06/17/2025
Looking for a cheap activity in the Charlotte area? Check out River Jam at the U.S. National Whitewater Center! Held every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, these events feature live music. The Whitewater Center itself is a great place to spend a day rafting, paddling, or ziplining, but River Jam is a more relaxed experience. Some nights also have activities running during River Jam, so you can watch a rafter fall out of their boat while enjoying the music. The only cost to attending River Jam is a $12 parking fee, but an annual parking pass is offered at $40 (and pays for itself in four visits!).