The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free.

Learn about free days at Charlotte museums.

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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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This list includes things to do in Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas, this weekend, from Friday 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, but, of course, the definition of...

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Charlotte Symphony’s Summer Pops concerts, at Symphony Park at SouthPark, are a highlight of the summer for many people. Some Summer Pops concerts also take place at other locations.

Ticket prices vary. Find ticket prices and details here.

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Who really has the cheapest groceries? Everyone wants to save money at the supermarket. We’re providing a weekly list of the best deals and sales at several grocery stores in the Charlotte area. Stay tuned — more stores will be added to this list soon.

Please keep in mind that some grocery stores require you to be a member of their...

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Carolina Crawls is presenting three bar crawls for Cinco de Mayo in 2022.

¡Fiesta Crawl! takes place in Uptown Charlotte, Belmont and Matthews. All of them are on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, from 4 to 10 p.m.

The cost for the Uptown Charlotte crawl is $3.75 to $5 per person, if you buy the ticket in advance, and $10 the day of the crawl. The...

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Gōl and PWX present Luchamania on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, at 11 a.m., at Gōl, 704 Morris Street, Charlotte.

Find a big list of Cinco de Mayo events in Charlotte.

Watch some of the best luchadores battle it out in Uptown Charlotte.

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We’ve partnered with the website GSalR.com to bring Charlotte on the Cheap readers an interactive map of Charlotte area garage sales, Charlotte yard sales, Charlotte moving sales and Charlotte estate sales.

You can click on the map and move it north, south, east or west. Click on a red flag for information about a sale. You can also add...

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The City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is presenting a FREE summer concert series once a month (except August) from May to October, 2022.

The concerts take place at 6 p.m., at Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day...

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The Plaza Midwood neighborhood is celebrating springtime with Midwood Maynia.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area!

This popular annual festival takes place Saturday, May 7th, 2022. It features live music, food, beer from a local brewery, local artisans, a pet parade, fun kids’...

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Celebrate Mother’s Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th, 2022. 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...

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Kids can earn more tickets and win more prizes at Chuck E. Cheese from May 2nd to 15th, 2022.

During this time, kids can double the number e-tickets they earn from every game. Simply say “Double e-tickets” at the front counter to receive the deal.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming...

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VAPA is a non-profit organization formed in 2021 by ten arts organizations in Charlotte to create a space for artists to create, perform, and exhibit their work.

The space, the VAPA Center, opened at 700 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, in March of 2022.

The VAPA Center is hosting a wide range of arts events. You can find them listed on their ...

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Moms can celebrate Mother’s Day by visiting Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for free on Saturday, May 7th, and Sunday, May 8th, 2022.

On both days the hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please make sure to reserve or purchase a timed ticket.

In addition, the first 250 mothers admitted each day, starting at 10 a.m.,...

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Magpies is offering FREE sweet hand pies to moms on Mother’s Day Weekend.

On Saturday, May 7th, 2022, just go to one of the farmers’ markets where Magpies will be, and let them know you’re a mom. Get a free hand pie, while supplies last.

Learn more about more Mother’s Day freebies, deals and events in Charlotte!

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Free Comic Book Day is back on Saturday, May 7th, 2022! On Free Comic Book Day, participating stores give away free comic books to guests, and some have additional activities, like sketches from artists, and more. Libraries also participate.

Below is a list of stores and libraries in the Charlotte area that are participating in Free Comic...

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

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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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Concerts on the Green, a summer music series, is returning to Davidson’s Village Green in 2022! The concerts will take place on select Saturdays and Sundays from April 24th to October 16th, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor...

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Are you a fan of burgers? Then put Burger Fest on your calendar!

Burger Fest takes place Saturday, May 7th, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Aw Shucks Farm, 3718 Plyler Mill Road, Monroe.

The festival will feature live music, arts and crafts vendors, and mustiple burger vendors.

Tickets are $12, with free admission for children ages 3 and...

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Ethiopian Community Association of Charlotte is presenting a free community health fair on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will take place at Galilee Center, 3601 Central Avenue, Charlotte.

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USA Football is presenting USA Football Blitz on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at American Legion Memorial Stadium, 1218 Armory Drive, Charlotte.

This is a FREE event for boys and girls ages 5-14. No football experience is needed. Register here.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’...

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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 if...

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Piedmont Social House, 2135 Ayrsley Town Blvd, is a bar and grill with indoor and outdoor seating. It has gaming areas that include darts, billiards, ping pong, corn hole, shuffle board, board games, Golden Tee, Big Buck Hunter, retro arcade games and bowling.

It also hosts some free events. You can follow Piedmont Social House on Facebook ...

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There are plenty of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Charlotte in 2022!

After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother’s Day freebies and discounts, many...

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Challenge yourself at the annual Goat Island Games on May 7th, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Goat Island Park, 141 8th Avenue, Cramerton.

Enjoy a full day filled with events open to the whole family. Most activities are free, but some have a fee.

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Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, is offering a special membership deal for Mother’s Day.

Learn more about more Mother’s Day freebies, deals and events in Charlotte!

From Thursday, May 5th, to Sunday, May 8th, 2022, get 20% off memberships, whether it’s for a new or...

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Find the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area in the chart below. Powered by Gas Buddy.

The Gas Buddy map below will show the places that have cheap gas near you, and the chart will show the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area. All information is supplied by Gas Buddy users.

But remember that you may save even...

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UPDATE: The winner of the $50 to spend at the sale is Alexandra M. Check your email!

Charlotte on the Cheap readers have loved Charlotte Warehouse Sale for years. Several times a year, fashion lovers have the chance to shop for new, name-brand clothings and accessories, at 65% to 90% off retail prices.

Read on to enter a contest to win a...

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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...

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There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment.

Hound’s Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating. Sunset Drive-In, in Shelby, is not open for the season yet.

In addition to those three, there are often pop-up...

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