All educators in North and South Carolina are invited to visit Discovery Place Science, 301 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, for free on September 10th, 17th, and 24th, 2022. You may bring one guest with you.

This offer is all North and South Carolina educators, including homeschool instructors, with school ID or other...

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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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In September and October, Charlotte is bursting with Oktoberfest celebrations. You’ll find them at breweries, restaurants, music venues and more.

At some of these celebrations you can enjoy beer that’s not available other times of years. At some you can enjoy beer stein hoisting competitions, and more. One of the biggest...

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The Yiasou Greek Festival, which was canceled in 2020, and was held as a drive-thru food event in 2021, is back in full force in 2022.

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 Treat...

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This year marks the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001.

As we approach the anniversary of 9/11, which has come to also be known as Patriot Day, we are putting together a list of ways to commemorate that date in the Charlotte region. There will be several ceremonies.

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The City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is presenting a FREE summer concert series once a month (except August) from May to October, 2022.

The concerts take place at 6 p.m., at Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain.

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

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Babbel Language Learning has a special deal available through StackSocial. For a limited time, purchase a Lifetime Subscription for $199. This subscription will grant you access to all 14 languages that Babbel supports. (See below.)

The full price for a lifetime subscription is $499. Babbel currently has a deal on their website for $249.

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UPDATE: The winner of the first 4 tickets is Juan D.! We’ve sent you an email with instructions. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam folder. We have now started a SECOND contest for 4 more tickets! If you entered the first one you can still enter the second one. Read on…..

Carolina Renaissance Festival is making the...

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South End Blooms is a series of free neighborhood happenings. Charlotte is Creative and Lowe’s are bringing local artists and creatives to engage with the community.

South End Blooms happens outside Allbirds, at 100 W. Worthington Avenue, Charlotte.

Here’s the schedule:

Saturday, August 27th, 2022
5 to 7 p.m.
Free screen...

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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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Bolt on the Block is an arts-infused block party produced by LoveBolt, an organization with the mission of inspiring change by bringing people together across racial and socio-economic barriers.

Bolt on the Block takes place on Saturday, September 10th, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Thomas Street Alley, behind Petra’s, 1919...

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Devil’s Logic Brewing, at 1426 E 4th Street, features a taproom, kitchen, event space, and outdoor patio space. There’s parking on the 1st level in the parking deck across the street.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Devil’s Logic...

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The 58th Annual Festival in the Park will take place at Freedom Park, 1900 East Boulevard, from Friday, September 16th, to Sunday, September 18th, 2022.

It’s free to attend. Scroll down for the stage schedule.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out...

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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 have questions about safety...

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UPDATE: The winner is Carmen O.! Please make sure to check your inbox and spam folder!

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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Cabarrus County Fair is returning in 2022 to Cabarrus Events & Arena Center, 4751 NC Highway 49 North, Concord.

It will take place from September 9th to 17th, 2022.

The fair will feature rides,...

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Fall festivals are back in Charlotte!

The fall is the perfect time in Charlotte for outdoor events, and there are plenty planned. Read on for a big (and growing) list of Halloween festivals, harvest festivals, apple festivals, cultural festivals, food festivals and more.

We will be adding to this list all the time, so please keep checking...

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Historic Brattonsville is an 800-acre historic site at 1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells, South Carolina, which is about 36 to the southwest of Charlotte.

Historic Brattonsville presents the history of the Scots-Irish and African-Americans in the South Carolina upcountry through preservation, education and living history.

Fall is looking...

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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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Tesfa Ethiopia and The Ethiopian Community Association of Charlotte are presenting the Ethiopian Cultural Festival on Saturday, September 10th, 2022, from 2 to 6 p.m., at Midwood International and Cultural Center, 1817 Central Avenue, Charlotte.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or...

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Shake Shack is offering a great deal this week.

From September 6th to 12th, 2022, Shake Shack is offering a buy-one-get-one-free single ShackBurger at participating locations. Use promo code BURGERBUDS.

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...

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Art Walk on Union is an all-day festival of art and music in Downtown Concord. The next event is on September 10th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Artists and makers will be selling their handmade art work on Union Street and the lawn of the Cabarrus Arts Council, 65...

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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.

Coming Up

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The City of Mount Holly is presenting Mount Holly Nights, a free outdoor concert series, on select Fridays (and one Thursday) in 2022.

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 Thursday concert, on June 30th, is Mount...

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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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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.

Read on...

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Kingdom Builders Church, Intl, at 2352 Dr. Webber Avenue, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a Back to School Bash on September 10th, 2022, from 12 to 2 p.m.

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

At this free event kids can receive free backpacks and school supplies, while...

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Queen City Sports Camp is holding its first free sports league. It’s for boys and girls ages 6-14.

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

The league will run for six weeks, every Saturday morning from 9 to 11 a.m., starting September 17th, 2022, at Marie G. Davis...

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If you’re seeking North Carolina fall colors, there are many beautiful, scenic drives in North Carolina, especially Western North Carolina, where you can experience vibrant fall foliage as part of a stunning landscape. ...

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