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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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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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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For a fourth year, the U.S. National Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is offering ice skating. In addition, a brand new Lights installation is coming to the Whitewater Center, as well as two new 600-foot suspension bridges.

Ice skating and Lights will be available starting in mid-November....

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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 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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Kids go free at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, on Halloween weekend, October 28th to October 31st, 2022.

Experience racing excitement from start to finish with over 50 interactives. View 18 historic cars on Glory Road, celebrate NASCAR inductees in the Hall of Honor and experience what it takes to be a NASCAR...

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

Fall is looking great around...

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Early bird rates make it especially attractive – and gift-worthy

The Yadkin Valley Winter Wine & Beer Passport serves up a season of tastings in North Carolina wine country.

Whether buying for yourself or giving as a gift, each passport is a money-saving pass to tasting experiences at 18 wineries and breweries. The tastings can be...

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Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, at 6500 S New Hope Road, Belmont, NC, is hosting Jack O’Lantern Jamboree on Sunday, October 30th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Garden opens at 10 a.m.)

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly!...

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Building Hope Building Commitment and Northside Church of Christ Fall Festival takes place on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Northside Church of Christ, 4435 East W.T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC.

Admission is free.

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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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Acclaimed local children’s book author, Tameka Fryer Brown, will be at Park Road Books, 4139 Park Road, Charlotte, on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., for the launch of her new book, Twelve Dinging Doorbells.

Bring the kids for a book launch and story time with the author!

You can also pre-order the book.

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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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Rev up your tastebuds for Carolinas Chili Championship, on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at McClancy Corp. Headquarters, 8746 Charlotte Hwy, Indian Land, South Carolina.

Taste dozens of chili samples prepared by world champion chili competitors, local cooks and sponsored cook teams.

Look for updates on the Carolinas...

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Two local McDonald’s restaurants, both part of Stanton Enterprise McDonald’s, are hosting Trunk or Treat events for children this Halloween season.

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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Shop for unique, locally crafted pottery at the NoDa Pottery Market. The holiday event takes place Saturday, November 19th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 3000 North Davidson Street.

We’ve put together a huge list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area! Shop for unique gifts…or for yourself!

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

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Stallings Fest takes place Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.., at Stallings Park, 340 Stallings Road, Stallings.

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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Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2022 Christmas season? You’ve come to the right place.

This list includes professional displays, town events, and private homes.

We will have a Google map with all the light on this page, and more! To see the map, just scroll down past...

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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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Looking for a Charlotte Halloween bar crawl? Looking for something to do for Halloween? Maybe a party to show off your costume? We’ve put together a list of bar crawls, costume parties, Halloween costumes and movies, for adults.

Not all of these events are strictly for adults, but most are. Make sure to follow each link to see if...

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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 Halloween.

That...

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Looking for somewhere to show off your pet’s Halloween costume? Do you think you have a dog that’s cuter than the pirate dog in the picture, or the one in the squirrel costume below? (Hard to imagine, but anything’s possible, I guess.) Bring your pup to one of these canine costume parties in the Charlotte area.

These events...

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For a unique Halloween experience, bring the kids to Reed Gold Mine, 9621 Reed Mine Road, Midland, NC.

Reed Gold Mine is in Cabarrus County, about 26 miles to the east of the center of Charlotte.

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Charlotte Art Collective is holding its 2022 Holiday Art Show on Saturday, November 19th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Avondale Presbyterian Church Family Life Center, 2821 Park Road, Charlotte.

Admission and parking are both free.

We’ve put together a huge list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area! Shop for unique...

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Touch-a-Truck is a FREE event at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4551 Old Airport Road, Concord, on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cabarrus Arena will transform into a playground of machinery. Bring your family to see, touch and safely explore their favorite vehicles and machines while meeting the people who operate...

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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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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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Update: The contest has ended and the winner is Shealyn! Congratulations!

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...

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