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.

I just came across a fantastic deal for a Sam’s Club membership! $14.99 for a year’s membership, and that includes a $10 eGift card. So, you’re really paying...

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has announce that summer exhibits are returning to ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center, at 300 East 7th Street, Charlotte.

Some Assembly Required, created in partnership with Build-a-Bear Workshop, Inc. runs from May 28th to September 11th, 2022.

Check out a big list of free and cheap things for kids to do...

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Save money at Carowinds with these exclusive discounts!

Carowinds has opened for the season. Carolina Harbor (the water park) will be open on select days starting May 27th, 2022.

The discount tickets will save you a LOT. When you compare prices, make sure you’re comparing apples to apples. When you buy an...

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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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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 that...

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Dallas Lavender Lane, at 937 Old Willis School Road, in Dallas, is hosting its third annual Lavender Bloom Festival on June 4th and 5th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Find details as they’re announced on Dallas Lavender Lane’s Facebook page.

Parking is $5 per car (cash) and admission is free.

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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 19th, 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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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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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.

Find...

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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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Friday, June 3rd, 2022, is National Donut Day. And, of course you can celebrate with free donuts!

Normally about a half dozen donut shops (or more) offer free donuts or donut deals, and we don’t expect this year to be any different.

We’ll add the deals as we hear about them! Until more are announced we will also include a list of...

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Tommy’s Pub, 3124 Eastway Drive, is a small neighborhood bar that’s big on music and community. It is now hosting both indoor and outdoor events.

Go to Tommy’s Pub’s Facebook page, where they regularly provide updates about upcoming music.

Upcoming Events at Tommy’s Pub

Here are some upcoming events in spring...

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This list includes things to do in Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas, this weekend, 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 more.

We focus on free and cheap events,...

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The Town of Davidson is holding a Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble Street, Davidson.

Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of African Americans. There are many Juneteenth celebrations throughout the Charlotte area.

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Outdoor movies and drive-in movies have been taking place all year, and are continuing this spring and summer.

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There’s no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months in Charlotte, and there’s really no better way to spend a nice evening.

We’ve put together a huge list of outdoor concerts, mostly free, throughout the whole Charlotte area.

After the descriptions of the concerts, which is organized by area, scroll down to see a...

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Gaston All American Fair brings rides, carnival games, contests, music, and more to Eastridge Mall, 246 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia, from June 3rd to 12th, 2022.

Admission to the fair is free. Some attractions will have a fee.

Armbands are $25 and will allow the wearer to ride unlimited rides for one day. Tickets are $1.25 each, and the...

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