When we think of fall foliage, we think of the North Carolina mountains, and for good reason. The spectacular vistas are one of a kind. We have put together a list of scenic drives for fall color in the mountains, as well as some drives closer to us in Charlotte. The peak fall color season in most of the mountain regions is in October, so if...

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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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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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Guess what? We’re doing it again! Enter to win 4 tickets to the Carolina Renaissance Festival! Keep reading to learn how to enter.

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Early bird rates make it especially attractive – and gift-worthy

The Yadkin Valley Winter Wine & Beer Passport serves up a season of tastings in North Carolina wine country.

Whether buying for yourself or giving as a gift, each passport is a money-saving pass to tasting experiences at 18 wineries and breweries. The tastings can be...

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Tommy’s Pub, at 3124 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC, is presenting East Side Holiday on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.

This is a FREE event, featuring 14 bands.

The music will take place indoors. Age 21+. There will be an additional area outside on the front side of the building set up for extra patron space.

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LaLa Photography is offering FREE mini-sessions at its studio at 4205 Stuart Andrew Blvd, Suite G, Charlotte, NC.

“Grandma’s Christmas Kitchen” sessions feature a classic holiday setting with FREE cookies for the kids!

These will be 10 minute sessions and will include one FREE digital image.

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Huntersville Athletic Park and Recreation Center, 11836 Verhoff Drive, hosts the Halloween in Huntersville Festival on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Admission is free.

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,...

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Update: On Saturday, October 22nd, and Sunday, October 23rd, get an additional 30% off!

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...

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When is Trick or Treating in the Charlotte area in 2022? This is a commonly asked question and the answer is simple. October 31st. Neighborhood trick or treating is always on October 31st in the Charlotte area. It doesn’t matter what day of the week it is, or what else is going on. It’s always on...

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If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Thanksgiving turkey dinners from a grocery store or restaurant.

Every year we put together a list of grocery stores and restaurants where you can order your meal ahead of time. In some cases they come “ready to cook”...

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South CLT Pres Church, at 15009 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, from 3 to 5 p.m.

This is a free event.

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...

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Kids 12 and under get a free Scary Face Pancake at participating IHOP restaurants from October 24th to 31st, 2022, from 4 to 10 p.m., with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Make sure to check out our growing list of Halloween food freebies and deals for 2022!

Kids can create their own scary (or not scary) face on their pancakes with toppings...

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A new Harris Teeter Fuel Station has opened in the Steele Creek Shopping Center, at 12920 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC.

The Fuel Center will offer customers $0.03 off per gallon every day with the use of a VIC card.

Shoppers are encouraged to fill up during the grand opening, October 21st to 23rd, when the Center will feature a special...

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Enjoy some free stuff (and some cheap stuff) on Halloween or around Halloween with this list of freebies and deals. Make sure to click on the links for necessary details. Participation varies by location.

Unless otherwise noted, these freebies and deals are for Monday, October 31, 2022, but make sure to follow the links for information on...

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Are you ready for Halloween? Here are a whole bunch of events to get you in the Halloween spirit. The list includes trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more. This list includes events for both kids and adults.

Make sure to scroll down for a monster of a list, organized chronologically, day by day. And it’s growing every day.

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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...

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Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, North Carolina, is hosting its first Jeep Rocktober Festival on Saturday, October 22nd, and Sunday, October 23rd, 2022.

• Saturday: 12 to 8 p.m.
• Sunday: 12 to 7 p.m.

These are the rescheduled dates, as the original weekend had weather problems.

Tickets are $9.99 + $1.63 fees...

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Many people love to see the ballet, The Nutcracker, during the Christmas season, and the Charlotte area always affords several chances to do so.

Performances are presented by youth and adult groups, and include both traditional presentations and performances with innovative twists.

Although tickets to some productions...

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Looking for a Charlotte Halloween bar crawl? Looking for something to do for Halloween? Maybe a party to show off your costume? We’ve put together a list of bar crawls, costume parties, Halloween costumes and movies, for adults.

Not all of these events are strictly for adults, but most are. Make sure to follow each link to see if...

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On Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Latin American Coalition, along with Levine Museum of the New South, is presenting the annual Día de Muertos celebration.

Like last year, the event will be at Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC.

Admission is free, and there’s lots of free parking at Camp North End....

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Looking for somewhere to show off your pet’s Halloween costume? Do you think you have a dog that’s cuter than the pirate dog in the picture, or the one in the squirrel costume below? (Hard to imagine, but anything’s possible, I guess.) Bring your pup to one of these canine costume parties in the Charlotte area.

These events...

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From September 30th through November 3th, 2022, watch retro horror flicks on the big screen for retro pricing — just $5 — at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas, 9110 Kings Parade Boulevard.

The movies will be shown seven days a week, and there will be two movies every night.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking...

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The second annual Drop Dead 5K will take place Saturday, November 5th, 2022, at 9 a.m., at Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery, 700 West 6th Street, Charlotte.

The run will take place within the 70 acres of the historic cemeteries. You’ll run past the final resting places of many familiar Charlotte names, including Belk, Ivey, Morrison...

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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...

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The Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum, at 1145 N College Street, Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, is hosting a trick or treat event.

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 Halloween parties, Trick or...

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The City of Belmont, North Carolina, is holding Howl-O-Ween on Sunday, October 30th, 2022, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Stowe Park, 24 S Main Street, Belmont.

Learn about more costume parties and contests for dogs in the Charlotte area!

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Shake Shack South End and Varnish Lane Charlotte are teaming up to celebrate cooler temps – and even cooler treats! Throughout the month of October, Varnish Lane will be offering manicures featuring signature nail colors inspired by Shake Shack’s seasonal shake and lemonade flavors.

Varnish Lane is at 1932 Hawkins Street, and its...

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Speedway Christmas is returning to Charlotte Motor Speedway for a 13th year in 2022. It’s included in our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area.

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day!

It will be taking place from...

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Yap Ye Iswa Festival is returning to Rock Hill on Saturday, November 19th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

It will take place at Catawba Cultural Center, 1536 Tom Steven Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina.

This is a free event to celebrate the art, history and culture of the Catawba people. Catawbas have been in the Carolinas for over 6,000 years....

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