22 things to do in Charlotte 4th of July weekend

Let the 4th of July celebrations continue into the weekend at Sycamore Brewing, or wind down with yoga at multiple locations.

Friday, July 5

🎶 Carowinds Summer Music Fest kicks off its ten-day event with LeAnn Rimes on Friday and the Bret Michaels Parti-Gras Tour on Saturday. | Included with park ticket | Times vary | Details

🍿 Take the kids to watch "Despicable Me 4" at Accenture IMAX Dome Theatre . | $19.95+ | Times vary | Details

🎳 Treat your partner to a night out with bowling and arcade games at Spare Time in Pineville. | $25-$100 | 6pm | Details

🥃 Grab your whiskey buddies to enjoy a tasting paired with small bites at The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel. | $85-$145 | 6:30pm | Details

🇺🇸 Keep the 4th of July celebrations going with a hot dog eating contest, live music and cocktail specials all weekend at Sycamore. | Free | Through Sunday | Details

🤣 Spend the evening laughing the night away at improv jokes at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 7:30pm | Details

🎨 Go gallery hopping along multiple South End's art exhibits. | Free | 5-9pm | Details

🎵 Vibe to live music every Friday night at Hi-Wire Brewing. | Free | 7-9:30pm | Details

🤼 Swing by The Ford Building at Camp North End for a professional wrestling match. | $12 | 7-9pm | Details

Saturday, July 6

😂 Laugh at unscripted jokes at Traust Brewing Co. all evening long. | $15 | 7pm | Details

🍻 Enjoy live music, mobile beer stations, beer slushies and yard games at Sugar Creek Brewing. | Free | 11am-11pm | Details

🛍️ Shop from small businesses at Resident Culture Brewing's Manifest Market. | Free | 12-5pm | Details

🎶 Spend the day getting active at the Whitewater Center and end the day listening to live music outdoors during their River Jam music series. | $12 to park | 6:30-9:30pm | Details

🍸 Vibe all night long to music from a DJ at Eden Of Plaza's outdoor summer party. | $0-$50 | 4-9pm | Details

🧘 Relax with a yoga flow at Independence Park. | Free | 11am | Details

🎊 Celebrate Black Greek organizations with members and non-members of the Divine Nine with the second annual NC Greek Picnic at 604 Doug Mayes Pl. | $30 | 12-10pm | Details

Sunday, July 7

✍️ Let your pen run wild with figure drawing at Free Range Brewing. | Free | 11am-1pm | Details

🧘‍♀️ Unwind with a yoga flow at Lenny Boy Brewing. | $15 | 4:30-6pm | Details

📚 Bring your old books and swap them for new ones at Archive . | Free | 4:30-6:30pm | Details

🍽️ Feast on an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet at Urban District Market . | Free | 10am-2pm | Details

🥂 Party all day long with a brunch day party at Section/Recess. | Free | 12pm | Details

🎶 Groove to some of the best 90s R&B and Hip hop hits while you order a meal from food trucks at 616 N Tryon St. | $0-$20 | 2-8pm | Details

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