A new Harris Teeter Fuel Station has opened in the Steele Creek Shopping Center, at 12920 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC.

The Fuel Center will offer customers $0.03 off per gallon every day with the use of a VIC card.

Shoppers are encouraged to fill up during the grand opening, October 21st to 23rd, when the Center will feature a special...

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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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The Charlotte area is ready for fall and Halloween! Here’s a list of haunted trails, corn mazes, fall farm activities and more, for the 2022 season.

Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we don’t typically include in Charlotte on the Cheap, but are worth checking out.

If you...

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When is Trick or Treating in the Charlotte area in 2022? This is a commonly asked question and the answer is simple. October 31st. Neighborhood trick or treating is always on October 31st in the Charlotte area. It doesn’t matter what day of the week it is, or what else is going on. It’s always on...

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Don’t pay full price for concerts if you don’t have to! We will update this page as frequently as we can, but there will still be times when you events on this page have sold out, or the discount is no longer available, or the event is over.

We also include tickets for sports events, when there’s a discount.

Please note...

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Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big...

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Shake Shack South End and Varnish Lane Charlotte are teaming up to celebrate cooler temps – and even cooler treats! Throughout the month of October, Varnish Lane will be offering manicures featuring signature nail colors inspired by Shake Shack’s seasonal shake and lemonade flavors.

Varnish Lane is at 1932 Hawkins Street, and its...

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LaLa Photography is offering FREE mini-sessions at its studio at 4205 Stuart Andrew Blvd, Suite G, Charlotte, NC.

“Grandma’s Kitchen” sessions feature a classic holiday setting with FREE cookies for the kids!

These will be 10 minute sessions and will include one FREE digital image.

You’ll...

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Aerial Arts Studio and Downtown Belmont Development Association are presenting Moonlight Carnival, a two-day event at Stowe Park, 24 S Main Street, Belmont, North Carolina.

Tickets are $5 per person, and it’s recommended that you get them in advance. Previously, we mistakenly said that this was a free event. Our apologies!

Purchase...

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SolarShine Express Car Wash, at 3007 Zeus Street, Charlotte, NC, is presenting the Haunted Tunnel on Saturdays, October 22nd and 29th, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m.

For $20 you get a car wash and a haunted experience!

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Join WorthPoint on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for an opportunity to network and learn about treasure hunting at resale store and selling items. The workshop takes place at the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, 1023 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC.

This is a free event but registration is required.

The...

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Every Friday in October, 2022, you can enjoy live music at certain LYNX Blue Line stations. Ride with the Music is a program from CATS, in partnership with JazzArts.

It’s free to listen to the music. But maybe there will be an opportunity to leave a tip, or to buy a CD.

Here’s the remaining schedule:

Lovell Bradford Quartet
...

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Extreme Ice Center, at 4705 Indian Trail Fairview Road in Indian Trail, is offering a free ice skating lesson to kids age 4 and up on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte!

These free 15-minute introductory lessons will...

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Many people love to see the ballet, The Nutcracker, during the Christmas season, and the Charlotte area always affords several chances to do so.

Performances are presented by youth and adult groups, and include both traditional presentations and performances with innovative twists.

Although tickets to some productions are...

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Tiff’s Treats is offering a special deal for Halloween. From October 29th to 31st, 2022, customers who show up at a Tiff’s Treats store in costume get a free chocolate chip cookie.

Make sure to check out our growing list of Halloween food freebies and deals for 2022!

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Get ready for the holidays with Christmas Made in the South. This Christmas show takes place at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 US Highway 49 North, Concord, NC, on October 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, 2022. An alternate address, which might work better with your GPS, is 4551 Old Airport Road, Concord.

• Friday, October 21st: 10 a.m. to 6...

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Johnston YMCA and NoDa Church are hosting a free movie on the lawn on Friday, October 21st, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. The movie will be Hocus Pocus.

Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte!

The event is on the lawn of Johnston YMCA, 3025 N. Davidson Street.

Before the movie, there will be a costume contest for kids...

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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 for a monster of a list, organized chronologically, day by day. And it’s growing every day.

...

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The 5th Annual Mount Holly Lantern Parade takes place on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, at 7 p.m. in downtown Mount Holly, NC.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big list of Halloween parties, Trick or Treat events, and...

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Le Creuset is having a Factory to Table sale in Charlotte from October 20th to 23rd, 2022. Thursday, October 20th, is a VIP access day, and the rest of the days are general admission.

Le Creuset, maker of the world’s most trusted and treasured premium cookware, is proud to announce the return of its in-person Factory to Table Event in...

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Brewers at 4001 Yancey is a group of like-minded brewers from Victory Beer Co. & Southern Tier Brewing Co. The taproom features well-known varieties, as well as exciting new offerings designed for the local market. There is also a full-service kitchen and dining spaces.

Keep an eye on Brewers at 4001 Yancey’s Facebook page for...

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Here is some big news and something to look forward to for the 2022 holiday season!

Light the Knights Festival, which has taken place at Truist Field for the last two years, along with Charlotte Christmas Village, is significantly expanding its offerings for the 2022 holiday season.

It will feature regulation size ice rink on the field...

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Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte’s first hot glass art studio. It’s at 438 Atando Avenue, which is north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It’s around the corner from NoDa Brewing.

It’s owned by artist Jake Pfeifer, a young artist who has been blowing glass since he was 14 years old.

Hot Glass...

