On the night of Sunday, May 15th, 2022, a total lunar eclipse will take place. This will be the first time in more than three years that North Carolina will get a chance to experience a total lunar eclipse.

You might have heard it called the Super Flower Blood Moon. Read on to learn what each of these descriptors means.

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The Charlotte region is home to several very different botanical gardens, each with its own feel and focus. What they all have in common is that they provide a peaceful, relaxing experience and a way to connect with nature.

Several are free, and none are very expensive.

All are open to the public now.

Whether...

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This list includes things to do in Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas, this weekend, from Friday 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, but, of course, the definition of...

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Levine Museum of the New South is ending its time at 200 E 7th Street. Its final day there is May 15th, 2022.

The museum is hosting a free family day on May 15th, 2022, from 12 to 5 p.m.

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Historic Rosedale, at 3427 N. Tryon Street, has been part of Charlotte’s history since 1815, when the house was completed by Archibald Frew, a tax collector and postmaster for the town of Charlotte.

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

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May 20th, 2022, marks the 247th anniversary of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, which preceded the signing of the more famous Declaration by more than a year.

Influential Charlotte (then called Charlottetown) men declared themselves “free and independent” of the British crown. The declaration was read on...

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Please note that the giveaway contest has ended. Read on for the name of the winner, and information on saving 20% on tickets.

Crayola IDEAworks is an immersive creativity experience that will challenge guests to explore their inner creativity.

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

It’s a little pricier than what we...

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Spend your Sunday afternoon at Vibes and Vino Cookout Edition on May 15th, 2022. It is taking place at Dupp & Swat, at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, from 3 to 7 p.m.

The event is free to attend — just pay for your food and drink.

DJ DiSean Lamar will be setting the mood with hip hop, R&B, pop, Reggaetón...

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Kannapolis’ Summer Entertainment Series 2022 includes a diverse lineup of music, fun family movies in both English and Spanish, and children’s entertainment. These are all free events. Some of the concerts are followed by fireworks.

While you’re in Kannapolis make sure to explore the city, especially the beautifully...

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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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Memorial Day 2022 in Charlotte will feature events celebrating the beginning of summer, as well as events to commemorate our fallen military personnel.

We will also share information on Memorial Day freebies and discounts when they’re announced. And we also have a schedule below of everything on our event calendar for Memorial Day...

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Chipotle is celebrating the NHL playoffs with Wear Your Hockey Jersey Day on Monday, May 16th, 2022.

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.

Fans who visit Chipotle after 3 p.m., wearing a...

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Free Range Brewing, 2320 North Davidson Street, hosts a number of free and inexpensive events every week. Some are regularly scheduled and recur every week or month, and some are special events. Make sure to check Free Range Brewing’s Facebook page for updates to this schedule.

Here’s some of...

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Steinway Piano Gallery-Charlotte, at 7030 Smith Corners Boulevard, often hosts free concerts. It’s near Northlake Mall.

Next up:

Lawrence Quinnett in Concert on Sunday, May 15th, 2022, from 4 to 5 p.m. He will be performing music by Bach, Chopin and more.

It’s free, but please RSVP to klove@steinwaycarolina.com by Friday, May...

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Save money at Carowinds with these exclusive discounts!

Carowinds has opened for the season. Carolina Harbor (the water park) will be open on select days starting May 27th, 2022.

The discount tickets will save you a LOT. When you compare prices, make sure you’re comparing apples to apples. When you buy an...

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When the weather keeps you indoors but your kids need to burn off some energy, this list of indoor playgrounds and play areas of different kinds around Charlotte will come in handy. We’ve included trampoline parks, arcades, children’s museums, skating rinks, bowling alleys, climbing gyms, go karting, laser tag...

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Sycamore Brewing, 2161 Hawkins Street, in the South End, hosts frequent events, many of which are free to attend.

Here are a few upcoming events. You can see more on their Facebook page.

Free Boxing Pop-Up Workout
Sunday, May 1st, 2022
Sunday, May 15th, 2022
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free (but follow one of the above links and...

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Triple C Brewing Company, 2900 Griffith Street (scroll down for a map,) hosts frequent events, many free, and you can find them all on their Facebook page.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Check back soon for event announcements.

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains several nature centers, Reedy Creek, Quest at Latta Preserve, McDowell and Stevens Creek. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. In addition, they also host festivals, workshops, nature hikes, campfire and more events, many of which are...

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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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