Culture Blocks connects communities with responsive arts, science, and history experiences close to residents’ homes. The program engages with creative individuals and organizations with a primary mission of arts, science, and/or history to present programs in specific geographic areas. Culture Blocks, funded by Mecklenburg County,...

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Whole Foods Market is offering a special deal on flowers for Mother’s Day. From May 10 to 16, 2023, get a 15-stem bunch of tulips for only $9.99.

This deal is exclusively for Prime members. Try Prime for 30 days for free.

The deal is valid for single-color, multicolor, bicolor and classic 15-stem bunches only....

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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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Whether you’re shopping for a gift, for a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of trending deals at Amazon today. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.

Also, learn about Amazon’s coupon page!

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There are plenty of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Charlotte in 2023!

After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother’s Day freebies and discounts. And after that we have a big list of all the events that are on our calendar for Friday, May 12, through Sunday, May 14, 2023. If you’re ordering a gift...

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Charlotte Dragon Boat Races Festival and Asian Festival takes place at Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Road, Cornelius, NC, on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Admission is free.

This popular annual event features the racing of colorful dragon boats by various local teams, and a cultural festival with...

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USA Football is presenting USA Football Blitz on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at UNC Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC. (We’re looking into where the exact location is on campus.)

This is a FREE event for boys and girls ages 5-14. No football experience is needed. ...

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Broad River Campground is a brand new 90 acre pet friendly campground near Charlotte with cabins, glamping domes, primitive tent sites and RV sites.

The campground has a Spring/Summer special for cabins — starting at $150 for weeknights. In addition, get an additional 10% off reservations through October 31st, 2023 with code CLTcheap10....

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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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Carolina Clay Matters Pottery Market takes place May 13, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at McAlpine Business Park, 8300 Monroe Road.

It’s free to attend.

Over 50 potters will exhibit beautiful new work in functional, decorative, and sculptural ceramics.

All the pieces are hand-crafted by some of NC and SC’s...

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Memorial Day 2023 in Charlotte will feature events celebrating the beginning of summer, as well as events to commemorate our fallen military personnel.

We will also share information on Memorial Day freebies and discounts when they’re announced. And we also have a schedule below of everything on our event calendar for Memorial Day...

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The City of Gastonia is hosting Touch-a-Truck and Civics Day on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Phillips Rec Center, 2031 Echo Lane, Gastonia, NC.

This is a free event.

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

Kids can see utility trucks, police...

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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 40 years.

The concerts take place at Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina.

• Food Truck available...

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Celebrate Mother’s Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, 2023. We’re putting together a list of restaurants in the Charlotte area where you can get Mother’s Day Brunch for $35 or under per person. (That doesn’t mean you can’t spend more at these restaurants!)

We’re including...

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A new outdoor concert series, SouthPark After 5, will take place at Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC.

It kicks off April 20, 2023, and will take place every Thursday through May 25, 2023 at 5 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...

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Outdoor movies and drive-in movies are very popular in spring, summer, and fall. Many of these outdoor movies are free. You’re encouraged to bring a blanket or chair.

The list will grow during the warmer months, so keep checking back.

At many of these events, there will be food trucks and beverage vendors...

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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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If you’ve wanted to upgrade your kitchen appliances, make sure to check out Kitchen-Aid’s spring sale! Kitchen-Aid appliances aren’t cheap by any means, but they are high-quality and extremely durable. So, any time you can get a discount, it’s worth considering.

Here is one great deal, but you can find more on the ...

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“Go to the beach” on the cheap by attending BeachFest Matthews on Friday, May 12th, and Saturday, May 13th, 2023. The festival takes place in and around Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews.

• Friday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the...

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The Town of Dallas Summer Concert Series will take place one Saturday a month from May to September, 2023 (except for July), at the Dallas Historic Court Square, 131 W Main Street, Dallas, NC.

These are free concerts that take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Please bring a lawn chair.

In addition to the concerts listed below, a 4th of July concert...

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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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Wendy’s fans, you’ve come to the right place! We’ll add current deals as they’re announced.

And, if you’re a regular, join the chain’s loyalty program Wendy’s Rewards for FREE food and exclusive discounts. Many of Wendy’s deals are available only on the app.

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The Town of Waxhaw presents Kaleidoscope Fest on Saturday, May 13th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area!

