Best of Charlotte Bridal Show is taking place on May 7th, 2023, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Pleasant Grove Farm, 7132 Pleasant Grove Road, Charlotte, NC.

Tickets are $5, but if you use the promo code charlotteonthecheap tickets are FREE.

Come meet carefully curated selection of vendors at this boutique-style bridal show, take a selfie at one of...

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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.

Invite a friend to subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap and at the end of May, you AND your friend might each win a...

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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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Zaxby’s is offering a special deal on May 2, 2023, for both Nurses Appreciation Week and Teachers Appreciation Week. However, this deal is available for everyone.

Find a list of Teacher Appreciation Week deals and Nurses Appreciation Week deals.

Buy one Boneless Wings Meal and get one free, all day on May 2, 2023, while supplies last, at...

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On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, Dave’s Hot Chicken is celebrating its 6th anniversary by offering everyone a FREE slider on the house.

To receive the free slider, download the new Dave’s Hot Chicken app by May 2, and the free slider will automatically be added to your rewards. You’ll have...

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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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Help a mom in your life celebrate Mother’s Day with the help of Grubhub. From May 1 to 14, 2023, diners who have signed up for Grubhub+ through Amazon Prime will receive 25% off an order of $20+. Use the promo code MAMA25. This is a one-time use promo code.

Learn about more Mother’s Day freebies, deals and events in Charlotte!

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Stateline Community Orchestra is presenting its debut concert on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 7 p.m. It will be at Pineville United Methodist Church, 110 South Polk Street, Pineville, NC.

It’s free to attend.

Stateline Community Orchestra, a new full orchestra of local musicians led by conductor David Gordon, was founded in the fall of...

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Teens, ages 14-19, can work out for free all summer at any Planet Fitness location from May 15 to August 31st, 2023.

In addition, Planet Fitness is giving away $200,000 to high schools and students. Teens who register can help win a grant for their school or even a scholarship for themselves.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Teens can ...

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The Matthews Concert Band is a volunteer community band of professional and dedicated amateur musicians.

The band started in 2001 and now has around 60 members from all walks of life, who enjoy making music together each week.

Its mission is to encourage lifelong participation in music.

Its repertoire includes classic concert band standards,...

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Carolina Crawls is presenting three bar crawls for Cinco de Mayo in 2023.

¡Fiesta Crawl! takes place in South End, NoDa and Plaza Midwood. All of the crawls take place on May 5 and May 6, 2023, from 5 to 10 p.m.

Facebook event.

Find a big list of Cinco de Mayo events in Charlotte.

Your ticket covers you for both nights. The cost is $5 per...

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Kids Bowl Free offers a way for kids to bowl for free all summer. Bowling is a fun and engaging way to stay active and beat the heat. It’s a sport that can be enjoyed by all ages and skill levels, making it a perfect activity for families to do together.

AMF Summer Games Season Pass used to be an additional low-cost way for kids to bowl...

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Lake Norman Social District is a partnership between Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Avenue, and Thigs Cocktail Bar, 21234 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC. The Social District, the first in Mecklenburg County, allows customers to take alcoholic beverages between the two venues, and enjoy them outside, within a designated area.

LKN...

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The City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is presenting a FREE summer concert series once a month (except July and August) from May to October, 2023.

The concerts take place at 6 p.m., at Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain.

In addition, there will be a Cruise-In on these nights as well. Local car enthusiasts will line...

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Extreme Ice Center, at 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail, NC, is offering FREE skating to moms for Mother’s Day. (A day early.)

Learn about more Mother’s Day freebies, deals and events in Charlotte!

On Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m., moms are admitted for free with the purchase of a...

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NoDa Company Canteen, at Camp North End, is co-hosting a free Cinco de Mayo party with Carlotan Talents. The party will take place in the Boileryard at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, on Friday, May 5th, 2023, from 6 to 10 p.m.

While NoDa Company Canteen is serving up drinks, enjoy traditional food, music, mariachi bands, dancers and...

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Shop for Mother’s Day with this list of recommended gifts. Make sure to also check out our list of local Mother’s Day gifts and events, and our list of where to find Mother’s Day Brunch in Charlotte.

In this list, we are mostly showcasing items that are on sale. Please note that discounts and prices can...

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Charlotte’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations are coming back. Read on for a list of restaurant deals, and then keep reading for a list of Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Or jump right to the list of Cinco de Mayo events in Charlotte.

If you’re not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap’s daily emails (just...

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The Town of Cornelius is presenting an Outdoor Cinema Series in 2022. The movies are free and take place in various parks in Cornelius.

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

Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the movies will begin at dusk, approximately 8:30 p.m.

Concessions will be available for purchase.

Movies...

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Free Comic Book Day is back on Saturday, May 6, 2023! On Free Comic Book Day, participating stores give away free comic books to guests, and some host additional activities, like sketches from artists, and more. Libraries also participate.

Below is a list of stores and libraries in the Charlotte area that are participating in Free Comic Book...

