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Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this week

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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Movies on the Wall at Eastway Crossing: Big Trouble in Little China July 19
Image courtesy of Tommy’s Pub

Enjoy “Movies On The Wall” at Eastway Crossing, one Wednesday a month from June to October, 2023. The movie series is presented by Tommy’s Pub, VisArt Video and Independent Picture House.

The movies will be projected on the exterior wall of Tommy’s Pub, at 3124 Eastway Drive Suite...

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Win $25 for Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s Summer Flash Sale July 22-23

Charlotte Warehouse Sale has announced a Summer Flash Sale on July 22 and 23, 2023. 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 department stores at 65% to 90% off the original...

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StarMed Gastonia: Free school supplies and discount child physicals

StarMed Gastonia, at 405 N Chester Street, Gastonia, NC, is hosting a back to school giveaway and discounted child physicals on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 3 to 6 p.m.

Children’s physicals, which are normally $55, will be just $40. In addition, children will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies.

Distribution will be on...

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Hot Summer Nights Starring Joey Jay from RuPaul’s Drag Race — $10 discount available

HOT off the press! Dudley’s Place and Rosedale Health + Wellness are proud to partner with Hearts United for Good to bring the hottest summer fundraiser in the Carolinas! Make plans to join your hostess, Karen Affection, and her sickening cast of queens – Mink Shoals, Nova Stella, Giselle Cassidy-Carter, and Lolita...

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Duke’s Mayo Classic: The Battle of the Carolinas Sep 2

Duke’s Mayo Classic is a weekend of exciting football, pitting the two Carolinas against each other. University of North Carolina Tar Heels will face the University of South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., at Bank of America Stadium.

Tickets are on sale now. Ticket prices vary. Standard tickets (not...

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FabFest, Charlotte’s Beatles Festival July 21-23

FabFest is Charlotte’s two-day celebration of the Beatles on July 21 and 22, 2023.

The festival includes two evening concerts at Knight Theater in Uptown Charlotte and a daytime celebration at the Parr Center at Central Piedmont Community Concert. Save 25% when you buy tickets to all three FabFest events, and save 15% when you buy...

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Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament at Divine Barrel Brewing, and much more

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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Eat. Drink. Shop. LOCAL South End Passport

The 2nd annual Eat. Drink. Shop. LOCAL South End is a chance to save at a lot of South End businesses. Buy a passport, and then, from July 13 to August 27, 2023, save at local businesses.

The deals include BOGO deals, dollar off deals, and percentage off deals from bars, breweries, restaurants, retail, services and more.

Tickets are $20...

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Hot Glass Alley Open Demo July 21


Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte’s first hot glass art studio. It’s at 438 Atando Avenue, which is north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It’s around the corner from NoDa Brewing.

It’s owned by artist Jake Pfeifer, a young artist who has been blowing glass since he was 14 years old.

Hot Glass...

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Win 2 tickets to Reevestock Music Festival

Win Tickets to Reevestock

Here at Charlotte on the Cheap we’ve been big fans of Reevestock Music Festival, in Elkin, North Carolina, almost from its beginning. We’ve personally been attending every year since 2012! One Charlotte on the Cheap reader will win two tickets to the festival on Saturday, August 5, 2023, just by leaving...

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Charlotte Restaurant Week July 21-30 — 90+ restaurants are participating

Queen’s Feast — Charlotte Restaurant Week is returning in July, 2023, for ten days. It will be taking place from July 21 to 30, 2023.

This will be the perfect time to try a new restaurant, or revisit a favorite restaurant that you’ve been missing.

During Queen’s Feast you pay a set amount for a three course prix...

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National Hot Dog Day Deals in 2023
Photo: Depositphotos

National Hot Dog Day is Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Read on for a list of special National Hot Dog Day deals. Please make sure to check the date of each day, because some are on a different day! Follow links for more information and for verification.

We’ll be adding more deals as they’re announced.

Do you run...

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Cinnaholic: $2 Old Skool Rolls on July 19

Cinnaholic is celebrating its 13th birthday on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, by offering Old Skool Rolls for $2.

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.

Limited to one $2 roll per person. Valid in-store only.

There are...

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Free Family Soccer Fair in Fort Mill

Rise FC Soccer is hosting a free family soccer fair on Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will take place at Harrisburg Athletic Complex, 10167 Harrisburg Road, Fort Mill, SC.

This event is for kids up to age 14 and their families. Bring friends!

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

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