Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, is hosting free outdoor 80s and 90s movies every Thursday from June 23rd to September 8th, 2022.

Crossroads Cinema will take place at 8 p.m. on a jumbo screen with surround sound against the backdrop of the Historic Ford Building.

Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte!

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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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There’s nothing that says “summer” like a big, happy field of sunflowers. There are several farms and fields near Charlotte where the public can visit and take pictures.

On this page we will be updating the inside scoop on sunflower fields that are a short drive...

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Charlotte Warehouse Sale is holding their July Flash Sale for two days only: July 30th and 31st, 2022. If you’ve ever shopped at Charlotte Warehouse Sale and were amazed at the bargains, you will love this. Charlotte Warehouse Sale events always feature new, name brand clothing and shoes from your favorite department stores at 65% to 90%...

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Metropolitan’s music series, Music at the Met, is returning! It will take place every Thursday from May 12th to September 29th, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m.

It takes place next to Dressler’s.

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Don’t pay full price for concerts if you don’t have to! 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 longer available, or the event is over.

We also include tickets for sports events, when there’s a discount.

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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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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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Friday, July 29th, 2022, is National Chicken Wing Day. Celebrate with one of these special deals. Details and participation might vary according to location. Make sure to click on each link to get the details.

We’ll be adding to this list during the days leading up to National Chicken Wing Day when we learn more.

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Win Tickets to Reevestock

Here at Charlotte on the Cheap we’ve been big fans of Reevestock Music Festival, in Elkin, North Carolina, almost from its beginning. We’ve personally been attending every year since 2012! One Charlotte on the Cheap reader will win two tickets to the festival on Saturday, August 6th, 2022, just by...

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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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From Friday, August 5th, to Sunday, August 7th, 2022, participating Ace Hardware stores are hosting Miracle Bucket Days.

During these days, if you make a $5 donation to Levine Children’s Hospital, you’ll receive a blue 5-gallon bucket. Fill it up as you shop, and you’ll get 20% off everything you can fit into the bucket....

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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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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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CREATE Ballantyne is an extensive art program coming to Ballantyne’s Backyard, 11611 N Community House Road, Charlotte. Northwood Office has partnered with Blumenthal Performing Arts, ArtPop Street Gallery, Charlotte is Creative and The Savage Way to bring two larger-than life sculptures to the community.

The two sculptures, The Man from...

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Free Reign Theatre Company is presenting William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar at Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, from July 28th to 31st, and from August 4th to 7 p.m.

Tickets are $15, but teachers can get a $5 discount. To get the discount, please email kbearden@freereigntheatre.com from your school email account....

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Enjoy live music and a food truck outside of Mac Tabby Cat Café Concord, 25 Market Street SW, Concord, on Saturday, August 20th, 2022, from 5 to 9 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 concerts around Charlotte. Most are free.

The King of Fire food truck...

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Jewish Council of Lake Norman is presenting a free concert, Jewish Composers on Broadway and Beyond, on Sunday, August 7th, 2022, at 6 p.m. The concert will take place on Davidson Village Green, 119 S Main Street, Davidson, NC.

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The Town of Matthews is presenting Beats ‘n Bites, an outdoor concert series.

The concerts will take place the last Friday of the month, April through September, 2022, in Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews.

Each event will feature a live band, plus five or six food trucks, and beer from Seaboard Brewing.

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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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Five Points Plaza, at 1803 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Super Hero Movie Nights. These events start at 8 p.m. and are free to attend.

Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte!

Bring a snack, and a chair or blanket.

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Fitness Destination is offering FREE boot camps on Saturday mornings at Five Points Plaza, 1803 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC.

Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area!

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Devil’s Logic Brewing, at 1426 E 4th Street, features a taproom, kitchen, event space, and outdoor patio space. There’s parking on the 1st level in the parking deck across the street.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Devil’s Logic...

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Ruffin’s Roost, 1600 Lentz Harness Shop Road, in Mt. Pleasant, is holding its Fall at the Farm Antiques Market on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in the Charlotte area!

It’s free to attend and parking is free too.

There will be over 50...

