to deepen our understanding of complex issues. The Public Policy Ph.D. Program, which has operated for over 20 years, also presents a research poster presentation session to highlight the work of its doctoral students with a light reception. Moderating this panel will be Daisy Walker, Ph.D., Educational Leadership at UNC Charlotte┃publicpolicy.charlotte.edu

April 2 at 7 p.m.; Reception at 6 p.m.; The Dubois Center
Learn More: https://publicpolicy.charlotte.edu/tp/

Transworld Business Advisors of Lake Norman invites pickleball enthusiasts and business professionals to participate in the Rotary Club Pickleball Fundraising Tournament on Monday, April 7, 2025, at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius. This event offers a unique opportunity to enjoy friendly competition, network with local professionals, and support the Neighborhood CARE Center (NCCC), which provides essential resources and assistance to families in need.

With tournament brackets for all skill levels, players can engage in social, intermediate, or advanced round-robin play. The event will also feature $10 mulligans, allowing players to replay a lost point and keep the game going.

Much like in business, pickleball requires strategic thinking, adaptability, and teamwork. Transworld Business Advisors of Lake Norman recognizes that the same skills that lead to success on the court—quick decision-making, resilience, and collaboration—are also essential in entrepreneurship and leadership.

Event Details
Location: The Peninsula Club, 19101 Peninsula Club Drive, Cornelius, NC
Date: Monday, April 7, 2025 (Rain date: April 8, 2025)
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $100 per player (includes tournament entry and door prize giveaways) can be purchased here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/north-mecklenburg-rotary-pickleball-charity-tournament

Nancy Strickland Chavis, Director and Curator of the Museum of the Southeast American Indian at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, presents a discussion of the curatorial process and exhibition experience surrounding the exhibit "To Take Shape and Meaning: Form and Design in Contemporary American Indian Art" held at the North Carolina Museum of Art in 2024. This blockbuster exhibition authentically explored Native identity, culture, and art through the voices of over 90 of America’s most acclaimed artists from across the United States.

Presented in person and virtually. To attend via Zoom, register via this link: https://bit.ly/4auRbHx

Junior Naturalist Program activities throughout the day will be provided specifically for children ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome! Events are included with admission. We recommend that those planning to attend purchase their tickets to the park online in advance. Guests will also be able to meet some critters up close and personal around the Wilson Center!

All throughout September, guests are invited to join the mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of fall raptor migration. Participants can observe the migration from viewing locations on Linville Peak (across the Mile High Swinging Bridge) and Half Moon Overlook (the first major overlook when entering the park). Included with admission.

From Oct. 4 through 12, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included in your admission ticket. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for 30 minutes. Rambles will start outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery.

Visit Grandfather Mountain for a day of nature programs about animals that some consider creepy and crawly! This fun-filled celebration includes an opportunity to trick-or-treat on the mountain and then watch special Halloween enrichments be given to the animals. Included with admission.

Embrace your nocturnal side at Grandfather Mountain through Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight, the park’s after-hours program where guests enjoy rare after-dark tours, fireside tales and a chance to meet the park’s nighttime residents. Hours are 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event is open to 50 participants, and tickets are $40 for general admission or $34 for Bridge Club members.

Girl Scouts are invited to join the park’s naturalists for a fun-filled learning adventure on Grandfather Mountain. Plus, all Girl Scouts and troop leaders are admitted free with proof of membership (all or part of a uniform or a troop roster with the leader’s name on it), and family members will receive discounted admission ($1 off child admission and $2 off adult admission). Advance reservations for park admission are not required, meaning scouts, troop leaders and family members are welcome to arrive the day of the event without admission tickets already in hand.

2/27/2025 - due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed.



"From Africa to America: A Spiritual Musical Journey" will take you on a powerful journey through song, history and hope.

Featuring narration by Frank McGinnis and music by the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Men's Ensemble, this event honors the resilience and musical contributions of the Black community.

Celebrate National Beer Day at Charlotte's signature beer festival, coming April 5th!

Enjoy unlimited sampling of beer made by 25+ national, regional, and local craft breweries. There will be a vast selection of lager, IPA, ale, fruit beer, and even cider to taste. A great place to enjoy all your favorites in one location and discover new beers that are making their way to the beer scene.

