For a fourth year, the U.S. National Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is offering ice skating. In addition, a brand new Lights installation is coming to the Whitewater Center, as well as two new 600-foot suspension bridges.

Ice skating and Lights will be available starting November 16th, 2022....

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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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If you’ve been thinking about joining Costco, now is a good time to do it.

They are offering a special deal, which they rarely do. This offer is through Stacksocial.com.

Purchase a 1-Year Gold Star Membership for $60, which is the regular price, and get a $30 Digital Costco Shop Card for free.

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Want to get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping? Amazon has some pretty great Early Black Friday deals available right now.

Keep checking back, as they’ll be updated frequently. We are listing just a few that caught our eye, but hunt around for what you need…or want!

We’re listing items below that are...

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Shop for gifts at these holiday markets in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Here’s a growing list of Christmas markets, church bazaars, crafts markets, arts markets and more.

We’re always adding to this list!

Scroll down for a day-by-day list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area.

Know of more that should be on this list?...

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In November and December, you can find holiday and Christmas parades in every corner of the Charlotte area. Area holiday parades generally start before Thanksgiving at Concord, Monroe, and Mooresville, followed up by the biggest holiday parade of the season, the Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade in Uptown Charlotte.

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NoDa Company Canteen, in the Boileryard of Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, is a new destination for visitors to Camp North End. It’s an indoor and outdoor bar, with the tropical-themed outdoor patio providing a great vantage point for people-watching and enjoying the entertainment at Camp...

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Christmas tree lighting celebrations will be taking place all over the Charlotte area in November and December of 2022. At most of them, there will be additional entertainment and holiday activities for kids. Santa makes appearances at many.

These aren’t just Charlotte events. Towns and cities all over the...

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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...

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This year, it isn’t a question of “Where can you get a free turkey for Thanksgiving?” but “Where can you get a whole Thanksgiving dinner for free?” Ibotta is offering its ‘Free Thanksgiving Dinner‘ program — in an effort to feed millions of families this Thanksgiving.

The offer will be available to new...

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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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Celebrate the season by attending a free holiday concert in the Charlotte area in 2022. In this list you might find find traditional Christmas music, a tuba concert, community chorus concerts and more. This listed is growing every day, so please keep checking back.

These concerts take place all over the Charlotte...

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The Town of Matthews is hosting Santa for pictures on December 10th, 2022. There will be sessions for families, and for families with pets.

The event takes place at Matthews Community Center, 100 E McDowell Street, Matthews, North Carolina.

The cost is just $7 per family. You need to register ahead of time, and spots are...

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LaLa Photography is offering an incredibly low-priced option for a holiday photo shoot. Their Holiday Headquarters is ready for sign-ups! For just $29 you get a 20 minute session that includes up to 4 children, plus adults.

UPDATE: November is sold out, and there are just a few spots left on December 3rd and 4th, so the studio has added two...

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Charlotte Unconventional is hosting In Common Storytelling Show at Common Market Oakwold, 4420-A Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC.

The event runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and is free to attend.

Throw your name in the hat if you’d like to share a 3-5 minute...

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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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Waxhaw Christmas Parade

The Waxhaw Christmas Parade will take place on Sunday, December 11th, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., in Downtown Waxhaw....

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Birkdale Village, Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC, will greet the holiday season with a celebration Saturday, November 19th, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day!

The Lighting of Birkdale Village will be a fun, festive...

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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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Rea Farms, 9855 Sandy Rock Place, is hosting a free holiday event, Holiday Magic, on Saturday, November 19th, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., that features FREE photos with Santa, as well as many other free activities.

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day!

Here’s what’s...

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Yap Ye Iswa Festival is returning to Rock Hill on Saturday, November 19th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

It will take place at Catawba Cultural Center, 1536 Tom Steven Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina.

This is a free event to celebrate the art, history and culture of the Catawba people. Catawbas have been in the Carolinas for over 6,000 years....

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Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Here are a few opportunities in the Charlotte area for the 2022 Christmas season. Make sure to bring your camera. At most of these, you take your own pictures, but at some, professional photographers take the pictures.

Note: A few of...

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The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, is hosting the extremely popular Gingerbread Lane again this year.

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Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade is scheduled for Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. It will end around 8 p.m.

For the second year it will be taking place on Thanksgiving Eve, rather than on Thanksgiving morning. This change to a nighttime parade was introduced for the...

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If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Thanksgiving dinner to go from a grocery store or restaurant.

Every year we put together a list of grocery stores and restaurants where you can order your meal ahead of time. In some cases, they come “ready to cook”...

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Billy Graham Library, at 4330 Westmont Drive, again presents its popular Christmas at the Library. This year, it will run from November 28th to December 23rd, 2022.

• Mondays through Thursdays, from 5 to 9 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday, from 5 to 10 p.m.
• Closed Sundays.

Reservations for Christmas at the Library are open now.

Christmas activities...

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This is a growing list of 2022 holiday events in the Charlotte area. This day by day guide will include events celebrating everything from Thanksgiving to New Year’s.

Please scroll down for a (soon to be) massive day-by-day list.

Make sure to bookmark this page, as it will be frequently updated.

And make sure to follow the links to...

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The City of Concord will kick off the 2022 holiday season with two popular community events, the Christmas Parade and the Tree Lighting.

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day!

Concord Tree Lighting Ceremony

The 25th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is on...

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Looking for something to do to get out of the house on Thanksgiving Weekend?

We are highlighting a few events you shouldn’t miss, but then, scroll down for a huge list of events we have on the calendar from Wednesday, November 23rd, through Sunday, November 27th, 2022.

On Charlotte on the Cheap we focus on free and cheap events, and...

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The Town of Matthews is hosting a party for families who’d like to ring in the New Year a little bit early.

Noon Year’s Eve will take place Saturday, December 31st, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell Street, Matthews.

The event features a kid-friendly DJ,...

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Master Mixologist Bob Peters is offering a FREE craft cocktail class on Saturday, November 19th, 2022, from 2 to 3 p.m., at The People’s Market Elizabeth, 1609 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte. (The former location of Earl’s Grocery.)

He will be working with Woodford Reserve Bourbon, along with a few other favorites, to create three...

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The Town of Matthews is hosting a Kwanzaa Celebration on Wednesday, December 28th, 2022, from 7 to 8 p.m., at Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell Street, Matthews.

Check back soon for more Kwanzaa celebrations in the Charlotte area.

This is a free event.

Enjoy music, dancing and informative presentations about the...

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