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Historic Rosedale, at 3427 N. Tryon Street, has been part of Charlotte’s history since 1815, when the house was completed by Archibald Frew, a tax collector and postmaster for the town of Charlotte.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally...

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

Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte!

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...

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On Thursday nights through October 20th, and also Monday, October 31st, 2022, Craft Tasting Room and Growler Shop, 1320 S Church St, is showing outdoor movies. The movies will be shown at sunset. Free to enjoy!

Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte!

Craft offers 36 rotating taps from local Charlotte and...

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National Night Out is a national community-building event that takes place the first Tuesday in August. (Although not all the National Night Out events happen that day.)

National Night Out started in 1984, and now takes place in 16,000 communities. Events are held all over the country to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law...

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Repo Record, a used (and some new) record store at 3325 Commonwealth Avenue, often hosts free shows.

Here’s what’s going on:

Live music: Bert Wray Blues Band
Saturday, July 30th, 2022
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Free

While you’re there, shop for used (and new) vinyl and CDs. They’ve got a large, crazy selection and...

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Monday, August 8th, 2022, is National Fried Chicken and Waffles Day. Yes, there is also a fried chicken day and a waffles day, but this is Chicken and Waffle Day.

Metro Diner is the force behind National Chicken and Waffles Day, and they invite you to celebrate them for the 5th year.

Metro Diners across Charlotte are showing appreciation...

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The summer will be winding down soon and school will be starting up before too long. Here’s some information to help you make the most of the rest of the summer in the Charlotte area, and prepare for the upcoming school days. (On the cheap, of course.)

We’ve highlighted a few ways to enjoy the rest of the summer. Please scroll down...

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Madison Perk Coffee Bar, at 5033 South Blvd, Charlotte, serves up coffee, ice cream, cocktails and more.

In addition, it frequently hosts live music and other events.

You can see all the upcoming events on its website calendar. Here’s what’s coming up:

Open Mic Night
Wednesday, July 27th, 2022
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Free

Live...

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The Carolinas Ecuadorian Festival takes place Saturday, August 6th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Oasis Shriners, 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte.

Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals!

Tickets are $10. Children under age 10 are admitted for free.

Enjoy Ecuadorian music, food and folklore.

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Morelia Gourmet Paletas, also known as Paletas Morelia, is a gourmet Mexican popsicle shop from Miami, known for its fresh ingredients and extensive menu.

Paletas Morelia is at 1425 Winnifred Street #104 in Charlotte. This is next to Wooden Robot in the South End.

On Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022, celebrate National Ice...

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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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Ready for summer adventures with the family? Consider going by train!

From June 1st to August 31st, 2022, kids ages 2-12 can travel for $5, each way, with the purchase of a regularly priced adult ticket on N.C. By Train.

If you’re traveling to Raleigh or Durham, make sure to check out Triangle on the Cheap!

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Reedy Creek Nature Center’s Hummingbird Festival is a popular annual August tradition in Charlotte. This year it will be week-long event, starting August 15th, 2022, with events at various Mecklenburg County nature and recreation centers.

Read on for a list of events. Make sure to follow each link and register, if...

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CLT Burger Week is returning in August, 2022, and that means that it’s the perfect time to try a new restaurant and experience a new burger!

Every year, during CLT Burger Week, local restaurants offer specialty burgers for $6. CLT Burger Week takes place August 12th to 21st, 2022.

20+ locations in the Charlotte area will be...

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Optimist Hall, at 1115 N. Brevard Street, Charlotte, is a food hall inside in a redeveloped former gingham mill. Its 147,000 square feet feature a wide variety of unique food stalls, as well as bars, some retail, and restaurants.

It’s situated in Optimist Park, between Uptown and NoDa.

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The U.S. National Whitewater Center is presenting Flow Fest on Saturday, September 17th, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The festival celebrates wellness and mindfulness in a natural, outdoor setting.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of...

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Outdoor movies and drive-in movies have been taking place all year, and are very popular in summer. Many of these outdoor movies are free. You’re encouraged to bring a blanket or chair.

At many of these events, there will be food trucks and beverage vendors available. Make sure to check with the organizer to see if...

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