Charlotte Symphony’s Summer Pops concerts, at Symphony Park at SouthPark, are a highlight of the summer for many people.

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Wondering where to watch 4th of July fireworks in Charlotte, NC in 2023? Here’s the answer for you! Charlotte’s biggest 4th of July celebrations will be back in 2023! Here’s a list of fireworks displays, plus parades, celebrations and more. Notably, WBT SkyShow is back, as it was for 2022.

Not to mention...

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What is there to do this week in Charlotte? A lot! This list includes things to do in Charlotte, and surrounding areas, this week, from Monday to Sunday.

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,...

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If you’ve wanted to upgrade your kitchen appliances, make sure to check out Kitchen-Aid’s summer sale! Kitchen-Aid appliances aren’t cheap by any means, but they are high-quality and extremely durable. So, any time you can get a discount, it’s worth considering.

Here is one great deal, but you can find more on the ...

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Mount Holly is presenting a 4th of July celebration on Thursday, June 29, 2023 starting at 5:30 p.m. This event is one of many Charlotte area 4th of July firework shows and celebrations.

Enjoy live music by Johnny B’s and Coming Up Brass, and then a fireworks show when the sky is dark! The event takes place in Downtown Mount Holly...

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Learn about all the 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in the Charlotte area.

SkyShow is returning to Charlotte for 2023! This 4th of July fireworks show will take place in Truist Field, after a baseball game pitting the Charlotte Knights against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.

The game starts at 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, and...

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If you can’t get enough Taco Bell, you came to the right place! We’ll be updating this spot regularly with deals from Taco Bell. Also, please read on for a big list of deals from other restaurants, too!

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...

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Planning your 4th of July festivities? Consider going to the North Carolina Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC, for Fireworks Over Historic Spencer Shops.

The museum is just about a 45 minute drive from the center of Charlotte, and very convenient to Concord, Kannapolis and China Grove.

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Starlight on 22nd, at 422 E. 22nd Street, Charlotte, boasts a relaxed lounge atmosphere, and beer, wine, spirits and art.

Free parking is available in the secure gravel lot across the street, or along Brevard. It’s also close to the Parkwood and 25th Street stops on the LYNX light rail.

Starlight on...

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If you love Arby’s roast beef or its other menu items, read on for their best current deals. We’ll be updating this post as the deals change, so keep checking back.

Generally these deals are “for a limited time,” and we’re not always notified when the deals end or change, so make sure to follow the links to make...

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Cook Out Summer Shootout is back at Charlotte Motor Speedway this summer! This race series provides plenty of good family-friendly entertainment at family-friendly prices — $5 for adults on Mondays, $10 for adults on Tuesdays, and free for kids 12 and under. Purchase tickets at the gate.

Charlotte Motor Speedway is at 5555 Concord...

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Topgolf is a little bit different (to say the least) than traditional golf. You play from climate controlled hitting bays, so you can play all year. The 240-yard outfield has dartboard-like targets in the ground. The closer to the center or “bull’s-eye” you get and the farther out you hit your microchipped balls, the more points you...

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Enjoy art and music in downtown Cornelius at the ‘Tawba Walk Music & Arts Festival Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a rescheduled date, due to the rain April 8.

Look for updates on the Facebook event.

Head to Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, for this family-friendly event.

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Birkdale Village hosts a free community workout series, Be Well Birkdale, on Tuesdays from April 4th to October 24th, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please check in at 5:45 p.m.

Birkdale Village is at 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville, NC.

The class will take place under The Willow Oaks in The Grove.

Please bring a mat.

You’ll receive...

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Looking for things to do in Charlotte this weekend? You came to the right place! This list contains free and cheap things to do 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...

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Harrisburg is a small town that celebrates the 4th of July in a big way. The town puts on a big parade and a two-day festival. That means two days of rides, fun and music, and two nights of fireworks.

The festival is free to attend. Ride tickets will be available for purchase.

The headliners have been announced for the 2023 festival: Sister...

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June 27, 2023 is National Pineapple Day, and Dole is celebrating with Pine for a Pint, which will reward blood donors with a free pineapple.

Donate blood on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Harris Teeter, 3333 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC, and get a free pineapple.

Reserve your time slot in...

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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!

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Residential Unleashed and the Greater Indian Land Chamber of Commerce are hosting the Indian Land Fireworks Extravaganza.

This 4th of July celebration takes place at the Indian Land School Complex, 8063 River Road, Indian Land, South Carolina, on Friday, June 30, 2023, from 5 to 10 p.m.

The event is free, but some of the activities will have...

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The Fresh Market is offering a special deal on produce on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

The entire produce department will be 20% off. That includes fruits, vegetables, organic items, refrigerated salad dressings, everything.

The promotion will be available at all 160 of their locations. Find your closest location.

We...

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The City of Monroe, NC, is presenting an Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 1, 2023, and fireworks on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Check out a huge list of 4th of July fireworks, parades and celebrations in the Charlotte area.

City of Monroe Independence Day Celebration

The celebration takes place Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 2 to 6...

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The Town of Troutman is not presenting a 4th of July festival or fireworks in 2023, but is hosting a 4th of July parade.

The parade will take place Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 11 a.m.

The parade will travel on Old Murdock Road from CATS to Hwy 21/Main St, turn left, travel Main St, and end at the American Legion/ Troutman...

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Dapper Street Productions is presenting several FREE concerts at Mecklenburg recreation centers, and other locations. These concerts are sponsored by Culture Blocks, a community partnership between ASC, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Library and Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation to bring arts and cultural experience closer to where residents live....

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Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a non-profit community cinema that screens diverse, foreign and independent films.

Memberships are a way to help support Independent Picture House, and they gain you benefits as well.

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On select Thursday evenings this summer, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will offer FREE admission from 4 to 9 p.m.

At Garden Nights you can enjoy the Garden in the evening hours. Savor a beverage from one of the Garden’s bars while you stroll around the garden.

There will also be food trucks and additional entertainment, either music or a...

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Every Saturday from July 1 to August 12, 2023, ImaginOn is hosting Super Saturdays — FREE performances in the Spangler Library at 2 p.m.

These performances are for children ages 3-11.

No registration is required, but space is limited. First come, first served.

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Your kids can have fun in the Charlotte area during their summer break without putting a hurting to your wallet. Most of these activities are free, and the ones that aren’t are pretty cheap. Follow the links for details on each.

This list is for 2023.

Also, scroll down for a huge, constantly updated, list of upcoming free and cheap events...

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Get ready for the summer with this list of places to swim and splash in the Charlotte area summer of 2023. (Indoor pools are open now!)

Read on to learn about indoor and outdoor places to swim in the Charlotte area.

We’re focusing on pools and spraygrounds in Charlotte, as well as some other unique outdoor swimming areas that are worth...

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