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Cartoons & Coffee at Rea Farms: Raya and the Lost Dragon July 16
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The third Saturday of the month, from May to August, bring the kids out to Rea Farms, 9855 Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte, for Cartoons & Coffee.

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

From 8:30 to 11 a.m., enjoy a fun children’s movie or TV show projected on the video wall. Purchase...

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Panthers Fan Fest — August 11

Panthers Fan Fest 2022 has been announced, and is taking place on Thursday, August 11th, 2022, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5. Mark your calendar for this fun event at Bank of America Stadium, 800 S. Mint Street, Charlotte.

Fan Fest includes:

  • Seeing the Panther practice on the stadium field
  • TopCats
  • Sir Purr
  • PurrCussion
  • Black & Blue Crew
  • Fireworks...

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Pageland Watermelon Festival July 15-16

Celebrate summer at the Pageland Watermelon Festival July 15th and 16th, 2022, in Pageland, South Carolina, just an hour’s drive from Charlotte.

The festival takes place in Downtown Pageland. The heart of the festival is the corner of Pearl Street and McGregor Street.

Photo: Depositphotos

The festival features live music, a rodeo,...

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Free introductory clinic every Saturday at Charlotte Squash Club
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Charlotte Squash Club, at 705 International Drive, Charlotte, provides squash clinics, leagues, coaching, tournaments and more for both adults and kids.

Over 20 million people play squash in over 185 countries. The game is played on a four-walled court, with a racket and a small rubber ball.

The organization frequently...

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Live at Patriots Park — summer concert series in Kings Mountain

The City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is presenting a FREE summer concert series once a month (except August) from May to October, 2022.

The concerts take place at 6 p.m., at Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day...

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National Ice Cream Day freebies, events and deals for 2022 around Charlotte

Sunday, July 17th, 2022 is National Ice Cream Day. It’s a perfect time to try one of the many great ice cream shops in the Charlotte area!

We are collecting up all the National Ice Cream Day deals and events in the Charlotte area. We’ll be adding to this list as we hear of more goings-on, so keep checking back! And make sure to...

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Camp North End: live music Friday nights, and games & kids’ activities Saturday mornings

Camp North End, at 1824 Statesville Avenue, is a great destination year round. It hosts entertainment, art, food, music, and more. To see what’s coming up, go to Camp North End’s Facebook page.

If you haven’t visited Camp North End yet, you might be interested in:

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Charlotte Restaurant Week in July 22-31

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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Red Clay Ciderworks’ 7th Anniversary Party (and more)

Red Clay Ciderworks, at 245 Clanton Road, hosts plenty of events, many of which are free. Find them all on Red Clay’s Facebook page or website calendar.

Coming Up:

Red Clay 7 Year Anniversary Party
Saturday, July 16th, 2022
12 to 11 p.m.
Free

Enjoy cider releases, live music, food, outdoor games, tarot card readings and...

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Pop-up roller skating rink in Uptown Charlotte

CLTFREESKATE is hosting an outdoor rollerskating party at Victoria Yards, 209 East 7th Street, in Uptown Charlotte.

This event, which features a proper rollerskating rink, will be popping up throughout the summer, for three days a month, from June to September, 2022.

Besides skating, the events will include food trucks, music, vendors,...

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Devil’s Logic Brewing: free rooftop comedy show and more
Photo used with permission of Devil’s Logic Brewing

Devil’s Logic Brewing, at 1426 E 4th Street, features a taproom, kitchen, event space, and outdoor patio space. There’s parking on the 1st level in the parking deck across the street.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Devil’s Logic...

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Free yoga in Cramerton

Cramerton Parks and Recreation is offering free yoga on select Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., through July 23rd, 2022.

The classes in June will take place at Riverside Park, 69 Riverside Drive, Cramerton, NC.

  • June 25th, 2022

The classes in July will take place at Goat Island Park, 141 8th Avenue, Cramerton, NC.

  • July 9th, 2022
  • July 16th,...

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Free kids’ DIY workshops with Lowe’s: Treasure Chest Kit

Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops and The Home Depot Kids Workshops are both fun, in-person workshops that give kids a chance to build a simple (usually seasonal) toy or accessory.

The workshops, which are free, teach kids basic building skills, as well as safety.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of ...

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Weekly children’s story time with local authors and community members at That’s Novel Books at Camp North End
Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

That’s Novel Books, the used book shop at Camp North End, 330 Camp Road, Charlotte, is hosting a weekly children’s story time on Saturdays this summer.

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

The story times will take place on...

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Special event at Hugh Torance House property: Healing History

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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Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend

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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Free Yoga in the Park in Rock Hill every Saturday through September — now starting earlier

Every Saturday from May 7th to September 24th, 2022, head to Fountain Park, 300 E Main Street, Rock Hill, SC, for a free yoga session from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Please note the time change. It was originally starting at 9 a.m., but it was too hot.

Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area!

Sara Cox from Journey Within...

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Nebel’s Alley Night Market’s “Beach, Please” July 16

Nebel’s Alley Night Market is an open market that takes place in the evening in the Design District of the Historic South End. For an address, you can use Superica, 101 W. Worthington Avenue. Alternatively, aim for 1920 Camden Road.

Shop from local shops set up under the moonlight, plus live music, activities and good food.

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Cabarrus County Fair September 9-17

Cabarrus County Fair is returning in 2022 to Cabarrus Events & Arena Center, 4751 NC Highway 49 North, Concord.

It will take place from September 9th to 17th, 2022, and will feature

The hours are:

  • Monday to Thursday: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Fridays: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Saturdays: 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Sunday: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The fair...

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Afrofuturism Fest July 14-16

AfroFuturism Fest is a Charlotte celebration of Black creatives, techies, makers, designers, scientists, thinkers and entrepreneurs. It’s presented by Blktech Interactive.

The celebration features several free events from July 14th to 16th, 2022. Read about each below…


Libations & Liberations

Afrofuturism Fest: Libations...

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