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Free and cheap things to do this weekend around Charlotte

This list includes in-person and virtual events in the Charlotte area this weekend, from Friday to Monday. We're including Monday in the weekend list because it's Memorial Day.

You'll find festivals, live music and dance,...

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Discount on single-day admission at Carowinds

Carowinds has reopened and we can save you a few bucks on tickets!

Buy single-day Carowinds tickets here, and you'll save $7 on each ticket, compared to the lowest online price on the Carowinds website. And you'll save a lot more...

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Free art classes from RA Arts for ALL: drawing, sculpture, acting, more…

RA Arts for ALL is offering FREE arts classes to the community.

All classes take place at RA Arts for ALL Studio & Gallery, 19700 W. Catawba Avenue, in Cornelius.
Registration is required. Please call 704-953-1155 or email ...

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Charlotte 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in 2021

The 4th of July in 2021 will be closer to normal than it was in 2020. How much closer to normal? We don't know yet. As state guidance evolves, we will have more information on all the 4th of July events. But it's safe to say that it will...

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Make Music Day on June 21

Make Music Day is a worldwide celebration of music that takes place Monday, June 21st, 2021. It's different than a typical music festival. Make Music Day encourages everyone to join in. So the events tend to be collaborative and welcoming.

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Free and cheap things to do this week around Charlotte

This list includes in-person and virtual events in the Charlotte area this week, from Monday to Sunday.

You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so...

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National Donut Day 2021 — 8 places to get free donuts

Friday, June 4th, 2021, is National Donut Day. And, of course you can celebrate with free donuts!

Normally about a half dozen donut shops offer free donuts or donut deals, and we don't expect this year to be any different.

We'll...

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NC Trail Days in Elkin

The town of Elkin is holding the 2nd annual NC Trail Days from June 3rd to 6th, 2021.

This festival celebrates the outdoors, the NC Mountains to Sea Trail, and the local trails in Elkin.

Elkin is just an hour north of Charlotte, in the western...

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Watch free dress rehearsal of Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center's Random Acts of Kindness

Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center invites guests to a FREE dress rehearsal for their show, Random Acts of Kindness. This show is great for people age 6 and up.

A flower. A hug. A kind act. The cast of Random Acts of Kindness will demonstrate...

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NC Zoo: get a COVID-19 vaccine at the zoo and get a free zoo ticket

The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic from Friday, June 11th, to Sunday, June 13th, 2021.

  • Friday, June 11th: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 12th: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Sunday, June 13th: 10...

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Day by day list of outdoor concerts in Charlotte (mostly free)

In most years there's no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months. In 2020, there was a shortage! The concerts are coming back in 2021, but some will start out a little bit differently. As social distancing restrictions have been...

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Summer Concert Series at Anne Springs Close Greenway

Anne Springs Close Greenway, 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is hosting a Summer Concert Series that will run on Thursdays from May 6th through July 29th, 2021.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the concerts go from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m....

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Blakeney Summer Concert Series returns on Saturdays

Blakeney's Summer Concert Series is back!

Blakeney Shopping Centers, at Ardrey Kell and Rea Road, will be hosting the free concerts every Saturday from June 5th to September 4th, 2021.

They'll take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in...

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Thursday Evening Kayaking and Boathouse Ribbon Cutting with Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation

The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation works to ensure clean, plentiful water in the Catawba River Basin through advocacy and education. Learn more about what they do and how you can be involved.

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Second Annual Lavender Bloom Festival at Dallas Lavender Lane, with U-pick lavender

Dallas Lavender Lane, at 937 Old Willis School Road, in Dallas, is hosting its second annual Lavender Bloom Festival on June 5th and 6th, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Parking is $5 per car (cash) and admission is free.

Photo: Mace...

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Tours offered at Hodges Family Farm

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.

These days,...

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Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas and more Juneteenth celebrations around Charlotte

Juneteenth is a celebration that celebrates 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...

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Music at the Met Acoustic Music Series every Thursday

Metropolitan's music series, Music at the Met, is returning! It will take place every Thursday from April 29th to September 9th, 2021.

It's free to attend.

The acoustic concert series features local talented singer/songwriters.

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2nd Friday Street Festival in Cornelius: Kids' Fest on June 11

Head to Cornelius on the 2nd Friday of the month for the 2nd Friday Street Festival. It takes place at Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

It's free to attend.

Proceeds from the 2021 2nd Friday Street...

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Jammin' By the Tracks Concert Series in Waxhaw

The Town of Waxhaw is once again planning Jammin' by the Tracks, a summer concert series.

The concerts take place under the Waxhaw Water Tower from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Pre-registration is no longer required!

  • June 4th, 2021: Hipshack...

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12 ways to get out on the water if you don't own a boat — kayaking, canoeing, more…

Summer's almost here, and the water is calling. There's nothing better than to be out on a boat in the 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?

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Circus Showcase at District 57

District 57, at 1526 Alleghany St, is presenting Circus Civilian Showcase, a themed party, on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The evening will feature pop-up circus acts throughout the night. This is a FREE event.

Come in...

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13 Sunflower Fields near Charlotte to visit this summer

There's nothing that says “summer” like a big, happy field of sunflowers. There are several farms and fields near Charlotte where the public can visit and take pictures.

On this page we will be updating the inside scoop on...

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