For two days, if you eat at the IKEA Swedish Restaurant, you can apply $40 of the cost of the meal to your purchase at IKEA.

IKEA Charlotte is at 8300 Ikea Blvd, Charlotte, NC.

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Save on clothes for the fall and winter 2023 by shopping these consignment and warehouse sales in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Fall consignment sale start in the summer.

This list is being updated as more information becomes available, so make sure to check back for further updates.

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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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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 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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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...

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Free fitness classes are offered twice a week on The Green at Prosperity Village, 5534 Docia Crossing Road, Charlotte, NC.

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Brewers at 4001 Yancey is a group of like-minded brewers from Victory Beer Co. & Southern Tier Brewing Co. The taproom features well-known varieties, as well as exciting new offerings designed for the local market. There is also a full-service kitchen and dining spaces.

Keep an eye on Brewers at 4001 Yancey’s Facebook page for...

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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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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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Written, in part, by local professional disc golfer, Stephen Schroeder. Follow him on Facebook or Instagram.

Disc Golf in Charlotte

Disc golf is one of the fastest growing sports across the nation because it’s simple, fun, and affordable for all ages. This exponential growth is evident here in Charlotte, which is...

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Amazon is sharing some good back-to-school deals. We’re sharing a few of them below. Make sure to check Amazon for more deals.

Also, please know that deals can change at any moment, and items can sell out. At the time of this post all of the items below are discounted at least 25%, and many of them are discounted much more. Also, the sale...

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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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Want to discover some new music? Check out the Music Listening Party and Picnic on Sunday, August 6, 2023, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Reedy Creek Park, 2900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC.

The group will be meeting at Shelter #5, by the water. Bring your own snacks and drinks, hammock, chair, etc.

If you’d like, bring something to...

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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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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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Shelby, NC, a small town in Cleveland County, 44 miles west of Charlotte, is hosting the American Legion World Series from August 10 to 15, 2023. American Legion Baseball is amateur baseball played by 13 to 19-year-olds in fifty states of the United States, plus Canada.

Shelby has been the permanent home of the American Legion World Series...

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Rise FC Soccer is hosting a free family soccer fair on Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will take place at Harrisburg Athletic Complex, 10167 Harrisburg Road, Fort Mill, SC.

This event is for kids up to age 14 and their families. Bring friends!

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

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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.

Upcoming Events

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Queen City Culture Vultures, an arts meetup group in Charlotte, is celebrating their third birthday by offering free guided historical walking tours.

Uptown Funk — the Story of Charlotte, is a one-hour and one-mile loop of Center City Charlotte, highlighting Charlotte’s history, sports, arts and culture. The tours start outside...

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You might not be aware that Monday, July 24th, 2023, is National Tequila Day, but that’s why we’re here. You’re welcome.

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.

Here are some special...

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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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Taiji Matthews is offering free Tai Chi classes at Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC.

Tai Chi is a mind-body exercise characterized by slow, gentle, whole body coordinated movement. The practice is associated with improved balance, cognitive function, joint mobility, and more.

Check out a big list of free...

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Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are presenting an End of Summer Kids’ Event on Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

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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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Every Saturday from July 1 to August 12, 2023, ImaginOn is hosting Super Saturdays — FREE performances in the Spangler Library at 2 p.m.

These performances are for children ages 3-11.

No registration is required, but space is limited. First come, first served.

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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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Empowered Living Ministries is presenting a free summer movie series at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas, 9110 Kings Parade Blvd, Charlotte, on Sundays at 12 p.m. The movies are free, but registration is required.

• July 9, 2023: Sound of Freedom
• July 16, 2023: Mission Impossible
• July 23, 2023: Barbie
• July 30, 2023: Disney’s Haunted Mansion
• ...

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Dapper Street Productions is presenting several FREE concerts at Mecklenburg recreation centers, and other locations. These concerts are sponsored by Culture Blocks, a community partnership between ASC, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Library and Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation to bring arts and cultural experience closer to where residents live....

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Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association and Aurora Star Lit Cinema are presenting free movies in Midwood Park, 2100 Wilhelmina Avenue. The movies will take place in summer, fall and winter of 2023.

Aurora Star Lit Cinema will be bringing their retro arcade games, which will be free to play. In addition, there will be free popcorn, courtesy of...

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Saturday, July 29th, 2023, is National Chicken Wing Day. Celebrate with one of these special deals. Details and participation might vary according to location. Make sure to click on each link to get the details.

We’ll be adding to this list during the days leading up to National Chicken Wing Day when we learn more.

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Petra’s, at 1919 Commonwealth Avenue in Plaza Midwood, is hosting Hot Stuff Summer Pop Up Market on Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 12 to 5 p .m. It will feature local crafts, food, artisans and beer. Shop for a friend, for yourself, or for ideas for your own creative pursuits.

Check out a huge, day-by-day list...

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The Landing at 4th Ward, at 644 N Church Street, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Comedy Open Mic Night at the Landing every Saturday, from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

This is a free event and is scheduled through the rest of 2023.

The event is hosted by Jordan Centry. Each week you’ll be entertained by comedians working on their new jokes, including...

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Piedmont Social House, 2135 Ayrsley Town Blvd, is a bar and grill with indoor and outdoor seating. It has gaming areas that include darts, billiards, ping pong, corn hole, shuffle board, board games, Golden Tee, Big Buck Hunter, retro arcade games and bowling.

It also hosts some free events. You can follow Piedmont Social House on Facebook ...

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Petty Thieves Brewing Co., at 413 Dalton Avenue, Charlotte, creates craft beers, fueled by passion and imagination.

They also host many events, which you can find on their Facebook page.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Upcoming Events

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Gilde Brewery, at 3530 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina is an authentic German brewery with a brewing history of several hundred years in Hannover, Germany.

It chose Charlotte to be its North American headquarters for brewing and distribution in 2019. Gilde Brewing actually has a long and unique connection with Charlotte — Queen...

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Kingdom Builders Church, Intl, at 2352 Dr. Webber Avenue, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a Back to School Bash on August 19, 2023, from 12 to 2 p.m.

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

At this free event kids can receive free backpacks and school supplies, while supplies...

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Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Ave NW in Concord, is Concord’s first full-scale production brewery. It’s open seven days a week.

It also hosts live music (and more) to go along with the craft beer, usually on Fridays and Saturdays. Find all events on their Facebook page or their website calendar.

Check out a huge calendar...

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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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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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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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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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