Amazon Prime Day will take place July 11 and 12, 2023.

Note: You can try Amazon Prime for free, for 30 days. If you’re going to try it, this is the time! You can cancel whenever you want.

Amazon Prime Day is a bit like Black Friday in July. For two days only, Amazon will offer tremendous savings on TVs, smart home, kitchen, grocery,...

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The summer heat can be dangerous, especially for seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 658 people die annually from extreme heat.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is helping senior adults cope with the heat by offering free fans at 7 Park and Recreation Community Centers and senior centers. Read on for a...

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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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Western North Carolina is a wonderland of waterfalls. This photo guide of nine North Carolina waterfalls, by Harrison Grothoff, and Charlotte on the Cheap, will inspire you to go on a day trip to explore one or two of these natural beauties.

Harrison Grothoff has previously shared a ...

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Capital Tacos, a Florida-based Tex-Max fast-casual restaurant, is opening at 1823 E Arbors Drive, Charlotte, NC.

On Thursday, July 13, 2023, be one of the first 100 customers and you’ll get free tacos for a year.

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry,...

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Mint Hill Family Fun Nights are free events that are held at Mint Hill Veterans Park, 8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill.

Fun for the kids includes activities like a bounce house, face painting, giant Jenga, corn hole and more.

Food will be available for purchase.

The events start at 6:30 p.m. and the concerts start at 7 p.m.

Guests are...

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Queen’s Feast — Charlotte Restaurant Week is returning in July, 2023, for ten days. It will be taking place from July 21 to 30, 2023.

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...

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Subway is a fast and affordable meal option on-the-go! You can easily customize your order to fit your dietary needs and (let’s face it) your culinary cravings.

With regular and footlong options, the new protein bowls, salads, wraps, kids’ meals, and even breakfast (at participating shops), you’ll find what you want, when you need it!...

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UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, 9090 Craver Road, provides the setting for Fairies in the Forest: A Twilight Family Event in an Enchanted Illuminated Forest on July 15, 2023, from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Admission is just $5 per person. Free for Gardens’ members and children under age 5.

This is a fun family event. Kids can wear their fairy...

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The Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia, is probably familiar to many kids, who visit it for school field trips. If your child hasn’t visited it yet (or if they have!) it’s more than worth the short trek to Gastonia.

Read on to see some pictures of the outdoor...

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Head to Target for the return of its popular Target Circle Week for lots of savings on many popular categories.

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The Levine Center for the Arts’ Wednesday Night Live takes place every Wednesday evening.

The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the Arts — Mint Museum Uptown, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for...

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McColl Center for Art + Innovation, at 721 North Tryon Street, is free to visit, and also hosts many free events for the public.

You might be interested in a list of Charlotte art museums, galleries and events.

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Head to Cornelius on the 2nd Friday of the month from May to October, 2023, for the 2nd Friday Street Festival. It takes place at Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

It’s free to attend.

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Sugar Creek Brewery, at 215 Southside Drive, hosts frequent events, which you can find on their Facebook page or website calendar.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Upcoming Events

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Sunday, July 16, 2023, is National Ice Cream Day. It’s a perfect time to try one of the many great ice cream shops in the Charlotte area!

We are collecting up all the National Ice Cream Day deals and events in the Charlotte area. We’ll be adding to this list as we hear of more goings-on, so keep checking back! And make sure to check...

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A Vibe Called Fresh is presenting a free event, A Vibe Outside — Art Out Loud, on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 3 to 8 p.m., at West Complex, 1600 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC.

The event, which celebrates Charlotte’s Black creative culture, includes FREE roller skating and skate rental. Make sure to reserve a spot.

Parking is...

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The Charlotte Street Art Collaborative is presenting CLT Edge Fest on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Charlotte Art League, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte.

Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals!

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The Annual Kids Catfish Tournament takes place Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Dallas Park, 1303 Dallas Cherryville Highway, Dallas, NC.

The tournament will be held at the two ponds at the end of Leisure Lane in Dallas Park.

It’s free to participate and no registration is required.

Find all the best (and cheapest)...

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IKEA Charlotte, 8300 IKEA Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, is a destination for both locals and visitors to the Queen City, with many people traveling from afar for the deals. Check out our guide to visiting IKEA Charlotte.

For 9 days, there will be an additional reason to visit. From July 1 to July 9, 2023, IKEA...

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Fisher Farm, 21215 Shearer Road, Davidson, NC, contains the only public archery range in the North Mecklenburg area.

This summer (2023) It’s FREE to participate during open range hours, and equipment is provided for free as well. Trained staff members are on hand. All skill levels are welcome.

Starting in...

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The Town of Cramerton is hosting a summer concert series in 2023. The concerts will take place at Centennial Park, 100 Center Street, Cramerton, NC.

On Friday, July 14, 2023, Soul Intent will be performing from 5 to 7 p.m. This concert was announced on Cramerton’s Facebook page.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for...

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Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill, 1860 Black Highway, York, South Carolina, will open for their fall season on August 17, 2023.

Visiting the orchard is a much-loved local tradition, and a tasty way of welcoming the fall season and everything it includes, especially apples.

Photo: Sharon Welling

Windy Hill features...

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