Christmas may be over but who says that the holiday fun as to stop? Take a look at some spectacular outings that are taking place in Charlotte… and the best part about this fun is… it is FREE! So grab a piece of paper and a pen and jot down your “free fun plan of action” this week in the “Queen City”!

The Mint Museums Free Tuesday Nights!

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Did you know that both Mint Museums are free every Tuesday night from 5pm until 9pm?! That is reason enough to grab the family or friends and explore ancient history, come to know contemporary art, see performances or take part in seminars or classes offering an opportunity to expand art knowledge and art appreciation! The Mint Museum in Uptown and on Randolph offer one-or-a-kind experiences in art through great sights, sounds and experiences!

Mint Museum UPTOWN
at Levine Center for the Arts
500 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 337-2000

Mint Museum RANDOLPH
2730 Randolph Road
Charlotte, NC 28207
(704) 337-2000

Plan a visit to the Mint Museum today!

Free Beer Tastings at Common Market!

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For the adults, there are great spirits this week that are free! Both locations of Common Market in Charlotte offer beer tastings and wine tastings each week! The beer tastings are free and the wine tastings are $5, but you receive a $5 wine coupon! So have some holiday fun with those friends out of town and enjoy the best in beer and wine!

This is a tentative schedule; call for details and specific times!
Tuesdays
6pm – 9pm: Wine Tasting at Common Market in Plaza Midwood

Wednesdays
6pm – 8pm: Wine tasting at Common Market SouthEnd

Wednesdays
7pm – 8pm: Beer tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood

Thursdays
6pm – 8pm: Beer tasting at Common Market SouthEnd

Common Market
Plaza Midwood: 2007 Commonwealth Avenue Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 334-6209

Common Market
SouthEnd: 1515 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 332-7782

Email: info@commonmarketisgood.com

Plan a beverage or two and meet your friends at the Common Market!

Noon Year’s Eve at Northlake Mall.

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Are you planning to ring in the new year but would prefer to do it while there is still daylight outside? Then join the other family and friends out at Northlake Mall in Charlotte for “Noon Year’s Eve with Radio Disney”! Ring in the New Year “family style” with Northlake Mall at its first “Noon Year’s Eve” daytime celebration! The party begins at 9:30 a.m.! There will be dancing, games, arts and crafts, live entertainment from the Radio Disney Road Crew, and so much more! The best part about this new year’s celebration is it is free and for the whole family! So make plans to bring in the new year a special way and join the fine folks at Northlake Mall for “Noon Year’s Eve with Radio Disney” celebration! It will take place on the Lower level near the Children’s Play Area.

Northlake Mall
6801 Northlake Mall Drive
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 921-2000

Gather the noisemakers, and kids and get more information about the celebration here and learn more about Northlake Mall here!

Noon Year’s Eve is sponsored by Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.