Carolina Clay Matters Pottery Market takes place May 13, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at McAlpine Business Park, 8300 Monroe Road.

It’s free to attend.

Over 50 potters will exhibit beautiful new work in functional, decorative, and sculptural ceramics.

All the pieces are hand-crafted by some of NC and SC’s...

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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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On Sunday, May 14, 2023, moms get free general admission to both Mint Museum Uptown and Mint Museum Randolph.

At the front desk, just tell them that you’re a mom!

Free admission does not include the Picasso exhibit at Mint Museum Uptown.

Learn about more Mother’s Day freebies,...

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Charlotte Dragon Boat Races Festival and Asian Festival takes place at Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Road, Cornelius, NC, on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Admission is free.

This popular annual event features the racing of colorful dragon boats by various local teams, and a cultural festival with...

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Broad River Campground is a brand new 90 acre pet friendly campground near Charlotte with cabins, glamping domes, primitive tent sites and RV sites.

The campground has a Spring/Summer special for cabins — starting at $150 for weeknights. In addition, get an additional 10% off reservations through October 31st, 2023 with code CLTcheap10....

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We regularly feature some of the best Amazon deals on Charlotte on the Cheap, but there’s another way to save that a lot of people don’t know about.

Amazon has a Coupon Page with some pretty steep discounts. It’s not at all unusual to see 80% discounts.

The key to using the coupon page is to...

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Culture Blocks connects communities with responsive arts, science, and history experiences close to residents’ homes. The program engages with creative individuals and organizations with a primary mission of arts, science, and/or history to present programs in specific geographic areas. Culture Blocks, funded by Mecklenburg County,...

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RiverFest is a family friendly festival presented by Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation. It takes place on the banks of the Catawba River, at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park, 1400 E Catawba Street, Belmont, on Saturday, May 13th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This is a free festival that includes fun activities...

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Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, is offering a special membership deal for Mother’s Day.

Learn about more Mother’s Day freebies, deals and events in Charlotte!

From Friday, May 12, to Sunday, May 14, 2023, get 20% off memberships, whether it’s for a new or returning...

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“Go to the beach” on the cheap by attending BeachFest Matthews on Friday, May 12th, and Saturday, May 13th, 2023. The festival takes place in and around Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews.

• Friday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the...

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Rockin’ the Burg Community Concert Series is a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series that takes place at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg.

The concerts take place the second Saturday in May, June, August, September and October in 2023, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for...

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Master Mixologist Bob Peters is offering a FREE craft cocktail class on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., at The People’s Market Elizabeth, 1609 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte.

The theme this time is “Cinco de Derby.”

The People’s Market Elizabeth announced this event on their Facebook page.

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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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The Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, has launched its Community Impact Film Series, focused on timely issues and concerns that impact the people of Charlotte. It’s partnering with educators, non-profit organizations, and community groups to spark dialogue through the power of film.

The next Community Impact...

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The Town of Dallas Summer Concert Series will take place one Saturday a month from May to September, 2023 (except for July), at the Dallas Historic Court Square, 131 W Main Street, Dallas, NC.

These are free concerts that take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Please bring a lawn chair.

In addition to the concerts listed below, a 4th of July concert...

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RSVP South End, at 225 Fairwood Avenue, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Country Music Night every Thursday, from 6 p.m. to midnight.

Admission is free.

The event is currently scheduled every Thursday from May 18 to September 7, 2023.

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Charlotte Folk Society is committed to preserving the traditional folkways of the Carolina Piedmont, including music, dance, craft, and storytelling. They’ve been hosting monthly public Gatherings for 40 years.

The concerts take place at Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina.

• Food Truck available...

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Moms can celebrate Mother’s Day by visiting Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for free on Saturday, May 13, and Sunday, May 14, 2023.

On both days the hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please make sure to reserve or purchase a timed ticket.

The first 275 moms in the door each day will receive a free mini potted plant. ...

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains several nature centers, Reedy Creek, Quest at Latta Preserve, McDowell and Stevens Creek. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. In addition, they also host festivals, workshops, nature hikes, campfire and more events, many of which are...

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Charlotte Ski Boats is hosting Surf Bash 2023 on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event takes place at Stutts Marina, 571 Stutts Road, Mooresville, NC.

This is a free event.

Tigé is bringing in top surf and wakeboard pros to demonstrate their skills, as well as the new line of ATX boats.

Sign up for a surf session! Space...

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There are plenty of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Charlotte in 2023!

