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Mayfield Monday — free ice cream in Uptown Charlotte, with 96.9 The Kat July 11

96.9 The Kat is teaming up with Mayfield Dairy Farms to give away FREE ice cream on select Mondays throughout the summer.

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.

On Mayfield Mondays, head to Trade and Tryon Streets,...

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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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Free Krispy Kreme doughnut any time the Hot Light is on

As if you didn’t already have a good enough reason to look for the Hot Light at Krispy Kreme shops, for the whole summer, through Labor Day, whenever the Hot Light is on, you receive a FREE Original Glazed doughnut. No purchase required.

Read more in this press release.

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Calendar of Charlotte Trivia Nights — 50+ trivia nights a week

Looking for a chance to show off your smarts? Here’s a list of upcoming Charlotte trivia nights. Most are held on a regular weekly schedule.

You’ll find them at bars, breweries, cideries, restaurants and coffee shops. Keep reading for a day-by-day list of trivia nights around Charlotte.

Most of the trivia nights focus on a wide...

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Amazon Prime Day July 12 & 13 (but some deals are available early)

Amazon Prime Day will take place July 12th and 13th, 2022.

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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Queen City Dance Summer Block Party July 30

Queen City Dance Studio is hosting a Summer Block Party on Saturday, July 30th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Quail Corners Shopping Center, 8538 Park Road, Charlotte.

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

This is a free event.

Enjoy:

  • DJ
  • Dancing
  • Carnival-style games
  • ...

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Sam’s Club Membership: $24.88 (includes $10 Sam’s Club E-Gift Card)

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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Charlotte Restaurant Week in July 22-31

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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5 low-priced summer movie programs for kids in Charlotte area


Some movie theater chains are once again offering great deals on summer movies for kids. These shows are great ideas for mid-week entertainment, especially when it gets hot!

A new movie theater in the Charlotte market, Cinergy Entertainment, has joined in the summer fun too. Read on for a list of all the movie theaters offering great deals for...

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Free snacks for teachers every Monday at Pilot Brewing

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


Check their Facebook page or website for a full list of announcements and upcoming events. You can also reach them by calling 704-802-9260.

Coming Up:

Teacher Appreciation Night
Mondays, scheduled through December 2022 ...

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Best Walmart Deals this week — shop Flash Picks online
Photo: depositphotos

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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Pageland Watermelon Festival July 15-16

Celebrate summer at the Pageland Watermelon Festival July 15th and 16th, 2022, in Pageland, South Carolina, just an hour’s drive from Charlotte.

The festival takes place in Downtown Pageland. The heart of the festival is the corner of Pearl Street and McGregor Street.

Photo: Depositphotos

The festival features live music, a rodeo,...

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McDonald’s: Freebies and deals all July with Camp McDonald’s

If you’re a fan of McDonald’s, or you rely on McDonald’s when you’re in a hurry, you’re at the right place! We will be updating this space with the best deals currently available at McDonald’s. As always, participation may vary.

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the...

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Find Your Muse open mic at The Evening Muse every Monday
Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC


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.

Please note that The Evening Muse is closed on Memorial Day, May 30th, 2022, so there will be no open mic that day.

Make sure to check The...

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Nebel’s Alley Night Market’s “Beach, Please” July 16

Nebel’s Alley Night Market is an open market that takes place in the evening in the Design District of the Historic South End. For an address, you can use Superica, 101 W. Worthington Avenue. Alternatively, aim for 1920 Camden Road.

Shop from local shops set up under the moonlight, plus live music, activities and good food.

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Harry Potter trivia at Lore Brewing Company (and more)

Lore Brewing Company, at 1218 Rosemont Drive, Indian Land, South Carolina, is the first brewery in Indian Land.

It’s family owned and serves up fresh craft beer brewed on site.

Lore Brewing hosts frequent events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Here are a couple that are coming up.


Music Bingo
Tuesdays
7 p.m.
Free...

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Movies, music, trivia and more at Brewers at 4001 Yancey


Brewers at 4001 Yancey is a group of like-minded brewers from Victory Beer Co. & Southern Tier Brewing Co. The taproom features well-known varieties, as well as exciting new offerings designed for the local market. There is also a full-service kitchen and dining spaces.

Keep an eye on Brewers at 4001 Yancey’s Facebook page for...

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Sizzlin’ Summer Nights dance with Bopper’s Shag Club August 5

Bopper’s Shag Club is hosting its Friday Night Party on Friday, August 5th, 2022, starting at 6:30 p.m. It takes place at Mecklenburg Shrine Club, 5200 Mecklenburg Shrine Club Road.


The cost is $5 for members, $8 for non-members, and $5 for juniors.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be a dance workshops from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. in...

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Amazon Prime members get free Grubhub delivery

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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Pop-up roller skating rink in Uptown Charlotte

CLTFREESKATE is hosting an outdoor rollerskating party at Victoria Yards, 209 East 7th Street, in Uptown Charlotte.

This event, which features a proper rollerskating rink, will be popping up throughout the summer, for three days a month, from June to September, 2022.

Besides skating, the events will include food trucks, music, vendors,...

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Live at Patriots Park — summer concert series in Kings Mountain

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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Afrofuturism Fest July 14-16

AfroFuturism Fest is a Charlotte celebration of Black creatives, techies, makers, designers, scientists, thinkers and entrepreneurs. It’s presented by Blktech Interactive.

The celebration features several free events from July 14th to 16th, 2022. Read about each below…


Libations & Liberations

Afrofuturism Fest: Libations...

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National Ice Cream Day freebies, events and deals for 2022 around Charlotte

Sunday, July 17th, 2022 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...

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Upcoming free and cheap events for kids


Find plenty of free and cheap things for kids to do on this list. Events for all age kids are included, from toddlers to teens, so make sure to follow the links to learn more about each event.

New to Charlotte on the Cheap? You might also be interested in:

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Big list of Summer Festivals in Charlotte

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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Day by day list of hundreds of outdoor concerts in Charlotte (mostly free)

There’s no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months in Charlotte, and there’s really no better way to spend a nice evening.

We’ve put together a huge list of outdoor concerts, mostly free, throughout the whole Charlotte area.

After the descriptions of the concerts, which is organized by area, scroll down to see a...

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