Skip to main content

Check out the great arts events happening throughout Cabarrus County!

Click here to submit your event for our calendar.

Click Here to see only Cabarrus Arts Council Events

Filters

Changing any of the form inputs will cause the list of events to refresh with the filtered results.

Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills

Concord Mills 8111 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, NC, United States

Step into a world of light and wonder at the Tianyu Lights Festival, coming to Concord Mills from April 18 to June 22. Experience 25 breathtaking lantern displays, an interactive illuminated playground, and live acrobatic performances. Walk through enchanted lands, meet talking parrots, and explore an underwater kingdom—all glowing with color and creativity. The show […]

Free

Crafter’s Corner (MTP)

Mount Pleasant Library 1111 Washington St, Mt Pleasant, United States

Join us and fellow crafters to make a beachy sea turtle on a tile using seashells!  Display holders will be provided as well to take your piece home. Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St Mt. Pleasant, 28124. For more information, please visit www.cabarruscounty.us. This event is adult only.

Free

Lights! Camera! Act! (MID)

Midland Library 4297 NC-24 27 C, Midland, NC, United States

Ages 6-11 – Are you the drama? Come on down…stage, get ready for your cue, and break a leg as we explore the wonderful world of theatre! We’ll do a warm-up, ice breakers, exercise, read a book, learn a lesson, and play a game. Registration required. Midland Library 4297 C Hwy 24/27 E Midland, NC 28107. […]

Free

Butterfly Diamond Painting (KAN)

Kannapolis Library 850 Mountain St, Kannapolis, NC, United States

Adult – Try the viral art of diamond painting, the process of applying rhinestones to a pre-printed design. We’ll create a double-sided butterfly keychain! No registration.  

Free

Lights! Camera! Act! (CON)

Concord Library 27 Union St N, Concord, Concord, NC, United States

Ages 6-11 – Are you the drama? Come on down…stage, get ready for your cue, and break a leg as we explore the wonderful world of theatre! We’ll do a warm-up, ice breakers, exercise, read a book, learn a lesson, and play a game. Registration required. Concord Library 27 Union St N, Concord. For more information, […]

Free

Lights! Camera! Act! (KAN)

Kannapolis Library 850 Mountain St, Kannapolis, NC, United States

Ages 6-11 – Are you the drama? Come on down…stage, get ready for your cue, and break a leg as we explore the wonderful world of theatre! We’ll do a warm-up, ice breaker, and exercise, read a book, learn a lesson, and play a game. Registration required, limited to 15, and will open May 1, 2025.   […]

Free

Q-Tip Dragonfly Painting (MTP)

Mount Pleasant Library 1111 Washington St, Mt Pleasant, United States

Ages 6-11 – Join us this month as we make a pretty painted dragonfly using dots of paint. Wear old clothes, this may get messy! For more information, please visit www.cabarruscounty.us.

Free

Lights! Camera! Act! (HAR)

Harrisburg Library 201 Sims Pkwy, Harrisburg, United States

Ages 6-11 – Are you the drama? Come on down…stage, get ready for your cue, and break a leg as we explore the wonderful world of theatre! We’ll do a warm-up, ice breaker, and exercise, read a book, learn a lesson, and play a game. Registration required, limited to 15, and will open May 1, 2025.  For […]

Free

iPhone Photography Workshop (HAR)

Harrisburg Library 201 Sims Pkwy, Harrisburg, United States

Ages 18+ – Want to improve your iPhone photography skills? This workshop will teach the basics of taking photos with your iPhone, including best settings, lighting, composition, and more. *Registration Required.  Registration will open 2 weeks before event. 12 slots available.

Free

Screenwriting Squad (AFT)

Afton Ridge Library 6095 Glen Afton Boulevard, Kannapolis, NC, United States

Adults – Unlock your storytelling potential with Screenwriting Squad, a monthly program where your creativity can soar as you craft compelling scripts. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned storyteller, this is your chance to write, refine, and get inspired! No registration required.

Free

OMG, You Knitted That!? (MID)

Midland Library 4297 NC-24 27 C, Midland, NC, United States

Ages 12 + – Unlock your potential with Knitting in the Round. Beginners can learn the basics of knitting, while experienced knitters can try out patterns/suggested patterns from some of the knitting books that would be at the program for reference. No registration or prior skills required, all skill levels welcome. 

Free

Coffee & Canvas (MTP)

Mount Pleasant Library 1111 Washington St, Mt Pleasant, United States

Join us for Coffee and Canvas where we pair creativity with caffeine! Follow a step-by-step painting tutorial while enjoying light refreshments and a cup of coffee. Excellent for beginners. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mt. Pleasant Library. Registration Required

Free