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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Shake Shack is offering a great deal this summer.

There’s no better way to cool off on a hot summer afternoon than with a good shake with a friend.

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.

From July 5th to August...

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USAA is bringing the Fort Innovate traveling exhibit to Discovery Place Nature, 31658 Sterling Road, Charlotte, as part of its 100th anniversary.

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

Fort Innovate will visit children’s and science museums across the country and...

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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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Did you know that every week, Walmart offers tons of Flash Picks?

These are the items that are marked down, sometimes drastically, in a variety of categories, including sports, electronics, home improvement, appliances, fashion and more.

We aren’t listing individual items at this time, because available and pricing...

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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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Thrill to the sounds of vocal harmony’s biggest week!

It might be hard to imagine a crowd that is simultaneously loud and extremely polite… or a contest that is fiercely competitive, yet the top players actively help their rivals do better — and after the game, they all hang out with their opponents and keep playing all night long.

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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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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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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.

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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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If you have never shopped Sam’s Club, now is a good time to start (read on for a special deal!) Part of Walmart, Sam’s Club is a membership warehouse club.

Two Deals for Sam’s Club Membership

Right now we can offer two different deals for Sam’s Club membership. Read on to see which is best for you.

Option 1:...

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Adults ages 18+ are invited to relive their childhoods and celebrate “National Be a Kid Again Day” on July 8th, 2022.

Reedy Creek Nature Center, 2986 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Done Adulting Day from 7 to 9 p.m.

Catch critters, get dirty, make childhood crafts, play with bubbles, compete in fun games, and finish...

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Sycamore Brewing, 2161 Hawkins Street, in the South End, hosts frequent events, many of which are free to attend.

Here are a few upcoming events. You can see more on their Facebook page or on their website calendar.

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Amazon and Grubhub have just partnered to offer Prime members a free, one-year Grubhub+ membership. With this membership you’ll enjoy unlimited $0 delivery fees from tons of participating restaurants on GrubHub. The regular price of GrubHub+ is $9.99 a month.

If you haven’t joined Amazon Prime yet, this is a good time to do so,...

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Growing Up Art, in partnership with 1,2,3 JUMP and Northlake Mall is presenting a free event, S.T.E.M. Storytime at Northlake Mall, 6801 Northlake Mall Drive, Charlotte.

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

This free event for children ages 3-7 will take place on...

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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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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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On Thursday, July 21st, 2022, McAlister’s Deli celebrates its annual Free Tea Day. And they mean exactly that…FREE tea all day. No coupon or purchase necessary — just walk in and ask for the freebie. You can choose from sweet or unsweet, a combination of sweet and unsweet tea, tea/lemonade, and teas with flavored shots.

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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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Head to Cornelius on the 2nd Friday of the month for the 2nd Friday Street Festival. It takes place at Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

It’s free to attend.

On July 8th, 2022, the theme is “America’s Birthday BBQ Bash.”

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If you’re a fan of McDonald’s, or you rely on McDonald’s when you’re in a hurry, you’re at the right place! We will be updating this space with the best deals currently available at McDonald’s. As always, participation may vary.

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the...

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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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Charlotte Art League is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit that offers a mix of open working studios, classes, and community outreach programs, as well as public galleries.

In the studios you’ll see artists who work in many media, including paint, photography, fiber, reclaimed materials, and more.

In addition, there’s a separate area with...

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Huntersville’s Movies in the Park series will take place once a month from June to October, 2022, at Veterans Park, Main Street and Maxwell Street, in Downtown Huntersville.

These are free events for the community.

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

The movies start at dusk. Please bring your...

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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 first Saturday of the month, from August to October, 2022, a coach from Anytime Fitness Oakhurst will be leading FREE workouts at Mason Wallace Park, 7301 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC. The program will take place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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

The workouts are available to the...

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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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The 2nd Friday of the month, at 7:30 p.m., from June to October, 2022, enjoy a free outdoor movie at Fountain Park, 300 E Main Street, Rock Hill, SC.

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

This event is presented by Morton & Gettys, LLC.

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On Friday, July 8th, 2022, Music Yard, at 2433 South Blvd., Charlotte, is hosting Funk Fest, a full night of live music.

The event takes place from 6 to 11 p.m.

BadCameo is an indie-funk fusion trio from Tampa, FL. The band will be touring through Charlotte this summer...

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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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