Camden Commons
Great vibes, good tunes, and local eats — your South End adventure starts here!
Camden Commons is back this summer in South End! On May 25, June 29, and July 27, Camden Road transforms into a vibrant neighborhood block party where you can shop with local small businesses, enjoy larger-than-life games, snap the perfect photo, relax with friends, and so much more.
Whether you're a fan of friendly competition or prefer to unwind with a drink in hand, Camden Commons offers something for everyone. Spend the day discovering new favorites, enjoying local eats, and creating memories exactly how you want to.
This family-friendly event is free and open to all.
CAMDEN COMMONS 2025 DATES:
• May 25 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• June 29 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• July 27
Street closure - Camden Road will be closed to vehicular traffic from Tremont Ave to East/West Blvd from 7:00am - 8:00pm during each Camden Commons event.
How to Get to Camden Commons?
- Travel by light rail. The LYNX Blue Line has several stops in South End. The closest one to this event is at East/West Blvd. Station.
- Travel by bike. Rent an e-assist bike or scooter and travel by Rail Trail.
- Travel by car. Paid parking garages are available at 100 W Worthington, the Design Center, the Square, The Line, 110 East Blvd, or 1616 Camden. For more parking options, check out the South End Parking Guide.
Where it Started
In 2019, a coalition of South End, Wilmore, and Dilworth neighbors approached the City of Charlotte and Charlotte Center City Partners with requests to enhance walkability and pedestrian safety. Through a series of conversations in 2020 and 2021, the City made changes to improve pedestrian crossings throughout the neighborhood.
There was also broad interest in weekend street closures to allow for community space and special events. The first season of Camden Commons in 2022 was a pilot run of what could become a regular weekend happening, where an outdoor living room pops up on a few blocks of Camden Road.
Tag us in your photos!
Make sure you tag @southendclt in your Camden Commons pictures.
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Media Inquiries
Please contact Moira Quinn, Charlotte Center City Partners' Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Communications or Brianna Bowers, Charlotte Center City Partners' South End Marketing Coordinator.
