✨ Top Things to Do in Charlotte: April 4–11, 2026

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Hi Sis! Welcome to the SISTAH Scene

Charlotte is blooming with experiences this week—from wellness resets to vibrant social gatherings and family-friendly fun. Whether you’re stepping out solo, with your girls, or with the whole family, there’s something here waiting to pour back into you.

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🌿 Holistic Care & Wellness

🧘🏽‍♀️ Every Weekend: Yoga at The Social Cork Wine Bar

💲 Free | Details

Gentle movement followed by intentional sipping to ease into your week.

🌀 Saturday, April 4 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: First Public Park Flow

📍 Latta Park | Free | Details

A playful yet grounding way to reconnect with your body during the first public flow of the season.

🍃 Saturday, April 4 at 10:00 AM: International Beaver Day Walk

📍 Stevens Creek Nature Preserve | Free | Details

A slow, grounding nature walk to appreciate local wildlife and peaceful scenery.

💪🏾 Saturday, April 11 at 10:00 AM: Clothed in Strength: A Woman’s Workout Gathering

📍 Pineville Lake Park | Free / RSVP | Details

A community-centered workout designed to strengthen both body and sisterhood.

💃🏾 Saturday, April 11 at 12:00 PM: Charlotte Dance Fitness Class: Jam with Jazz

📍 MoveStudio Charlotte | Ticketed | Details

Move your body, release energy, and have fun through dance-based fitness.

🤝 Networking & Connection

🌱 Saturday, April 4 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Flourish Forward

📍 Juicin CLT | Free RSVP | Details

Connect with creators, leaders, and visionaries while nourishing your body.

🤍 Saturday, April 4 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: GATHER: Women’s Community & Connection

📍 Rhino Market & Deli (SouthPark) | RSVP / Ticketed | Details

An intimate space for professional women to connect authentically and share their journeys.

🎲 Tuesday, April 7 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: CLT Social Club: Tabletop Night

📍 Hop Fly Brewing Co. | Free / RSVP | Details

UNO, Spades, Jenga + more—games, laughs, and connection.

🍷 Tuesday, April 7 at 7:00 PM: Moonchild: Waves Tour

📍 Knight Theater | Ticketed | Details

An evening of neo-soul and jazz—perfect for a sophisticated night out.

🤍 Friday, April 10 at 12:00 PM: Freedom-Wilkinson Merchant & Creative Entrepreneur Meeting

📍 The Pauline Tea Bar | Free / RSVP | Details

A gathering for local creatives and entrepreneurs to connect and build.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family & “Big Kid” Fun

🎡 Through April 6: The Charlotte Fairhttps://charlotteshout.com/

📍 Charlotte Motor Speedway | Ticketed | Details

Rides, indulgent treats, and carefree fun for all ages.

🚂 Saturday, April 4: Easter Bunny Express

📍 NC Transportation Museum | Ticketed | Details

A nostalgic and family-friendly train ride—final day!

👗 Saturday, April 4 from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM: 5th Annual Prom Project: FREE Prom Dresses

📍 120 Razades Way, Charlotte | Details

Helping students prepare for prom with confidence and style.

🏀 Friday, April 10: Charlotte SHOUT! Showcase

📍 First Ward Park | Free | Details

High-energy performances and interactive fun for all ages.

🎭 Saturday, April 11 at 3:00 PM: Topsy-Turvy Cinderella

📍 ImaginOn | Free | Details

A playful twist on a classic tale for the little dreamers.

🚶🏾‍♀️ Saturday, April 11: Bolden Walk Club (with The Soft Black Club)

📍 RSVP for Details

A soft, intentional walk centered on connection and ease.

🖤 Community, Culture & Creative Energy

🎨 Saturday, April 4 at 1:00 PM: Mo Betta SHOUT!

📍 First Ward Park | Free | Details

Celebrating local Black artists, musicians, and creatives.

🎤 Monday, April 6 at 7:30 PM: Find Your Muse Open Mic (featuring Risu)

A creative space for storytelling and artistic expression. Details

🖤 Wednesday, April 8 at 5:00 PM: Respect My Heritage: The Dreadlock Chronicles

📍 Dupp & Swat | Details

A cultural storytelling experience honoring identity and heritage.