Charlotte Brewfest is NOT only for the beer aficionado. While beer lovers play an instrumental role in making this event a Charlotte staple, everyone can enjoy a great party! There will be delicious food from some of Charlotte's most popular food trucks, incredible live music, and a variety of activities to enjoy.

Carolina Pro Musica presents the music of J.S. Bach in concert of March 28, 2025, 7:30 pm at St.
Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1001 Queens Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207. Canadian British bass-baritone
Andrew Mahon, whose recent performances include the Academy of Ancient Music,
Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s (London), joins Rebecca Miller Saunders in
J.S. Bach’s duet from Cantata 140. Mahon who is currently the Chapel Master at St. Joseph’s
College and Seminary in Mt. Holly will be featured in Bach’s Cantata 82 Ich habe genug with
strings, continuo and baroque oboe. Come celebrate the close of our 47th season.

Enjoy a fun twist on America's Favorite Sandwhich with an incredible lineup of melty, cheesy goodness paired with delicious drinks from 2 Craft Breweries, a Tito's Bar, Bloody Mary Garden, and Mimosa Bar.

There will also be live music, fun activities, and some awesome vendors to keep you entertained all day.

Grab a friend, or 10, and come party with us this spring while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the event benefit AltruSpirit, a Charlotte non-profit that will provide athletic programming for at-risk/financially disadvantaged youth in our area.

Free live music, food trucks and drinks, and hands-on art experiences are coming to Symphony Park six times this spring at SouthPark After 5, a weekly free entertainment and happy hour series happening every Thursday from April 17-May 22, 2025.

SEE THE LINEUP:

APRIL 17:
🎵 Southside Station
🎨 Free face painting 

APRIL 24:
🎵 The Breakfast Club
🎨 Free community mural

MAY 1:
🎵 The Voltage Brothers
🎨 Free flowers to the first 1000 attendees

MAY 8:
🎵 Bourbon Sons
🎨 Free face painting

MAY 15:
🎵 On the Border and Landslide
🎨 Free photobooth

MAY 22:
🎵 Gump Fiction
🎨 Free children's music activities 

Discovery Place and Bank of America are proudly hosting their Spring 2025 QC Code Quest. High school students, currently in grades 9th – 12th, from Charlotte and the surrounding area are encouraged to participate! This year's QC Code Quest will encourage students to collaboratively develop and sharpen their computational thinking and design skills through a digital 3D rendering challenge brought to you by Discovery Place’s Youth Development Department. You can register individually or register as part of a team of no more than 3. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and prizes provided. With only 60 slots for registration, register for this FREE now!

Event will begin promptly at 9 am. Please check email for event information and drop off / pick up procedures.

You’re invited to EggFest! Your kids will have a blast at this unique Easter event that includes an egg hunt with a twist! Join us on Saturday, April 19, 1:00pm-3:00pm.

Calling all Charlotte music lovers! Come experience what makes Tosco Music Parties so unique, with a dozen local, regional, and national acts sharing a wide variety of music genres. Plus, singalongs throughout the night led by John Tosco and the TMP House Band & Singalong Choir!

Bring the whole family out to enjoy live music together! Every TMP includes something for everyone, with acts performing a variety of music styles for a concert experience that's great for school-aged kids and grandparents alike, and every age in between.

TMPs deliver a festive atmosphere with an opportunity to visit with performers at intermission and raffle winners announced during the second half. The casual, friendly feel is what makes it more than a concert – it’s a party!

Plan now for your evening out to take advantage of one of our ticket discounts: Save 20% - Group discount when you buy 6 or more tickets at once! (code: GROUP20)

The entire community is invited to come out for a free Black Family Wellness Expo. Healthcare and wellness providers will offer free health screenings, information on mental health, wellness tips and lots of information and resources on how to live a healthier lifestyle -- physically, spiritually and mentally. We’ll also have activities for kids, provide information about maternal health and vaccinations for people 18 years of age and older. Bring the whole family and enjoy music, entertainment, healthy snacks, giveaways, and free parking. Black Family Wellness Expo 2025 is hosted by the Charlotte (NC) and Piedmont (NC) Chapters of The Links, Incorporated.