Charlotte International Arts Festival Sep 16 – Oct 2Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend25% Discount for Lost in Space from Your Neighborhood OrchestraSunny Oaks Farm in Albemarle: pumpkins, petting zoo, flower bar, more…Win 8 tickets to Carolina Renaissance Festival (third contest)Charlotte Warehouse Sale Sep 10-18Maker’s Market CLT at Charlotte breweries — fall and winter scheduleThursdays Live concert in MoRA: Queens Court Sep 15Free tickets to Best of Charlotte Bridal Show Sep 18National Cheeseburger Day deals for 2022Baxter Village/Fort Mill Fall FestivalEmpowered Living Ministries: Free movie — The Woman KingCrossroads Cinema: Free outdoor movies at Camp North End through October 27: Grease Sep 15Starving Artist Market Fall ScheduleMusic at the Met on Thursdays through SeptemberFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekHITs After Six in Indian Trail: The Tams Sep 15Charlotte area corn mazes, haunted trails, pumpkin patches and hayrides56 fall festivals in the Charlotte area in 202232nd Latin American Festival at Symphony Park Sep 17Open Demo at Hot Glass Alley Sep 169 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in CharlotteOutdoor movies at Craft Tasting Room and Growler Shop every ThursdayRiver Jam at U.S. National Whitewater CenterLaLaCaboosa Downtown Music Series in HuntersvilleIndian Trail’s first ever Ninja Warrior Competition Sep 16Live music, trail talk, yoga, and 6-year anniversary party at Blue Blaze BrewingNebel’s Alley Night Market Sep 17: Diagon Alley58th Annual Festival in the Park Sep 16-18 — here are the stage schedulesFlow Fest at Whitewater Center September 17Moonlight Carnival in Belmont, with circus performances, costume contests, trick or treating and moreUnion County Heritage Festival Sep 17Insomnia Cookies’ Annual PJ Party: Wear pajamas and get a free cookie Sep 20Charlotte VegFest at Camp North End September 17Big discounts for Charlotte R&B Music Experience, Hops & Hogs Festival, Wheel of Fortune Live, and W.A.S.P.16th Annual National Alpaca Farm Days September 24-25 — here are 5 places to celebrateHarrisburg Multicultural Festival Sep 17Serb Fest and Soccer Tournament Sep 24-25Heroes Sail Free: Free 3-day Bahamas Cruise on Margaritaville on Sea for active and veteran military, first responders, law enforcement officers and educatorsCarolina Corn Fest at Aw Shucks Farm Sep 17
Get ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the inaugural Charlotte International Arts Festival. This festival will take place September 16th to October 2nd, 2022, in locations in Uptown Charlotte and Ballantyne. It’s going to be an annual event. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Your Neighborhood Orchestra is presenting of Lost in Space. A cosmonaut’s journey to outer space, Lost in Space is a sci-fi bio-mystery told via chamber orchestra and spoken word. The performance will take place at Booth Playhouse, 130 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022, 7 p.m. Tickets start at $20. Purchase... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Sunny Oaks Farm, at 24522 NC 24/27 Hwy, Albemarle, is a small family farm that grows flowers, pumpkins, gourds, and more. The farm is about 45 minutes from the center of Charlotte, but for those to the east of Charlotte, like in Mint Hill, it’s very convenient. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • UPDATE: The winner of the second 4 tickets is Linda P.! We’ve sent you an email with instructions. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam folder. We have now started a THIRD contest, but this one is for 8 tickets! If you entered an earlier contest, you can still enter this one, but please enter this contest only once. Read... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
UPDATE: The winner is Carmen O.! Please make sure to check your inbox and spam folder! Charlotte on the Cheap readers have loved Charlotte Warehouse Sale for years. Several times a year, fashion lovers have the chance to shop for new, name-brand clothings and accessories, at 65% to 90% off retail prices. Read on to enter a contest to win a... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Maker’s Market is a mini market that pops up at different locations around Charlotte with handmade and local vendors. You can see their upcoming markets on their Facebook page. Also, make sure to verify all dates and times on the Facebook page. Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in the Charlotte... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The 3rd Thursday of the month, from April to September, 2022, Monroe Road Advocates (MoRA), with presenting sponsor Edge City Brewery, presents Thursdays Live. The events will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Embrace Community Sculpture, 6697 Monroe Road. The next Thursdays Live event is on September 15th, 2022, featuring The Queens... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Best of Charlotte Bridal Show is taking place on September 18th, 2022, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Pleasant Grove Farm, 7132 Pleasant Grove Road, Charlotte. Tickets are $5, but if you use the promo code charlotteonthecheap tickets are free. This event features unique wedding and event vendors, interactive experiences, food and drinks. On-site...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosCelebrate one of America’s favorite foods on National Cheeseburger Day! National Cheeseburger Day is Sunday, September 18th, 2022. On the other hand, if you’re finding this article in May, perhaps you’re looking for National Hamburger Day Deals instead! We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Watch “The Woman King” at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas, 9110 Kings Parade Blvd, Charlotte, on Thursday, September 15th, 2022, at 7 p.m. Free, but registration is required. Double-Check Before You Head Out!We make every effort to make sure that everything on Charlotte on the Cheap is 100% accurate.However, sometimes things change...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Starving Artist Market is one of the biggest handmade vendor markets in Charlotte. The Starving Artist Market takes place at numerous venues in the Charlotte area, and offers many chances to shop for local handmade art. Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in the Charlotte area! It’s free to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Metropolitan’s music series, Music at the Met, is taking place every Thursday from May 12th to September 29th, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m. It takes place next to Dressler’s. 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. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: Depositphotos
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The 32nd Latin American Festival returns to Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road, on Saturday, September 17th, 2022.
