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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Queen’s Feast — Charlotte Restaurant Week is returning July 22nd to 31st, 2022.

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 fixe meal from a participating restaurant. 80...

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Carolina Lavender Farm, at 188 Meek Road, Gastonia, North Carolina, is hosting a U-Pick Eucalyptus Festival on Tuesday, July 19th, and Wednesday, July 20th, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days.

Admission is $20, and that includes a good sized bunch of branches (approximately 20-25 stems at 15 to 20 inches long.)

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The 3rd Charlotte Peruvian Festival will take place Sunday, July 24th, 2022, from 12 to 8 p.m., at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue.

Admission is $7. Children 10 and under are admitted for free.

Enjoy live music by local artists, crafts by artisans, delicious food, entertainment for kids and more.

The Charlotte Peruvian Festival...

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Amazon and Grubhub have just partnered to offer Prime members a free, one-year Grubhub+ membership. With this membership you’ll enjoy unlimited $0 delivery fees from tons of participating restaurants on GrubHub. The regular price of GrubHub+ is $9.99 a month.

If you haven’t joined Amazon Prime yet, this is a good time to do so,...

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The Great American Cookie Crumble returns! This year the festivities will take place both at Victoria Yards, 209 East 7th Street.

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.

The biggest cookie competition in the in city will...

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Metrolina Native American Association and the City of Indian Trail are presenting American Indian Culture Day on Saturday, August 27th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Carolina Courts, 240 Chestnut Parkway, Indian Trail, NC.

Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals!

This is a free event that will feature Native American...

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There’s a lot to celebrate in Charlotte this year! Check out this growing list of summer festivals. Celebrate the season with live music, culture, food, dancing, kids’ activities and much more. We’re adding to the list all the time, so keep checking back.

We focus on free and cheap events here on Charlotte on the Cheap, and...

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FabFest is Charlotte’s two-day celebration of the Beatles on July 22nd and 23rd, 2022.

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National Hot Dog Day is Wednesday, July 20th, 2022. 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.

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Did you know that every week, Walmart offers tons of Flash Picks?

These are the items that are marked down, sometimes drastically, in a variety of categories, including sports, electronics, home improvement, appliances, fashion and more.

We aren’t listing individual items at this time, because available and pricing...

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The Carolinas Ecuadorian Festival takes place Saturday, August 6th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Oasis Shriners, 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte.

Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals!

Tickets are $10. Children under age 10 are admitted for free.

Enjoy Ecuadorian music, food and folklore.

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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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The summer will be winding down soon and school will be starting up before too long. Here’s some information to help you make the most of the rest of the summer in the Charlotte area, and prepare for the upcoming school days. (On the cheap, of course.)

We’ve highlighted a few ways to enjoy the rest of the summer. Please scroll down...

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Stanton Enterprise McDonald’s restaurants are holding Back to School Bashes in August.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte!

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Gilde Brewery, at 3530 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina is an authentic German brewery with a brewing history of several hundred years in Hannover, Germany.

It chose Charlotte to be its North American headquarters for brewing and distribution in 2019. Gilde Brewing actually has a long and unique connection with Charlotte — Queen...

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Independence Harley-Davidson, 9205 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, hosts many free events, and lots of them include free food!

Here’s one upcoming event:

Back to School Bash and Supply Drive
Saturday, July 30th, 2022
12 to 4 p.m.
Free

Independence Harley-Davidson is collecting school supplies and providing free family fun....

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Ebenezer Park, at 4490 Boatshore Road, Rock Hill, is hosting Food Truck Friday by the Lake on multiple Fridays this summer and fall. See the dates and times below.

At Food Truck Friday there will be a few food trucks to choose from.

Normally there’s a charge for park admission but there will not be a charge for Food Truck...

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West Avenue District in Kannapolis is presenting the West Avenue Sock Hop on Saturday, August 20th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at West Avenue and West A Street in Kannapolis.

This is a free 1950s-themed event for all ages. Wear your best 1950s outfits!

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