Bring the kids to the Family Dance Party at Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, June 11th, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m.

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

Join MIX 107.9’s Ramona Holloway for this event, which will raise money for the...

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This list includes things to do in Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas, this weekend, 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 more.

We focus on free and cheap...

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Save money at Carowinds with these exclusive discounts!

Carowinds is in full swing for the summer and one highlight is the 4th of July. Carowinds will be presenting a nighttime fireworks spectacular at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 2nd, Sunday, July 3rd, and Monday, July 4th, 2022. The display will be accompanied by...

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NoDaGardenWalk offers the chance to visit some of the magical spaces in NoDa. Several garden gates and other locations will be open for tours, to meet people who can help you with your own garden, or just for visits on Saturday, June 11th, 2022, from 10 am. to 12 p.m.

Start at NoDa...

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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 2022, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

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

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The weather is heating up, and everyone is looking for a way to cool down. We’ve gathered the latest information about places to swim and splash in the Charlotte area summer of 2022.

We’re focusing on pools and spraygrounds in Charlotte, as well as some other unique outdoor swimming areas that are worth the drive. You might want to...

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The Charlotte Street Art Collaborative is presenting Charlotte Edge Fest on Saturday, June 11th, 2022, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Charlotte Art League, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte.

Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals!

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Smithfield is hosting Hot Grill Summer on Saturday, June 11th, 2022. Enjoy FREE cookout and outdoor movie events in Iredell County.

This is a chance to enjoy the beginning of the summer, as well as FREE food from Smithfield.

Daytime event: Cookout

Lake Norman State Park Picnic Grounds
759 State Park Road, Troutman
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ...

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

It marks the day, June 19th, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African-Americans in Texas.

It took more than two years for word of freedom to get to...

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For those of us who define “roughing it” as packing our own road-trip food until we arrive at our hotel, camping has never held much appeal. “Glamping” in an RV, on the other hand, seems like a great compromise: Enjoy the beauties of nature without giving up hot showers, electricity and indoor toilets.

If you have kids, it’s...

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Charlotte Symphony’s Summer Pops concerts, at Symphony Park at SouthPark, are a highlight of the summer for many people. Some Summer Pops concerts also take place at other locations.

Ticket prices vary. Find ticket prices and details here.

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Tickets are $25 for single tickets or $20 each if you buy four. A...

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The Town of Cornelius is presenting an Outdoor Cinema Series in 2022. The movies are free and take place in various parks in Cornelius.

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

Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the movies will begin at dusk, approximately 8:30 p.m.

Concessions will be available for purchase. There...

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Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops are hosting FREE fishing activities for kids on June 11th and 12th, and June 18th and 19th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Gone Fishing will feature catch-and-release ponds, free crafts, free photos (with free downloads) and a free scavenger hunt.

Kids will go home with a “First Fish”...

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Markets at 11 is an open air market that Esther & Elsa and Northwood Office are bringing to Ballantyne. The events will include live music, picnicking, outdoor yoga, shopping, food trucks and more.

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

Check out a huge,...

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Charlotte Squash Club, at 705 International Drive, Charlotte, provides squash clinics, leagues, coaching, tournaments and more for both adults and kids.

Over 20 million people play squash in over 185 countries. The game is played on a four-walled court, with a racket and a small rubber ball.

The organization frequently...

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The 2nd annual EatBlkCharlotte Food and Culture Festival takes place Saturday, June 11th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m., at 835 Gesco Street, Charlotte.

Enjoy food trucks, vendors, music and fun.

Admission is free. Just pay for your food.

Feel free to bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Donations accepted. Look for updates on the ...

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Primal Brewery, at 16432 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, hosts frequent events, including live music, holiday parties and more. To see all of their events, visit Primal Brewery’s Facebook page.

Primal Brewery has a second location, at 52 Ervin Street, Belmont, so please make sure, when you look at an event, that you know which...

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There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment.

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 the season yet.

In addition to those three, there are often pop-up...

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Cine Casual Film Series presents recent, internationally-acclaimed and award-winning Latin American films, specially curated for the Queen City.

The films will be screened at various venues, from May 21st to June 18th, 2022. Tickets are $6 per film. Find more information about the films and purchase tickets here.

Films will be shown with...

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If you’d like to make your kids very, very happy, and also save some money, check out the Groupon for Great Wolf Lodge.

They are offering deals on a number of different kinds of suites, with discounts up to 55% off, with dates on and off through the middle of June, 2022.

Check out all the dates and prices.

Great Wolf Lodge features:

• ...

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Spring is here and the water is calling. There’s nothing better than to be out on a boat in the spring and summer summer, whether the boat is a kayak, a pontoon, a pedal boat or something in between.

But what if you don’t own a boat?

There are still several opportunities for enjoying a float or a paddle on a river or a lake. Read...

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Update: The contest has ended and Mary J. has won the gift certificate!

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 $50 gift...

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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.

They take place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May to September, 2022.

The music will go from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The schedule might be a...

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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.

I just came across a fantastic deal for a Sam’s Club membership! $14.99 for a year’s membership, and that includes a $10 eGift card. So, you’re really paying...

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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 that...

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Charlotte’s biggest 4th of July celebrations are back in 2022! Here’s a list of fireworks displays, plus parades, celebrations and more. Notably, WBT SkyShow is back! Not to mention the U.S. National Whitewater Center 4th of July Celebration, Carowinds’ Celebrate America Fireworks Show, parades and more!...

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Make Father’s Day 2022 special in the Charlotte area with these ideas about how to spend the weekend. When more deals, freebies or events are announced we’ll let you know that too!

As Dad always says, “We’re not made of money.” Also, “Close the door, we don’t own the electric company.” And...

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Divine Barrel Brewing offers wood fermented and barrel aged wilds and sours, as well as unique interpretations of classic styles. They aim to create interesting experiments to inspire Charlotte’s beer drinking community.

You can find them at 3701 N. Davidson Street, Suite 203. If you have any questions, you can reach them at...

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Book Buyers, the incredible, massive book store moved to Eastway Crossing from The Plaza in February of this year. Its address is 3040 Eastway Drive, Charlotte.

You might also be interested in our list of thrift stores, vintage shops, consignment stores, and more, or our in-depth look at three great used book stores in Charlotte.

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Gaston All American Fair brings rides, carnival games, contests, music, and more to Eastridge Mall, 246 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia, from June 3rd to 12th, 2022.

Admission to the fair is free. Some attractions will have a fee.

Armbands are $25 and will allow the wearer to ride unlimited rides for one day. Tickets are $1.25 each, and the...

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Summer Break program encourages kids, teens and adults to read and stay active over the summer. Everyone who signs up receives a coupon for a Wendy’s Jr. Frosty, and participants who complete the program will receive a prizes.

Read all about the Summer Break program and 4 other summer reading programs....

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