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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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Birkdale Village hosts a free community workout series, Be Well Birkdale, on Tuesdays from April 4th to October 24th, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please check in at 5:45 p.m.

The class will take place under The Willow Oaks in The Grove.

Please bring a mat.

You’ll receive access to a virtual punch card during your first class and if you...

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Anne Springs Close Greenway, 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is hosting a Summer Concert Series that will run on Thursdays from May 4th through July 27th, 2023.

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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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 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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Every Thursday, from May through September, LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd, Mooresville, hosts LangTree Live, a free concert series.

The events take place from 6:30 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.

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Levine Museum of the New South, at 401 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, is beside the Green, between Bernardin’s Restaurant and the Three Wells Fargo lobby.

Its mission is to connect the past to the future in order to realize the promises of a new south.

It’s now free to visit any day that it’s open. Read on to learn about the...

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

Free parking is available in the secure gravel lot across the street, or along Brevard. It’s also close to the Parkwood and 25th Street stops on the LYNX light rail.

Starlight on...

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The Levine Center for the Arts’ Wednesday Night Live returns in the fall of 2022.

The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the Arts — Mint Museum Uptown, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for...

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Lowe’s is celebrating Mother’s Day with a flower giveaway, as well as other fun activities and giveaways.

The Mother’s Day event will take place at participating locations on May 14, 2023, starting at 10 a.m., while supplies last.

To receive a free 1-pint flower, you’ll need to register. Registration will open on...

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Every child benefits from being read to, and one great way to foster a love of reading in children is through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

This program provides children with a FREE age-appropriate book, every month, sent directly to your home.

As of April, 2023, over 204 million free books have been distributed through this...

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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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Hello Huntersville, the annual music and arts festival, is returning in 2023.

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

It will take place Sunday, May 7th, 2023, from 12 to 6 p.m. at Veterans Park at Main and Maxwell Streets in Huntersville.

This festival features live music, art, food trucks, splatter art, an ice...

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The Hugh Torance House and Store, at 8231 Gilead Road, Huntersville, is one of Mecklenburg County’s only surviving 18th century structures, and is North Carolina’s oldest surviving store. The building was the home of Hugh and Isabella Torance. The log cabin was first built in 1780, with additions built through the early 1800s. The...

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Walking a labyrinth is an ancient practice from many faiths and traditions, with the goal of meditation, contemplation and prayer. It’s a practice that you can do right here in Charlotte, if you know where to look.

Many people like to walk a labyrinth on Winter or Summer Solstice.

In addition, World Labyrinth Day is the first Saturday...

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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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May is Bike Month, a nationwide celebration of biking. To coincide with Bike Month, WeeklyRides.com is working with the City of Charlotte to BIKE CHARLOTTE events. There will be fun events (many free) all through the month of May. The events are offered by a variety of organizations and businesses.

We will also include...

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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 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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Metropolitan, at 1111 Metropolitan Avenue, Charlotte, is hosting a Cinco de Mayo party on Thursday, May 4, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Find a big list of Cinco de Mayo events in Charlotte.

Admission and parking are free.

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Kings Drive Art Walk returns on Saturday, May 6th, and Sunday, May 7th, 2023. Kings Drive Art Walk is the spring counterpart to the fall’s Festival in the Park.

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

It takes place on Little Sugar...

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Monroe Road Advocates (MoRA) have presented Thursday Night Live concerts the last few years. In 2023, the events are transitioning into seasonal Signature Events that will feature live music and more.

The first event of 2023 is MoRA Spring Fest on Thursday, May 4, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. As was the case with Thursday Night Live, it takes place...

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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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Jiggy with the Piggy Festival is a longstanding favorite in Kannapolis and returns May 4th to 7th, 2023. It features the Jiggy 5K, over 100 arts & crafts vendors, free concerts, fireworks, and a People’s Choice pork tasting.

Over 100 Kansas City Barbeque Society judges will be here to...

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The 149th Kentucky Derby will take place Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. It’s known as “The Run for the Roses” because of the blanket of 554 red roses bestowed upon the winning horse.

The Kentucky Derby is also known for the traditions of drinking mint juleps and wearing elaborate hats at...

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Quail Corners Shopping Center, 8500 Park Road, Charlotte, celebrating the PGA and the Queen City’s love of golf at Putt & Play.

This free family event takes place Friday, May 5, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 3 to 7 p.m.

There will be a DJ and golf activities for the whole family.

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Taiji Matthews is offering free Tai Chi classes at Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC.

Tai Chi is a mind-body exercise characterized by slow, gentle, whole body coordinated movement. The practice is associated with improved balance, cognitive function, joint mobility, and more.

Check out a big list of free...

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Shop at a Community Pop-Up Market at Sardis Marketplace, 2328 Crown Centre Drive.

The next Community Pop-Up Market takes place Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Enjoy live music, food, and tons of bargains.

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Cheerwine brings the Cheerwine Festival back to historic downtown Salisbury on May 20th, 2023, from noon to 10 p.m.

This is a free festival for the whole family that celebrates Cheerwine’s 100+ years in Salisbury.

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