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Free days at Charlotte museums

firebird sculpture outside bechtler museum in charlotteGrand Oiseau de Feu sur l'arche by Niki de Saint Phalle. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC

Museums on the cheap? Yes, if you know the schedule. Several Charlotte area museums have free days. Some of the free days are for everyone, some are for kids...

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Best grocery store deals this week in Charlotte

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...

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Free and cheap things to do this weekend around Charlotte

This list includes events in the Charlotte area 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...

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Last weekend for Carowinds Winterfest — we have discounted tickets

Save money on Carowinds Winterfest! Read on for the details, or go right to the discounts!

Winterfest features:

  • Rides
  • Coca-Cola Polar Party
  • Music performances
  • Jack Frost's Igloo Village
  • Horse drawn carriages
  • Holly Jolly Trolley
  • Reindeer...

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Grand opening of Resident Culture South End — free churros, $1 tacos, giant games, music, more…


Resident Culture Brewing Company, has two locations:

  • Plaza Midwood:2101 Central Avenue, Charlotte
  • South End:332 W Bland Street, Charlotte

They often host events, which you can find on their Facebook page.

Coming up:

Grand...

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First Friday Gallery Crawl in South End


South End Gallery Crawl is an arts event that takes place the first Friday of every month. Galleries stay open late to host receptions for new exhibits. Many exhibits are timed to open the first Friday of the month. The events often include...

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MLK Day Celebrations and Observances in Charlotte 2022

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On Martin Luther King Day, January 17th, 2022, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with celebrations, art, conversations, marches, music and more.

The annual MLK Day Parade in Uptown Charlotte will not be taking place, but...

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Free lunchtime walking tours at Camp North End

Photo:Mace Publishing, LLC

Every Wednesday and Friday at 12 p.m., there's a free walking tour at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte.

The tours are scheduled from January 12th to March 30th, 2022.

To attend, you need...

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Soup competition (and more) at Divine Barrel Brewing

Divine Barrel Brewing offers wood fermented and barrel aged wilds and sours, as well as unique interpretations of classic styles. They aim to create interesting experiments to inspire Charlotte's beer drinking community.

You can find...

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Krispy Kreme introduces Chocolate Glazed Minis Jan 7 — with special discounts

Do you love Krispy Kreme Doughnuts? Do you love a good deal? You're in the right place. We keep track of the best Krispy Kreme deals, right here.

Also, keep reading for a list of Charlotte area Krispy Kreme locations.

Photo:Mace...

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Free climbing open house at Inner Peaks Matthews

Photo courtesy of Inner Peaks

Inner Peaks Matthews, 10715 Independence Pointe Parkway, Matthews, is hosting a FREE climbing open house on Saturday, January 8th, 2022, from 12 to 7 p.m.

There's no cost, but you need to fill out the waiver...

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Big discounts for Styx, REO Speedwagon, Harlem Globetrotters, Trolls Live, more…

People At The Concert Are Waiting For The Show

Concerts are coming back, and that means that discounts for concert tickets are coming back too! We will update this page as frequently as we can, but there will still be times when you events on this page have sold out, or the discount is no...

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Learn to skate for free at Extreme Ice Center — free introductory skate lesson Jan 8

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Extreme Ice Center, at 4705 Indian Trail Fairview Road in Indian Trail, is offering a free ice skating lesson to kids age 4 and up on Saturday, January 8th, 2022.

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

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I Scream Sunday at NoDa Company Store, with lots of freebies

NoDa Company Store, 3221 Yadkin Avenue, might be NoDa's best hangout. There's ample seating, they sell food and drink (much of it local), host food trucks, and mix up some really good Sangria, as well as their signature NoDa Colada.

...

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Charlotte concerts this week

Charlotte concerts. Charlotte live musicPhoto:Mace Publishing, LLC

Many of Charlotte's music venues have reopened or are reopening soon. Keep reading for a list of upcoming shows.

Looking for concerts this weekend (and beyond) in Charlotte?

Here's a list of the next...

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Weekly trivia and music bingo at Cavendish Brewing

Cavendish Brewing Company, 207 North Chester Street, Gastonia, hosts many events, including live music, trivia, a run club, and more. You can see listings for them on the Facebook page.

Double-Check Before You Head Out!

We make every effort to...

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Blue Blaze Brewing:Live music, food trucks, hiking club and more…


Blue Blaze Brewing, 528 South Turner Avenue, is the first brewery in the Historic West End. It maintains a strong connection with the outdoors and healthy living. The brewery is named after the “blue blaze” symbol on the Appalachian Trail,...

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Live music at Cabarrus Brewing Co. — January schedule

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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...

