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Grand opening at Andy’s Frozen Custard in Matthews: $2 sundaes all day Aug 3

Andy’s Frozen Custard Matthews is celebrating its grand opening on August 3rd, 2022. It’s at 2210 Matthews Township Parkway, Matthews.

On August 3rd, all day, from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., get one-topping sundaes for just $2.

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if...

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Win free tickets to Skylar Gudasz / Kate Rhudy / Libby Rodenbough’s Ask Me Anything Tour

Three talented singer/songwriters, Libby Rodenbough, Kate Rhudy, and Skylar Gudasz are bringing their Ask Me Anything Tour to Charlotte. Read on for a chance to get on the guest list! Also, keep reading for a video from each songwriter.

The Ask Me Anything Tour: North Carolina songwriters Rodenbough/Rhudy/Gudasz share an evening “in the...

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Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend

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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“Pay What You Want” for Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte’s “If Pretty Hurts…” every Wednesday

The Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte is presenting If Pretty Hurts… from July 27th to August 20th, 2022. It will take place at the Hadley Theatre, at Queens University of Charlotte, 2132 Radcliffe Avenue, Charlotte.


The show will take place Wednesday through Sunday.

Every Wednesday will be “pay what you want.” Advance...

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Wednesday Night Live: Free admission to museums, plus Live Art and Diasporic Dance at Gantt Center July 27
Grand Oiseau de Feu sur l’arche by Niki de Saint Phalle. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC

The Levine Center for the Arts is continuing Wednesday Night Live in 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 African-American Arts...

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National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Aug 4: Two places to get free cookies

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is Thursday, August 4th, 2022. (Not to be confused with National Chocolate Chip Day, in May, and National Cookie Day, which is in December.)

So far we’ve heard about two special deal for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Read on for the details for each deal.

We have a big day-by-day list of food,...

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Birkdale Buds — free preschool kids’ activities at Birkdale Village

Birkdale Buds is a series of fun, interactive events for preschool-aged kids. It takes place every Wednesday morning, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., from June 8th to October 26th, 2022.

The event takes place in The Grove, and may include face painting, storytelling, magicians, arts and crafts and more.

Find all the best (and cheapest)...

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Carrabba’s: Buy an entrée and bring home a free lasagna August 2-8

From Tuesday, August 2nd, to Monday, August 8th, 2022, dine at Carrabba’s and bring home a free lasagna!

When you dine-in and enjoy one of 18 signature entrées, you’ll bring home over a pound of the restaurant’s made-from-scratch lasagna for free.

Carrabba’s Lasagne features pasta layers with pomodoro sauce, meat sauce,...

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Sam’s Club Membership: $24.88 (includes $10 Sam’s Club E-Gift Card)

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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Carolina Renaissance Festival tickets on sale Aug 5 — learn about big changes and discount days

Carolina Renaissance Festival is making the Charlotte area more festive and fun! It is taking place Saturdays and Sundays from October 1st to November 20th, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

It is once again on a 250-acre farm north of Charlotte, between Concord and Huntersville, at the junction of NC72 and Poplar Tent Road.

Tickets go on sale...

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Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this week

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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Queen City Comedy Experience: 30+ comedy shows July 31 to Aug 28


Queen City Comedy Experience is back for the first time since 2019. It will feature 30+ shows in six venues (plus some virtual shows) from July 31st to August 28th, 2022.

Read on for information on a few of the shows, or check them all out at BlumenthalArts.org/Queen-City-Comedy-Experience.

The performances are varied, including improv,...

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Freddy’s Frozen Custard: Free mini sundae for National Frozen Custard Day Aug 8-14

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is celebrating National Frozen Custard Day by offering a FREE mini sundae from August 8th to 14th, 2022.

In order to get the free sundae you need to sign up in the Freddy’s app. If you are already registered in the app you’ll receive your National Frozen Custard Day reward in your...

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Summer’s Live with Live Nation: 4 tickets for $80 “All In”

Through August 9th, 2022, Live Nation has a promotion called Summer’s Live. Buy 4 tickets for $80 “All In,” meaning that $80 is the total price. No additional fees. The only thing added is sales tax.

All tickets are, of course, available only while supplies last. In the Charlotte area, venues include PNC Music Pavilion,...

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Jr. 49ers Kid Club: great deal for young Charlotte 49ers fans

Kids ages 13 and under can join the Junior 49ers Club, which is the official Charlotte 49ers Athletics fan club for kids.

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

The cost is $25 for the 2022-23 year. It’s valid from August 1st, 2022, to July 31st, 2023.

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Schiele Museum: Teachers and their families get free admission Aug 1-5

From August 1st to 5th, 2022, The Schiele Museum of Natural History, at 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, is celebrating teachers by offering teachers and their families free admission to:

  • Museum exhibits
  • The Farm
  • A Planetarium show
Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

Teachers need to show their Teacher I.D. badges at check-in.

The Museum’s...

