CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — It’s going to be a warm and dry weekend across the region, and there is no shortage of activities to get you outside across the Queen City. From festivals to home games for Charlotte FC and the Hornets — there’s something for everybody!
Here’s what’s happening this weekend:
Charlotte SHOUT! Festival
The beloved annual art and culture festival in Charlotte continues in Uptown. Charlotte SHOUT! brings the city’s best art, music, and food together for 17 days of events and attractions.
Visit the website for the full list of events. The festival ends on April 19.
University City Wine Fest
Returning for its 10th year, the University City Partners are bringing back the beloved Wine Fest. The weekend will start with a Royal Wine Dinner on April 9th and a Wine on the Water experience on April 10th.
Royal Wine Dinner is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Sol’ Delish. Wine on the Water on April 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. offers guests a one-of-a-kind date night made easy. The wines provided are brut, pinot grigio, brut rosé, and a red blend. There will be two times available for booking: 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets cover two people and cost $45.
The Wine Fest on April 11 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET: Attendees are invited to savor over 100 wines from North Carolina’s top wineries and vendors, as well as a curated selection of craft brews from the Queen City’s favorite breweries. Cocktails will also be available.
General admission tickets are $35. Click here for more.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10
Matthews Fullwood Amp’d Concert Series
The Town of Matthews indoor entertainment series continues with a night of cowboy boots and classic country hits. Friday night’s entertainment includes a tribute to George Strait with the tribute band, Carolina Troubadours. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
General Admission is $15 per person. Light concessions will be available for purchase. Tickets can be found here.
Hornets Last Home Game
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)
The day has come – the Hornets’ final home game of the regular season. And to top it off, they will be facing off against the top team in the East, the Detroit Pistons.
The game starts at 7 p.m. at the Spectrum Center. Tickets can be found here.
Charlotte Knights Host Memphis Redbirds
If you haven’t taken yourself out to the ballgame, now would be a great time. The Knights have been facing off against the Redbirds all week. ‘Friday Knight Fireworks’ will happen following the game, so stick around! The game starts at 7:04 p.m. Friday, 6:05 p.m. Saturday and 1:05 p.m. Sunday for ‘Hits for Hope Day.’
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
Run Kannapolis Series: Robert Tucker 5K
The 2026 Run Kannapolis 5K Series continues this weekend with the Robert Tucker 5K, hosted by Shoe Show, Inc and Half Moon Outfitters, LLC. The run kicks off at 8 a.m. Each run is held in Kannapolis, and most runs include a one-mile fun run. Proceeds from the run series benefit area non-profits. Register now at www.runkannapolis.com. The next run is on May 16.
Thrift and Vintage Pop-up at Historic Rosedale
The Historic Rosedale is hosting its first-ever thrift and vintage pop-up. The event will be held under the covered pavilion. Vendors will offer a curated selection of vintage items and pre-loved pieces. The pop-up is free to enter and runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Charlotte FC Hosts Nashville
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – APRIL 4: Ashley Westwood #8 of the Charlotte FC moves with the ball during the match between Charlotte FC and Philadelphia Union at Bank of America Stadium on April 4, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)
Charlotte FC’s last home for a while is here! And the Crown is trying to remain undefeated within the walls of Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte hosts the current leaders in the conference, Nashville SC at 7:30 p.m. Visit the site for tickets.
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