Things to do in Concord, North Carolina (NC): The Best Shopping

Work/Shop/Learn/Inspire A creative recycling studio & shop in Downtown Concord, NC. Located at 35 Union Street South. Features a selection of locally handmade artisanal gifts. We provide workshops & classes for children and adults. We are passionate about making goods, learning and teaching craft classes emphasizing on upcycling. Our classes are held in the classroom area of our downtown Concord storefront and are taught by us and the talented makers in our community. Classes make a great date, gift for yourself or a friend. We offer gift certificates which are good for classes & our handmade retail - to attend a class you still need to register via the website to ensure we make space for you in the class.

Mills Means More! More stores. More brands. More savings. More fun. The largest shopping and entertainment destination of the Carolinas serving Cabarrus, Mecklenburg and other surrounding counties. Concord Mills is located just off I-85 at exit 49, just one mile from Charlotte Motor Speedway. A wonderful climate controlled indoor mall, featuring over 200 stores including manufacturer and retail outlets, off-price retailers, and unique specialty stores ranging from women’s apparel to sporting goods to jewelry. Enjoy retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Nike Factory Store, Banana Republic Factory Store, Ann Taylor Factory Store, Tommy Bahama Outlet and more. A festive food court, a 24-screen AMC theatre and North Carolina’s only Bass Pro Shops are also part of the shopping adventure. Also, while you are visiting, we have even more choices in stores in our sister mall, SouthPark, located in South Charlotte. So from the entire Concord Mills team, we hope that you will visit us soon!

Explore the full line of Lodge products at our Factory Store in Charlotte, NC. Find everything from the tried-and-true cast iron skillet to specialty items like the cast iron Cornstick Pan or the Wedge Pan. Come see our vibrantly colored enameled cast iron Dutch ovens, our professional-grade carbon steel pans, and Blacklock — our new, premium line of triple seasoned cast iron cookware. Browse through a wide variety of Lodge accessories, additional products, and factory seconds (cookware that doesn't quite meet our rigorous standards). Our friendly staff will answer any and all questions you may have about cast iron and our other items. We'll help you find the perfect pan, give you tips on how to clean and season your cookware, and suggest delicious recipes for you to try.

Afton Village Farmers Market is being established to support local food, agricultural products and to educate customers on the benefits of healthy, seasonal eating. Sales of produce, vegetables, plants, honey, fruits, and baked goods. Also have fresh seafood, local meat and poultry.