The Hola Charlotte Festival celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture. It will take place October 15th, 2022, on Tryon Street, between Brooklyn Village Avenue (formerly Stonewall Street) and 4th Streets.

The festival will take place from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., and is FREE to attend.

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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 Charlotte Knights are presenting the 3rd Annual Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Truist Field, 324 S. Mint Street, Charlotte.

Admission is free. Large pumpkins cost $20 and small pumpkins cost $10. You do NOT have to pre-purchase a pumpkin to enter the ballpark and enjoy...

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The 47th Carolina BalloonFest takes place October 14th to 16th, 2022, at Statesville Regional Airport, 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville, North Carolina. It’s 45 miles from Charlotte.

• Friday, October 14th: 3 to 8:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 15th: 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Sunday, October 16th: 7 a.m to 6 p.m.

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U.S. National Whitewater Center celebrates autumn with Build Your Own Boat on Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m.

We’ll update soon if there are more components to the festival. In some past years there was cider sampling.

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Música Matthews — Hispanic Heritage Celebration will take place on Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews.

This is a FREE event for the whole family. There will be music, dancing, food and art.

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The Baxter Village/Fort Mill Fall Festival will take place Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Baxter Village, 940 Market Street, Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Admission is free.

This is the largest fall festival in the Fort Mill/Rock Hill/South Charlotte area.

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Are you ready for Halloween? Here are a whole bunch of events to get you in the Halloween spirit. The list includes trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more. This list includes events for both kids and adults.

Make sure to scroll down for a monster of a list, organized chronologically, day by day. And it’s growing every day.

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The Charlotte area is ready for fall and Halloween! Here’s a list of haunted trails, corn mazes, fall farm activities and more, for the 2022 season.

Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we don’t typically include in Charlotte on the Cheap, but are worth checking out.

If you have questions about safety...

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When we think of fall foliage, we think of the North Carolina mountains, and for good reason. The spectacular vistas are one of a kind. We have put together a list of scenic drives for fall color in the mountains, as well as some drives closer to us in Charlotte. The peak fall color season in most of the mountain regions is in October, so if...

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Update: The contest has ended and the winner is Shealyn! Congratulations!

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...

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Charlotte Parent School Fair takes place Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Junior Achievement of the Central Carolinas, 1701 N Graham Street, #100 (Camp North End.)

It’s free to attend.

Register in advance for a chance to win prizes.

Charlotte Parent invites you to meet one-on-one with representatives from...

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St. Sarkis Armenian Church, at 7000 Park Road, Charlotte, is holding its annual Armenian Festival from Friday, October 14th, to Sunday, October 16th, 2022.

• Friday: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This is your chance to try delicious, authentic Armenian food, including beef and...

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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...

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When is Trick or Treating in the Charlotte area in 2022? This is a commonly asked question and the answer is simple. October 31st. Neighborhood trick or treating is always on October 31st in the Charlotte area. It doesn’t matter what day of the week it is, or what else is going on. It’s always on Halloween.

That...

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Indian Land Fall Festival will take place October 15th and 16th, 2022, at Indian Lands Schools Complex, 8063 River Road, Indian Land, South Carolina. These dates are rescheduled from October 1st and 2nd, due to weather.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out...

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Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill, 1860 Black Highway, York, South Carolina, is holding its 29th Annual Apple Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 15th, 2022

The festival marks the end of apple picking.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly!...

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Celebrate ‘Burgtoberfest at Percent Tap House, 4250 Main Street, Harrisburg, on Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 12 to 8 p.m.

Also, keep reading for some regularly scheduled events at Percent Tap House.

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From September 30th through November 3th, 2022, watch retro horror flicks on the big screen for retro pricing — just $5 — at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas, 9110 Kings Parade Boulevard.

The movies will be shown seven days a week, and there will be two movies every night.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking...

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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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The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers are hosting the 3rd Annual Cannon Ballers Oktoberfest at Atrium Health Ballpark at 1 Cannon Baller Way, Kannapolis, from Friday, October 14th, to Sunday, October 16th, 2022.

These are the rescheduled dates, as the originally planned weekend got rained out.

• Friday: 5 to 9 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Sunday: 12...

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The 13th Annual NoDa Ghosts & Legends Tour takes place Saturday, October 15th, 2022, starting at 6:30 p.m. They leave from JackBeagle’s NoDa, 3213 N. Davidson Street.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big...

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The Town of Mount Pleasant Fall Craft Festival takes place Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Downtown Mount Pleasant.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big list of Halloween parties, Trick or...

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The nearby City of Kannapolis always goes above and beyond in its holiday festivities, and 2022 will be no exception. Read on to learn about the Tree Lighting, the Celebration of Lights, and the Christmas parade.

Downtown Kannapolis has undergone an incredible revitalization. Learn about all the fun things to do...

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Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2022 Christmas season? You’ve come to the right place.

This list includes professional displays, town events, and private homes.

We will have a Google map with all the light on this page, and more! To see the map, just scroll down past...

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The Matthews Chamber is presenting Fall for Matthews on Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Matthews.

This is a free event at 210 Matthews Station Street, Matthews.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall...

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Wood-Fired BBQ Grill-Zilla and Reunion Ministry Nationwide Gospel Concerts are giving back to the Charlotte community with FREE hot dogs, homemade slaw, chili, and ice cream.

The event takes place Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 12:30 to 4 p.m., behind Mayfield Memorial Baptist Church, 700 West Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC.

While...

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Rev up your tastebuds for Carolinas Chili Championship, on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at McClancy Corp. Headquarters, 8746 Charlotte Hwy, Indian Land, South Carolina.

Taste dozens of chili samples prepared by world champion chili competitors, local cooks and sponsored cook teams.

Look for updates on the Carolinas...

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Fall festivals are back in Charlotte!

The fall is the perfect time in Charlotte for outdoor events, and there are plenty planned. Read on for a big (and growing) list of Halloween festivals, harvest festivals, apple festivals, cultural festivals, food festivals and more.

We will be adding to this list all the time, so please keep checking...

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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...

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Here we go again! Read on for a chance to win 8 tickets to the Carolina Renaissance Festival!

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Here is some big news and something to look forward to for the 2022 holiday season!

Light the Knights Festival, which has taken place at Truist Field for the last two years, along with Charlotte Christmas Village, is significantly expanding its offerings for the 2022 holiday season.

It will feature regulation size ice rink on the field...

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Krispy Kreme is transforming to Krispy Screme this Halloween. Enjoy four new doughnuts, a great deal on a dozen doughnuts, and a FREE doughnut on Halloween if you wear a costume.

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.

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On Saturday, October 15th, 2022, when the Checkers play the Hartford Wolfpack at 6 p.m., they have a special offer for kids.

To encourage kids to become hockey fans, they’re hosting “My First Checkers Game.”

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

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If you’re seeking North Carolina fall colors, there are many beautiful, scenic drives in North Carolina, especially Western North Carolina, where you can experience vibrant fall foliage as part of a stunning landscape. ...

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