Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation has announced Sundown Sounds, a FREE concert series that will take place at parks throughout Mecklenburg County.

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 free.

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Queen's Feast — Charlotte Restaurant Week is returning in July, 2023, for ten days. It will be taking place from July 21 to 30, 2023.

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...

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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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From July 19 to August 1, 2023, Live Nation has a promotion called Summer's Live. Buy 4 tickets for $80 “All In,” meaning that $80 is the total price. No additional fees. The only thing added is sales tax.

All tickets are, of course, available only while supplies last. In the Triangle, venues include Koka Booth...

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Want to watch the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 with a crowd? As watch parties are announced, we'll add them below. Stay tuned!

The World Cup takes place in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20, 2023.

USA in World Cup

You can see the whole schedule for the FIFA Women's World Cup here.

If you're...

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Whether you're shopping for a gift, for a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of trending deals at Amazon today. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.

Also, learn about Amazon's coupon page!

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Kings Mountain Historical Museum, at 100 East Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina, features archives and objects related to the City of Kings Mountain. It's free to visit.

A Delicious Country

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

July 18 to October 21, 2023

In 1700, John Lawson left London and landed in...

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Lace up your shoes because it's time to start walking! We've put together photo guides for a wide variety of places to walk and hike in Charlotte, plus a few in other parts of North Carolina.

Each of these guides contains all the logistical information that you'll need to plan your visit.

Whether you want to get away from...

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In 2023, for the first year, Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway will be presenting Carolina Christmas Train!

The Christmas Train will take place in Star, North Carolina, which is 70 miles east of Charlotte, placing it closer to Charlotte than most of the other Christmas Trains in North Carolina.

The Christmas Train will offer holiday...

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Win Tickets to Reevestock

Here at Charlotte on the Cheap we've been big fans of Reevestock Music Festival, in Elkin, North Carolina, almost from its beginning. We've personally been attending every year since 2012! One Charlotte on the Cheap reader will win two tickets to the festival on Saturday, August 5, 2023, just by leaving...

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Charlotte Warehouse Sale has announced a Summer Flash Sale on July 22 and 23, 2023. If you've ever shopped at Charlotte Warehouse Sale and were amazed at the bargains, you will love this. Charlotte Warehouse Sale events always feature new, name brand clothing and shoes from your favorite department stores at 65% to 90% off the original...

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On select Thursday evenings this summer, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will offer FREE admission from 4 to 9 p.m.

At Garden Nights you can enjoy the Garden in the evening hours. Savor a beverage from one of the Garden's bars while you stroll around the garden.

There will also be food trucks and additional entertainment, either music or a...

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Charlotte Symphony is offering a Christmas in July sale. Through the end of July, 2023, buy one ticket to select performances, and get a second ticket for half price.

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Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, offers events throughout the year, some of which are free. Read about a couple of upcoming event, as well as the exhibits at the museum.

Learn about free days at Charlotte museums!

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The third Friday of the month, from May to September in 2023, Rock Hill is hosting Food Truck Fridays at the Fountain, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Fountain Park, 300 E. Main Street, Rock Hill, South Carolina.

This event will feature food trucks, local beers, wine, children's activities and live music.

Check out a big list of Food Truck...

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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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LaLaCaboosa Downtown Music Series will take place at Veterans Park, at Main and Maxwell in Huntersville, on the third Thursday of the month from June to October, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Navigate to 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville, NC.

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Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte's first hot glass art studio. It's at 438 Atando Avenue, which is north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It's around the corner from NoDa Brewing.

It's owned by artist Jake Pfeifer, a young artist who has been blowing glass since he was 14 years old.

Hot Glass...

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Print Shop Concert Series is an innovative live concert series. As a performer artist performs, a graphic for the artist is being designed, printed and then silk screened onto a t-shirt.

The shirt is presented to the performer at the end of his or her 3-song set. The limited edition customized t-shirt will then be available for purchase,...

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On Thursday, July 20, 2023, McAlister's Deli celebrates its annual Free Tea Day. And they mean exactly that…FREE tea all day. No coupon or purchase necessary — just walk in and ask for the freebie. You can choose from sweet or unsweet, a combination of sweet and unsweet tea, tea/lemonade, and teas with one flavored shot, or...

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Each month, one of the museums that's a part of Levine Center for the Arts presents ArtBreak, a free, 30-minute, guided lunchtime tour. This is a chance to take a break from your work day and experience some art.

