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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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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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. Charlotte Warehouse Sale events always feature new, name brand clothing and shoes from your favorite...

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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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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.

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Lanart, a local company that provides products made from alpaca fiber, is hosting an Alpaca Fiesta on Saturday, September 24th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

It will be held outside, at their location at 10325 Hambright Road, Huntersville.

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

This family-friendly event is free to attend.

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Blumenthal Performing Arts is hosting an Adult Spelling Bee on Friday, August 26th, 2022, at 8 p.m. It takes place at Stage Door Theater, 130 N Tryon Street, Charlotte.

It’s free to attend, but registration is required.

This is a high energy, fun night of trying to spell words. It’s for ages 21+ only, and IDs will be checked.

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Neighborhood Hope is presenting a free Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 27th, 2022, from 12 to 2:30 p.m., at East City Church, 6840 Monroe Road, Charlotte. The event will take place in the outdoor areas around the church, which is next to East Meck High School.

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

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What is there to do this week in Charlotte? A lot! This list includes things to do in Charlotte, and surrounding areas, this week, from Monday to Sunday.

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 events,...

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Your Neighborhood Orchestra is presenting the World Premiere of Lost in Space. A cosmonaut’s journey to outer space, Lost in Space is a sci-fi bio-mystery told via chamber orchestra and spoken word.

The performances will take place at Charlotte Art League, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, on Friday, August 26th, 2022. There’s a 6...

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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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Indi Grille is a new fast casual Indian restaurant at 1600 East Woodlawn Road, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC.

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.

They are open Tuesday to Sunday, from 11:30...

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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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Naughty Donkey Farm Sanctuary, at 24709 Canton Road, Albemarle, NC, rescues and cares for abandoned and neglected senior and special needs animals.

They provide sanctuary, safe housing, nutritious food, medical care, and lots of love to dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, goats, alpacas, and, yes, one naughty donkey.

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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 Levine Center for the Arts is continuing Wednesday Night Live in 2022.

The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the Arts — Mint Museum Uptown, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts...

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation has announced Sundown Sounds, a FREE concert series that will take place at parks throughout Mecklenburg County.

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.

You can pack your own...

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Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, North $1.88 Carolina, is hosting its first Jeep Rocktober Festival on Saturday, October 1st, and Sunday, October 2nd, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

Tickets are $9.99 + $1.63 fees for one day, or $14.99 + $1.88 fees for both days. Children under age 12 are admitted for...

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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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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.

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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The Town of Matthews is presenting Beats ‘n Bites, an outdoor concert series.

The concerts will take place the last Friday of the month, April through September, 2022, in Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews.

Each event will feature a live band, plus five or six food trucks, and beer from Seaboard Brewing.

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Matthews Police Department is hosting their annual back to school event on Friday, August 26th, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Matthews Sportsplex Field 6, 1505 Tank Town Road, Matthews.

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

Matthews Gives Back to School will include a FREE cookout, games, and a school supply...

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Birkdale Buds is a series of fun, interactive events for preschool-aged kids. It takes place every Wednesday morning, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., from June 8th to October 26th, 2022.

The event takes place in The Grove, and may include face painting, storytelling, magicians, arts and crafts and more.

Find all the best (and cheapest)...

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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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Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops and The Home Depot Kids Workshops are both fun, in-person workshops that give kids a chance to build a simple (usually seasonal) toy or accessory.

The workshops, which are free, teach kids basic building skills, as well as safety.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of ...

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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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Good Karma Ranch Alpacas, at 1041 Brevard Place Road, Iron Station, regularly offers farm tours, and is also hosting special events for National Alpaca Days. For its regular alpaca tours, visit their website to see the schedule and to make reservations. Keep reading for the special events on National Alpaca Days.

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On the 31st of every month, Baskin Robbins is offering 31% off scoops all day at participating locations.

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.

Waffle cones, toppings and sundaes are excluded from the discount.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes is celebrating their 25th birthday with a freebie for customers.

On Thursday, September 1st, 2022, the first 250 guests at each location will receive a FREE Confetti Bundtlet when the bakery opens. Limit one per person.

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

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Celebrate Labor Day at U.S. National Whitewater Center Saturday, September 3rd, and Sunday, September 4th, 2022, with trail races, yoga, and live music.

The festival is free. Parking costs $6. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. No outside food and drinks are permitted.

U.S. Whitewater Center...

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Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, is hosting free outdoor 80s and 90s movies every Thursday from June 23rd to September 8th, 2022.

Crossroads Cinema will take place at 8 p.m. on a jumbo screen with surround sound against the backdrop of the Historic Ford Building.

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

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Goodyear Arts is a program that sets up shop in underused buildings and offers artists residencies for two months. In addition to the studio space, the artists are paid a stipend. The artists’ work often extends to alteration of the building itself.

At the end of the residencies, Goodyear Arts hosts a celebration where the public can...

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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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Carowinds is now offering a free Pre-K pass for kids age 3-5. You just need to register online, and your child can visit Carowinds for free though the whole 2023 season. If you get a 2023 Pre-K pass for your child, they can also visit for free for the rest of the 2022 season.

Kids with a Pre-K pass can enjoy...

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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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