Food Truck season is in full swing in Charlotte!

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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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, but, of course, the definition of “cheap” varies for each person. We sometimes include events that are a little pricier but are a lot of fun and a good...

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The Town of Matthews is presenting Beats ‘n Bites, an outdoor concert series.

The concerts will take place the last Friday of the month, April through September, 2022, in Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews.

Each event will feature a live band, plus five or six food trucks, and beer from Seaboard Brewing.

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Pineville Parks and Recreation Department is once again offering a full summer entertainment schedule of free live music and movies. Pineville Rockin’ and Reelin’ Summer Concert and Movie Series will take place on various dates from June to September, 2022.

Concerts start at 7 p.m. In the case of the Charlotte Symphony concert, the...

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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 — $10 for adults and free for kids 12 and under.

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

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There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment.

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

Hound’s Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating. Sunset Drive-In, in Shelby, is not open for...

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Amazon Prime Day will take place July 12th and 13th, 2022.

Note: You can try Amazon Prime for free, for 30 days. If you’re going to try it, this is the time! You can cancel whenever you want.

Amazon Prime Day is a bit like Black Friday in July. For two days only, Amazon will offer tremendous savings on TVs, smart home, kitchen, grocery,...

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If you have never shopped Sam’s Club, now is a good time to start (read on for a special deal!) Part of Walmart, Sam’s Club is a membership warehouse club.

Two Deals for Sam’s Club Membership

Right now we can offer two different deals for Sam’s Club membership. Read on to see which is best for you.

Option 1:...

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The 2nd Annual Rock Hill Pride Festival will take place Saturday, June 25th, 2022, with special Pride events happening from Thursday, June 23rd, to Sunday, 26th, 2022.

Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals!

Rock Hill Pride Outdoor Festival

The Rock Hill Pride Festival will take place Saturday, June 25th, 2022, from 10 a.m....

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If you’re planning your own fireworks display, you might want to head to Fort Mill, South Carolina and visit Phantom Fireworks, at 9999 Charlotte Hwy, Fort Mill, South Carolina.

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

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The Town of Weddington, along with Union County & Recreation and Public Library of Union County are presenting Movie Night on the Plaza on Friday, June 24th, 2022.

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

The event takes place behind Weddington Town Hall, 1924 Weddington Road, Weddington, NC. It starts at...

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Vision Zero Summer Safety Fest is a free event focusing on traffic safety. It takes place on Thursday, June 30th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center Plaza (GOV Porch), 600 E 4th Street, Charlotte, NC.

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Humane Society of Charlotte is holding its first ever Dog Days of Summer party on June 24th, 2022, from 5 to 8 p.m. It will take place at the Humane Society’s new Animal Resource Center at 1348 Parker Drive, Charlotte.

This will be an outside event. The adoption center will be open throughout the event if you’d like to meet your...

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Johnston YMCA and NoDa Church are hosting Movie on the Lawn on Friday, June 24th, 2022, at 8 p.m.

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

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

Come and watch Finding Nemo.

Please bring a blanket or a chair. This is a free event.

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Birkdale Village is hosting an outdoor music series, Live Under the Oaks, on Fridays from June 10th to October 28th, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This is a free concert series.

Birkdale Village is at Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville.

A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks Cafe. Please bring your...

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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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The Town of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, is hosting an early Independence Day celebration on Saturday, June 25th, 2022.

Mount Pleasant, in Cabarrus County, is about 44 minutes from the center of Charlotte. It’s about a 15 minute drive, to the east, from Concord.

Check out a huge list of 4th of July fireworks, parades and...

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Charlotte’s biggest 4th of July celebrations are back in 2022! Here’s a list of fireworks displays, plus parades, celebrations and more. Notably, WBT SkyShow is back! Not to mention the U.S. National Whitewater Center 4th of July Celebration, Carowinds’ Celebrate America Fireworks Show, parades and more!...

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July 4th is always Free Fishing Day in North Carolina. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has announced that it will be taking place again in 2022.

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

On Free Fishing Day, everyone in North Carolina, including...

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SXSE — South by South End Music Festival takes place at Lenny Boy Brewing Co., 3000 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, June 25th, 2022, from 12 to 8 p.m.

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Dallas Lavender Lane, 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is hosting its first Hippie Festival on June 25th and 26th, 2022, from 12 to 9 p.m. both days.

