The 47th Carolina BalloonFest takes place October 14th to 16th, 2022, at Statesville Regional Airport, 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville, North Carolina. It's 45 miles from Charlotte.

• Friday, October 14th: 3 to 8:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 15th: 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Sunday, October 16th: 7 a.m to 6 p.m.

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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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If you're a regular reader of Charlotte on the Cheap, you already know that Groupon is a consistent way to save money on concerts, kids' activities, restaurants and much more.

Groupon is holding its annual Groupon Day on October 14th, 2022. It will be offering extra savings and exclusive deals.

But it's not just a one day...

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Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, is hosting free outdoor 80s and 90s movies every Thursday.

Crossroads Cinema will take place at 8 p.m. on a jumbo screen with surround sound against the backdrop of the Historic Ford Building.

The movie series has been extended to October 27th, 2022! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at...

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Bring the whole family to Indian Trail for a free movie series and a free concert series.

Both series will feature a free bounce house, face painting and yard games. Dinner will be available for purchase.

Please make sure to check below to see which park each event is taking place in. And please follow the links before...

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Optimist Hall, at 1115 N. Brevard Street, Charlotte, is a food hall inside in a redeveloped former gingham mill. Its 147,000 square feet feature a wide variety of unique food stalls, as well as bars, some retail, and restaurants.

It's situated in Optimist Park, between Uptown and NoDa.

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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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On Thursday nights through October 20th, and also Monday, October 31st, 2022, Craft Tasting Room and Growler Shop, 1320 S Church St, is showing outdoor movies. The movies will be shown at sunset. Free to enjoy!

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

Craft offers 36 rotating taps from local Charlotte and...

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When we think of fall foliage, we think of the North Carolina mountains, and for good reason. The spectacular vistas are one of a kind. We have put together a list of scenic drives for fall color in the mountains, as well as some drives closer to us in Charlotte. The peak fall color season in most of the mountain regions is in October, so 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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Thumbs, a mystery comedy thriller by Rupert Homes, is full of twists and turns, taking the audience on a fun-filled, thought-provoking journey. Playwright-songwriter Homes (widely known for his hit single “The Piña Colada Song”) called Thumbs “not just a whodunnit, but a whydunnit.”

It reverses traditional thriller...

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The City of Belmont, North Carolina, is holding Howl-O-Ween on Sunday, October 30th, 2022, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Stowe Park, 24 S Main Street, Belmont.

Learn about more costume parties and contests for dogs in the Charlotte area!

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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 Hola Charlotte Festival celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture. It will take place October 15th, 2022, on Tryon Street, between Brooklyn Village Avenue (formerly Stonewall Street) and 4th Streets.

The festival will take place from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., and is FREE to attend.

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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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Connections: A...

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The 13th Annual NoDa Ghosts & Legends Tour takes place Saturday, October 15th, 2022, starting at 6:30 p.m. They leave from JackBeagle's NoDa, 3213 N. Davidson Street.

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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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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NoteWorthy is a concert series from WDAV Classical Public Radio and Fair Play Music Equity Initiative.

This collaboration pairs gifted artists of color from Charlotte's music scene with classically trained musicians. Jazz, R&B, hip hop, Pop, Latin and soul music will meet classical.

Next up is a NoteWorthy concert featuring YUNG...

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Queens University of Charlotte's music, design, and communications programs collaborate to present Gilbert and Sullivan's Iolanthe.

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St. Sarkis Armenian Church, at 7000 Park Road, Charlotte, is holding its annual Armenian Festival from Friday, October 14th, to Sunday, October 16th, 2022.

• Friday: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This is your chance to try delicious, authentic Armenian food, including beef and...

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Head to Cornelius on the 2nd Friday of the month for the 2nd Friday Street Festival. It takes place at Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

It's free to attend.

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Invest Collegiate: Tranform, a charter school at 2045 Suttle Avenue, Charlotte, is hosting a Hispanic Heritage Festival on Thursday, October 13th, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m. This was announced on ICT's Facebook page.

September 15th to October 15th, 2022, is Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn about more ways to celebrate National Hispanic...

