There’s no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months in Charlotte, and there’s really no better way to spend a nice evening.

We’ve put together a huge list of outdoor concerts, mostly free, throughout the whole Charlotte area.

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St. Philip Neri Italian Festival is returning May 19th to 21st, 2022.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area!

It takes place at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 292 Munn Road East, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Activities will take place inside the Parish Center and outside.

Admission is free.

There will be plenty...

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Some movie theater chains are once again offering great deals on summer movies for kids. These shows are great ideas for mid-week entertainment, especially when it gets hot!

A new movie theater in the Charlotte market, Cinergy Entertainment, has joined in the summer fun too. Read on for a list of all the movie theaters offering great deals for...

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This list includes things to do in Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas, this weekend, from Friday 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, but, of course, the definition of...

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Cheerwine brings the Cheerwine Festival back to historic downtown Salisbury on May 21st, 2022, from noon to 10 p.m.

This is a free festival for the whole family that celebrates Cheerwine’s 105 years in Salisbury.

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St. Sarkis Armenian Church, at 7000 Park Road, Charlotte, is holding its annual Armenian Spring Food Festival from Friday, May 20th, to Sunday, May 22nd, 2022.

• Friday: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This is your chance to try delicious, authentic Armenian food, including beef and chicken kebabs, side...

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Save money at Carowinds with these exclusive discounts!

Carowinds has opened for the season. Carolina Harbor (the water park) will be open on select days starting May 27th, 2022.

The discount tickets will save you a LOT. When you compare prices, make sure you’re comparing apples to apples. When you buy an...

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Summer reading programs can help to keep kids learning and growing through the summer. And without the pressure of school assignments, they have the freedom to explore their own interests through literature.

Here are several reading programs that encourage kids to keep reading, and even offer prizes and rewards.

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

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 the season yet.

In addition to those three, there are often pop-up...

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Participating Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops around the country are holding a Go Outdoors Cookout. The event includes free hot dogs and beverages, while supplies last.

The cookout will take place Saturday, May 21st, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

We know for sure that Cabela’s, at 10000 Cabelas Drive, Fort Mill, South Carolina, is...

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The Village of Marvin is presenting the 1st Annual Marvin Day Festival on Saturday, May 21st, 2022. This is an all-day festival for all ages that takes place at multiple venues in Marvin.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area!

The Village of Marvin is in Union County, right at the North Carolina/South Carolina...

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Mint Museum has two locations:

• Mint Museum Uptown: 500 S. Tryon Street
• Mint Museum Randolph: 2730 Randolph Road

Read on to learn of upcoming events and exhibits. The Mint Museum will continue to offer at-home activities and events as well.

Purchase tickets.

Opening Celebration of Craft in...

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Walgreens is offering a special military discount on Memorial Day Weekend, 2022.

From May 27th to May 30th, 2022, customers with a myWalgreens membership and valid military ID or proof of service will receive 20% off regularly priced products at any Walgreens or Duane Reade drustores nationwide. myWalgreens customer...

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Please note that the giveaway contest has ended. Read on for the name of the winner, and information on saving 20% on tickets.

Crayola IDEAworks is an immersive creativity experience that will challenge guests to explore their inner creativity.

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

It’s a little pricier than what we...

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Charlotte Wildlife Stewards is the Charlotte Chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation. They hold free community events in and around the Charlotte area.

Their mission is “to educate and engage the citizens of the greater Charlotte region about the benefits of creating wildlife friendly communities”.

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Marco’s Pizza is trying to spread some positive vibes to those who feel that they’re suffering with Mercury in Retrograde.

Through June 3rd, 2022, get 20% off menu-priced pizzas ordered online or through Marco’s app. Just use the promo code RETRO. You can also use the promo code MEM20...

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Memorial Day 2022 in Charlotte will feature events celebrating the beginning of summer, as well as events to commemorate our fallen military personnel.

We will also share information on Memorial Day freebies and discounts when they’re announced. And we also have a schedule below of everything on our event calendar for Memorial Day...

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Model A Concert Series is a free outdoor music series that takes place one Saturday a month from April to September, 2022 (except for July.)

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.

The free, family-friendly concerts take...

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CATCh, Comedy Arts Theater of Charlotte, at 4128 South Blvd, is dedicated to providing an open door to all comedy artists and the larger community as a unique and inclusive performance space.

It presents low-priced shows for the community, as well as improv classes.

Each of the following events, including the doubleheaders, are just $10 if...

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Celebrate the revitalized Mason Wallace Park, at 7301 Monroe Road, Charlotte, on Saturday, May 21st, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The park features hiking trails, tennis courts, basketball courts, a playground, a new picnic shelter and new fitness equipment.

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May 20th, 2022, marks the 247th anniversary of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, which preceded the signing of the more famous Declaration by more than a year.

Influential Charlotte (then called Charlottetown) men declared themselves “free and independent” of the British crown. The declaration was read on...

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Just a Buck-Charlotte is a locally owned Dollar Store at 6510 Albemarle Road, Charlotte. Everything there costs a buck. 100 cents. As it should.

Here’s some of what’s coming up:

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Celebrate Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the United States, at the Belmont Juneteenth Celebration.

It will take place Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 2 to 9:30 p.m.at Stowe Park, 24 S. Main Street Belmont.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

This free cultural celebration will feature arts and...

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Lenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers.

Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see all of their upcoming events.

Check out a huge calendar of events at...

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Cine Casual Film Series presents recent, internationally-acclaimed and award-winning Latin American films, specially curated for the Queen City.

The films will be screened at various venues, from May 21st to June 18th, 2022. Tickets are $6 per film. Find more information about the films and purchase tickets here.

Films will be shown with...

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The South End Rail Trail Cleanup is a fun way for individuals and families to volunteer and help the South End. The events take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The next three Rail Trail Cleanups take place:

• Saturday, March 26th, 2022: Registration link
• Saturday, April 23rd, 2022: Registration link
• Saturday, May 21st, 2022: Registration link

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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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Outdoor movies and drive-in movies have been taking place all year, and are continuing this spring and summer.

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High School and College Seniors, Krispy Kreme is celebrating you!

On Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 graduating seniors can receive Krispy Kreme’s “Graduation Dozen” for FREE.

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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.

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Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States.

It marks the day, June 19th, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African-Americans in Texas.

It took more than two years for word of freedom to get to...

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