Fri., May 24

Charlotte Motor Speedway  - Concord/Kannapolis

Price: $25 Winged, 850-horsepower, open-wheel sprint cars compete.

Sat., May 25, 8 a.m.

Charlotte Peace at Home  - General Charlotte Area

Price: $30.00 We are proud to present the 2013 Charlotte Run for Peace at Home hosted at McAlpine Creek Greenway on May 25, 2013. For nearly 20 years, our goal has been to raise awareness and funds to benefit domestic violence programs in our community.

Sat., May 25, 9 a.m.

Belmont Police Department  - Gastonia

Annual 5K raising funds for Belmont’s Police Department. Race begins at 9am.

Thu., May 23, 12 p.m., Fri., May 24, 12 p.m. and Sat., May 25, 12 p.m.

Uptown Charlotte  - Uptown

Price: FREE Celebrating 19 years of family-friendly fun, Food Lion Speed Street delivers an unprecedented consumer experience to an estimated 400,000 fans by means of live entertainment, access to NASCAR’s brightest stars, and vendor displays from sponsors such as Food Lion, Coca-Cola and Chevrolet. www.facebook.com/foodlionspeedstreet Twitter: @flspeedstreet

Sun., May 26

U.S. National Whitewater Center  - General Charlotte Area

Kick off Memorial Day weekend with a challenging five- or eight-mile race through the USNWC trail system. The races will be followed by a Memorial Day celebration that includes entertainment, food, drink, fireworks and live music.

Sun., May 26, 6:30 p.m.

Charlotte Motor Speedway  - Concord/Kannapolis

Price: $10-$140 NASCAR's annual 600-mile racing event and patriotic salute to the U.S. armed forces. For more details, visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.

May 27-30, 7:15 p.m.

Charlotte Knights Stadium  - Fort Mill

Toledo Mud Hens vs. Charlotte Knights. For more information, visit www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t494.

Sat., June 1

NASCAR Hall of Fame  - General Charlotte Area

Price: Admission is $19.95 for adults, $17.95 for seniors and military, and free for kids 12 and under. Don’t miss the red-carpet worthy, star-studded community celebration at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The “Lights. Camera. NASCAR.” Premiere Party is full of kid-friendly activities to celebrate the premiere of this special exhibit. Glitz and glamour await as you explore NASCAR’s legacy in Hollywood from the promotion of blockbusters like “Jurassic Park” to starring roles in smash hits like “Days of Thunder.” Artifacts are ready for their close-ups and include items like the Doc Hudson car from “Cars,” the Wonder Bread car from “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” and dozens of other artifacts straight from the set.

Sat., June 1

Riverbend Steam Station  - General Charlotte Area

N.C. Wildlife Federation's seven-mile paddle across a stretch of the Catawba River raises money for natural resource conservation. All participants and volunteers will receive a T-shirt, lunch and a special wildlife gift. There will also be prizes and giveaways. For more information or to register, visit www.ncwf.org/canoe.

Sat., June 1

Rural Hill  - Lake Norman

Price: $60-$80 The national obstacle race series offers a 3.08 mile-long course with challenges that test strength, strategic thinking and endurance through obstacles that range in difficulty levels. For more details, visit www.warriordash.com.

Sun., June 2, 6:15 p.m.

Be Yoga  - Dilworth

Price: $16 Drop in, or a class off your regular pass Enjoy our most popular class with Didgeridoo vibrations provided by Zach McNabb. The didgeridoo is an indigenous Australian instrument that is best known for its healing tones and deep vibrations. It’s a perfect addition to Deep Stretch, which is a relaxing class made up entirely of floor postures, suitable for all body types and experience levels. Investment: $16 Drop in, or a class off your regular pass

Fri., June 7, 6:30 p.m.

The Metropolitan  - Elizabeth

Price: $40 5K run/walk down the Little Sugar Greenway. Registration through June 5. A portion of the proceeds will go to help support Running Works. For more information, visit www.happyhourrush.com.

Mon., June 10, 9 a.m. and Tue., June 11

Ardrey Kell High School  - Ballantyne

Price: $149 Join Steve for 7 Hours of Instruction and Fun -Learn from and Interact with Steve Smith -A Limited Edition Steve Smith Football ProCamp T-Shirt -Exclusive Autographed Camp Team Photo with Steve Smith -Opportunity to Participate in Contests and Win Prizes -A Fun and Educational Experience Games and Competition -Campers will participate in daily games, stations, and skill contests during the Steve Smith Football ProCamp. Each camper will be placed on a team according to his or her age.

Sat., June 15

U.S. National Whitewater Center  - General Charlotte Area

The Brew Dash is a challenging 6K race that kicks off the 2nd annual Brew Stash Bash. Participants will complete the course in time for Brew Stash festivities that include live music, food and a wide selection of the Southeast's top craft beers.

Sat., June 15

Metrolina Tradeshow Expo  - North Charlotte/University

Charlotte Speed Demons take on Charleston's Low Country Brusin Betties.