There will be so much going on for the festival, and you will be able to pick a bundle of lavender, which will be in full bloom!

Tickets are just $12.99 for one day, or $19.99 for the whole...

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The Concord Cabarrus Juneteenth Parade will take place on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Lineup will be on Crowell Street next to Barber Scotia College. The parade will proceed to Cabarrus Avenue, to Spring Street, to Chestnut Drive, to Lincoln Street, to Melrose Drive to Caldwell Park.

For information, contact Mrs. Means at...

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Devil’s Logic Brewing, at 1426 E 4th Street, features a taproom, kitchen, event space and outdoor patio space. There’s parking on the 1st level in the parking deck across the street.

Devil’s Logic Brewing’s products include craft beer, wine, cider, kombucha,...

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Summerstock Charlotte is a festival for the West Side. It takes place Sunday, June 26th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., at The Art Haus, 2229 Weyland Avenue, Charlotte.

Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals!

The free festival features live music, visual art, a children’s area, food trucks, a new mural and more.

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Mint Museum has two locations:

• Mint Museum Uptown: 500 S. Tryon Street
• Mint Museum Randolph: 2730 Randolph Road

Read on to learn of upcoming events and exhibits. The Mint Museum will continue to offer at-home activities and events as well.

Party in the Park at Mint Museum Randolph

Mint...

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VisArt Video, at 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation, creation, and experience of movies through education, community events, and rental of over 40,000 titles—some being rare and non-streaming. Check out the Micro Cinema for private events, parties and screenings here.

Upcoming Events from VisArt...

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Popeyes has been serving up chicken since 1972. It’s celebrating its 50th birthday by rolling back prices!

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.

Popeyes is celebrating the major milestone by...

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Bemont’s Friday Night Live summer concert series is back in 2022, with six concerts announced. Please note that the July event is on a Saturday.

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

• April 29th, 2022: Breakfast Club
• May 13th, 2022: 20 Ride
• May 27th, 2022: Funky Monks
• June 10th, 2022: Abbey Road
• ...

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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.

Check out a huge calendar of events at...

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Wendy’s fans, you’ve come to the right place! We’ll add current deals as they’re announced.

And, if you’re a regular, join the chain’s loyalty program Wendy’s Rewards for FREE food and exclusive discounts. Many of Wendy’s deals are available only on the app.

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and...

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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.

They take place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May to September, 2022.

The music will go from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The schedule might be a...

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Pet in the City, 9600 Monroe Road, is hosting a Four Year Anniversary Party on Saturday, June 25th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event includes:

• Dog adoption event
• Raffles to benefit Animal S.A.F.E. Haven
• Local pet related vendors
• Food truck by Word of Mouth

Vendors include:

• The Peaceful Paw
• For the Love of Dutch
• ...

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Charlotte Caribbean Carnival takes place June 24th and 25th, 2022. The events celebrate Caribbean culture through music, dance, costumes and more.

The events are ticketed separately, or you can buy a weekend pass. Events include J’ouvert (the festival kickoff party), Charlotte Caribbean Carnival Village, Street Parade, an after party,...

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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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Charlotte Chalk Art Festival is offering a FREE Beginner Chalk Art on Pavement Class.

The class will take place at Charlotte Art League, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, on Sunday, June 26th, 2022, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Space is limited. Please register here.

This two hour class is designed for beginners, ages 12 and up, who want to learn the...

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Many skating rinks across the country are participating in the Kids Skate Free program. This program is a great way for kids to get exercise and have fun, even when it’s sweltering outside.

Check out a big list of free and cheap things for kids to do around Charlotte during summer break!

The participating locations...

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President James K. Polk North Carolina State Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, pays tribute to our 11th president and presents living history that brings the early 19th century to life. It’s free to visit.

The site also presents some special events, some of which are also free to attend, and some of which have a small fee.

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Your kids can have fun in the Charlotte area this summer 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 2022.

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

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Ready for summer adventures with the family? Consider going by train!

From June 1st to August 31st, 2022, kids ages 2-12 can travel for $5, each way, with the purchase of a regularly priced adult ticket on N.C. By Train.

If you’re traveling to Raleigh or Durham, make sure to check out Triangle on the Cheap!

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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.

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Jarritos Mexican soda is partnering with two local taqueros to offer the community some great food and drink freebies and to encourage Charlotte to support local taqueros.

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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