112 free and cheap things to do this week In This Issue... 112 free and cheap things to do this week around Charlotte, including movies, yoga, farm visits and more Drive-In Movies at Charlotte Motor Speedway Charlotte on the Cheap Deals — (businesses: ...
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Plan your week on the cheap with this list of free things to do in the Charlotte area. This list includes festivals, concerts, kids' activities and more. The post 97 free and cheap things to do this week around Charlotte, including fireworks, yoga,... ...

112 free and cheap things to do this week

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112 free and cheap things to do this week around Charlotte, including movies, yoga, hikes, farm visits and more

We are starting to add in-person events to this list, but it's has a lot of virtual events. This list will be a combination of in-person and virtual events for some time.

Also during this time we're including some events that are more...

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Drive-In Movies at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Photo courtesy of Charlotte Motor Speedway

Charlotte Motor Speedway is bringing drive-in movies and fireworks to the community!

The events will benefit Speedway Children's Charities.

Scroll down for more 4th of July events.

The movies will be...

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Charlotte on the Cheap Deals — (businesses: add yours for free!)


In these times, we want to help Charlotte area businesses reach their customers and help readers find the services they need. And we all like a deal. So we've created Charlotte on the Cheap Deals.

Businesses can list discounts or deals....

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2 million free masks being distributed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg — here's where to get one (plus in Concord)


Face masks protect other people around you, especially if you have the virus and don't know it.

By increasing the percentage of people wearing face masks, and continuing to practice social distancing, we can slow the spread, protect our...

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14 places to get a face mask by a Charlotte designer or shop, or with a Charlotte sports team logo

North Carolina now requires face coverings when in public, in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.

If you're looking for face masks, and for a way to help support local businesses, here are some Charlotte-centric masks from Charlotte...

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Free: Yoga at U.S. National Whitewater Center

U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, offers free Yoga through September. It takes place at South Ridge. (Scroll down for a map.)

Parking is $6 per car, but you can buy a parking pass for $50 and that will get you into...

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Sunflowers in full bloom at Draper Wildlife Management Area, 45 minutes from Charlotte

Fireworks are in short supply this year, but you could say that sunflowers are nature's fireworks, and they are definitely not canceled!

On this page we will be updating the inside scoop on sunflower fields that are a short drive from...

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Blue Blaze Hiking Club hits the trails!


Blue Blaze Brewing, 528 South Turner Avenue, is the first brewery in the Historic West End. It maintains a strong connection with the outdoors and healthy living. The brewery is named after the “blue blaze” symbol on the Appalachian Trail,...

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Baseball is returning to Truist Field — here's how to watch

Major League and Minor League baseball is on hold this season, but there will be baseball at Truist Field (formerly BB&T Ballpark), and you can watch it.

The Piedmont Pride competes in the Southern Collegiate Baseball League, a six-team summer...

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Free fitness class at Latta Nature Preserve

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains three nature centers, Reedy Creek, Latta and McDowell. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. In addition, they also host festivals,...

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Cavendish Brewing: "Ask a Pastor" Night

Cavendish Brewing Company, 207 North Chester Street, Gastonia, hosts many events, including live music, trivia, a run club, and more. You can see listings for them on the Facebook page.

Here are a few of the upcoming events:

Team Trivia Night
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No Content Concert Series: weekly full-band shows broadcast from Hickory

Midwood Entertainment and Codex Sound recently launched No Contact Concert Series, which features weekly performances broadcast live from a 14,000 square foot warehouse in Hickory.

As full time music industry professionals whose heaviest work season...

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Live streaming events from JazzArts Charlotte: film, music, conversation

JazzArts Charlotte's mission is to connect the cultural community and develop an audience for jazz, through quality education, performance, and musician support.

Since live events are temporarily on hold, JazzArts Charlotte is offering some...

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7 Must-See Charlotte Area Gardens to visit

UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens

The Charlotte region is home to several very different public gardens, each with its own feel and focus. What they all have in common is that they provide a peaceful, relaxing experience and a way to connect with...

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New outdoor art exhibit in Uptown Charlotte: Cool Globes — Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet

Next time you're in Uptown Charlotte, you have something new to look at.

Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet is a free, outdoor, public art exhibit featuring more than 30 globes, each 5 feet in diameter, and each designed by a...

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Chinese Lantern Festival has been rescheduled at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

The Chinese Lantern Festival, at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, originally scheduled for August 28th to October 18th, has been rescheduled to October 15th to January 3rd, 2020.

In addition, the Garden has made some other changes to create a safe...

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Drive-In movies are popping up in the Charlotte area — here's a list

Outdoor movies are a staple of summer entertainment for families. Normally there are at least 10 outdoor movie series throughout the Charlotte area. They're a fun night out, usually including kids' activities, like face painting,...

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Stream Hamilton movie, with original Broadway cast, starting July 3


For Hamilton fans, the long awaited day has come. Disney Plus subscribers can watch the Hamilton movie starting July 3rd, 2020, at 3 a.m.

Broadway shows have been canceled for the rest of 2020, sports are on hold, live music is almost...

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Drive-In Movies in Cornelius moving to new location

Old Town Cornelius and Bella Love is bringing drive-in movies to the Lake Norman community with Drive-In Movies in Old Town Cornelius.

The movies are taking place at two locations (see schedule):
  • Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius
  • ...

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Carolina Raptor Center has re-opened — here's what you need to know

carolina raptor center
Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Rd, Huntersville, within Latta Nature Center and Preserve, rehabilitates injured birds of prey, and educates the public about them.

You can see eagles, owls, vultures, hawks and falcons on the Raptor Trail....

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Where to swim this summer around Charlotte

girl in swimming pool

The weather is heating up, and everyone is looking for a way to cool down.

Unfortunately, it's tougher this summer to find a place to swim.

Here's what is open. We don't have all the information about eligibility, but if...

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SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord has re-opened, and is offering a discount (and welcoming a new friend)

SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord, at Concord Mills, has re-opened with limited hours and a special deal

Its hours are currently Thursday to Monday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Their current admission is just $14.95 for both adults and children (age 3-12.) To...

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50 kids eat free deals in Charlotte restaurants

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Save money every day by knowing where the “kids eat free” deals are around Charlotte.

We verified every one of these deals in January, 2020, but they can change their deals at any time.

Also, in many cases there were several locations...

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Free fans for seniors and adults with disabilities at 6 Mecklenburg County Recreation and Senior Centers

Floor Mounted Powerful Fan Isolated On White With Natural Shadows

The summer heat can be dangerous, especially for seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 658 people die annually from extreme heat.

Here are some tips from the CDC on preventing heat-related illness among older adults...

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8 Self-guided walking tours in Charlotte

Victorian Era house in Plaza Midwood. Photo by Tom Hanchett.

It's still a challenge to find things that we can do outside, as so many of the activities that we enjoy have been temporarily halted.

Any time of year is a good time to get out...

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Drive-Thru Family Fun at SAS Cupcakes with Polynesian Princess character (no purchase required)

SAS Cupcakes, at 9941 Rea Rd. Suite, has been holding some FREE drive-thru events for families.

At these events, families stay in their cars, and there's no requirement to buy anything. (But you'll probably want a cupcake!)

...

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Big Rock Nature Preserve–the largest exposed boulders in Mecklenburg County



You don't have to travel far to visit a historically and geologically interesting site. Big Rock Nature Preserve, at 6500 Elmstone Drive, is near Stonecrest at Piper Glen, a large shopping center in Ballantyne. When you follow the...

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