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Free concert and CD release party for Little Spectacle at Free Range Brewing Jan 7

Free Range Brewing, 2320 North Davidson Street, hosts a number of free and inexpensive events every week. Some are regularly scheduled and recur every week or month, and some are special events. Make sure to check Free Range Brewing's ...

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Charlotte Museum of History:free opening day for Rosenwald Schools exhibit Jan 15

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Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, is presenting a new temporary exhibit, A Better Life for Their Children:Julius Rosenwald, Booker T. Washington, and the 4,978 Schools that Changed America. Photographs & Stories by Andrew...

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Trefle Warehouse Sale:Fill a bag for $20

Shop Trefle Warehouse Sale January 7th and 8th, and January 21st and 22nd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The warehouse is at 576 Griffith Road, Building 3, Charlotte.

Fill up a grocery-sized bag with certain items for $20.

Other items...

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Free bloc. fitness classes in January at Camp North End

On Saturdays in January, 2022, bloc. is offering free fitness classes at Camp North End. Register on bloc.'s event page.

The classes are at 10 a.m. Plant Joy will be open afterwards for a vegan brunch!

  • January 8th:Cardio Dance
  • ...

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Free boxing workout at Optimist Hall

Optimist Hall, at 1115 N. Brevard Street, is a food hall that is home to a growing number of food stalls.

Current food and drink stalls include:

  • Archer Paper
  • Ava (Italian eatery)
  • Bao and Broth
  • Billy Sunday
  • Botiwalla Indian Street Grill...

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Free Gumbo Day at Pilot Brewing Jan 13

Pilot Brewing is at 1331 Central Avenue. They are a nano-brewery that specializes in small batch, experimental brewing.

Check their Facebook page for a full list of announcements and upcoming events. You can also reach them by calling...

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Gantt Center:Family First art activity, free concert, artist talks, more…

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, is open the following hours.

Schedule:

  • Sunday:12 p.m. to 6...

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Taco Bell's Cravings Value Menu offers 8 items at special price

If you can't get enough Taco Bell, you came to the right place! We'll be updating this spot regularly with deals from Taco Bell. Also, please read on for a big list of deals from other restaurants, too!

We have a big day-by-day list...

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Betty White documentary to screen nationwide on her 100th birthday — here's where to see it in the Charlotte area

Betty White:A Celebration is a documentary that was meant to celebrate Betty White's 100th birthday, on January 17th, 2022.

It was slated to be screened in 900 theaters nationwide, including Charlotte.

Photo:Depositphotos

Although...

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Sports Card Show at Truist Field Jan 8

The Charlotte Knights and BM Sports Cards are presenting Truist Field's first ever Sports Card Show on Saturday, January 8th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

baseball cards scattered on a horizontal surfacePhoto:Depositphotos

The event will feature 100 vendor table, and will be held...

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MLK Day Celebrations in Cabarrus County:Dream Day at the Ballpark and Memorial March

There are several events in Cabarrus County celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

These events are planned by the Dr. MLK Jr. Celebration Planning Committee of Concord-Cabarrus.

Read on to learn what's happening...

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Charlotte Restaurant Week restaurants announced for Jan 21-30, 2022

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Charlotte Restaurant Week is returning! Save the date!

Queen's Feast will take place from January 21st to 30th, 2022. This will be the perfect time to try a new restaurant, or revisit a favorite restaurant that you've been...

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Día de Reyes/Three Kings Day Family Day Celebration with Levine Museum of the New South goes virtual

Levine Museum of the New South is presenting a Día de Reyes/Three Kings Day Family Day Celebration.

Some changes have been made to the original plans. It will now take virtually, and will be on Thursday, January 13th, 2022, from 7 to 8 p.m.

...

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iDREAM MLK celebration in Rock Hill, including iDREAM MLK Kids Parade Jan 8

iDREAM is a 10-day MLK Day Celebration for kids in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Learn about the events, as they're announced, here.

Here are a couple of the events:

iDREAM Parade
January 8th, 2022
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Crawford Road,...

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8 Spring Consignment Sales in Charlotte area for 2022, starting in February

children's shoes Photo:Depositphotos

Believe it or not, it's time to start thinking about spring consignment sales for 2022. Some spring consignment sales in Charlotte start in early February.

Many sales have been canceled in 2022. For sales that are...

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Charlotte Folk Society returns to Aunt Stella Center with Youth Showcase Jan 8

Charlotte Folk Society is committed to preserving the traditional folkways of the Carolina Piedmont, including music, dance, craft, and storytelling. They've been hosting monthly public Gatherings for 30+ years.

Charlotte Folk Society...

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