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The Town of Mount Pleasant Fall Craft Festival takes place Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Downtown Mount Pleasant.

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...

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Belmont Main Street / Downtown Belmont Development Association is presenting a free outdoor concert series, Thursday Night Pops, every Thursday from September 22nd to October 13th, 2022.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They're not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts around Charlotte. Most are...

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The nearby City of Kannapolis always goes above and beyond in its holiday festivities, and 2022 will be no exception. Read on to learn about the Tree Lighting, the Celebration of Lights, and the Christmas parade.

Downtown Kannapolis has undergone an incredible revitalization. Learn about all the fun things to do...

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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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Starlight on 22nd, at 422 E. 22nd Street, Charlotte, boasts a relaxed lounge atmosphere, and beer, wine, spirits and art.

According to North Carolina law it operates as a private club, and, thus, is required to charge a membership fee. The fee is $1 per year.

Free parking is available in the secure gravel...

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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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The Matthews Chamber is presenting Fall for Matthews on Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Matthews.

This is a free event at 210 Matthews Station Street, Matthews.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you're looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall...

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The Kannapolis Fire Department will host a Fire Truck Parade on Friday, October 14th, 2022.

The parade will begin at 5:45 p.m. and proceed along Laureate Way and N. Research Campus Drive, between City Hall and the North Carolina Research Campus.

Immediately, following the fire truck parade join...

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U.S. National Whitewater Center celebrates autumn with Build Your Own Boat on Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m.

We'll update soon if there are more components to the festival. In some past years there was cider sampling.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you're looking for...

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The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers are hosting the 3rd Annual Cannon Ballers Oktoberfest at Atrium Health Ballpark at 1 Cannon Baller Way, Kannapolis, from Friday, October 14th, to Sunday, October 16th, 2022.

These are the rescheduled dates, as the originally planned weekend got rained out.

• Friday: 5 to 9 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Sunday: 12...

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Alpha Delta Pi is presenting a Fall Festival benefiting Ronald McDonald House of Greater Charlotte, 1613 E Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC. It takes place Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

This is a free event,...

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The 10th Annual Laketoberfest Music & Brew Festival will take place Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius.

We've put together a big list of Oktoberfest celebrations in the Charlotte area! Check it out for the Wiener dog races, stein hoisting competitions, bratwurst,...

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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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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 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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Indian Land Fall Festival will take place October 15th and 16th, 2022, at Indian Lands Schools Complex, 8063 River Road, Indian Land, South Carolina. These dates are rescheduled from October 1st and 2nd, due to weather.

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

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The 25th Anniversary of the Greater Charlotte Buddy Walk takes place Saturday, October 15th, 2022, at 9 a.m., at Jerry Richardson Stadium on the UNC Charlotte campus, 8701 Phillips Road, Charlotte, NC.

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

The Buddy Walk is a one-mile...

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Here is some big news and something to look forward to for the 2022 holiday season!

Light the Knights Festival, which has taken place at Truist Field for the last two years, along with Charlotte Christmas Village, is significantly expanding its offerings for the 2022 holiday season.

It will feature regulation size ice rink on the field...

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Oktoberfest in Old Town is an annual festival in Rock Hill, South Carolina that celebrates the German culture. It takes place Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Fountain Park, 300 E. Main Street, Rock Hill.

It's free to attend, and family friendly.

We've put together a big list of Oktoberfest celebrations...

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The Baxter Village/Fort Mill Fall Festival will take place Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Baxter Village, 940 Market Street, Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Admission is free.

This is the largest fall festival in the Fort Mill/Rock Hill/South Charlotte area.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you're...

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The Hugh Torance House and Store, at 8231 Gilead Road, Huntersville, is one of Mecklenburg County's only surviving 18th century structures, and is North Carolina's oldest surviving store. The building was the home of Hugh and Isabella Torance. The log cabin was first built in 1780, with additions built through the early 1800s. The...

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Charlotte's annual Salute to Veteran Parade will be in Uptown Charlotte on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, at 11 a.m.

More than 2,000 participants will gather to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Learn about more Veterans Day events in the Charlotte area,...

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