Americana Night at Charlotte FC game, including a pre-match “Bash at the Bank” on Mint Street July 9Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend11 sunflower fields near CharlotteAmazon Prime Day July 12 & 13 (but some deals are available early)Pocket of Poppies’ one-year anniversary bashSmashburger: $3 Summer ShakesCharlotte Restaurant Week in July 22-31Drive-in movies near Charlotte — what to see this weekendBig list of Summer Festivals in CharlotteAmazon Prime members get free Grubhub deliverySam’s Club Membership: $24.88 (includes $10 Sam’s Club E-Gift Card)Big discounts for Wiz Khalifa, Korn, Evanescence, Encanto (Sing-Along Film), BrickFest, more…Mayfield Monday — free ice cream in Uptown Charlotte, with 96.9 The Kat July 11Day by day list of hundreds of outdoor concerts in Charlotte (mostly free)Free paper shredding at Office Depot / Office Max (with coupon)Saturday morning cartoons at VisArt Video (and more)Christmas in July at Open Door Studios: free performance of How the Grinch Stole ChristmasBarbershop Harmony Society’s International Convention in Charlotte (special ticket price for locals!)Krispy Kreme: 85-cent dozen deal for 85th birthday (plus more deals)Camp North End: live music Friday nights, and games & kids’ activities Saturday morningsFree concert at Rock Hill Velodrome: Rod Viske + The Jam Garden Band July 30World Premiere of Lost in Space, with Your Neighborhood Orchestra — limited free tickets availableWeekly children’s story time with local authors and community members at That’s Novel Books at Camp North EndFree introductory clinic every Saturday at Charlotte Squash ClubPop-up roller skating rink in Uptown CharlotteNC BeachBlast Festival in Kings MountainRiver Jam at U.S. National Whitewater Center — here’s the whole schedule
Charlotte FC is celebrating Americana Night on Saturday, July 9th, 2022. They’ve got a lot planned for their game against Nashville at 7 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium. As of the time of this posting there are tickets starting at $15 for the game. Before the match, there will be a party, Bash at the Bank, starting at 4 p.m. It will... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Draper Wildlife Management Area. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC.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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Pocket of PoppiesPocket of Poppies is a small, family-owned flower farm near Charlotte, at 6515 Love Mill Road, Monroe. They grow a variety of flowers, including sunflowers. You can go and pick your own flowers on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. until dusk, but make sure to check their... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • If you love Smashburger, you’ve come to the right place. Read on for a list of current Smashburger deals. We have a big day-by-day list of restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day. $3 Summer Shakes
Participating Smashburger locations are celebrating summer with $3... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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 MembershipRight now we can offer two different deals for Sam’s Club membership. Read on to see which is best for you. Option 1:...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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. Please note... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Shredding your documents is a one way to protect yourself from identity theft and other forms of fraud. Shred pre-approved credit card offers, tax records, employment records, old bills, out-of-date account statements and other personal documents that include confidential information. Several organizations regularly hold free paper shredding... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
VisArt Video, at 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation, creation, and experience of movies through education, community events, and rental of over 40,000 titles—some being rare and non-streaming. Check out the Micro Cinema for private events, parties and screenings here. Upcoming Events from VisArt...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Open Door Studios is presenting a free performance of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This “Christmas in July” event will take place Sunday, July 24th, 2022, at 4 p.m., at Open Door Studios, 3706 Central Avenue (on the corner of Central and Eastway.) Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Thrill to the sounds of vocal harmony’s biggest week! It might be hard to imagine a crowd that is simultaneously loud and extremely polite… or a contest that is fiercely competitive, yet the top players actively help their rivals do better — and after the game, they all hang out with their opponents and keep playing all night long. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Camp North End, at 1824 Statesville Avenue, is a great destination year round. It hosts entertainment, art, food, music, and more. To see what’s coming up, go to Camp North End’s Facebook page. If you haven’t visited Camp North End yet, you might be interested in: A self-guided art walking tour of Camp North EndA look at...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Riverwalk Social Committee is presenting a free outdoor concert at the Rock Hill Velodrome, 1000 Riverwalk Parkway, Rock Hill, South Carolina. It will take place Saturday, July 30th, 2022, at 8:30 p.m. The concert will feature Rod Fiske + The Jam Garden Band. Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Your Neighborhood Orchestra is presenting the World Premiere of Lost in Space. A cosmonaut’s journey to outer space, Lost in Space is a sci-fi bio-mystery told via chamber orchestra and spoken word. The performances will take place at Charlotte Art League, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, on Friday, August 26th, 2022. There’s a 6... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCThat’s Novel Books, the used book shop at Camp North End, 330 Camp Road, Charlotte, is hosting a weekly children’s story time on Saturdays this summer. Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte! The story times will take place on... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosCharlotte Squash Club, at 705 International Drive, Charlotte, provides squash clinics, leagues, coaching, tournaments and more for both adults and kids. Over 20 million people play squash in over 185 countries. The game is played on a four-walled court, with a racket and a small rubber ball. The organization frequently... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
NC BeachBlast Festival is a FREE festival in Kings Mountain, NC that brings that beach feeling inland.
Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals! The Annual BeachBlast takes place Friday, August 19th, and Saturday, August 20th, 2022 at Patriots Park, 220 S. Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC. Friday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.Saturday:...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing LLC 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 