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114 free and cheap things to do this weekend around Charlotte

This list is a combination of in-person and virtual events.

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Music at the Met Acoustic Music Series every Thursday through October

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Metropolitan's fall music series, Music at the Met, takes place Thursday evenings, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., from July 16th to October 29th, 2020.

It's free to attend.

The acoustic concert series features local talented singer/songwriters.

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Trick-or-Treat (and Trunk-or-Treat) events in the Charlotte area

As Halloween approaches, we will be listing trick-or-treat opportunities in the Charlotte area.

Typically, many festivals include trick-or-treating with vendors for kids. Churches and other organizations offer trunk-or-treat, where people decorate...

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Is CLT Spooky? Photography walk through Historic 4th Ward (you can be a photographer or a model!)

CLT Shooters is a creative artist community that supports and connects local creatives who are interested in photography, videography, modeling and more.

They host monthly meetups, workshop and online events.

CLT Night Shooters does the same, but...

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Trunk or Treat School Supply Giveaway with Urban League of Central Carolinas

Urban League of Central Carolinas is hosting Trunk or Treat School Supply Giveaway on Saturday, October 31st, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the parking lot at 740 W 5th Street.

This is an opportunity to be festive as well as receive school...

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Fort Mill fall events: Scarecrow crawl, hay maze, fall market, more…

Athough Fort Mill, South Carolina, is not hosting Trick or Treat Main Street this year, it does have some fun fall activities planned.

6th Annual Scarecrow Crawl

Take a stroll in Downtown Fort Mill to see the amazing scarecrows created by...

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233 free and cheap things to do this week around Charlotte

This list is continuing to be a combination of in-person and virtual events.

Also during this time we're including some events that are more expensive than what we would usually include, because we want to give you all the options right...

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Halloween food freebies and deals 2020

Enjoy some free stuff (and some cheap stuff) on Halloween or around Halloween with this list of freebies and deals. Make sure to click on the links for necessary details. Participation varies by location.

Unless otherwise noted, these freebies and...

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Red Robin Veterans Day Freebie: Sign up by November 5

This year's Veterans Day deals and giveaways may look a little different. In an effort to limit crowd sizes, restaurants and businesses may extend redemption periods beyond just November 11th, make offers also available to-go or limit the number...

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Free admission for frontline workers & families to Mint Museum, Bechtler Museum & Gantt Center for rest of year

Several Charlotte museums are joining together to thank the frontline workers during this difficult time.

As a thank you to essential and frontline workers during the pandemic, The Mint Museum, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt...

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“It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” StoryWalk in Kings Mountain, NC

The City of Kings Mountain is partnering with the Mauney Memorial Library to present a special family activity throughout the month of October.

“It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” StoryWalk will take place October 1st to 31st,...

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Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden — tickets on sale now

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, at 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, is worth the short drive from Charlotte, especially during the Christmas season.

Holidays at the Garden is returning to the Garden, from November 28th, 2020, to January 3rd,...

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Virtual Culture Blocks: Free dance classes with Charlotte Ballet, music performances, Capoeira classes, more

The Arts and Science Council brings art and culture into the community with Culture Blocks. These are free performances, classes and workshops that take place all around the Charlotte area.

In-person events are on hold for now, but Charlotte...

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Check out dozens of scarecrows in Mint Hill, and vote for your favorite

Mint Hill's 3rd Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest is taking place through all of October. This year, businesses, organizations and residents have installed their scarecrows outside of their homes and businesses, not just at Town Hall.

This...

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Think McAdenville is just about Christmas? Check out this elaborate Halloween light show

Every Christmas season there are several families in the Charlotte area who go all out on decorating their house for the season. They string thousands of lights, and even broadcast music that guests can listen to through their car radio, often...

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Tunnel of Terror: Haunted Car Wash at Aquawave Express Carwash in Belmont

Halloween 2020 is a little bit different! But that doesn't mean it can't be fun. All around the Charlotte region, we are finding people rising to the occasion, getting into the Halloween spirit, and creating fun and spooky...