This festival is Waxhaw’s annual spring festival of the arts. It features a gift market, performances, food and more.

This is a free event in Downtown Waxhaw.

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Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Avenue in Cornelius, specializes in coffee, espresso, craft beer, fine wines and live music. It’s located in the heart of Old Town Cornelius. There’s no cover for the live music, so make sure to stop by.

Please do tip the musicians, buy a drink, tip the bartender or barista, and maybe buy a CD...

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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.

The Whitewater Center is at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina.

The concerts place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May to...

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Master Mixologist Bob Peters is offering a FREE craft cocktail class on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., at The People’s Market Elizabeth, 1609 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte.

The theme this time is “Cinco de Derby.”

The People’s Market Elizabeth announced this event on their Facebook page.

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Robin Antoinette’s Art for All is presenting some free events at The Corner Shop LKN, 13532 S Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, North Carolina.

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One of the main reasons that Charlotte on the Cheap reaches so many people is because of word of mouth. We’d like to thank our newsletter subscribers for spreading the word by running a contest throughout the month of May.

By the way, our daily newsletter was named by Queen City Nerve as the best newsletter in Charlotte!

Invite a...

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RiverFest is a family friendly festival presented by Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation. It takes place on the banks of the Catawba River, at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park, 1400 E Catawba Street, Belmont, on Saturday, May 13th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This is a free festival that includes fun activities...

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Charlotte Ski Boats is hosting Surf Bash 2023 on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event takes place at Stutts Marina, 571 Stutts Road, Mooresville, NC.

This is a free event.

Tigé is bringing in top surf and wakeboard pros to demonstrate their skills, as well as the new line of ATX boats.

Sign up for a surf session! Space...

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We’ve compiled a list of places to get Mother’s Day Brunch in Charlotte, but thought this one deserves a special mention.

The Charlotte Knights are hosting Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Gates open at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, at 12 p.m., and the special Mother’s Day event takes...

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Markets at 11 is an open air market in Ballantyne. This family friendly event include live music, picnicking, outdoor yoga, shopping, food trucks and more.

It takes at Ballantyne’s Backyard, 11611 N. Community House Road, Charlotte. Free parking is available.

Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in...

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Weekly live music returns to Camp North End in April, 2023, and will continue through the spring, summer and fall.

Live From the Boileryard is a free concert series every Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. There’s plenty more going on at Camp North End on Friday nights and all weekends.

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

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Birdsong Brewing Co., at 1016 North Davidson Street, frequently hosts live music and other events. There’s no cover. You can always verify their schedule on their website or on their Facebook page.

Birdsong Brewing was founded in 2011 and is part of Charlotte’s growing craft beer community. If you have questions about their...

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Primal Brewery, at 16432 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, hosts frequent events, including live music, holiday parties, and more. To see all of their events, visit Primal Brewery’s Facebook page or the Primal Brewery website calendar.

Primal Brewery has a second location, at 52 Ervin Street, Belmont, so please make sure, when you...

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Kannapolis’ Summer Entertainment Series 2023 includes a diverse lineup of music, fun family movies in both English and Spanish, and children’s entertainment. These are all free events. One of the concerts is followed by fireworks.

While you’re in Kannapolis make sure to explore the city, especially the beautifully revitalized...

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National Concert Week is May 10 to 16, 2023. During this time Live Nation is making tickets to over 3,800 shows nationwide available for $25.

These are “All-In” tickets, meaning the $25 includes fees. (You do need to pay sales tax.) With ticket fees normally adding a substantial addition cost to the price of a ticket, this deal...

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Metropolitan’s music series, Music at the Met, is taking place every Thursday from April 20th to October 5th, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m.

It takes place next to Dressler’s.

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.

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Nurses Appreciation Week is May 6 to 12, 2023, and we all know that nurses deserve a ton of appreciation (all year long.) We will be updating this page with special deals that businesses are offering to nurses this week. Please make sure to follow each link for the details. The dates of the deals are not necessarily on the actual dates of Nurses...

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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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Tuesday, May 2, 2023, has been named Teacher Appreciation Day. However, May 8 to 12, 2023, has been named Teacher Appreciation Week, so you can expect to see various days for Teacher Appreciation deals. Also, several businesses are offering special deals and freebies to educators just during this time, and some offer deals all year long.

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