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CMS Pre-K is holding an enrollment event on Friday, October 21st, 2022, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Progressive Baptist Church, 1600 Clanton Road, Charlotte, NC.

If you have a child who is 4 years old and in need of Pre-K, please join in.

There will be free games, activities, prizes, and giveaways, and, of course, you can learn about the...

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is presenting several Halloween events in 2022. Make sure to follow the links and register. Read on to learn about a few of them.

Find more fall and Halloween events with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation by searching here.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether...

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Many readers have been looking for the Tunnel of Terror Haunted Car Wash at Aquawave Express in Belmont, North Carolina. However, to our knowledge, that event is not happening this year.

But don’t despair! Kannapolis AutoSpa, at 2215 Roxie Street NE, Kannapolis, NC, is stepping up to the plate with a haunted car wash!

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The Village of Marvin is hosting Trick or Treat in the Park on Friday, October 28th, 2022, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Marvin Efird Park, 8909 New Town Road, Marvin, North Carolina.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big list...

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Tommy’s Pub, at 3124 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC, is presenting East Side Holiday on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.

This is a FREE event, featuring 14 bands.

The music will take place indoors. Age 21+. There will be an additional area outside on the front side of the building set up for extra patron space.

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Charlotte’s annual Salute to Veteran Parade will be in Uptown Charlotte on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, at 11 a.m.

More than 2,000 participants will gather to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Learn about more Veterans Day events in the Charlotte area,...

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BBOC (Black Business Owners Corp) is presenting the 6th Annual Charlotte Black Restaurant Week from October 17th to 31st, 2022.

During this time participating Black owned restaurants will be offering 25% to 50% off Charlotte Black Restaurant Week specials.

Participating Restaurants

More restaurants might be added.

Cuzzo’s Cuisine
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Oakhurst on Monroe, a shopping center at 4701 Monroe Road, Charlotte, is holding its second annual Fall Festival on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The festival and parking are free.

Attendees will receive a goodie bag, plus a chance to win big prizes with hourly giveaways.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte,...

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Bring your pups to Pet in the City, 9600 Monroe Road, Charlotte, on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from between 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., for a fall photo shoot.

There will be two backdrops for you to choose from. You can take your own picture, or have the photographer take the picture. The cost for either option is $10 per family.

Feel free to...

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Rea Farms, 9855 Sandy Rock Place, is hosting a free Halloween event, Mischief and a Movie, on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 4 to 10 p.m.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big list of Halloween parties, Trick or...

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Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, North Carolina, is hosting its first Jeep Rocktober Festival on Saturday, October 22nd, and Sunday, October 23rd, 2022.

• Saturday: 12 to 8 p.m.
• Sunday: 12 to 7 p.m.

These are the rescheduled dates, as the original weekend had weather problems.

Tickets are $9.99 + $1.63 fees...

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SAS Cupcakes, at 9941 Rea Rd. Suite, regularly holds free events for families, with themed goodies for purchase. Here is one that is coming up.

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Frank’s Chili Fest is a community street festival in Plaza Midwood that raises funds for unexplained pediatric death research and family grief support.

It will take place Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, at Commonwealth Avenue and Thomas Street in Plaza Midwood.

It will take place from 12 to 4:30 p.m.

Fall is looking great around...

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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 deals are for Monday, October 31, 2022, but make sure to follow the links for information on...

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NoDa Brewing Company, at 2921 N. Tryon St., hosts many free events. They also have a second location at 2229 N. Davidson St. Be sure to double-check the location before attending an event.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Check out NoDa Brewing Company’s Facebook page for information on events like:

• Trivia
• Beer...

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You might want to target NC Countdown to College, October 17th to 21st, 2022, for applying to college. During that time period, many North Carolina colleges and universities, plus, every North Carolina community college, will waive application fees for North Carolina residents.

The application fee for most colleges is $25 or $50, so if...

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Promenade on Providence, at 10822 Providence Road, is celebrating the Halloween season with Goblins & Goodies: a night of trick or treating and the movie, Coco.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big list of ...

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Learn about Davidson’s history, legends and ghosts on a 90-minute Ghosts of Davidson Walking Tour.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big list of Halloween parties, Trick or Treat events, and our list of pumpkin...

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Free Range Brewing, 2320 North Davidson Street, hosts a number of free and inexpensive events every week. Some are regularly scheduled and recur every week or month, and some are special events. Make sure to check Free Range Brewing’s Facebook page for updates to this schedule.

Coming Up

Connections: A...

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Waverly, Providence Road and Ardrey Kell Road, is hosting Monster Bash on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, from from 3 to 10 p.m.

It’s free attend.

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El Puente Hispano and the City of Concord are presenting the second Concord International Festival on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Union Street S., in Downtown Concord. This is the rescheduled date. It was supposed to be on October 1st, 2022.

The goal of the free festival is to promote an inclusive community where...

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Plaza Shamrock neighbors are celebrating Halloween with Plaza Shamrock Boo Fest — Family Trunk or Treating on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, from 4 to 6 p.m. It takes place at Mattie’s Diner, at 3100 The Plaza, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Boo Fest will include music, games, pumpkin decorating, and, of course, candy, as kids go...

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Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics (HFFA), at 11725 Verhoeff Drive, Huntersville, North Carolina, is hosting a free Trunk or Treat event on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022, from 4 to 6 p.m.

It will take place in the facility’s west parking lot.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something...

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