IKEA Charlotte, 8300 IKEA Boulevard, Charlotte, is the only IKEA in North or South Carolina. Although there are 52 IKEA stores in the U.S., the next closest IKEA is in Atlanta, four hours away. So it’s no wonder that IKEA Charlotte is a destination for shoppers from all over the Carolinas.

IKEA Charlotte can be a little bit overwhelming,...

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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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The 3rd Charlotte Peruvian Festival will take place Sunday, July 24th, 2022, from 12 to 8 p.m., at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue.

Admission is $7. Children 10 and under are admitted for free.

Enjoy live music by local artists, crafts by artisans, delicious food, entertainment for kids and more.

The Charlotte Peruvian Festival...

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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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Each month, one of the museums that’s a part of Levine Center for the Arts presents ArtBreak, a free, 30-minute, guided lunchtime tour. This is a chance to take a break from your work day and experience some art.

Levine Center for the Arts Museums are:

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon Street,...

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Food Truck season is in full swing in Charlotte!

Somehow food just seems to taste better when it comes from a truck. It can’t be explained. It’s even better when there are lots of trucks to choose from.

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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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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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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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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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FabFest is Charlotte’s two-day celebration of the Beatles on July 22nd and 23rd, 2022.

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Empowered Living Ministries is presenting a FREE movie screening of Nope at Ayrsley Grand Cinema, 9110 Kings Parade Boulevard, Charlotte, on Thursday, July 21st, 2022, at 7 p.m.

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

There’s no cost to attending, and no donations...

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On Thursday, July 21st, 2022, McAlister’s Deli celebrates its annual Free Tea Day. And they mean exactly that…FREE tea all day. No coupon or purchase necessary — just walk in and ask for the freebie. You can choose from sweet or unsweet, a combination of sweet and unsweet tea, tea/lemonade, and teas with flavored shots.

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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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If you’d like to make your kids very, very happy, and also save some money, check out the Groupon for Great Wolf Lodge.

They are offering deals on a number of different kinds of suites, with discounts up to 55% off, with dates on and off through the middle of June, 2022.

Check out all the dates and prices.

Great Wolf Lodge features:

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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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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...

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Brighter Day Community Choir of Charlotte is presenting a free concert on Sunday, July 31st, 2022, at 4 p.m., at University City United Methodist Church, 3835 W WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC.

Choose Happy: A Gospel Guidebook for Embracing Joy will featuring song selections specifically curated to remind each of us that we can’t choose...

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The 3rd Thursday of the month, from April to September, 2022, Monroe Road Advocates (MoRA), with presenting sponsor Edge City Brewery, presents Thursdays Live.

The events will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Embrace Community Sculpture, 6697 Monroe Road.

The next Thursdays Live event is on July 21st, 2022, featuring the jazz group,...

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Gilde Brewery, at 3530 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina is an authentic German brewery with a brewing history of several hundred years in Hannover, Germany.

It chose Charlotte to be its North American headquarters for brewing and distribution in 2019. Gilde Brewing actually has a long and unique connection with Charlotte — Queen...

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Kingdom Builders Church, Intl, at 2352 Dr. Webber Avenue, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a Back to School Bash on September 10th, 2022, from 12 to 2 p.m.

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

At this free event kids can receive free backpacks and school supplies, while...

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Goodyear Arts is a program that sets up shop in underused buildings and offers artists residencies for two months. In addition to the studio space, the artists are paid a stipend. The artists’ work often extends to alteration of the building itself.

At the end of the residencies, Goodyear Arts hosts a celebration where the public can...

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Piada Italian Street Food is opening its first store in Charlotte, at Cotswold, 336 S Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC, and is celebrating at its grand opening.

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 Tuesday, July...

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LaLaCaboosa Downtown Music Series will take place at Veterans Park, at Main and Maxwell in Huntersville, on the third Thursday of the month from June to October, 2022, from 6 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...

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North Carolina Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC, is presenting a new event, Ice Cream Train, on Wednesday, July 27th, 2022, at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

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

Pick up your ice cream at the Barber Junction Visitor...

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The Anne Springs Close Greenway is hosting a tribute concert in honor of founder Anne Springs Close on Sunday, September 25th, 2022, at 3 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 concert, featuring the Charlotte...

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Morrison Family YMCA, at 9405 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Party at the Pavilion on Saturday, August 20th, 2022, from 12 to 3 p.m.

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

This event is free, and you don’t need to be a YMCA member,...

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Mark your calendar for Friday, August 12th, for the Davidson Wildcats Fall Fan Fest. Celebrate the upcoming fall season of Wildcats athletics at this free event at Richardson Stadium, 200 Baker Drive, Davidson, NC, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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

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Charlotte Unconventional is hosting In Common Storytelling Show at Common Market Oakwold, 4420-A Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC.

The event runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and is free to attend.

Throw your name in the hat if you’d like to share a 3-5 minute...

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The 26th Festival of India will take place Saturday, August 27th, 2022, from 12 to 8 p.m., at Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte.

Admission is $6 at the gate or $5 online.

Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals!

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VAPA is a non-profit organization formed in 2021 by ten arts organizations in Charlotte to create a space for artists to create, perform, and exhibit their work.

The space, the VAPA Center, opened at 700 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, in March of 2022.

The VAPA Center is hosting a wide range of arts events. You can find them listed on their ...

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Petra’s, at 1919 Commonwealth Avenue in Plaza Midwood, is hosting Hot Stuff Summer Pop Up Market on Sunday, July 24th, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It will feature local crafts, food, artisans and beer. Shop for a friend, for yourself, or for ideas for your own creative pursuits.

Check out a huge,...

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The Green at Prosperity Village, 5334 Docia Crossing, is part of the City of Charlotte’s initiative to construct 250 place-making projects across the city.

The Green is an open space provided by the City of Charlotte. Programming and activities are organized by the Prosperity Village Area Association. The best way to keep up on events...

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