| Round 2: StarMed is giving away FREE baby formula May 26Big discounts on Carowinds tickets, including two days for $77 (total) — waterpark opens this weekend!Memorial Day celebrations, ceremonies and deals in Charlotte, 2022Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendBlue Star Museums: free admission to military members and families all summerDay by day list of hundreds of outdoor concerts in Charlotte (mostly free)Big day-by-day list of outdoor movies in Charlotte in 2022Free Community Yoga Class every Saturday at Blakeney Shopping CentersBook Buyers celebrating grand re-opening at Eastway Crossing with a week of festivities June 6-12Movies in the Park at Wilmore Centennial Park in South EndMovies in the Park in Rock HillMusic at the Met on Thursdays through SeptemberKannapolis Memorial Day CeremonySummer Concert Series at Anne Springs Close GreenwayMemorial Day: 1,000 FREE Bacon Double Cheeseburgers from Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic and StarMed HealthcareUptown Live parties (and more) at D9 Brewing Uptown CharlotteNational Hamburger Day May 28 — freebies and deals!Ballantyne Live: free outdoor concert series at Ballantyne VillageLaughs on Tap: Free comedy show at Heist Brewery May 26Shoppes at University Place’s Spring concert seriesU.S. National Whitewater Center’s Memorial Day CelebrationRiver Jam at U.S. National Whitewater Center — here’s the whole schedule32nd Annual Birthday Bash — dance with Bopper’s Shag Club June 1810 Juneteenth celebrations in Charlotte in 2022Stream Hulu for $1 per month for 3 months Photo: Depositphotos StarMed Healthcare is responding to the current shortage in baby formula by giving away FREE baby formula on Thursday, May 26th, 2022. They made this announcement on Facebook. They keep some baby formula on hand for various reasons, and will be giving it out on Thursday. It will be 100% FREE, and does not require... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of CarowindsSave money at Carowinds with these exclusive discounts! Carowinds has opened for the season. Carolina Harbor (the water park) will be open on select days starting May 27th, 2022. The discount tickets will save you a LOT. When you compare prices, make sure you’re comparing apples to apples. When you buy an... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Memorial Day 2022 in Charlotte will feature events celebrating the beginning of summer, as well as events to commemorate our fallen military personnel. We will also share information on Memorial Day freebies and discounts when they’re announced. And we also have a schedule below of everything on our event calendar for Memorial Day... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
This list includes things to do in Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas, this weekend, 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 more. We focus on free and cheap events,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Blue Star Museums is a program that provides free admission to over 2,000 museums nationwide to active duty military personnel (including National Guard and Reserve) and their families.
Learn about free days at Charlotte museums. The program began on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 21, 2022, and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 5th,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Outdoor movies and drive-in movies have been taking place all year, and are continuing this spring and summer. You might also be interested in: Subscribing to Charlotte on the Cheap's email listBest skyline views in Charlotte for photosBest food and drink deals in CharlotteEverything you need to know about visiting...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Join Atha Yoga for a free community yoga class on Saturdays at 10 a.m. The class will take place near Blakeney’s Plaza near the fountain.
Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area! The class is scheduled every Saturday through August 27th, 2022. You’re encouraged to bring water and a map. Blakeney is... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Book Buyers, the incredible, massive book store moved to Eastway Crossing from The Plaza in February of this year. Its address is 3040 Eastway Drive, Charlotte. You might also be interested in our list of thrift stores, vintage shops, consignment stores, and more, or our in-depth look at three great used book stores in Charlotte. Photo: Mace...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosMovies in the Park is taking place at Wilmore Centennial Park, 205 West Kingston Avenue, in the South End. This is a free event that includes a movie, music, and children’s activities. Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte! It’s all free. The live music and children’s... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The 2nd Friday of the month, at 7:30 p.m., from June to October, 2022, enjoy a free outdoor movie at Fountain Park, 300 E Main Street, Rock Hill, SC. Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte! This event is presented by Morton & Gettys, LLC. Here’s the schedule: June 10th: SoulJuly 8th: Space Jam...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Metropolitan’s music series, Music at the Met, is returning! It will take place every Thursday from May 12th to September 29th, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m. It takes place next to Dressler’s. 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.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The City of Kannapolis will hold its Memorial Day Ceremony in Veterans Park, 119 N. Main Street, Kannapolis, on Monday, May 30th, 2022, at 12 p.m. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCThe ceremony will include remarks from guest speaker Major General Charles H. Swannack Jr. of the U.S. Army. Check out the big list of Memorial Day events in Charlotte!... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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 5th through June 30th, 2022. 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Once again, Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic and StarMed Healthcare are sharing food with the community for Memorial Day. This is the continuation of a tradition started more than 40 years ago by Keith Clinic. Check out the big list of Memorial Day events in Charlotte! In past years, the Memorial Day event has been an in-person cookout,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of D9 BrewingD9 Brewing Uptown Charlotte is at 650 E Stonewall Street, Charlotte, on the ground level of Savoy Apartments. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. The brewery features an indoor lounge, an outdoor concert pavilion and a 5,000 square foot beer garden. In addition to D9 beers, ciders and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Not to be confused with National Cheeseburger Day, National Hamburger Day is on May 28th every year, around Memorial Day. This year, 2022, it’s on Saturday, so it’s a tasty way to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in Charlotte! We’ve rounded up a few freebies and deals to help you celebrate! Wendy’sPhoto: Wendy’s...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosBallantyne Live is a Thursday night music series at Ballantyne Village, 14825 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte. 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. It takes place every Thursday from May 5th to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Heist Brewery, 2909 North Davidson Street, hosts live music, often with no cover.
Heist has a good lunch and dinner menu, and although the start time for the music is sometimes past dinner hours (start time varies), they also have a “Quick Bites” menu that includes a number of flatbread creations, wings, spinach dip and more. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Shoppes at University Place’s longstanding concert series returns to the bandstand near the lake. They’ve just announced the lineup of their spring concert series.
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. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The U.S. National Whitewater Center’s annual Memorial Day celebration takes place Saturday, May 28th, and Sunday, May 29th, 2022. It includes a trail race, yoga, and live music. The event originally included fireworks on Sunday night, but according to the U.S. National Whitewater Center’s Facebook post: Due to multiple abrupt... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing LLC The U.S. National Whitewater River Center’s popular River Jams are free concerts take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening in the warm months. They take place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May to September, 2022. The music will go from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The schedule might be a... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Bopper’s Shag Club is hosting its 32nd Annual Birthday Bash on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., at Mecklenburg Shrine Club, 5200 Mecklenburg Shrine Club Road.
The cost is $5 for members, $8 for non-members, and $5 for juniors. Doors open at 6 p.m. There will be a free dance workshop at 6:15 p.m., and a meeting at... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Juneteenth is a celebration of 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 finally read to enslaved African-Americans in Texas. It took more than two years for word of freedom to get to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • If you don’t already enjoy Hulu as part of your at-home entertainment, now’s the time to subscribe at bargain price — one of the best deals the streaming service has ever offered. From May 20th to 27th, 2022, new or eligible returning subscribers can get Hulu for only $1 a month for 3 months. After three months, the price goes back to the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 