After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother’s Day freebies and discounts. And after that we have a big list of all the events that are on our calendar for Friday, May 12, through Sunday, May 14, 2023. If you’re ordering a gift...

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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.

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Blue Star Museums is a program that provides free admission to over 2,000 museums nationwide to active duty military personnel (including National Guard and Reserve) and their families.

Learn about free days at Charlotte museums!

The program begins on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 2023, and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023....

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Every Saturday from May 6 to September 30, 2023, head to Fountain Park, 300 E Main Street, Rock Hill, SC, for a free yoga session. The session will be from 9 to 10 a.m. on May 6, but will be from 8 to 9 a.m. on the other dates.

Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area!

Sara Cox from Journey Within Yoga will be...

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Extreme Ice Center, at 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail, NC, is offering FREE skating to moms for Mother’s Day. (A day early.)

Learn about more Mother’s Day freebies, deals and events in Charlotte!

On Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m., moms are admitted for free with the purchase of a...

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Celebrate Mother’s Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, 2023. We’re putting together a list of restaurants in the Charlotte area where you can get Mother’s Day Brunch for $35 or under per person. (That doesn’t mean you can’t spend more at these restaurants!)

We’re including...

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Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville, will be presenting Light, Camera, Birkdale, a free outdoor movie series, on the second Saturday of the month from April to October, 2023.

The movies will start at 7:30 p.m. each date except for October 14th, when the movie will start at 7 p.m.

There’s some...

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PLEASE NOTE: We have started gathering information about 2023 Juneteenth celebrations. This article will continue to be updated.

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

It marks the day, June 19, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st,...

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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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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.

Coming Up

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The City of Gastonia is hosting Touch-a-Truck and Civics Day on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Phillips Rec Center, 2031 Echo Lane, Gastonia, NC.

This is a free event.

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

Kids can see utility trucks, police...

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On May 13, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., bring the whole family to the Dog Days Family Event at Cabela’s, 1000 Cabela’s Drive, Fort Mill, South Carolina.

This is a free event.

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Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC, is celebrating Mother’s Day with a Buy One Get One Free offer.

Learn about more Mother’s Day freebies, deals and events in Charlotte!

Buy one ticket to any show playing at Independent Picture House on Sunday, May 14, 2023, and get one...

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Whole Foods Market is offering a special deal on flowers for Mother’s Day. From May 10 to 16, 2023, get a 15-stem bunch of tulips for only $9.99.

This deal is exclusively for Prime members. Try Prime for 30 days for free.

The deal is valid for single-color, multicolor, bicolor and classic 15-stem bunches only....

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The Town of Davidson is holding a Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble Street, Davidson.

Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of African Americans. There are many Juneteenth celebrations throughout the Charlotte area.

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Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

The Concord-Cabarrus Juneteenth Celebration will take place on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Caldwell Park, 362 Georgia Street SW, Concord, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We’ll update when we have some details.

Learn more and check for updates on the Concord-Cabarrus Juneteenth...

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ALC Mosaic, 6100 Monroe Road, is hosting an Artisan Market on May 13, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

It’s free to attend.

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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 9:30 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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The 2023 North Carolina Juneteenth Festival has the theme of “Educating, Empowering, Entertaining.” It takes place Saturday, June 17th, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, 4751 North Carolina 49, Concord, NC.

This family-friendly festival is free to attend.

The free festival will feature vendors,...

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Buzzed Viking Brewing Company, at 1048 Copperfield Boulevard, Concord, is a locally owned, full-service brewery. It features a large outdoor patio and balcony with cornhole and giant Jenga.

Buzzed Viking hosts many events, which you can find on their Facebook page.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Coming Up

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Markets at 11 is an open air market in Ballantyne. This family friendly event include live music, picnicking, outdoor yoga, shopping, food trucks and more.

It takes at Ballantyne’s Backyard, 11611 N. Community House Road, Charlotte. Free parking is available.

Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in...

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Waverly, at Providence Road and Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, NC, is celebrating World Bee Day on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This free, family event takes place at the Terrace.

Waverly is the proud home of two honey bee hives and 13,500 honey bees. Bring the family out to learn more and celebrate the honey bees.

• Learn...

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Get ready for the summer with this list of places to swim and splash in the Charlotte area summer of 2023. (Indoor pools are open now!)

Read on to learn about indoor and outdoor places to swim in the Charlotte area.

We’re focusing on pools and spraygrounds in Charlotte, as well as some other unique outdoor swimming areas that are worth...

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