Celebrate Cuba’s rich culture at Havana Night on Saturday, June 4th, 2022, from 5 to 10 p.m. It takes place in the Boileryard at Camp North End. 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, is the official address of Camp North End, but the parking lot at 1824 Statesville Avenue is the closest one to the Boileryard. There is a lot of parking (all free)...

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This list includes things to do in Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas, this weekend, 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 more.

We focus on free and cheap events,...

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A new Harris Teeter Fuel Station has opened at Harris Teeter Davis Lake, 8415 Davis Lake Parkway, Charlotte.

From June 3rd to 5th, 2022, if you scan your VIC card you’ll save 40¢ a gallon. The offer is good for all fuel grades.

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

After you scan your VIC card, you’ll see any...

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Save money at Carowinds with these exclusive discounts!

Carowinds is in full swing for the summer and one highlight is the 4th of July. Carowinds will be presenting a nighttime fireworks spectacular at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 2nd, Sunday, July 3rd, and Monday, July 4th, 2022. The display will be accompanied by...

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Dallas Lavender Lane, at 937 Old Willis School Road, in Dallas, is hosting its third annual Lavender Bloom Festival on June 4th and 5th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Find details as they’re announced on Dallas Lavender Lane’s Facebook page.

Parking is $5 per car (cash) and admission is free.

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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. There...

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Charlotte’s biggest 4th of July celebrations are back in 2022! Here’s a list of fireworks displays, plus parades, celebrations and more. Notably, WBT SkyShow is back! Not to mention the U.S. National Whitewater Center 4th of July Celebration, Carowinds’ Celebrate America Fireworks Show, parades and more!...

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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...

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Charlotte 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...

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The 2nd annual EatBlkCharlotte Food and Culture Festival takes place Saturday, June 11th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m., at 835 Gesco Street, Charlotte.

Enjoy food trucks, vendors, music and fun.

Admission is free. Just pay for your food.

Feel free to bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Donations accepted. Look for updates on the ...

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Find the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area in the chart below. Powered by Gas Buddy.

The Gas Buddy map below will show the places that have cheap gas near you, and the chart will show the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area. All information is supplied by Gas Buddy users.

But remember that you may save even...

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Gaston All American Fair brings rides, carnival games, contests, music, and more to Eastridge Mall, 246 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia, from June 3rd to 12th, 2022.

Admission to the fair is free. Some attractions will have a fee.

Armbands are $25 and will allow the wearer to ride unlimited rides for one day. Tickets are $1.25 each, and the...

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Devil’s Logic Brewing, at 1426 E 4th Street, features a taproom, kitchen, event space and outdoor patio space. There’s parking on the 1st level in the parking deck across the street.

Devil’s Logic Brewing’s products include craft beer, wine, cider, kombucha,...

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Cabela’s is hosting FREE fishing activities for kids on June 11th and 12th, and June 18th and 19th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Gone Fishing will feature catch-and-release ponds, free crafts, free photos (with free downloads) and a free scavenger hunt.

Kids will go home with a “First Fish” certificate.

Carolina Funnel...

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Concerts on the Green, a summer music series, is returning to Davidson’s Village Green in 2022! The concerts will take place on select Saturdays and Sundays from April 24th to October 16th, 2022, from 6 to 8 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...

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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.

I just came across a fantastic deal for a Sam’s Club membership! $14.99 for a year’s membership, and that includes a $10 eGift card. So, you’re really paying...

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The City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is presenting a FREE summer concert series once a month (except August) from May to October, 2022.

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

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Association of Turkish Americans in Charlotte are hosting Turkish Feast on Davidson Village Green, 511 S Main Street, Davidson, on Saturday, June 4th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The event includes a chance to purchase delicious Turkish food, baklava, Turkish coffee and more.

There will be music, fortune tellers, face painting, cotton...

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Charlotte on the Cheap readers have loved Charlotte Warehouse Sale for years. Several times a year, fashion lovers have the chance to shop for new, name-brand clothings and accessories, at 65% to 90% off retail prices.

Read on to enter a contest to win a $50 gift certificate to the sale!

Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s June sale event takes...

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Summerstock Charlotte is a festival for the West Side. It takes place Sunday, June 26th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., at The Art Haus, 2229 Weyland Avenue, Charlotte.

Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals!

The free festival features live music, visual art, a children’s area, food trucks, a new mural and more.

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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...

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Blumenthal Performing Arts is presenting a FREE celebration, Juneteenth Jam, in two venues in Uptown Charlotte, June 17th to 18th, 2022.

Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African-American people in the United States.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

Juneteenth Jam will feature live music, free...

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We’ve partnered with the website GSalR.com to bring Charlotte on the Cheap readers an interactive map of Charlotte area garage sales, Charlotte yard sales, Charlotte moving sales and Charlotte estate sales.

You can click on the map and move it north, south, east or west. Click on a red flag for information about a sale. You can also add...

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Join Atha Yoga for a free community yoga class on Saturdays at 10 a.m. The class will take place near Blakeney’s Plaza near the fountain.

Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area!

The class is scheduled every Saturday through August 27th, 2022.

You’re encouraged to bring water and a map.

Blakeney is...

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Movies in the Park is taking place at Wilmore Centennial Park, 205 West Kingston Avenue, in the South End. This is a free event that includes a movie, music, and children’s activities.

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

It’s all free.

The live music and children’s...

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From Thursday, June 16th, to Sunday, June 19th, 2022, get 20% off memberships, whether it’s for a new or returning member. Use the promo code DADS22 and purchase it online, or call 704-353-9209.

The membership includes free admission, discounts to museum programs, invitations to member-only events, museum...

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Cine Casual Film Series presents recent, internationally-acclaimed and award-winning Latin American films, specially curated for the Queen City.

The films will be screened at various venues, from May 21st to June 18th, 2022. Tickets are $6 per film. Find more information about the films and purchase tickets here.

Films will be shown with...

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QC Family Tree is hosting Summer Soul Saturday on Saturday, June 4th, 2022, from 4 to 8 p.m., at The People’s Porch, 3423 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte. This event was announced on QC Family Tree’s Facebook page.

The event includes:

• Music by Carolina Social Music Club
• Spoken word by The Women of “She Speaks”
• Visual art...

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On Thursday, June 16th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., get FREE ice cream on the corner of Trade and Tryon Streets in Uptown Charlotte.

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.

Moose Tracks Ice Cream is giving away 10,000...

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GottaSwing Charlotte is leading Movement Morning programs at The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. At these programs, participants will explore various styles of dancing, including swing dancing, The Big Apple and The Charleston, all dances that were popular in the 1930s and 1940s.

At the events you’ll explore the history and cultural...

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Looking for something to keep kids busy and having fun? Joann, a destination for those looking for fabric and accessories, is providing FREE craft kits for kids.

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

The first Saturday of every month, Joann is offering Take It &...

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Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States.

It marks the day, June 19th, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African-Americans in Texas.

It took more than two years for word of freedom to get to...

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Every Saturday from May 7th to September 24th, 2022, head to Fountain Park, 300 E Main Street, Rock Hill, SC, for a free yoga session from 9 to 10 a.m.

Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area!

Sara Cox from Journey Within Yoga will be leading the sessions.

Please pre-register, so that you can sign a waiver, at ...

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Matthews Heritage Museum, 232 North Trade Street, Matthews, is housed in the 1879 Massey-Clark House, one of the oldest buildings in Downtown Matthews. The museum offers a glimpse into the past, and a close look at historic artifacts and long-gone ways of life.

Read on for information on visiting...

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Optimist Hall, at 1115 N. Brevard Street, Charlotte, is a food hall inside in a redeveloped former gingham mill. Its 147,000 square feet feature a wide variety of unique food stalls, as well as bars, some retail, and restaurants.

It’s situated in Optimist Park, between Uptown and NoDa.

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is offering up several Juneteenth celebrations and activities at local recreation centers and a senior center. Most of these events are for those age 55+.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

Juneteenth marks the day when the last enslaved African...

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The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free.

Learn about free days at Charlotte museums.

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools’ Language and Learning Acquisition is hosting the Summer International Day of Learning on Saturday, June 4th, 2022, from 10 am. to 2 p.m., at 4000 Applegate Road, Charlotte.

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

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Bring the kids to the Family Dance Party at Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, June 11th, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m.

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

Join MIX 107.9’s Ramona Holloway for this event, which will raise money for the...

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