The 26th Festival of India will take place Saturday, August 27th, 2022, from 12 to 8 p.m., at Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte.

Admission is $6 at the gate or $5 online. Admission is free for kids under age 10. Learn more and buy tickets here.

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Metrolina Native American Association and the City of Indian Trail are presenting American Indian Culture Day on Saturday, August 27th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Carolina Courts, 240 Chestnut Parkway, Indian Trail, NC.

Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals!

This is a free event that will feature Native American...

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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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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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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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The Green at Prosperity Village, 5334 Docia Crossing, is part of the City of Charlotte’s initiative to construct 250 place-making projects across the city.

The Green is an open space provided by the City of Charlotte. Programming and activities are organized by the Prosperity Village Area Association. The best way to keep up on events...

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SAS Cupcakes, at 9941 Rea Rd. Suite, regularly holds free events for families, with themed goodies for purchase. Here is one that is coming up.

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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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Bart’s Mart is a beer and wine bottle shop at 3042 Eastway Crossing. They also hold events of various kinds…

Bart’s Mart announced on Facebook that they will be celebrating their 2-year anniversary on Saturday, August 27th, 2022, all day. Their hours are 1 to 11 p.m. on Saturday.

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Compare Foods Charlotte is celebrating the start of the school year with events at seven locations in Charlotte. At each celebration there will be music, a photo booth, raffles and fun.

At each event, the first 100 people will get FREE backpacks with school supplies.

These events were announced on Compare Foods...

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A Vibe Called Fresh is presenting a free event, Westside Star Search, on Saturday, August 27th, 2022, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Five Points Plaza, at W. Trade Street and Rozzelles Ferry, Charlotte.

Perform karaoke with a live band for a chance to win $250. The focus of Episode 1 is “90s R&B Edition.” The event features DJ Buttafingaz....

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Hip Hop Smoothies is holding a back to school bash at its location at 5800 N. Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte. This free event takes place Saturday, August 27th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It was announced on Hip Hop Smoothies’ Facebook page.

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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 December, 2022.

Check out all the dates and prices.

Great Wolf Lodge features:...

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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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Lenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers.

Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see all of their upcoming events.

Check out a huge calendar of events at...

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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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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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Charlotte Ballet’s Eduction & Community Engagement Team is hosting FREE community perfomances in Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Centers September 26th to 29th, 2022.

These performances are geared toward children and families, and will be performed by Charlotte Ballet’s Second Company members.

Find all the best...

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Model A Concert Series is a free outdoor music series that takes place one Saturday a month from April to September, 2022 (except for July.)

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 free, family-friendly concerts take...

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NoDa Brewing Company, at 2921 N. Tryon St., hosts many free events. They also have a second location at 2229 N. Davidson St. Be sure to double-check the location before attending an event.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Check out NoDa Brewing Company’s Facebook page for information on events like:

• Trivia
• Beer...

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Uptown Sweat is a FREE fitness event outside in Uptown Charlotte Saturday, August 27th, 2022. The event will take place at Victoria Yards, 209 E 7th Street, Charlotte, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

Enjoy empowering workouts set to music by a live DJ and led by four of...

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The inaugural Charlotte Choral Festival will take place on August 27th, 2022, at 3 p.m., at Huntersville United Methodist Church, 14005 Stumptown Road, Huntersville, NC.

The event is free and open to the public.

Learn all about the various community bands, orchestras and choirs in Charlotte, and how you can participate.

Celebrate the...

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Crown Town Animal Hospital, at 413 Dalton Avenue, Charlotte, is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, August 27th, 2022, from 12 to 3 p.m.

Join Jacob Mauck, DVM, staff, Petty Thieves Brewing Co, local officials, and the Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce for a Grand Opening Celebration.

This family and pet-friendly event will feature:

...

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Labor Day Weekend 2022 features some of the traditions that Charlotte has enjoyed for years! Read on to learn about some festivals and special events.

Some popular Labor Day traditions, notably Matthews Alive and the Labor Day Parade in Uptown Charlotte, are returning after being canceled in 2021.

Looking for even more Labor Day Weekend...

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Charlotte Warehouse Sale is holding their “Goodbye Summer” Liquidation Sale for two days only: August 27th and 28th, 2022. If you’ve ever shopped at Charlotte Warehouse Sale and were amazed at the bargains, you will love this....

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Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop, in Birkdale Village in Huntersville, has some specials coming up.

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop is located near lululemon and between J. Jill and Uniquites. 16836 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Unit 64, Huntersville.

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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 City of York, South Carolina, is hosting its annual Summerfest on Saturday, August 27th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Downtown York. This is a free event.

Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals!

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Metro Church and McCrorey YMCA are partnering to present a free Back to School Party on Saturday, August 27th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event takes place at McCrorey YMCA, 3801 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte.

Check out a big list of back to school bashes in the Charlotte area!

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Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, at 420 S. Tryon Street, is a 36,500 square foot museum that focuses on mid-20th-century modern art. The museum is part of the Levine Center for the Arts in Uptown Charlotte, which also includes Mint Museum Uptown, Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, and Knight Theater.

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The Charlotte Chapter of the American Guild of Organists has been presenting free performances for the community for nearly 50 years.

The recitals take place in various churches in Charlotte, and are open to the public. Donations are welcome.

Every summer there is a Summer Recital Series, which takes place weekly, but there are also events...

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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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Alley Hoops Jam presents a Social Meetup at the Yards. This free event takes place Sunday, August 28th, 2022, from 2 to 8 p.m., at Victoria Yards, 209 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC.

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Discovery Place Science is hosting a livestream of the launch of NASA’s Artemis on Monday, August 29th, 2022. This livestream event will be the most dramatic launch watch party in the Charlotte area, as it will take place at the Accenture IMAX Dome Theatre, which boasts a 7-story dome screen. This is the largest...

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Sae Productions is hosting a Back 2 School Block Party at Queen City STEM School, 8701 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, on Saturday, August 27th, 2022, from 2 to 7 p.m.

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

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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 festival, cultural festivals, food festivals and more.

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

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There’s no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months in Charlotte, and there’s really no better way to spend a nice evening.

We’ve put together a huge list of outdoor concerts, mostly free, throughout the whole Charlotte area.

After the descriptions of the concerts, which is organized by area, scroll down to see a...

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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 Charlotte Knights are presenting the 3rd Annual Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Truist Field, 324 S. Mint Street, Charlotte.

Admission is free. Large pumpkins cost $20 and medium pumpkins cost $10. You do NOT have to pre-purchase a pumpkin to enter the ballpark and...

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Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are hosting the Fall Hunting Classic Kids’ Weekend on August 27th and 28th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Cabela’s at 1000 Cabela’s Drive, Fort Mill, South Carolina, is...

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