📚 Every Wednesday at 7:00 PM: Silent Read

📍 The Ebony Shelf Bookstore | Details

A cozy and intentional reading experience.

🌍 Sunday, April 11 at 12:00 PM: The Lavagem Celebration: O Tamar Que Toca

In partnership with Bloco Afro Ayédùn, the Lavagem Celebration in Charlotte, NC, is a four-day cultural community event. This year's theme is "O Tambor Que Toca" (The Drum that Speaks) and the event integrates African-Brazilian and international Indigenous traditions. It includes dance, music, and educational workshops that highlight African-Brazilian, Indigenous, and African diasporic cultural practices. Details

🎸 Friday, April 11 at 7:30 PM: Tosco Music Party

📍 Knight Theater | Ticketed | Details

A beloved Charlotte tradition featuring local talent.

🎭 Saturday, April 11 at 8:00 PM: Poetic Justice: Live Stage Play & Showcase

An evening of powerful performance and artistry. Details

🎉 Social Vibes & Nightlife

💃🏾 Saturday, April 4: Queen City R&B Easter Fest & Day Party

Day party vibes with music, dancing, and celebration. Details

😂 Friday, April 10: Dan Soder Comedy Tour

📍 Knight Theater | Ticketed | Details

A night of laughter to kick off your weekend.

🎻 Friday, April 10 at 7:30 PM: John Violinist Live

📍 Booth Playhouse | Ticketed | Details

A soulful fusion of classical and contemporary violin.

🥂 Saturday, April 4 at 11:00 AM: Gouda’s Loaded Kitchen Grand Opening

Brunch, music, and elevated social energy. Details

🍳 Workshops & Hands-On Experiences

🍽 Tuesday, April 7: Cooking Class hosted by How Sanguine

A curated culinary experience exploring flavor and connection. Details

🕯 April 7–10: Mini Makers: Perfume & Candle Making Workshop

Create your own signature scents in this sensory experience. Details

🛍 Markets & Pop-Ups

🛍 Saturday, April 4: Old Town Market Opening Day

📍 Rock Hill | Free | Details

Local vendors, fresh finds, and community vibes.

🍩 Saturday, April 4 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Bloom & Beyond Pop-Up

📍 824 Statesville Ave | RSVP / Ticketed | Details

Spring-inspired treats and seasonal flavors.

🧺 Saturday, April 11: Uptown Farmers Market Spring Kickoff

📍 300 S. Davidson St | Free | Details

Fresh produce, flowers, and artisanal goods.

🌮 Saturday, April 11: Food Trucks on Levine Avenue

📍 Levine Avenue of the Arts | Details

A “Streats”-style food truck experience.

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📅 More Things to Do (Plan Ahead)

🌸 A Year in Bloom: Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate growth, beauty, and sisterhood.

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💼 Black in Business Expo

Connect with and support Black-owned businesses.

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👩🏾‍💼 3rd Annual Boss Lady Mixer

An elevated networking experience for women leaders.

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🎨 BOOM Charlotte Festival

A bold celebration of art, creativity, and innovation.

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🎶 Charlotte Soul Fest

A soulful gathering of music, culture, and community.

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🌱 Vegan Vibe Music Series

Where wellness, music, and plant-based living meet.

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🖤 The Soul District Tour

Explore Black history, business, and culture in Charlotte.

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💫 SISTAH Tip of the Week

Let this be your season of emergence 🌸

Like spring, you don’t have to rush your becoming—you just have to allow yourself to rise in your own timing. Step into the light slowly, intentionally, and without apology.

Choose spaces that feel like sunshine on your spirit, and release anything that no longer fits the version of you that is unfolding.

You are not behind. You are blooming. 🌿

We hope you found something that excites you and aligns with what you need in this season. Wherever you go, may it nourish your mind, uplift your spirit, and remind you that Charlotte is full of spaces created for you to take up space.

Go explore, connect, and pour back into yourself.

The Queen City is waiting, Sis.