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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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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National Cinema Day is Saturday, September 3rd, 2022.

Many theaters are celebrating by offering all tickets for $3 each (plus tax.)

More than 3,000 theaters, with more than 30,000 screens, are participating. Participating theaters are offering $3 tickets for every movie, every showtime, and every format.

Participating theater chains...

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Queen City’s Electric Vehicle Show takes place October 1st, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Wells Fargo, 8740 Research Drive, Charlotte. It’s free to attend, both to show your electric vehicle, or to go as a spectator.

Check out a variety of Electric Vehicles in person and learn about the benefits of EVs. Talk to current EV...

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Celebrate Labor Day at U.S. National Whitewater Center Saturday, September 3rd, and Sunday, September 4th, 2022, with trail races, yoga, and live music.

The festival is free. Parking costs $6. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. No outside food and drinks are permitted.

U.S. Whitewater Center...

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Babbel Language Learning has a special deal available through StackSocial. For a limited time, purchase a Lifetime Subscription for $199. This subscription will grant you access to all 14 languages that Babbel supports. (See below.)

The full price for a lifetime subscription is $499. Babbel currently has a deal on their website for $249.

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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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The very popular festival Matthews Alive is returning in 2022! It will take place at Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews, Friday, September 2nd, to Monday, September 5th, 2022.

The annual festival, a Charlotte area Labor Day weekend tradition, is dedicated to the support of local non-profit organizations through music, arts and...

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Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, is a historic site and nature preserve. Rural Hill was the homestead of one of the signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, John Davidson. Read all about Rural Hill’s history here.

On September 3rd and 4th, 2022, Historic Rural Hill is hosting The Battle of Charlotte, a...

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ALC Mosaic, 6100 Monroe Road, is hosting a community gathering and artisan market on September 10th, October 8th, and November 12th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

It’s free to attend.

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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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One of the most exciting days of the year for artists and art-lovers is Yard Art Day, on Labor Day, Monday, September 5th, 2022. For one day, front yards around the city and beyond will boast art installations of all kinds.

Make sure to check out our list of Labor Day Weekend events in the Charlotte area, including several festivals, outdoor...

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The Charlotte area is ready for fall and Halloween! Here’s a list of haunted trails, corn mazes, fall farm activities and more, for the 2022 season.

Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we don’t typically include in Charlotte on the Cheap, but are worth checking out.

If you have questions about safety...

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Freedom House is hosting, Freedom Fest, a 20th anniversary celebration on their central campus, at 2638 Salome Church Road, Charlotte, on Saturday, September 10th, 2022, from 5 to 8 p.m.

For updates, follow...

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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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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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It takes place Saturday, October 29th, 2022, from 4 to 10 p.m.

Tickets are just $5 for any one of those neighborhoods. Or you can pay $20 and get admission to all three, plus a free ticket to Project: Terror, which is happening...

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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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