Food Truck season is in full swing! Every week we’ll update this page with everything we know about Food Truck Friday for the current week!

Somehow food just seems to taste better when it comes from a truck. It can’t be explained. It’s even better when there are lots of trucks to choose from.

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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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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.

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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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Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States.

It marks the day, June 19, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African-Americans in Texas.

It took more than two years for word of freedom to get to...

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Dads can get free skate rental at Extreme Ice Center, 4705 Indian Trail Fairview Road, Indian Trail, on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., with the purchase of a kid’s admission.

This promotion was announced on Extreme Ice Center’s Facebook page.

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Make Father’s Day 2023 special in the Charlotte area with these ideas about how to spend the weekend. When more deals, freebies or events are announced we’ll let you know that too!

As Dad always says, “We’re not made of money.” Also, “Close the door, we don’t own the electric company.” And...

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The Homage Exhibit is a traveling collection of more than 650 original artifacts, documents and pieces of art that showcase the Africa American experience. The exhibit is owned by Nia and Morris McAdoo, Charlotte residents who have been collecting the items for more than 20 years.

The exhibit includes documents and work by Romare Bearden,...

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Making Space: Mindful Movement is offering free Yoga in the Park for kids in June and July, 2023. The classes take place at Pearl Street Park, 1200 Baxter Street, Charlotte, NC, and Independence Park, 300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC.

Participants will go through a series of playful poses, breath and connection outside.

Please register...

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Lenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten-free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers.

Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see all of their upcoming events.

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Weekly live music returns to Camp North End in April, 2023, and will continue through the spring, summer and fall.

Live From the Boileryard is a free concert series every Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. There’s plenty more going on at Camp North End on Friday nights and all weekends.

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Black Food Truck Friday is a way to show some support to Black-owned food trucks, artists, retail vendors and more, while enjoying some of the best food in Charlotte.

Follow the Black Food Truck Friday Facebook group for updates, or follow BBOC on Eventbrite.

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Opera Carolina is partnering with the International Lyric Academy to bring more than 100 emerging singers and musicians from around the globe to Charlotte for three weeks, followed by two weeks in Vicenza, Italy.

While in Charlotte, these artists will be receiving immersive mentorship and will also be performing for the Charlotte community.

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Heroes Convention, or HeroesCon, was founded by Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find’s Shelton Drum in 1982, and today is a big draw for comic book fans from all across the country.

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The Town of Indian Trail is hosting its Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 16th, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Crossing Paths Park, 120 Blythe Drive, Indian Trail.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

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Blackhawk Hardware, 4225 Park Road, in Park Road Shopping Center, is teaming up with Schleich for the Schleich Summer PLAYcation Make ‘n’ Take Event on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Stop by with the kids to decorate a toy surfboard and receive a FREE Schleich animal to ride it in the bathtub or pool.

There will...

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Taiji Matthews is offering free Tai Chi classes at Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC.

Tai Chi is a mind-body exercise characterized by slow, gentle, whole body coordinated movement. The practice is associated with improved balance, cognitive function, joint mobility, and more.

Check out a big list of free...

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St. Stephen United Methodist Church, 6800 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, is holding the St. Stephen Treasure Sale on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturday, June 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This is one of Charlotte’s largest thrift and rummage sales, bringing together...

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ArtPop Street Gallery is a a nonprofit organization that showcases local artists by putting their art in highly viewable spaces, like billboards.

It’s celebrating its 10th anniversary with an artist reception on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC.

The event is...

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Gaston All American Fair brings rides, games and more to Eastridge Mall, 246 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia, from June 16th to 25th, 2023.

Admission to the fair is free. Rides and games will have a fee.

Armbands are $25 and will allow the wearer to ride unlimited rides for one day.

• Monday to Thursday: 5 to 10 p.m.
• Friday: 5 to 11 p.m.
• ...

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The Cheatham Nutrition & Cognition Lab at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute in Kannapolis is looking for participants for an Infant Nutrition & Cognition Study

The purpose of this research study is to determine if eating eggs during breastfeeding will increase nutrients important for brain development in the milk and subsequently,...

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The popular Art After Dark program returns to Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture.

On Friday, June 16, 2023, from 6 to 10 p.m., the Gantt Center is hosting Art After Dark: Hip Hop Turns 50. This is a free event for ages 21+.

You might be interested in a list of Charlotte art museums,...

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For the Struggle, Inc. presents the 4th annual Juneteenth Celebration on the Historic West End Corridor. It will take place on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 2219 Senior Drive, in front of West Charlotte High School.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

The Juneteenth celebration will take place from 2 p.m. to 6...

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Protagonist is a nano-brewery and taproom for curious beer drinkers. It’s located in the heart of NoDa, at 3123 N. Davison Street. They have a new, second location in the South End at 227 Southside Drive.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Protagonist hosts live music and other events. You can see upcoming...

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The third Friday of the month, from May to September in 2023, Rock Hill is hosting Food Truck Fridays at the Fountain, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Fountain Park, 300 E. Main Street, Rock Hill, South Carolina.

This event will feature food trucks, local beers, wine, children’s activities and live music.

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Bemont’s Friday Night Live summer concert series is back in 2023, with five concerts announced. Please note that the June 30th event is part of Red, White & Belmont, Belmont’s 4th of July celebration, and is followed by fireworks.

The events take place from 6 to 10 p.m. at 24 S. Main Street in Downtown Belmont.

• April 28th:...

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Historic Rosedale, at 3427 N. Tryon Street, has been part of Charlotte’s history since 1815, when the house was completed by Archibald Frew, a tax collector and postmaster for the town of Charlotte.

The last people to live in the house were Mary Louise and Alice Davidson, sisters who sold the home and land to...

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SESA University is partnering with the Stratford Richardson YMCA to bring Juneteenth Charlotte Celebration — Community West to the West Corridor of Charlotte.

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NoDa Company Store, 3221 Yadkin Avenue, might be NoDa’s best hangout. There’s ample seating, they sell food and drink (much of it local), host food trucks, and mix up some really good Sangria, as well as their signature NoDa Colada.

And the setting is possibly (probably?) the most...

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The U.S. National Whitewater River Center’s popular River Jams are free concerts take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening in the warm months.

The Whitewater Center is at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina.

The concerts place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May to...

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The CineOdyssey Film Festival celebrates and gives voice to filmmakers of color from the African, Caribbean, Latino, Asian, and Native American diasporas as well as the U.S. It serves to bring together diverse audiences, bridge cultural understanding, and encourage the artistic development of aspiring filmmakers.

CineOdyssey is presenting a...

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The third Saturday of the month, from May to August, 2023, bring the kids out to Rea Farms, 9855 Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte, for Cartoons & Coffee.

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

From 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., enjoy a fun children’s movie or TV show projected on the video wall....

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The Fifth Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival is a multi-day celebration of Juneteenth. It’s free to the public. It also includes several events leading up to the big weekend.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

Here are all the events associated with EbonyFest Juneteenth.

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Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte is open in the South End at 340 West Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC.

Hi-Wire Brewing includes two separate bars, and features 20 unique taps of Hi-Wire beer, wine and draft cider taps, and non-alcoholic options. You’re welcome to bring in outside food, including Benny Ferrovia’s pizza next door.

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Whether you’re shopping for a gift, for a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of trending deals at Amazon today. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.

Also, learn about Amazon’s coupon page!

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Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African-American people in the United States.

Juneteenth Jam is a partnership between Blumenthal Performing Arts, the Harvey B. Gantt Center, The Mint Museum, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and NAACP.

It will take place Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Levine Avenue of the...

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There’s nothing that says “summer” like a big, happy field of sunflowers. There are several farms and fields near Charlotte where the public can visit and take pictures.

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

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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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On Sunday, June 18, 2023, Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC, is offering a special Father’s Day deal.

Buy one ticket to any show that day and get one free.

To redeem the code, choose any screening on Sunday, June 18, 2023, select at least two tickets to a show, and enter the promo...

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Dads get into Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for free, in honor of Father’s Day, on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Stowe Garden is at 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC.

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Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, 1801 Yorkmont Road, operates year-round on Wednesday to Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

It’s a large market, with three retail buildings of 15,000 square feet each, and a fourth, the “greenery shed,” with 21,000 square feet of...

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