Charlotte on the Cheap readers have loved Charlotte Warehouse Sale for years, and for good reason!. Several times a year, fashion lovers have the chance to shop for new, name-brand clothing and accessories, at 65% to 90% off retail prices.

Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s “Step into Summer” sales event takes place June 3-11, 2023, at...

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Lake Norman Social District is a partnership between Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Avenue, and Thigs Cocktail Bar, 21234 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC. The Social District, the first in Mecklenburg County, allows customers to take alcoholic beverages between the two venues, and enjoy them outside, within a designated area.

LKN Social...

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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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When the weather keeps you indoors but your kids need to burn off some energy, this list of indoor playgrounds and play areas of different kinds around Charlotte will come in handy. We’ve included trampoline parks, arcades, children’s museums, skating rinks, bowling alleys, climbing gyms, go karting, laser tag...

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All graduates get a FREE cupcake at SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney, 9941 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC!

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One of the main reasons that Charlotte on the Cheap reaches so many people is because of word of mouth. We’d like to thank our newsletter subscribers for spreading the word by running a contest throughout the month of May.

By the way, our daily newsletter was named by Queen City Nerve as the best newsletter in Charlotte!

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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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Looking for new ideas to keep kids busy at home?

We have ideas!

To start with, here are some fun, educational websites for kids.

But, eventually, it might be in everyone’s best interest for kids to take part in some non-screen activities, and that’s where this list comes in.

None of these activities require hard-to-find...

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Memorial Day 2023 in Charlotte will feature events celebrating the beginning of summer, as well as events to commemorate our fallen military personnel.

We will also share information on Memorial Day freebies and discounts when they’re announced. And we also have a schedule below of everything on our event calendar for Memorial Day...

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Trips for Kids Charlotte is presenting Bike-a-Palooza: Youth and Family Mountain Bike Ride Event on Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Colonel Francis Beatty Park, 4330 Weddington Road, Matthews, NC.

This is a free community celebration featuring guided mountain bike trail rides, bike games, skills clinics, food, music,...

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Bring the dogs (and other family members to Dog Days of Summer Pet Photoshoot on Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 4434 Carving Tree Drive, Mint Hill, NC.

Queen City Pet Photography is offering family pet photo sessions for $15 per family. Your photo shoot can include as many pets and people as you’d like. The...

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Meet a live Mermaid @ SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord! This very special event is taking place on June 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Read on to learn how to win a family 4-pack of tickets! There will be two winners.

Come face-to-fin with real-life mermaids at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord! Guests will be transformed into an...

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If you don’t already enjoy Hulu as part of your at-home entertainment, now’s the time to subscribe at bargain price — one of the best deals the streaming service has ever offered.

Through May 27, 2023, new or eligible returning subscribers can get Hulu for only $2 a month for 3 months. Add the Disney Channel, with ads, for just $2 per...

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VAPA is a non-profit organization formed in 2021 by ten arts organizations in Charlotte to create a space for artists to create, perform, and exhibit their work.

The space, the VAPA Center, opened at 700 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, in March of 2022.

The VAPA Center is hosting a wide range of arts events. You can find them listed on their ...

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Admission is free.

This three-day celebration of food,...

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NoDa Brewing Company, at 150 W 32nd Street, Charlotte (the North End location) hosts many free events. They also have a second location at 2229 N. Davidson St. Be sure to double-check the location before attending an event.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

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Divine Barrel Brewing offers wood-fermented and barrel-aged wilds and sours, as well as unique interpretations of classic styles. They aim to create interesting experiments to inspire Charlotte’s beer-drinking community.

You can find them at 3701 N. Davidson Street, Suite 203. If you have any questions, you can reach them at...

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African American Playwrights Group, in collaboration with Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts, is presenting the Playwrights Festival Staged Readings.

On Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 11 a.m., at CATCh, 4128 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, enjoy staged readings of original works written by people of color.

This is a free event, but ...

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The U.S. National Whitewater Center’s annual Memorial Day celebration takes place Saturday, May 27th, and Sunday, May 28th, 2023.

It includes a trail race, yoga, live music and fireworks.

It’s free to attend the celebration, but there’s a charge for participating in races or tournaments and there’s a $6 parking charge....

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Ace Hardware is giving away 1 million American flags for Memorial Day on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

These are 8″x12″ stick flags, suitable for placing on a grave, field, or garden as a tribute to a fallen serviceman or servicewomen.

The tradition of placing flags on the graves of fallen servicemen and servicewomen on Memorial Day has...

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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.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte...

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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.

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Not to be confused with National Cheeseburger Day, National Hamburger Day is on May 28th every year, around Memorial Day. This year, 2023, it’s on Sunday, so it’s a tasty way to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in Charlotte!

The first known hamburger was created by a 15-year-old German immigrant named Charles Nagreen, who was selling...

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Once again, Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic and StarMed Healthcare are sharing food with the community for Memorial Day. This is the continuation of a tradition started more than 40 years ago by Keith Clinic.

Check out the big list of Memorial Day events in Charlotte!

In past years, the Memorial Day event has been an in-person cookout,...

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Huntersville’s Movies in the Park series will take place once a month from June to October, 2023, with the exception of September, at Veterans Park, Main Street and Maxwell Street, in Downtown Huntersville.

These are free events for the community.

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

The events are...

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Celebrate Cuba’s rich culture at Havana Night on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 5 to 10 p.m. It takes place in the Boileryard at Camp North End. 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, is the official address of Camp North End, but the parking lot at 1824 Statesville Avenue is the closest one to the Boileryard. There is a lot of parking (all free) all...

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The second annual Empanada Fest will take place June 3, 2023 It will be at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Please note that this is a rescheduled date, due to weather.

Admission is free, with food and drink for purchase.

Empanadas have a rich culinary heritage spanning many cultures. Each region...

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe is bringing back National Flip Flop Day and celebrating the holiday with a FREE 12-ounce Strawberry Margarita Smoothie (this is a mocktail!) for customers who wear flip flops on May 31, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The offer is available only in the cafe. One per customer. No...

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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.

Free Art Kits at Mint Museum Randolph

Check back soon for more free art kits.

Drop-In Art at Mint Museum Randolph

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Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is hosting a Hello Summer Party on Monday, June 5, 2023, from 7 to 10 p.m. During this time, Jeni’s Splendid Rewards members will get a free scoop.

In addition, the first 25 people in line will get free swag bags.

Make sure to download the new Jeni’s app and become a Rewards members so that you can...

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Find garage sales in Charlotte, NC, and the surrounding areas on gsalr.com. You’ll find a map there and will be able to focus on the areas that you’d like to search.

The map will be more populated when it’s closer to the weekend. You can add your yard sale to the map as well.

You are also welcome to add your yard sale to...

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