| 10+ sunflower fields near Charlotte — where to go this summer to take pictures (and in some cases cut stems)Big list of Summer Festivals in CharlotteFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend22 Juneteenth celebrations in Charlotte area in 2022 (updated)Front Porch Sunday in South End June 54 summer movie programs for kids — tickets $2 or lessSunday Fun Day Free Lunch at NoDa Company Store: Banh Mi style hot dogs11 free Charlotte Symphony community concertsKids’ tickets $5 all summer for train travel with N.C. By TrainFree museum admission first weekend of month for Bank of America/Merrill customersSalisbury Juneteenth Celebration June 17-195 Summer reading programs where kids can earn prizesPJ5K Community Event: free family event at Romare Bearden Park, including yoga, storytime, sleep screening, more…Third Annual Lavender Bloom Festival at Dallas Lavender Lane, with U-pick lavender June 4-5Save 40¢/gallon this weekend at new Harris Teeter Fuel Center at Davis LakeBig discounts on Carowinds tickets, including two days for $77 (total)Book Buyers celebrating grand re-opening at Eastway Crossing with a week of festivities June 6-12Sam’s Club Membership: $14.99 (includes $10 Sam’s Club E-Gift Card)10,000 Scoops of Free Ice Cream for Charlotte June 16Juneteenth Jam in Uptown Charlotte: community block party, concerts, dance lessons, more…Find the cheapest gas in Charlotte areaBig list of Charlotte 4th of July fireworks and celebrations, including SkyShow, for 20229 Summer Break kickoff celebrations with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Draper Wildlife Management Area. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC. There’s nothing that says “summer” like a big, happy field of sunflowers. There are several farms and fields near Charlotte where the public can visit and take pictures. On this page we will be updating the inside scoop on sunflower fields that are a short drive... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • There’s a lot to celebrate in Charlotte this year! Check out this growing list of summer festivals. Celebrate the season with live music, culture, food, dancing, kids’ activities and much more. We’re adding to the list all the time, so keep checking back. We focus on free and cheap events here on Charlotte on the Cheap, and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
This list includes things to do in Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas, this weekend, from Friday to Sunday. (Or Monday if it’s a holiday weekend.) You’ll find festivals, live music and dance, kids’ activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much more. We focus on free and cheap events,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States. It marks the day, June 19th, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African-Americans in Texas. It took more than two years for word of freedom to get to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Front Porch Sundays, the popular monthly vendor market takes place the first Sunday of the month for the rest of the year. This season, it’s at Atherton, at 2104 South Boulevard, Charlotte. Enjoy shopping from 70+ local vendors and artisans, as well as food trucks, coffee, and more. Schedule for 2022 Front Porch SundaysApril 3rd...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Some movie theater chains are once again offering great deals on summer movies for kids. These shows are great ideas for mid-week entertainment, especially when it gets hot!
A new movie theater in the Charlotte market, Cinergy Entertainment, has joined in the summer fun too. Read on for a list of all the movie theaters offering great deals for... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • NoDa Company Store, 3221 Yadkin Avenue, might be NoDa’s best hangout. There’s ample seating, they sell food and drink (much of it local), host food trucks, and mix up some really good Sangria, as well as their signature NoDa Colada. NoDa Company Store. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLCAnd the setting is possibly (probably?) the most... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Charlotte Symphony OrchestraCharlotte Symphony’s Summer Pops concerts, at Symphony Park at SouthPark, are a highlight of the summer for many people. Some Summer Pops concerts also take place at other locations. Ticket prices vary. Find ticket prices and details here. Here’s the Summer Pops schedule for 2022: ...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Ready for summer adventures with the family? Consider going by train! From June 1st to August 31st, 2022, kids ages 2-12 can travel for $5, each way, with the purchase of a regularly priced adult ticket on N.C. By Train. If you’re traveling to Raleigh or Durham, make sure to check out Triangle on the Cheap! Photo: DepositphotosThe... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free. Learn about free days at Charlotte museums. These are the museums that are participating. Mint Museum UptownMint Museum RandolphBechtler Museum of Modern ArtLevine Museum of the New SouthHarvey B. Gantt Center for...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: DepositphotosSalisbury-Rowan NAACP, Salisbury Parks and Recreation and Novant Health are sponsoring the Salisbury Juneteenth Celebration. Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area! Juneteenth Celebration: Jazz and Poetry NightThis ticketed event takes place on Friday, June 17th, 2022, from 7 to 10 p.m., at... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: depositphotosSummer reading programs can help to keep kids learning and growing through the summer. And without the pressure of school assignments, they have the freedom to explore their own interests through literature. Here are several reading programs that encourage kids to keep reading, and even offer prizes and rewards. ...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society Foundation is presenting PJ5K Community event, to increase sleep health education. It takes place at Romare Bearden Park, 300 S. Church Street, Charlotte, on Sunday, June 5th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more about the benefits of healthy sleep, while enjoying a day of fun... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Dallas Lavender Lane, at 937 Old Willis School Road, in Dallas, is hosting its third annual Lavender Bloom Festival on June 4th and 5th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Find details as they’re announced on Dallas Lavender Lane’s Facebook page. Parking is $5 per car (cash) and admission is free. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCThe... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCA new Harris Teeter Fuel Station has opened at Harris Teeter Davis Lake, 8415 Davis Lake Parkway, Charlotte. From June 3rd to 5th, 2022, if you scan your VIC card you’ll save 40¢ a gallon. The offer is good for all fuel grades. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCAfter you scan your VIC card, you’ll see any... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of CarowindsSave money at Carowinds with these exclusive discounts! Carowinds is in full swing for the summer and one highlight is the 4th of July. Carowinds will be presenting a nighttime fireworks spectacular at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 2nd, Sunday, July 3rd, and Monday, July 4th, 2022. The display will be accompanied by... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Book Buyers, the incredible, massive book store moved to Eastway Crossing from The Plaza in February of this year. Its address is 3040 Eastway Drive, Charlotte. You might also be interested in our list of thrift stores, vintage shops, consignment stores, and more, or our in-depth look at three great used book stores in Charlotte. Photo: Mace...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
If you have never shopped Sam’s Club, now is a good time to start (read on for a special deal!) Part of Walmart, Sam’s Club is a membership warehouse club. I just came across a fantastic deal for a Sam’s Club membership! $14.99 for a year’s membership, and that includes a $10 eGift card. So, you’re really paying... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
On Thursday, June 16th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., get FREE ice cream on the corner of Trade and Tryon Streets in Uptown Charlotte. We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day. Moose Tracks Ice Cream is giving away 10,000... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Blumenthal Performing Arts is presenting a FREE celebration, Juneteenth Jam, in two venues in Uptown Charlotte, June 17th to 18th, 2022. Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African-American people in the United States. Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area! Juneteenth Jam will feature live music, free... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Depositphotos Find the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area in the chart below. Powered by Gas Buddy. The Gas Buddy map below will show the places that have cheap gas near you, and the chart will show the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area. All information is supplied by Gas Buddy users. But remember that you may save even... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • photo: DepositphotosCharlotte’s biggest 4th of July celebrations are back in 2022! Here’s a list of fireworks displays, plus parades, celebrations and more. Notably, WBT SkyShow is back! Not to mention the U.S. National Whitewater Center 4th of July Celebration, Carowinds’ Celebrate America Fireworks Show, parades and more!... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Summer Break program encourages kids, teens and adults to read and stay active over the summer. Everyone who signs up receives a coupon for a Wendy’s Jr. Frosty, and participants who complete the program will receive a prizes. Read all about the Summer Break program and 4 other summer reading programs.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 