Fall festivals are back in Charlotte!

The fall is the perfect time in Charlotte for outdoor events, and there are plenty planned. Read on for a big (and growing) list of Halloween festivals, harvest festivals, apple festivals, cultural festivals, food festivals and more.

We will be adding to this list all the time, so please keep checking...

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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’re seeking North Carolina fall colors, there are many beautiful, scenic drives in North Carolina, especially Western North Carolina, where you can experience vibrant fall foliage as part of a stunning landscape. ...

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Piada Italian Street Food is opening its University Place store, at 8932 JM Keynes Drive, Charlotte, on Tuesday, September 6th, 2022. It grand opening event will give new customers a chance to win free food.

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...

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Master Mixologist Bob Peters is offering a FREE craft cocktail class on Saturday, September 10th, 2022, from 2 to 3 p.m., at The People’s Market Elizabeth, 1609 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte. (The former location of Earl’s Grocery.)

He will be working with Woodford Reserve Bourbon, along with a few other favorites, to create three...

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Charlotte on the Cheap readers have loved Charlotte Warehouse Sale for years. Several times a year, fashion lovers have the chance to shop for new, name-brand clothings and accessories, at 65% to 90% off retail prices.

Read on to enter a contest to win a $50 gift certificate to the sale!

Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s fall sale event takes...

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On National Alpaca Farm Days, September 24th and 25th, 2022, alpaca farms and ranches across the country invite the public in to meet the alpacas, shop for alpaca fleece products, and learn about the animals.

There are several places within driving distance of Charlotte where you can meet alpacas on National Alpaca...

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Babbel Language Learning has a special deal available through StackSocial. For a limited time, purchase a Lifetime Subscription for $199. This subscription will grant you access to all 14 languages that Babbel supports. (See below.)

The full price for a lifetime subscription is $499. Babbel currently has a deal on their website for $249.

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Marco’s Pizza is offering a discount: from September 6th to 8th, 2022, get 20% off all menu price pizzas. Use promo code LD20.

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.

There are...

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UPDATE: The winner of the 4 tickets is Juan D.! We’ve sent you an email with instructions. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam folder. Everyone else, check back tomorrow, for a NEW ticket giveaway!

Carolina Renaissance Festival is making the Charlotte area more festive and fun! It is taking place Saturdays and Sundays from...

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In September and October, Charlotte is bursting with Oktoberfest celebrations. You’ll find them at breweries, restaurants, music venues and more.

At some of these celebrations you can enjoy beer that’s not available other times of years. At some you can enjoy beer stein hoisting competitions, and more. One of the biggest...

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Bart’s Mart is a beer and wine bottle shop at 3042 Eastway Crossing. They also hold events of various kinds…

Bart’s Mart is hosting Pub Theology Night on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022, from 7 to 9 p.m. Grab a cold one and talk about the stuff that matters in an open and safe environment. Free event.

Bart’s Mart...

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Historic Brattonsville is an 800-acre historic site at 1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells, South Carolina, which is about 36 to the southwest of Charlotte.

Historic Brattonsville presents the history of the Scots-Irish and African-Americans in the South Carolina upcountry through preservation, education and living history.

Fall is looking...

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Both Waxhaw residents and non-Waxhawians are invited to the Waxhaw Sk8 Night on Friday, September 9th, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will take place at Waxhaw Sk8 Park, on the corner of S. Church Street and Caldwell Street in Waxhaw.

It’s free to attend and participate, but bring money for the food and dessert trucks.

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The City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is presenting a FREE summer concert series once a month (except August) from May to October, 2022.

The concerts take place at 6 p.m., at Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day...

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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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Birkdale Village is hosting a community yoga series, Be Well Birkdale, on Tuesdays from June 7th to October 25th, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please check in at 5:45 p.m.

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

Please bring a mat.

You’ll receive access to a virtual punch card during your first class and if you come to 4...

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The Yiasou Greek Festival, which was canceled in 2020, and was held as a drive-thru food event in 2021, is back in full force in 2022.

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...

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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 have questions about safety...

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Tesfa Ethiopia and The Ethiopian Community Association of Charlotte are presenting the Ethiopian Cultural Festival on Saturday, September 10th, 2022, from 2 to 6 p.m., at Midwood International and Cultural Center, 1817 Central Avenue, Charlotte.

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

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Art Walk on Union is an all-day festival of art and music in Downtown Concord. The next event is on September 10th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Artists and makers will be selling their handmade art work on Union Street and the lawn of the Cabarrus Arts Council, 65...

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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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Freedom House is hosting, Freedom Fest, a 20th anniversary celebration on their central campus, at 2638 Salome Church Road, Charlotte, on Saturday, September 10th, 2022, from 5 to 8 p.m.

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This year marks the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001.

As we approach the anniversary of 9/11, which has come to also be known as Patriot Day, we are putting together a list of ways to commemorate that date in the Charlotte region. There will be several ceremonies.

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Wendy’s has brought back its popular Boo! Books. For just $1, each book comes with five coupons, each for a Jr. Frosty.

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.

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U.S. National Whitewater Center celebrates autumn with Build Your Own Boat on Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m.

We’ll update soon if there are more components to the festival. In some past years there was cider sampling.

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

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