Check out these fun events happening in February in and around the Charlotte area.
Black History Month Events (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library)
Throughout February
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has several events planned to celebrate and explore Black History Month throughout the month of February. The events are geared toward different age groups and include film, stories, history talks, and more. Reference the library’s online calendar for all events and registration details. Events will include virtual book clubs, panel discussions, trivia, and more.
The Frigid Trail Race & Plunge (U.S. National Whitewater Center)
February 6
Brave the cold at the Whitewater Center on February 6th and pick from the 5k and 10k trail race options. The race is followed by a plunge into the Deep Water Solo pool. Make sure to register prior to race day. All race details and registration information can be found here.
Chocolate Festival (Epiphany Lutheran Church, Rock Hill)
February 8
If you are hoping to satisfy your sweet tooth, head to Epiphany Lutheran Church in Rock Hill on February 8th for their 7th Annual Chocolate Festival. From coffee to chili, everything has chocolate! For more information, click here.
Galentine’s Day (Birkdale Village)
February 10
Gather your girl gang and join the Huntersville community in Birkdale Village for their Galentine’s Day celebration. With many activations and promotions throughout the evening, get ready to raise a toast with your gal pals! For a list of vendors and the lineup for the night, click here.
Ballantyne Ball (The Ballantyne Hotel)
February 12
Saturday, February 12th is the 7th annual Ballantyne Ball benefitting local causes with the hope of enhancing the lives of families experiencing hardship. This year’s benefitting charity is Madelyn’s Fund. To read more about this cause, the event itself, and to purchase tickets, click here.
Cupid’s Undie Run (The Union)
February 12
Every February, thousands of undie runners in cities all across the U.S. come together, to support those affected by NF (neurofibromatosis), a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body and affects 1 in every 3,000 births. Cupid’s Undie Run kicks off with drinking and dancing, then jog it out with a mile(ish) run and end it all with an epic dance party! Click here to register and for more information.
The Green Gala (ASC Greenway, Dairy Barn)
February 26
The Greenway Ladies Guild is bringing back its signature fundraising event benefiting the Leroy Springs & Co. Bridge Program, which provides recreation and education scholarships for children and families in the community. The event is themed “A Night in the Emerald City” and to purchase tickets and for more information, click here.
Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, please do your research prior to each event.