Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekGet 25% off GrubHub Order for Mother’s Day May 1-14Live at Patriots Park in Kings Mountain: Gabriel Sanchez and The PRINCE EXPERIENCEBike Month Events — BIKE CHARLOTTE and more…Touch-a-Truck and Civics Day in GastoniaPet adoption events Charlotte Ski Boats Surf Bash May 13River Jam at U.S. National Whitewater Center — Starts May 4Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch in Charlotte for dine-in or to-go — 2023Day by day list of outdoor concerts in Charlotte (mostly free)Celebrate Mother’s Day in Charlotte in 2023 — deals, events, and moreCinco de Mayo party at MetropolitanCelebrate Cinco de Mayo in Charlotte in 2023 with parties and special dealsKentucky Derby Watch Parties around CharlotteJiggy with the Piggy Festival in Kannapolis — headliner Travis DenningKings Drive Art Walk May 6th and 7thPutt & Play at Quail Corners Shopping Center — Free Celebration of GolfMother’s Day Gift Guide — With DiscountsSummer concert series at Stonecrest Shopping CenterMoRA Spring Fest May 4Tool Rush: 3-Day Tool Sale at Charlotte Community ToolBankLive After Five Outdoor Concert Series at Old Town Public House in CorneliusKentucky Derby Day Party at Lore Brewing Company: place your bets for a chance to win a $50 Lore gift card!Triple C Brewing: Free Comedy Open Mic, and moreFree performance by Women’s Chorus of CharlotteMini Golf with Mando — free event for Star Wars Day 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,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Help a mom in your life celebrate Mother’s Day with the help of Grubhub. From May 1 to 14, 2023, diners who have signed up for Grubhub+ through Amazon Prime will receive 25% off an order of $20+. Use the promo code MAMA25. This is a one-time use promo code. Learn about more Mother’s Day freebies, deals and events in Charlotte! ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is presenting a FREE summer concert series once a month (except July and August) from May to October, 2023. The concerts take place at 6 p.m., at Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain. In addition, there will be a Cruise-In on these nights as well. Local car enthusiasts will line... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Source: DepositphotosMay is Bike Month, a nationwide celebration of biking. To coincide with Bike Month, WeeklyRides.com is working with the City of Charlotte to BIKE CHARLOTTE events. There will be fun events (many free) all through the month of May. The events are offered by a variety of organizations and businesses. We will also include... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The City of Gastonia is hosting Touch-a-Truck and Civics Day on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Phillips Rec Center, 2031 Echo Lane, Gastonia, NC. This is a free event. Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte! Kids can see utility trucks, police... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Charlotte Ski Boats is hosting Surf Bash 2023 on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event takes place at Stutts Marina, 571 Stutts Road, Mooresville, NC. This is a free event. Tigé is bringing in top surf and wakeboard pros to demonstrate their skills, as well as the new line of ATX boats. Sign up for a surf session! Space... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing LLCThe 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. The Whitewater Center is at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina. The concerts place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Celebrate Mother’s Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, 2023. We’re putting together a list of restaurants in the Charlotte area where you can get Mother’s Day Brunch for $35 or under per person. (That doesn’t mean you can’t spend more at these restaurants!) We’re including... 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 • There are plenty of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Charlotte in 2023! After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother’s Day freebies and discounts. And after that we have a big list of all the events that are on our calendar for Friday, May 12, through Sunday, May 14, 2023. If you’re ordering a gift... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Metropolitan, at 1111 Metropolitan Avenue, Charlotte, is hosting a Cinco de Mayo party on Thursday, May 4, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m. Find a big list of Cinco de Mayo events in Charlotte. Admission and parking are free. The celebration includes: Live musicDrink specialsTaco food truckFace paintingCaricature artPhoto ops... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Charlotte’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations are coming back. Read on for a list of restaurant deals, and then keep reading for a list of Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Or jump right to the list of Cinco de Mayo events in Charlotte. If you’re not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap’s daily emails (just... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The 149th Kentucky Derby will take place Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. It’s known as “The Run for the Roses” because of the blanket of 554 red roses bestowed upon the winning horse. The Kentucky Derby is also known for the traditions of drinking mint juleps and wearing elaborate hats at... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Jiggy with the Piggy Festival Jiggy with the Piggy Festival is a longstanding favorite in Kannapolis and returns May 4th to 7th, 2023. It features the Jiggy 5K, over 100 arts & crafts vendors, free concerts, fireworks, and a People’s Choice pork tasting.
Over 100 Kansas City Barbeque Society judges will be here to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Kings Drive Art Walk returns on Saturday, May 6th, and Sunday, May 7th, 2023. Kings Drive Art Walk is the spring counterpart to the fall’s Festival in the Park.
Hours are: Saturday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area! It takes place on Little Sugar... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Quail Corners Shopping Center, 8500 Park Road, Charlotte, celebrating the PGA and the Queen City’s love of golf at Putt & Play. This free family event takes place Friday, May 5, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 3 to 7 p.m. There will be a DJ and golf activities for the whole family. Double-Check Before...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosShop for Mother’s Day with this list of recommended gifts. Make sure to also check out our list of local Mother’s Day gifts and events, and our list of where to find Mother’s Day Brunch in Charlotte. In this list, we are mostly showcasing items that are on sale. Please note that discounts and prices can... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Stonecrest Summer Concert Series takes place every Friday and Saturday April 21 to September 9, 2023. The concerts take place from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Fountain Stage. In addition, every Saturday from June 3 to September 9, 2023, there will be a concert at the Plaza Corner from 6 to 8 p.m. You can see the band/artist lineup for both of these... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Monroe Road Advocates (MoRA) have presented Thursday Night Live concerts the last few years. In 2023, the events are transitioning into seasonal Signature Events that will feature live music and more. The first event of 2023 is MoRA Spring Fest on Thursday, May 4, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. As was the case with Thursday Night Live, it takes place... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCThe Charlotte Community ToolBank is a nonprofit tool lending program that provides charitable organizations with year-round access to an inventory of tools for use in volunteer projects, facility and grounds maintenance as well as special events. They maintain an 8,000 square foot warehouse at 2513 South Tryon... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Avenue in Cornelius, specializes in coffee, espresso, craft beer, fine wines and live music. It’s located in the heart of Old Town Cornelius. There’s no cover for the live music, so make sure to stop by.
Please do tip the musicians, buy a drink, tip the bartender or barista, and maybe buy a CD... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Lore Brewing Company, at 1218 Rosemont Drive, Indian Land, South Carolina, is the first brewery in Indian Land. It’s family owned and serves up fresh craft beer brewed on site. Lore Brewing hosts frequent events, which you can find on their Facebook page.
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Triple C Brewing Company, 2900 Griffith Street (scroll down for a map), hosts frequent events, many free, and you can find them all on their Facebook page.
Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. Coming UpFree Live Music: Sunday, April 30, 1 p.m.: Chad Andrew Harris BandSaturday, May 27, 3 p.m.: Pluto Gang...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Pineville Branch Library, 505 Main Street, Pineville, NC, is presenting a free concert with The Women’s Chorus of Charlotte on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 3 to 4 p.m. This live, choral performance is on the theme “Below.” The songs will be about the Earth and things below it. This is a preview of their spring concert. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks is celebrating Star Wars Day with a special event. Mini Golf with Mando takes place on Thursday, May 4th, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Frank Liske Park, 4001 Stough Road, Concord, NC. Play mini golf with the Mandalorian! There will be photo ops, fun challenges, custom golf balls and more. This event is... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • |