Broad River Campground is a brand new 90 acre campground 4 miles from Boiling Springs, with cabins, glamping domes, and glamping tent and RV sites.

The campground has a fall special for cabins — starting at $150 per night. In addition, get an additional 10% off reservations through March 31st, 2023 with code CLTcheap10. Please note...

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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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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.

Party in the Park at Mint Museum Randolph

Mint Museum Randolph. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

The last Sunday of the...

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Concerts on the Green, a summer music series, is returning to Davidson’s Village Green in 2022! The concerts will take place on select Saturdays and Sundays from April 24th to October 16th, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m.

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

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On National Alpaca Farm Days, September 24th and 25th, 2022, alpaca farms and ranches across the country invite the public in to meet the alpacas, shop for alpaca fleece products, and learn about the animals.

There are several places within driving distance of Charlotte where you can meet alpacas on National Alpaca...

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Find plenty of free and cheap things for kids to do on this list. Events for all age kids are included, from toddlers to teens, so make sure to follow the links to learn more about each event.

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Manhattan Short Film Festival is a worldwide event that takes place in more than 400 cities across six continents during a one week period. The Final Ten films are screened simultaneously, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. Each short film is automatically...

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Football fans, Thursday Night Football is streaming on Prime Video. If you don’t yet have a subscription you can get a 30-day free trial.

Watch the games on any connected device.

Also, enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and many Amazon Originals, popular movies and hit TV shows.

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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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Get ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the inaugural Charlotte International Arts Festival. This festival will take place September 16th to October 2nd, 2022, in locations in Uptown Charlotte and Ballantyne. It’s going to be an annual event.

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

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St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church, 7609 Mallard Creek Road, is hosting Serb Fest on Saturday, September 24th and 25th, 2022.

• Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sunday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

On Saturday, the tournament starts at 9 a.m., and live music starts at 3 p.m.

Cultural table at Serb Fest. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

Admission and parking are...

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The Independent Picture House is partnering with CIAF (Charlotte International Arts Festival) to bring FREE movies to The Green, 425 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC.

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

Watch award-winning animated films on The Green in the evening during CIAF. The films will be shown every...

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Lowe’s Annual Pajama Walk will take place on Sunday, November 13th, 2022, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at McAlpine Park, 8711 Monroe Road, Charlotte.

This event will raise funds and awareness for ZABS Place and Friendship Circle, two local non-profits that offer social opportunities, training and employment for individuals with special...

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Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Avenue NW in Concord, will be holding its 7th Annual Oktoberfest in 2022, and, as they’ve done it the last couple years, they’re spreading it out over two weekends.

The Oktoberfest celebration will take place from September 23rd to October 2nd, 2022. We’ll update soon when we learn what...

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Matthews Playhouse is presenting Princess Fearless from September 23rd to October 2nd, 2022, at Matthews Playhouse, 100 E McDowell Street, Matthews, North Carolina.

This bright, colorful play, based on the children’s book by local writer Lakeetha Blakeney, tells the story of Louise Miller, a fourth grader who must overcome her fears and...

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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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Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, 4150 Yancey Road, is hosting Mecktoberfest for two weekends in September, 2022. It will take place September 16th to 18th and September 23th to 25th. This event is always one of the biggest Oktoberfest events in Charlotte.

We’ve put together a big list of Oktoberfest celebrations in the Charlotte area! Check it...

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Hodges Family Farm, at 3900 Rocky River Road, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that’s still operating, serving the community for over 100 years.

Many children have visited their famous pumpkin patch over the years. Many are now bringing their own children to visit.

Photo courtesy of Hodges...

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The Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte is presenting Evil Dead The Musical from September 29th to October 30th, 2022, at The Barn at MoRA, 8300 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC. Bring your own chair to this outdoor show.

As you might have seen on the news, this, sadly, will be The Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte’s final production, after 34...

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Gilde Brewery, at 3530 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina is an authentic German brewery with a brewing history of several hundred years in Hannover, Germany.

It chose Charlotte to be its North American headquarters for brewing and distribution in 2019. Gilde Brewing actually has a long and unique connection with Charlotte — Queen...

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The Anne Springs Close Greenway is hosting a tribute concert in honor of founder Anne Springs Close on Sunday, September 25th, 2022, at 3 p.m.

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 concert, featuring the Charlotte...

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Two local McDonald’s restaurants, both part of Stanton Enterprise McDonald’s, are hosting Trunk or Treat events for children this Halloween season.

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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Gaston County Parks & Recreation is presenting a FREE Halloween event on Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 6 p.m., at Dallas Park, 1303 Dallas Cherryville Highway, Dallas.

It will take place at the Citizens Resource Center at the park.

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

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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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Salisbury’s Halloween Fun Fest will take place Saturday, October 29th, 2022, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Downtown Salisbury.

The evening starts with trick or treating at Downtown Salisbury businesses from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

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

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Frank’s Chili Fest is a community street festival in Plaza Midwood that raises funds for unexplained pediatric death research and family grief support.

It will take place Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, at Commonwealth Avenue and Thomas Street in Plaza Midwood.

It will take place from 12 to 4:30 p.m.

Fall is looking great around...

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The Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall has become a much-loved tradition, not just for Elizabeth residents, but for many others in the community. It’s a giant display of dozens of carved pumpkins, and is an amazing sight to see.

2022 is the 18th year of the Great Elizabeth Pumpkin...

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Wild Wing Cafe — University City, at 8760 J M Keyes Drive, Charlotte, features wings and more, and is also a spot for live music and other events.

You can see all their upcoming events on their Facebook page. Here are a few events to check out.

Open Mic Night
Wednesdays, scheduled through October 26
8 to 11 p.m.
Free

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The City of Rock Hill is holding its 39th Annual Boo Ha-Ha on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This free event will take place at Fountain Park in downtown Rock Hill.

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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Actors Theatre of Charlotte is presenting Shepherd Shakespeare Company’s Twelfth Night. These are free performances, and are appropriate for the whole family. Enjoy this wild and hilarious 90-minute version of Shakespeare’s classic comedy.

It takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from September 24th to October 30th, 2022, at 11...

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El Puente Hispano and the City of Concord are presenting the second Concord International Festival on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Union Street S., in Downtown Concord.

The goal of the free festival is to promote an inclusive community where residents embrace and celebrate their differences.

Fall is looking great...

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