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TCBY’s birthday: buy one frozen yogurt, get another for 50% off August 9


TCBY is celebrating 41 years on Tuesday, August 9th, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Buy any frozen yogurt at regular price and get another one for 50% off.

Valid at participating locations. Restrictions might apply. Excludes quarts, pints, cakes and pies. Half off item must be of equal or lesser value. Can not be combined with other offers.

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Splatter Charlotte Pop-Up at Camp North End

Explore your artistic side at one of Splatter Charlotte’s pop-up events at Camp North End. On Saturdays, August 6th and August 20th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Splatter Charlotte will have a big canvas set up for a collaborative art experience.

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

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Around the World Storytime at Museum of the Alphabet

Museum of the Alphabet, at 6409 Davis Road, Waxhaw, takes a close look at language, culture and Bible translation. Trace the history of writing and learn where your alphabet came from.

Museum of the Alphabet is open and free to visit. It’s open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The museum also presents some special events throughout...

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Back to School Block Party at Elevation University City August 14

Elevation University City, at 8105 IBM Drive, Charlotte, is celebrating the end of summer with a free Back to School Block Party. It takes place on Sunday, August 14th, 2022, from 3 to 5 p.m. (after its 1:30 p.m. worship service.)

Check out a big list of back to school bashes in the Charlotte area!

The event includes water slides, lawn...

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Sundown Sounds: Akita at Park Road Park August 5

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation has announced Sundown Sounds, a FREE concert series that will take place at parks throughout Mecklenburg County.

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.

You can pack your own...

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Free bike adjustments and flat repair (and more) with Charlotte Re-cyclery

Charlotte Re-Cyclery, at 516 E 15th Street, Charlotte, NC, is a community bike shop program. The Re-Cyclery supports Trips for Kids Charlotte, an organization that makes sure that kids in the community have the opportunity to experience bike-riding.

The Charlotte Re-Cyclery fixes up the donated bicycles to be used in this program. Refurbished...

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Hummingbird Festival week-long event in August
Photo: Depositphotos

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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Soak City! at Resident Culture Brewing in Plaza Midwood Aug 13 — slip ‘n’ slide, dunk tank, more…


Resident Culture Brewing Company has two locations:

  • Plaza Midwood: 2101 Central Avenue, Charlotte
  • South End: 332 W Bland Street, Charlotte

They often host events, which you can find on their Facebook page. When you plan on an event, make sure to verify which location it’s at.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte...

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Front Porch Sunday in South End August 7

Front Porch Sundays, the popular monthly vendor market takes place the first Sunday of the month for the rest of the year.

This season, it’s at Atherton, at 2104 South Boulevard, Charlotte.

Enjoy shopping from 70+ local vendors and artisans, as well as food trucks, coffee, and more.

Schedule for 2022 Front Porch Sundays

  • April 3rd
  • ...

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7 Food Truck Fridays this week — where to find 30+ of your favorite food trucks


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.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor...

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26th Festival of India August 27

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!

The festival includes:

  • Traditional dance
  • Bollywood dances
  • Exhibits
  • Visual arts
  • Souvenir Bazaar
  • Indian Food...

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Huntersville Week of Fun — August 1-5

The Town of Huntersville is celebrating the upcoming school year with a Week of Fun from August 1st to 5th, 2022. Each day there will be a special event at a park in Huntersville.

These are free events.


Huntersville Week of Fun Events

Move It Monday
Monday, August 1st, 2022
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Veterans Park
201...

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Big day-by-day list of outdoor movies in Charlotte in 2022

Photo: depositphotos

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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Mona’s Jewish Deli Fest in Davidson Sep 18 (order food now for discount)

The Jewish Council of Lake Norman is bringing Jewish Deli Fest to Downtown Davidson on Sunday, September 18th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. It will take place on The Village Green in Davidson, North Carolina.

This is a chance to enjoy Jewish delicacies that are sometimes hard to come by here in the south, including New York kosher-style deli...

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Back to School Bashes (and some summer fun) for 2022

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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CLT Burger Week August 12 to 21

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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Panthers Fan Fest — August 11

Panthers Fan Fest 2022 has been announced, and is taking place on Thursday, August 11th, 2022, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5. Mark your calendar for this fun event at Bank of America Stadium, 800 S. Mint Street, Charlotte.

Fan Fest includes:

  • Seeing the Panther practice on the stadium field
  • TopCats
  • Sir Purr
  • PurrCussion
  • Black & Blue Crew
  • Fireworks...

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Jam at the Dam at Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Boathouse August 5: The Missing Finger

The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation works to ensure clean, plentiful water in the Catawba River Basin through advocacy and education. Learn more about what they do and how you can be involved.

The organization is offering a growing number of opportunities to kayak, including kayak rentals, guided tours, and kids’ programs. Read on to learn...

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National Fried Chicken and Waffles Day deal at Metro Diner Aug 8

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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