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Get totally free Doritos Locos Taco at Taco Bell, thanks to Taco Hero Mookie Betts

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Batter up, hungry bargain hunters! Thanks to Mookie Betts stealing second base in the first game of the World Series, America gets to crunch on one of Taco Bell's most popular menu items at no cost.

Expect long lines, given everyone loves FREE...

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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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Free pumpkin patch (and more) at Camp North End

In previous years, Camp North End, at 1824 Statesville Avenue, has hosted Fridays at Camp North End. These hugely popular events drew big crowds that enjoyed live music, food trucks, art, kids' activities, beer, and more.

Camp North End is a...

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Drive Into Charlotte's Future, including Drive-In movie: Back to the Future


Charlotte Planning, Design & Development Department is planning a Community Drive-In Event on Saturday, October 31st, 2020 at the Park Expo parking lot, 800 Briar Creek Road, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The primary purpose of this event is to...

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Charlotte Black Restaurant Week October 19-31

Charlotte Black Restaurant Week is an opportunity to explore and support some of Charlotte's Black-owned restaurants. Participating restaurants will be offering discounts.

The specific discount is up to the restaurant, but in general the...

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2020 CLT Burger Week: $6 specialty burgers at many restaurants, including one between two Krispy Kreme doughnuts

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CLT Burger Week is back from October 19th to 25th, 2020.

This week, you can get a specialty burger for $6 from any of the participating restaurants. This doesn't include sides, taxes or gratuity.

Each restaurant has created a specialty burger...

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Best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area – 2020


Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2020 Christmas season? Here's what you have to look forward to.

This list includes professional displays, town events, and private homes.

The displays in private...

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More than 100 Halloween Events in the Charlotte area, plus ideas for safe celebrations


Are you ready for Halloween? Here are a whole bunch of events to get you in the Halloween spirit. The list includes trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more. This list includes events for both kids and adults.

Make sure to scroll down...

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Charlotte area corn mazes, haunted trails, pumpkin patches and hayrides 2020

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Whether your idea of Halloween fun is being chased through the woods by a serial killer with a chainsaw, or taking a zombie-less hayride to the pumpkin patch, there is something this fall in the Charlotte area that will meet your needs.

This year,...

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Candy Cruise in Concord


The City of Concord Parks & Recreation, City of Concord, and Concord Downtown Development Corporation are hosting Candy Cruise on Thursday, October 29th, 2020, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at W.W. Flowe Park, 99 Central Heights Drive, Concord.

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Experience an authentic Día de los Muertos at Pura Vida Worldly Art in NoDa

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican tradition that has taken hold in the United States.

Different interpretations of it are celebrated in schools, bars, museums and restaurants.

For an authentic Day of the Dead experience, visit...

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Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library returns for 2020

Billy Graham ChristmasBilly Graham Library, at 4330 Westmont Drive, again presents its popular Christmas at the Library. This year, it will run from November 30th to December 23rd, 2020.

Mondays through Thursdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, from 9:30...

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102 cheap and easy DIY Halloween costumes


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Looking for a Halloween costume for you or your kids? If you'd like to avoid spending a scary amount of money on a costume but you also don't want to spend tons of time, here's a list of 102 cheap and easy Halloween...

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Movie on the Lawn at Johnston YMCA: Hocus Pocus

NoDa Church and Johnston YMCA are presenting Movie on the Lawn on Friday, October 23rd, 2020, at 7;30 p.m.

The movie will be shown at Johnston YMCA, 3025 N. Davidson Street.

Come and watch Hocus Pocus!

There will be 40 first-come, first-served...

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Pop-up drive-in movies and outdoor movies

Outdoor movies and drive-in movies are continuing into the fall in the Charlotte area.

Drive-in movies, in particular, have made a big comeback in 2020.

Permanent Drive-In Movie Theaters

There is no permanent drive-in movie theater in Charlotte,...

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