September 15th to October 15th, 2022, is Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn about more ways to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in Charlotte! Enjoy live performances, authentic Latin American food, handmade crafts, visual... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th in the United States. It recognizes the rich and varied cultures of Hispanic Americans, and the contributions that they have made to the United States. In Charlotte, there are several ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Do you know of others that should be... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing LLC 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. They take place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May to September, 2022. The music will go from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The schedule might be a... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m.
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Indian Trail Parks and Recreation and the Town of Indian Trail are presenting their first-ever Indian Trail Ninja Warrior Competition. Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte! It will take place at Chestnut Square Park, 320 Chestnut Parkway, Indian Trail, NC, on... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Blue Blaze Brewing, 528 South Turner Avenue, is the first brewery in the Historic West End. It maintains a strong connection with the outdoors and healthy living. The brewery is named after the “blue blaze” symbol on the Appalachian Trail, which leads hikers off-trail to something interesting, like a spring or overlook.
Blue Blaze hosts... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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. The next ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The 58th Annual Festival in the Park will take place at Freedom Park, 1900 East Boulevard, from Friday, September 16th, to Sunday, September 18th, 2022. It’s free to attend. Scroll down for the stage schedule. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The U.S. National Whitewater Center is presenting Flow Fest on Saturday, September 17th, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The festival celebrates wellness and mindfulness in a natural, outdoor setting. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Aerial Arts Studio and Downtown Belmont Development Association are presenting Moonlight Carnival, a free, two-day event at Stowe Park, 24 S Main Street, Belmont, North Carolina. The event takes place: Friday, October 21st, 2022, from 7 to 11 p.m.Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Fall is looking great around... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Union County Extension Master Gardeners will present the 2022 Union County Heritage Festival on Saturday September 17th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Union County Agricultural Center, 3230 Presson Drive, Monroe. This is a free event.
The festival features: Vendor fairActivities for kidsLive entertainment4-H expoCooking...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Love Insomnia Cookies? You came to the right place! Every time we hear about a great deal at Insomnia, we put it right here! We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day. Insomnia Cookies’ Annual PJ Party
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Charlotte VegFest is a celebration of healthy, sustainable, and compassionate eating, and explores the benefits of vegetarian living.
Here’s the scoop on the next VegFest: Charlotte Vegfest 2022
Saturday, September 17th, 2022
12 to 4 p.m.
Camp North End
300 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC
Free This is the main event for... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCOn National Alpaca Farm Days, September 24th and 25th, 2022, alpaca farms and ranches across the country invite the public in to meet the alpacas, shop for alpaca fleece products, and learn about the animals. There are several places within driving distance of Charlotte where you can meet alpacas on National Alpaca... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The fourth annual Harrisburg Multicultural Festival takes place Saturday, September 17th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg. 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 ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church, 7609 Mallard Creek Road, is hosting Serb Fest on Saturday, September 24th and 25th, 2022. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.Sunday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.On Saturday, the tournament starts at 3 p.m. and live music starts at 3 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Margaritaville on Sea is offering a FREE 3-day (2-night) cruise to heroes, including: Active and veteran militaryFirst respondersLaw enforcement officersEducatorsThe cruise is to Grand Bahama Island. Please note that we can’t answer any questions about this program, including questions about eligibility. Please call... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Celebrate fall at Carolina Corn Fest, on Saturday, September 17th, 2022, from 5 pm. to 10 p.m., at Aw Shucks Farm, 3718 Plyler Mill Road, Monroe, NC.
The festival features live music, arts and crafts, and lots of great food. In addition, your ticket includes the very first day of the corn maze at Aw Shucks Farm! There will be three mazes... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 