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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The Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia, is probably familiar to many kids, who visit it for school field trips. If your child hasn’t visited it yet (or if they have!) it’s more than worth the short trek to Gastonia.

Read on to see some pictures of the outdoor exhibits,...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library staff and Central Piedmont Community College Library staff are partnering to offer a FREE 10-week course called Learning Circles: The Science of Well-Being. Register here.

The class will meet at the library located on CPCC’s Harper Campus each Wednesday evening from September 14th to November 16th, 2022,...

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Brewers at 4001 Yancey is a group of like-minded brewers from Victory Beer Co. & Southern Tier Brewing Co. The taproom features well-known varieties, as well as exciting new offerings designed for the local market. There is also a full-service kitchen and dining spaces.

Keep an eye on Brewers at 4001 Yancey’s Facebook page for...

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The North Carolina Transportation Museum, at 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, is bringing back its popular holiday attraction, the Polar Express train ride, in 2022.

We wouldn’t call this activity cheap, because coach tickets are $40 for adults and $34 for kids, but it’s such a treasured and iconic Christmas activity for North...

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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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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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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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The City of Gastonia is presenting a Fall Carnival on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 4 to 8 p.m., at CaroMont Health Park, 800 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC.

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...

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JazzArts Charlotte’s mission is to connect the cultural community and develop an audience for jazz, through quality education, performance, and musician support.

Here is one of the events they have planned. Go to their website for a full list, including ticketed shows that might not be “cheap enough” to list on Charlotte on...

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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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Pineville Parks and Recreation Department is once again offering a full summer entertainment schedule of free live music and movies. Pineville Rockin’ and Reelin’ Summer Concert and Movie Series will take place on various dates from June to September, 2022.

Concerts start at 7 p.m. In the case of the Charlotte Symphony concert, the...

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Goodwill of the Southern Piedmont is moving the Shelby store from 445 Earl Road, Shelby, to 1005 East Dixon Blvd, Shelby.

The new location will be one of the largest Goodwill stores in the country. It will be in the building of a former Lidl store.

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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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Outdoor movies and drive-in movies have been taking place all year, and are very popular in summer. Many of these outdoor movies are free. You’re encouraged to bring a blanket or chair.

At many of these events, there will be food trucks and beverage vendors available. Make sure to check with the organizer to see if...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Charlotte Chalk Art Festival is taking place at Charlotte Art League, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, on October 1st and 2nd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

It’s free to attend.

Watch as the chalk art competitors create their artwork.

There will also be food trucks, artisan vendors and food trucks. You’ll also be able...

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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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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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Hart Witzen Gallery, at 2422 N. Tryon Street, is holding one of its biggest arts events of the year on Friday, September 30th, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Fall Free for All will feature work by a diverse and extensive group of artists.

It’s free to attend.

Both Hart Witzen studio artists and regional artists will be exhibiting...

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Mount Holly has announced their first ever “Yule Love Mount Holly” calendar of holiday events. This announcement was made on Mount Holly’s Facebook page.

We’re putting together a huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area, including parades, markets, Santa visits, tree lightings, Hanukkah parties,...

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McDonald’s, at 2820 Boyer Street, Charlotte, is celebrating its grand opening on Thursday, September 1st, 2022. There will be festivities all week.

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...

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Every Christmas season there are several families in the Charlotte area who go all out on decorating their house for the season. They string thousands of lights, and even broadcast music that guests can listen to through their car radio, often synchronizing the lights to the music.

Learn about other home-grown Halloween attractions around...

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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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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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