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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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Chipotle: Wear a hockey jersey for a buy one, get one free deal May 16
Photo courtesy of Chipotle

Chipotle is celebrating the NHL playoffs with Wear Your Hockey Jersey Day on Monday, May 16th, 2022.

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.

Fans who visit Chipotle after 3 p.m., wearing a...

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Save 20% on tickets to Crayola IDEAworks at Camp North End
Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

Please note that the giveaway contest has ended. Read on for the name of the winner, and information on saving 20% on tickets.

Crayola IDEAworks is an immersive creativity experience that will challenge guests to explore their inner creativity.

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

It’s a little pricier than what we...

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Myers Park Summer Series — free chamber music concerts at Myers Park Presbyterian Church

Myers Park Summer Series is a free chamber music series at Myers Park Presbyterian Church, 2501 Oxford Place, Charlotte, in May and June, 2022.

The six concerts take place at 7 p.m.:

Charlotte Piano Trio 3rd Anniversary Concert
Monday, May 16th, 2022
The Charlotte Piano Trio will revisit the first piece it ever performed three years...

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Big discounts on Carowinds tickets, including two days for $77 (total) — waterpark is opening soon!
Photo courtesy of Carowinds

Save 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...

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Memorial Day celebrations and ceremonies in Charlotte, 2022

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...

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Live Music and More at Cabarrus Brewing Company

Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Ave NW in Concord, is Concord’s first full-scale production brewery. It’s open seven days a week.

It also hosts live music (and more) to go along with the craft beer, usually on Fridays and Saturdays. Find all events on their Facebook page.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte...

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U.S. National Whitewater Center Memorial Day Celebration: live music and fireworks

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 festival concludes with fireworks on Sunday night.

It’s free to attend the celebration, but there’s a charge for participating in races or...

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Meck Dec Day celebrations in 2022, including a return to Trade & Tryon


May 20th, 2022, marks the 247th anniversary of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, which preceded the signing of the more famous Declaration by more than a year.

Influential Charlotte (then called Charlottetown) men declared themselves “free and independent” of the British crown. The declaration was read on...

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VisArt Video: VHS Potluck, Martel’s Movie Madness, Cult Movies in the Cave, more

VisArt Video, at 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation, creation, and experience of movies through education, community events, and rental of over 40,000 titles—some being rare and non-streaming. Check out the Micro Cinema for private events, parties and screenings here.

Upcoming Events from VisArt...

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Find Your Muse open mic at The Evening Muse every Monday
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Every Monday (with a few exceptions), The Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson Street, hosts Find Your Muse. This open mic is considered one of the best open mics in Charlotte.

Make sure to check The Evening Muse’s website to see if there is something different taking place on a Monday night.

Performances include...

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40+ indoor playgrounds for kids around Charlotte

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When the weather keeps you indoors but your kids need to burn off some energy, this list of indoor playgrounds and play areas of different kinds around Charlotte will come in handy. We’ve included trampoline parks, arcades, children’s museums, skating rinks, bowling alleys, climbing gyms, go karting, laser tag...

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