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.

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

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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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Christmas tree lighting celebrations will be taking place all over the Charlotte area in November and December of 2022. At most of them, there will be additional entertainment and holiday activities for kids. Santa makes appearances at many.

We will be announcing the Uptown tree lightings soon.

Towns and cities all over...

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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 exhibits,...

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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 $50 gift certificate to the sale!

Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s “Fall Into...

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LaLa Photography is offering an incredibly low-priced option for a holiday photo shoot. Their Holiday Headquarters is ready for sign-ups! For just $29 you get a 20 minute session that includes up to 4 children, plus adults.

UPDATE: The first two weekends, which were originally announced here, are almost sold out, so the studio has added two...

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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 Groupon is offering two different deals for Sam’s Club membership. Read on to see which is best for you.

Option 1:...

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Starlight on 22nd, at 422 E. 22nd Street, Charlotte, boasts a relaxed lounge atmosphere, and beer, wine, spirits and art.

According to North Carolina law it operates as a private club, and, thus, is required to charge a membership fee. The fee is $1 per year.

Free parking is available in the secure gravel...

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This is a growing list of 2022 holiday events in the Charlotte area. This day by day guide will include events celebrating everything from Thanksgiving to New Year’s.

Please scroll down for a (soon to be) massive day-by-day list.

Make sure to bookmark this page, as it will be frequently updated.

And make sure to follow the links to...

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If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Thanksgiving dinner to go from a grocery store or restaurant.

Every year we put together a list of grocery stores and restaurants where you can order your meal ahead of time. In some cases they come “ready to cook” or...

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Topgolf is a little bit different (to say the least) than traditional golf. You play from climate controlled hitting bays, so you can play all year. The 240-yard outfield has dartboard-like targets in the ground. The closer to the center or “bull’s-eye” you get and the farther out you hit your microchipped balls, the more points you...

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Many businesses thank veterans and active military members by offering them a free meal or other gift on Veterans Day, which is Friday, November 11th, 2022. If you’re a member of the military, please check out this list, and see if there’s a deal that you might be able to take advantage of.

Read on for lots of food freebies, as...

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The Town of Weddington will be holding its Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, November 18th, 2022, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Town Hall, 1924 Weddington Road, Weddington.

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day!

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Looking for things to do in Charlotte this weekend? You came to the right place! This list contains free and cheap things to do from Friday to Sunday (or Monday if it’s a holiday weekend.)

You’ll find festivals, live music and dance, kids’ activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much...

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Pet in the City, 9600 Monroe Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting holiday photo sessions for your pets, with elves, on Saturday, November 19th, and Sunday, December 4th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day!

Just make a donation of...

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Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2022 Christmas season? You’ve come to the right place.

This list includes professional displays, town events, and private homes.

We will have a Google map with all the light on this page, and more! To see the map, just scroll down past...

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Looking for something to do to get out of the house on Thanksgiving Weekend?

We are highlighting a few events you shouldn’t miss, but then, scroll down for a huge list of events we have on the calendar from Wednesday, November 23rd, through Sunday, November 27th, 2022.

On Charlotte on the Cheap we focus on free and cheap events, and...

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Grape & Glass Wine Tasting Room, 30 Concord Commons Place SW, Concord, NC, is hosting a trivia night on November 9th, 2022, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

It’s free to compete, and the winner takes home prizes.

Learn more and register on the Eventbrite listing.

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MoRA, the Monroe Road Area, is hosting a Winter Social on Thursday, December 1st, 2022, from 6 to 7 p.m.

The Embrace Sculpture will be lit up for the holidays.

The event takes place at the Embrace Sculpture, 6697 Monroe Road.

Embrace, by Leslie Scott and Lee Baumgarten. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC

Enjoy live music and kids’...

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If cooking dinner doesn’t sound like a holiday to you, here’s a list of Charlotte area restaurants open on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24th, 2022. Most of these restaurants have special Thanksgiving meals. Many will fill up early, so make sure to make reservations right away.

There are a few takeout options included in this...

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Inflation has been pretty brutal for consumers, but Walmart has worked to remove inflation from dozens of traditional Thanksgiving items.

This includes turkeys at less than $1/pound (almost half the national average.)

Walmart is currently rolling out the special Thanksgiving and holiday pricing, and customers can take advantage of these...

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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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Blakeney Town Center, Rea Road at Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, will be a festive place to shop and visit this December. Read on for several special holiday events at Blakeney.

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day!

Photos with Santa

Visit Santa’s House on...

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Shop for unique, locally crafted pottery at the NoDa Pottery Market. The holiday event takes place Saturday, November 19th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 3000 North Davidson Street.

We’ve put together a huge list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area! Shop for unique gifts…or for yourself!

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

A...

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Triple C Brewing Company, 2900 Griffith Street (scroll down for a map), hosts frequent events, many free, and you can find them all on their Facebook page.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Coming Up

Live music: Pedal Theft
Saturday, November 12th, 2022
3 to 6 p.m.
Free

Live music: Urban Soil
...

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If you love Dunkin’ you came to the right place! We keep all the latest Dunkin’ deals right here.

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.

Every Monday from November 7th to...

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Bass Pro Shops, at Concord Mills, and Cabela’s, at 1000 Cabela Drive, Fort Mill, SC, are hosting Santa’s Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience from November 6th to December 24th, 2022. On November 5th, 2022, officially kick off the Santa’s Wonderland experience with...

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Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade is scheduled for Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. It will end around 8 p.m.

For the second year it will be taking place on Thanksgiving Eve, rather than on Thanksgiving morning. This change to a nighttime parade was introduced for the...

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Northcross Shopping Center, at 9751 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC, is hosting Letters to Santa, a free event, on Sunday, December 11th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

It will take place behind Uncommon Scents.

We are putting together a huge list of places in the Charlotte area to get free pictures with Santa!

Kids can...

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In November and December, you can find holiday and Christmas parades in every corner of the Charlotte area. Area holiday parades generally start before Thanksgiving at Concord, Monroe, and Mooresville, followed up by the biggest holiday parade of the season, the Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade in Uptown Charlotte.

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Lowe’s Annual Pajama Walk will take place on Sunday, November 13th, 2022, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at McAlpine Park, 8711 Monroe Road, Charlotte.

This event will raise funds and awareness for ZABS Place and Friendship Circle, two local non-profits that offer social opportunities, training and employment for individuals with special...

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Shop for gifts at these holiday markets in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Here’s a growing list of Christmas markets, church bazaars, crafts markets, arts markets and more.

We’re always adding to this list!

Scroll down for a day-by-day list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area.

Know of more that should be on this list?...

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Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Here are a few opportunities in the Charlotte area for the 2022 Christmas season. Make sure to bring your camera. At most of these, you take your own pictures, but at some, professional photographers take the pictures.

Note: A few of...

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains several nature centers, Reedy Creek, Quest at Latta Preserve, McDowell and Stevens Creek. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. In addition, they also host festivals, workshops, nature hikes, campfire and more events, many of which are...

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