Friday, July 29th, 2022, is National Chicken Wing Day. Celebrate with one of these special deals. Details and participation might vary according to location. Make sure to click on each link to get the details.

We’ll be adding to this list during the days leading up to National Chicken Wing Day when we learn more.

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Both the Carolinas have rich agricultural heritages, and a visit to a State or County Fair is a great way to experience that heritage. The fairs are back in full force for 2022. You’ll have a lot to choose from.

You can find livestock competitions, local or regional food and drink, live music, rides, and, of course,...

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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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Queen’s Feast — Charlotte Restaurant Week is returning July 22nd to 31st, 2022.

This will be the perfect time to try a new restaurant, or revisit a favorite restaurant that you’ve been missing.

During Queen’s Feast you pay a set amount for a three course prix fixe meal from a participating restaurant. 80...

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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.

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Win Tickets to Reevestock

Here at Charlotte on the Cheap we’ve been big fans of Reevestock Music Festival, in Elkin, North Carolina, almost from its beginning. We’ve personally been attending every year since 2012! One Charlotte on the Cheap reader will win two tickets to the festival on Saturday, August 6th, 2022, just by...

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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.

Wild Wednesday at Mint Museum Randolph

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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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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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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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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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They often host events, which you can find on their Facebook page. When you plan on an event, make sure to verify which location it’s at.

Plaza Midwood

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Charlotte Re-Cyclery, at 516 E 15th Street, Charlotte, NC, is a community bike shop program. The Re-Cyclery supports Trips for Kids Charlotte, an organization that makes sure that kids in the community have the opportunity to experience bike-riding.

The Charlotte Re-Cyclery fixes up the donated bicycles to be used in this program. Refurbished...

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UPDATE: The contest has ended and the winner is Janet L. Please check your email!

Charlotte Warehouse Sale is holding their July Flash Sale for two days only: July 30th and 31st, 2022. If you’ve ever shopped at Charlotte Warehouse Sale and were amazed at the bargains, you will love this. Charlotte Warehouse Sale events always feature...

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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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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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Tiff’s Treats is offering a special deal — every Friday in July, get a Tiffwich (an ice cream sandwich) for just $2.

The offer is good in-store only. One per person per day.

This deal is available at all Charlotte area Tiff’s Treats, from 5 to 10 p.m., each Friday in July.

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Every Friday in the summer (with rare exceptions) Carolina Show Ski Team presents a FREE show at Windjammer Park, 8999 Windjammer Drive, Tega Cay, South Carolina.

The Carolina Show Ski Team is a competitive and entertainment team. Besides their free weekly shows, they also compete in Regional and National tournaments.

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Goodyear Arts is a program that sets up shop in underused buildings and offers artists residencies for two months. In addition to the studio space, the artists are paid a stipend. The artists’ work often extends to alteration of the building itself.

At the end of the residencies, Goodyear Arts hosts a celebration where the public can...

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C.W. Williams is holding their 8th Annual Back to School Community Health Fair on Saturday, August 13th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Stratford Richardson YMCA, 1946 West Blvd.

Check out a big list of back to school bashes in the Charlotte area!

The event will include free bookbags and school supplies, free food, a DJ, games prizes, and...

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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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From Friday, August 5th, to Sunday, August 7th, 2022, participating Ace Hardware stores are hosting Miracle Bucket Days.

During these days, if you make a $5 donation to Levine Children’s Hospital, you’ll receive a blue 5-gallon bucket. Fill it up as you shop, and you’ll get 20% off everything you can fit into the bucket....

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CREATE Ballantyne is an extensive art program coming to Ballantyne’s Backyard, 11611 N Community House Road, Charlotte. Northwood Office has partnered with Blumenthal Performing Arts, ArtPop Street Gallery, Charlotte is Creative and The Savage Way to bring two larger-than life sculptures to the community.

The two sculptures, The Man from...

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Free Reign Theatre Company is presenting William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar at Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, from July 28th to 31st, and from August 4th to 7 p.m.

Tickets are $15, but teachers can get a $5 discount. To get the discount, please email kbearden@freereigntheatre.com from your school email account....

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Jewish Council of Lake Norman is presenting a free concert, Jewish Composers on Broadway and Beyond, on Sunday, August 7th, 2022, at 6 p.m. The concert will take place on Davidson Village Green, 119 S Main Street, Davidson, NC.

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Five Points Plaza, at 1803 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Super Hero Movie Nights. These events start at 8 p.m. and are free to attend.

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

Bring a snack, and a chair or blanket.

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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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Ruffin’s Roost, 1600 Lentz Harness Shop Road, in Mt. Pleasant, is holding its Fall at the Farm Antiques Market on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in the Charlotte area!

It’s free to attend and parking is free too.

There will be over 50...

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Did you know that every week, Walmart offers tons of Flash Picks?

These are the items that are marked down, sometimes drastically, in a variety of categories, including sports, electronics, home improvement, appliances, fashion and more.

We aren’t listing individual items at this time, because available and pricing...

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Monday, August 8th, 2022, is National Fried Chicken and Waffles Day. Yes, there is also a fried chicken day and a waffles day, but this is Chicken and Waffle Day.

Metro Diner is the force behind National Chicken and Waffles Day, and they invite you to celebrate them for the 5th year.

Metro Diners across Charlotte are showing appreciation...

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The summer will be winding down soon and school will be starting up before too long. Here’s some information to help you make the most of the rest of the summer in the Charlotte area, and prepare for the upcoming school days. (On the cheap, of course.)

We’ve highlighted a few ways to enjoy the rest of the summer. Please scroll down...

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Morelia Gourmet Paletas, also known as Paletas Morelia, is a gourmet Mexican popsicle shop from Miami, known for its fresh ingredients and extensive menu.

Paletas Morelia is at 1425 Winnifred Street #104 in Charlotte. This is next to Wooden Robot in the South End.

On Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022, celebrate National Ice...

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National Night Out is a national community-building event that takes place the first Tuesday in August. (Although not all the National Night Out events happen that day.)

National Night Out started in 1984, and now takes place in 16,000 communities. Events are held all over the country to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law...

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There’s a lot to celebrate in Charlotte this year! Check out this growing list of summer festivals. Celebrate the season with live music, culture, food, dancing, kids’ activities and much more. We’re adding to the list all the time, so keep checking back.

We focus on free and cheap events here on Charlotte on the Cheap, and...

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