Discover Fun in Kannapolis is back this week with a great lineup for family friendly events, including concerts, movies, crafts and Cannon Baller’s baseball.
Cannon Ballers Homestand | Atrium Health Ballpark | June 9 - 14 | Ticketed Event
Head on down to Atrium Health Ballpark this week to cheer on your Kannapolis Cannon Ballers! Games will take place Tuesday, June 9 through Sunday, June 14. The Cannon Ballers will take on the Fredericksburg Nationals! Fireworks will follow the Friday and Saturday games.
Purchase tickets at: https://www.milb.com/kannapolis.
Summer Movie Matinees | Gem Theatre | 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 28 – August 6 | Tickets Required
The Gem Theatre’s Summer Movie Matinees continue this week! Join us at the Gem Theatre Tuesday, June 9 for a showing of Gabby’s Dollhouse (PG) and Thursday, June 11 for a showing of Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG). Tickets are $2 per person and show times are 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The Gem Theatre is located at 111 Laureate Way.
Purchase tickets online at www.gem-theatre.com/.
Crafting in the Park: Father’s Day Mugs | Village Park | 10 a.m. & 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 10 | Registration Required
Join Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Department as they host a special Crafting in the Park event on June 10 in Village Park. Children, ages 2 - 13 are invited to create a personalized keepsake using a variety of colorful decals, paint, heartfelt messages and creative patterns.
This program will be offered at two convenient times, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Village Park Program Room. Participants only need to attend one time slot. The cost is $10 per person and registration is required. Space is limited for this event- reserve your spot today!
Register at: https://bit.ly/Crafting-Mugs.
Kannapolis Farmers Market | Corner of Dale Earnhardt Boulevard & Vance Avenue | 4 - 7 p.m., Thursdays, May - September | Free
Stop by from 4-7 p.m. this Thursday and explore a variety of fresh, local produce, as well as meat, eggs, baked goods, crafts, and prepared foods.
To receive updates about seasonal offerings and special deals at the Kannapolis Farmers Market, text MARKET to 704-704-4335. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Thursdays on Main: Rivermist | Veterans Park | 6 p.m., Thursday, June 11 | Free
Join us in Veterans Park at 6 p.m., this Thursday, June 11 for Thursdays on Main featuring Rivermist. From Fayetteville, N.C. Rivermist is primarily a Classic Rock/ R&B/ Variety/ Party band that will keep you entertained all evening.
The concert is free to the public. Children 18 & under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. No pets or smoking please. Veterans Park is located at 119 N. Main Street.
Food/drinks will be available for purchase, or attendees can bring their own food and nonalcoholic drinks. Coolers are allowed with no outside alcohol. Coolers are subject to search. Lawn chairs are permitted.
Movies in the Park: Zootopia 2 | Village Park | 8:45 p.m., Friday, June 12 | Free
Join us in Village Park this Friday, June 12, for Movies in the Park featuring the film Zootopia 2 (PG).
Movies in the Park are free and fun for the entire family. Village Park is located at 700 W. C Street, Kannapolis. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy this family-friendly movie.
Children aged 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No pets or smoking please. Food and drinks will be available for purchase during the event. Outside coolers are allowed and are subject to search.
Yoga in the Park | Village Park Amphitheatre | 10 a.m., June 13 | $10 Per Person
Enjoy yoga in Village Park this week. Join us at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 13 for a relaxing, one-hour outdoor yoga session. The class will take place at the Village Park Amphitheatre, located at 700 West C Street, and is open to participants of all skill levels.
Whether this is your first yoga class or you are a more advanced yogi, this class is for you. The cost is $10 per person. Participants may register in person before the class or online at https://bit.ly/yoga-village.
Stories Under the Stars: SparkPoint Innovations | Afton Library | 7 p.m., Saturday, June 13 | Free
Stories Under the Stars are back this Saturday, June 13. SparkPoint Innovations will bring an out-of-this-world learning experience to the Afton Library on Saturday, June 13, with the Orbit Earth Expo.
Beginning at 7 p.m., participants will have the opportunity to explore seasons, moon phases, and other fascinating space science concepts through hands-on activities and giant inflatable planets. The free, family-friendly event will take place at Afton Library, located at 6095 Glen Afton Blvd., and is designed to inspire curiosity and discovery for attendees of all ages.
Catch a Movie at the Gem Theatre | 111 Laureate Way
Stop by and see a film at the historic Gem Theatre. May 21 through June 10, catch Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (PG-13). Beginning June 11 through June 17, watch The Devil Wears Prada 2 (PG-13) at the Gem. Tickets may be purchased online at, www.gem-theatre.com/Tickets or at the theatre.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (PG-13) May 21 – June 10 | Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 (PG-13) June 11 – June 17 | Andy Sachs reunites with Miranda Priestly as they navigate their careers amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing.
Live Entertainment at the Swanee Theatre | 200 West Avenue
Check out the full list of upcoming concerts and events at www.swaneetheatre.com.
Download the entire 2026 Discover Kannapolis schedule at www.kannapolisnc.gov.
While you are Downtown, take advantage of the City of Kannapolis’ West Avenue Shuttles, Thunder and Lightning. The free shuttles run from 5–10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays to help you as you navigate free parking options downtown.
The shuttles make a continuous loop between four designated stops: the NCRC public parking deck, the top of the horseshoe sidewalk, First Baptist Church, and the Swanee Theatre. A shuttle arrives at each stop approximately every five minutes. Both shuttles are ADA accessible.
For information on all downtown parking options, visit www.kannapolisnc.gov/parking.