For the first time ever, in 2022, you’ll be able to ice skate in Birkdale Village. Birkdale Village is at Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC.

Birkdale on Ice is an outdoor skating rink on The Plaza in Birkdale Village. It will be open from November 19th, 2022, to January 16th, 2023.

To ensure a skating time...

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The Levine Center for the Arts’ Wednesday Night Live returns in the fall of 2022.

The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the Arts — Mint Museum Uptown, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for...

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Enjoy some free stuff (and some cheap stuff) on Halloween or around Halloween with this list of freebies and deals. Make sure to click on the links for necessary details. Participation varies by location.

Unless otherwise noted, these freebies and deals are for Monday, October 31, 2022, but make sure to follow the links for information on...

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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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As you plan your Halloween festivities, don’t miss some of the amazing and fun decorations and attractions that your neighbors are providing!

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...

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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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Duck Donuts is opening their third Charlotte location on Saturday, October 29th, 2022. It will be at Rea Farms Shopping Center in South Charlotte, 9825 Sandy Rock Place, Suite 5B. This new store joins locations in Dilworth and Huntersville.

Its hours will be 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.

We have a big ...

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Hindu Center of Charlotte is hosting a Diwali Cultural Show on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at their location at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte.

This is a free event.

Hindu Center of Charlotte. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

Diwali is a major Hindu celebration, celebrated over five days. The dates of Diwali this year...

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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...

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Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are offering free Halloween activities for kids on Saturday, October 29th, and Sunday, October 30th, 2022.

• Saturday, October 29th, 2022: 3 to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, October 30th, 2022: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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

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Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics (HFFA), at 11725 Verhoeff Drive, Huntersville, North Carolina, is hosting a free Trunk or Treat event on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022, from 4 to 6 p.m.

It will take place in the facility’s west parking lot.

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

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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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The Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall has become a much-loved tradition, not just for Elizabeth residents, but for many others in the community. It’s a giant display of dozens of carved pumpkins, and is an amazing sight to see.

2022 is the 18th year of the Great Elizabeth Pumpkin...

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Kids go free at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, on Halloween weekend, October 28th to October 31st, 2022.

Experience racing excitement from start to finish with over 50 interactives. View 18 historic cars on Glory Road, celebrate NASCAR inductees in the Hall of Honor and experience what it takes to be a NASCAR...

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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...

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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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Wendy’s fans, you’ve come to the right place! We’ll add current deals as they’re announced.

And, if you’re a regular, join the chain’s loyalty program Wendy’s Rewards for FREE food and exclusive discounts. Many of Wendy’s deals are available only on the app.

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and...

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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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Touch-a-Truck is a FREE event at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4551 Old Airport Road, Concord, on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cabarrus Arena will transform into a playground of machinery. Bring your family to see, touch and safely explore their favorite vehicles and machines while meeting the people who operate...

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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” or...

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For a place where the average high temperature is 62 degrees in November and 53 degrees in December, Charlotte sure does like outdoor ice skating. This year there are two places in the Charlotte region where you can ice skate outside.

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

They...

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TCBY is celebrating First Responders Day on Friday, October 28th, 2022, by giving first responders their first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt for free. Please bring valid ID to show your first responder status.

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!...

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Speedway Christmas is returning to Charlotte Motor Speedway for a 13th year in 2022. It’s included in our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area.

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

It will be taking place from...

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The People’s Market Elizabeth, at 1609 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a Halloween Drag Brunch on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, at 11 a.m.

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 ...

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Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, is hosting free outdoor 80s and 90s movies every Thursday.

Crossroads Cinema will take place at 8 p.m. on a jumbo screen with surround sound against the backdrop of the Historic Ford Building.

The movie series has been extended to October 27th, 2022! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:30...

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Taco Bell is holding the 11th annual Steal a Base, Steal a Taco promotion during the 2022 World Series. There’s a little bit of a twist to it this year.

You need to be a Taco Bell Rewards member. You can sign up for the rewards program by the start of the World Series or within 10 days after the stolen base.

If player steals a base in...

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Lenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers.

Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see all of their upcoming events.

Check out a huge calendar of events at...

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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 a Charlotte Halloween bar crawl? Looking for something to do for Halloween? Maybe a party to show off your costume? We’ve put together a list of bar crawls, costume parties, Halloween costumes and movies, for adults.

Not all of these events are strictly for adults, but most are. Make sure to follow each link to see if...

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North Carolina Oktoberfest is a free, family-friendly event that takes place October 29th, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, 4751 NC-49, Concord, NC.

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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From now through October 31st, 2022, Chuck E. Cheese is hosting a Halloween Boo-Tacular. Come in costume. Cast members will be in costume too, and will be surrounded by age-appropriate spooky décor, like giant cobwebs, friendly ghosts and floating bats.

There will be costume contests happening Halloween weekend, from Friday, October 28th, to...

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Kids 12 and under get a free Scary Face Pancake at participating IHOP restaurants from October 24th to 31st, 2022, from 4 to 10 p.m., with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Make sure to check out our growing list of Halloween food freebies and deals for 2022!

Kids can create their own scary (or not scary) face on their pancakes with toppings...

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BBOC (Black Business Owners Corp) is presenting the 6th Annual Charlotte Black Restaurant Week from October 17th to 31st, 2022.

During this time participating Black owned restaurants will be offering 25% to 50% off Charlotte Black Restaurant Week specials.

Participating Restaurants

More restaurants might be added.

Cuzzo’s Cuisine
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Christmas in Cornelius is a fun festival taking place Sunday, December 4th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius.

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

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