You might be interested in a list of Charlotte art museums, galleries and...

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Fiestas Patrias y Tradiciones de Charlotte is an organization that preserve and celebrates the holidays and cultures of many Latin American countries. These are the countries of origin for many Charlotte residents.

Throughout the year, the organization holds independence day celebrations for the different countries. The events are free and...

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Monroe Road Advocates (MoRA) have presented Thursday Night Live concerts the last few years. In 2023, the events are transitioning into seasonal Signature Events that will feature live music and more. All of the events are free.

In the summer, the schedule will feature Summer Breeze Outdoor Concerts.

They'll take place on June 15, July...

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Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC, is hosting free outdoor 80s and 90s movies all summer — every Thursday from June 1 to August 31, 2023.

Crossroads Cinema feature movies on a jumbo screen with surround sound against the backdrop of the Historic Ford Building.

The event will start at 7 p.m., so you'll have time to claim...

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The 2nd annual Eat. Drink. Shop. LOCAL South End is a chance to save at a lot of South End businesses. Buy a passport, and then, from July 13 to August 27, 2023, save at local businesses.

The deals include BOGO deals, dollar off deals, and percentage off deals from bars, breweries, restaurants, retail, services and more.

Tickets are $20...

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Potions & Pixels is a group with a passion for games. They have a library of around 300 games, including nostalgic games from childhood, party games and strategic games. They hold game nights at various venues, and they bring 75-100 of their games to each event.

You can find their schedule on their Facebook page.

Here's...

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Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Ave NW in Concord, has announced a new summer concert series. Groovez in the Garten will feature four flagship shows on the brewery's beer garden state.

The concerts will be free to attend. They'll take place on Friday a month, and will feature a headlining band and an opening band....

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Take a free fitness class at the iconic Metalmorphosis sculpture! Whitehall Corporate Center, 3700 Arco Corporate Drive, Charlotte, NC. If you're not familiar with Metalmorphosis, it's a huge reflective human head and it's incredible. Sadly, it's still not rotating, but it's still a...

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Anne Springs Close Greenway, 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is hosting a Summer Concert Series that will run on Thursdays from May 4th through July 27th, 2023.

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Gottaswing Charlotte offers an opportunity to those who enjoy swing-era jazz dances like Lindy Hop, Balboa, Charleston and others. It's a member of Gottaswing, a swing-only dance instruction and promotion company that operates all across the country.

You don't need to have any swing dance experience to join in, and they...

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The Hola Charlotte Festival celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture. It will take place October 7, 2023, 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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The U.S. National Whitewater River Center's popular River Jams are free concerts take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening in the warm months.

The Whitewater Center is at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina.

The concerts place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May to...

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Food Truck season is in full swing! Every week we'll update this page with everything we know about Food Truck Friday for the current week! We're listing one food truck on a Saturday too.

Somehow food just seems to taste better when it comes from a truck. It can't be explained. It's even better when there are lots of...

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Common Market is a neighborhood hangout and often hosts live...

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Black Food Truck Friday is a way to show some support to Black-owned food trucks, artists, retail vendors and more, while enjoying some of the best food in Charlotte.

Follow the Black Food Truck Friday Facebook group for updates, or follow BBOC on Eventbrite.

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FabFest is Charlotte's two-day celebration of the Beatles on July 21 and 22, 2023.

The festival includes two evening concerts at Knight Theater in Uptown Charlotte and a daytime celebration at the Parr Center at Central Piedmont Community Concert. Save 25% when you buy tickets to all three FabFest events, and save 15% when you buy...

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Jackalope Jack's, at 1801 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC, is a restaurant and a sports bar, with a soccer focus.

They've announced that they're hosting a watch party for the World Cup match between USA and Vietnam on Friday, July 21, 2023, at 9 p.m.

The event will feature beer specials, giveaways and door prizes.

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Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte is open in the South End at 340 West Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC.

Hi-Wire Brewing includes two separate bars, and features 20 unique taps of Hi-Wire beer, wine and draft cider taps, and non-alcoholic options. You're welcome to bring in outside food, including Benny Ferrovia's pizza next door.

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Mindless Minutia Trivia is presenting trivia and other weekly game nights at Seoul Food Meat Company.

Check out our big calendar of trivia nights...

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