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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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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National Hot Dog Day is Wednesday, July 20th, 2022. Read on for a list of special National Hot Dog Day deals. Please make sure to check the date of each day, because some are on a different day! Follow links for more information and for verification.

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Some problems in our community are complicated, and it can be hard to know how to give in a way that has an impact. But sometimes it’s simpler than you’d think.

Lasagna Love is a national non-profit that matches families who could use a little help with home cooks who can spread a little love…with lasagna.

For many families, a...

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IKEA Charlotte, 8300 IKEA Boulevard, Charlotte, is the only IKEA in North or South Carolina. Although there are 52 IKEA stores in the U.S., the next closest IKEA is in Atlanta, four hours away. So it’s no wonder that IKEA Charlotte is a destination for shoppers from all over the Carolinas.

IKEA Charlotte can be a little bit overwhelming,...

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Food Truck season is in full swing in Charlotte!

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 trucks to choose from.

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

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FabFest is Charlotte’s two-day celebration of the Beatles on July 22nd and 23rd, 2022.

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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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Tiff’s Treats is offering a special deal — every Friday in July, get a Tiffwich (an ice cream sandwich) for just $2.

The offer is good in-store only. One per person per day.

This deal is available at all Charlotte area Tiff’s Treats, from 5 to 10 p.m., each Friday in July.

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Every Friday in the summer (with rare exceptions) Carolina Show Ski Team presents a FREE show at Windjammer Park, 8999 Windjammer Drive, Tega Cay, South Carolina.

The Carolina Show Ski Team is a competitive and entertainment team. Besides their free weekly shows, they also compete in Regional and National tournaments.

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The 3rd Charlotte Peruvian Festival will take place Sunday, July 24th, 2022, from 12 to 8 p.m., at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue.

Admission is $7. Children 10 and under are admitted for free.

Enjoy live music by local artists, crafts by artisans, delicious food, entertainment for kids and more.

The Charlotte Peruvian Festival...

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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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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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VisArt Video, at 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation, creation, and experience of movies through education, community events, and rental of over 40,000 titles—some being rare and non-streaming. Check out the Micro Cinema for private events, parties and screenings here.

Upcoming Events from VisArt...

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July is Park and Recreation Month, and Cabarrus County Active Living and Park invites everyone to a Park & Rec celebration on Saturday, July 30th, 2022, at Frank Liske Park, 4001 Stough Road, Concord, 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!

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Pineville Parks and Recreation Department is once again offering a full summer entertainment schedule of free live music and movies. Pineville Rockin’ and Reelin’ Summer Concert and Movie Series will take place on various dates from June to September, 2022.

Concerts start at 7 p.m. In the case of the Charlotte Symphony concert, the...

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The Hop Shop, at 818 Lamar Avenue, is a wine and beer shop, with the feeling of a coffee shop, in Plaza Midwood.

You can find all of their upcoming events on their Facebook page.

Here’s what’s coming up:

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96.9 The Kat is teaming up with Mayfield Dairy Farms to give away FREE ice cream on select Mondays throughout the summer.

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.

On Mayfield Mondays, head to Trade and Tryon Streets,...

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Birkdale Village is hosting an outdoor music series, Live Under the Oaks, on Fridays from June 10th to October 28th, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This is a free concert series.

Birkdale Village is at Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville.

A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks Cafe. Please bring your...

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Betty by Moxie Mercantile, at 1219 Thomas Avenue, is hosting Betty Bookworms, a free storytime and music event for children. While kids enjoy the activity, their caregivers can sip free coffee from Summit Coffee.

At each event there will be a featured local storyteller. Check Betty by Moxie Mercantile’s Facebook page for updates and...

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The City of Gastonia’s Summer Concert Series is returning in 2022. The concerts will be free and will take place at Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 107 N. South Street, Gastonia.

The concerts will take place two Fridays a month on May to July, 2022. There will be bonus concert on a Saturday in October.

Do you love outdoor concerts?...

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McColl Center for Art + Innovation, at 721 North Tryon Street, is free to visit, and also hosts many free events for the public. Here are some that are coming up:

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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.

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There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment.

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

Hound’s Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating. Sunset Drive-In, in Shelby, is not open for...

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Promenade on Providence, 10844 Providence Road, is hosting a free summer concert series, Music on the Green, every Friday and Saturday from June 24th to to September 24th, 2022, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

This is a free concert series.

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Charlotte Unconventional is hosting In Common Storytelling Show at Common Market Oakwold, 4420-A Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC.

The event runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and is free to attend.

Throw your name in the hat if you’d like to share a 3-5 minute...

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