There’s no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months in Charlotte, and there’s really no better way to spend a nice evening.

We’ve put together a huge list of outdoor concerts, mostly free, throughout the whole Charlotte area.

After the descriptions of the concerts, which is organized by area, scroll down to see a...

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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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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.

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Every Wednesday and Friday at 12 p.m., there’s a free walking tour at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte.

The tours are currently scheduled through July 1st, 2022, but they regularly get extended.

To attend, you need to RSVP on Eventbrite.

Camp North End is one of the largest adaptive reuse...

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South End Gallery Crawl is an arts event that takes place the first Friday of every month. Galleries stay open late to host receptions for new exhibits. Many exhibits are timed to open the first Friday of the month. The events often include live music, food, and beer or wine. The events are free to attend.

Hours for the different venues...

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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, included kayak rentals, guided tours, and kids’ programs. Read on to learn...

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There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment.

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 the season yet.

In addition to those three, there are often pop-up...

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UPDATE: The winner of the $50 to spend at the sale is Alexandra M. Check your email!

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...

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There are plenty of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Charlotte in 2022!

After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother’s Day freebies and discounts, many...

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One of North Carolina’s newest craft beverage experiences is the Cheers! Trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Hendersonville. And one of the neatest ways to explore the trail is via the Cheers! Trail Passport.

The passport serves as a guide to 24 tasting rooms along the state’s only trail that features beer, wine, cider and mead. The...

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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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Floyd Cooper Day is a newly established literary holiday dedicated to collectively reading books by the late Floyd Cooper, the pioneering author-illustrator who portrayed authentic African-American experiences through his storytelling.

Cooper was known for his pastel-drawn illustrations depicting Black lives with historical accuracy. His...

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Who really has the cheapest groceries? Everyone wants to save money at the supermarket. We’re providing a weekly list of the best deals and sales at several grocery stores in the Charlotte area. Stay tuned — more stores will be added to this list soon.

Please keep in mind that some grocery stores require you to be a member of their...

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The City of Gastonia’s Summer Concert Series is returning in 2022. The concerts will be free and will take place at Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 107 N. South Street, Gastonia.

The concerts will take place two Fridays a month on May to July, 2022. There will be bonus concert on a Saturday in October.

Do you love outdoor concerts?...

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Challenge yourself at the annual Goat Island Games on May 7th, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Goat Island Park, 141 8th Avenue, Cramerton.

Enjoy a full day filled with events open to the whole family. Most activities are free, but some have a fee.

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Moms can celebrate Mother’s Day by visiting Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for free on Saturday, May 7th, and Sunday, May 8th, 2022.

On both days the hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please make sure to reserve or purchase a timed ticket.

In addition, the first 250 mothers admitted each day, starting at 10 a.m.,...

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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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Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte’s first hot glass art studio. It’s at 438 Atando Avenue, which is north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It’s around the corner from NoDa Brewing.

It’s owned by artist Jake Pfeifer, a young artist who has been blowing glass since he was 14 years old.

Hot Glass...

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Free Comic Book Day is back on Saturday, May 7th, 2022! On Free Comic Book Day, participating stores give away free comic books to guests, and some have 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...

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Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Ave NW in Concord, is Concord’s first full-scale production brewery. It’s open seven days a week.

It also hosts live music (and more) to go along with the craft beer, usually on Fridays and Saturdays. Find all events on their Facebook page.

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

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Celebrate Mother’s Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th, 2022. We’re putting together a list of restaurants in the charlotte area where you can get Mother’s Day Brunch for $35 or under per person. (That doesn’t mean you can’t spend more at these restaurants!)

We’re including...

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Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, is offering a special membership deal for Mother’s Day.

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

From Thursday, May 5th, to Sunday, May 8th, 2022, get 20% off memberships, whether it’s for a new or...

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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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Magpies is offering FREE sweet hand pies to moms on Mother’s Day Weekend.

On Saturday, May 7th, 2022, just go to one of the farmers’ markets where Magpies will be, and let them know you’re a mom. Get a free hand pie, while supplies last.

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

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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.

They take place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May to September, 2022.

The music will go from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The schedule might be a...

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The Plaza Midwood neighborhood is celebrating springtime with Midwood Maynia.

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

This popular annual festival takes place Saturday, May 7th, 2022. It features live music, food, beer from a local brewery, local artisans, a pet parade, fun kids’...

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Nurses Appreciation Week is May 6th to 12th, 2022, and we all know that nurses deserve a ton of appreciation (all year long.) We’ve found some special deals that businesses are offering to nurses this week. Please make sure to follow each link for the details.

Also, we have a list that we update with deals all year for healthcare workers....

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USA Football is presenting USA Football Blitz on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at American Legion Memorial Stadium, 1218 Armory Drive, Charlotte.

This is a FREE event for boys and girls ages 5-14. No football experience is needed. Register here.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’...

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Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022, is Teacher Appreciation Day, but it’s Teacher Appreciation Week all week, from May 2nd to May 6th, 2022! Several businesses are offering special deals and freebies to educators, and some do all year long.

Make sure to click each link to get all the details. As always, participation might vary, so if the deal is...

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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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eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series Pro Battle takes place Tuesday, May 10th, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., at Carolina eSports Hub, 3401 Saint Vardell Lane, Charlotte.

It’s free to attend.

This is a live event featuring Charlotte Phoenix’s Graham Bowlin and Kollin Keister going head to head against JR Motorsports’ Michael Conti and Briar...

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The U.S. National Whitewater Center’s annual Memorial Day celebration takes place Saturday, May 28th, and Sunday, May 29th, 2022.

It includes a trail race, yoga, and live music. The festival concludes with fireworks on Sunday night.

It’s free to attend the celebration, but there’s a charge for participating in races or...

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Charlotte Taco Week has ended. But just because the $3 taco specials all over Charlotte are no longer available that doesn’t mean that you should stop celebrating the taco!

Elevate Lifestyle has given us $100 in taco gift cards to give away to one lucky Charlotte on the Cheap reader! The gift cards all from...

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Save 20% on tickets to Charlotte Seltzerland. If the discount doesn’t come up for you, enter the promo code CLTONTHECHEAP.

Seltzerland takes place Saturday, May 7th, 2022, at Paradise Valley Golf Club, 110 Barton Creek Drive, Charlotte.

Your ticket allows you to spend the afternoon sampling 100+ unique hard seltzers.

Purchase ticket...

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