EatBlkCharlotte Food and Cultur10e Festival takes place Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 2 to 7 p.m., at Victoria Yards, 209 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC.

Enjoy food, a DJ and kids’ activities.

Admission is $10.

The festival is a highlight of Eat Black Charlotte Restaurant Week, which takes place from June 2 to 11, 2023.

During the...

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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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Father’s Day is a time to celebrate your dad, the dad of your kids, or a supportive male person in your life.

Looking for an easy-to-order gift for Father’s Day? Read on for a list of Father’s Day gift ideas if you’re shopping online.

We’ve also put together a list of Father’s Day events and deals in the...

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has announced the 2023 summer exhibit at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center, at 300 East 7th Street, Charlotte.

Framed: Step into Art will be available from May 20 to September 3, 2023.

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Charlotte’s best kept secret for savvy shoppers is Vista Auction. Ever wonder what happens to the overstocks and returns at Amazon, Target, Home Depot, Kohl’s, and other big retailers?

Are you looking for an Amazon overstock store in Charlotte, NC? Vista Auction is better than you imagined, because you can shop from home! No...

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Make Father’s Day 2023 special in the Charlotte area with these ideas about how to spend the weekend. When more deals, freebies or events are announced we’ll let you know that too!

As Dad always says, “We’re not made of money.” Also, “Close the door, we don’t own the electric company.” And...

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Taste of Charlotte, a three-day festival in Uptown Charlotte, spotlights area restaurants and food vendors. The festival also features three stages of live entertainment, and a kids’ area.

After a couple years at Truist Field, it’s returning to Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte in 2023. It will be on Tryon Street from Trade Street...

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Movies in the Park are returning to Stowe Park, 24 S. Main Street, Belmont. On select Saturdays, watch some classic movies.

These events are free to attend. They’re presented by Belmont Main Street / Downtown Belmont Development Association and Aurora Star Lit Cinema.

The movies will be shown on a jumbo outdoor...

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Sam on Someday is an ongoing music series that brings together some of the best musicians from Charlotte and North Carolina, as well as touring musicians, for one-night-only performances.

The events are hosted by Sam Tayloe of Time Sawyer. He started the series as live-streams during the pandemic, as a way to stay in...

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Topgolf is a little bit different (to say the least) than traditional golf. You play from climate controlled hitting bays, so you can play all year. The 240-yard outfield has dartboard-like targets in the ground. The closer to the center or “bull’s-eye” you get and the farther out you hit your microchipped balls, the more points you...

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Jambox, at 707 E Hebron Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, offers practice rooms to musicians in Charlotte. You can rent a private room by the month, or become a subscribed member and then rent practice rooms by the hour or day. There’s also a common coworking space available to members at no additional cost.

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Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States.

It marks the day, June 19, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African-Americans in Texas.

It took more than two years for word of freedom to get to...

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Amazon and Grubhub have just partnered to offer Prime members a free, one-year Grubhub+ membership. With this membership you’ll enjoy unlimited $0 delivery fees from tons of participating restaurants on GrubHub. The regular price of GrubHub+ is $9.99 a month.

If you’re already a member of Prime, you can sign up for GrubHub+ here,...

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From Thursday, June 15, to Sunday, June 18, 2023, get 20% off memberships, whether it’s for a new or returning member. Use the promo code ADOREDAD2023 and purchase it online, or call 704-353-9209.

The membership includes free admission, discounts to museum programs, invitations to member-only events, museum...

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Dads get into Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens for free, in honor of Father’s Day, on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

The Garden will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and there will be special activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Enjoy:

• Live music on the Visitor Pavilion Terrace
• Food for purchase from a food truck
• Beer...

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation has announced Sundown Sounds, a FREE concert series that will take place at parks throughout Mecklenburg County.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts around Charlotte. Most are free.

You can pack your own picnic...

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Concerts on the Green, a summer music series, is returning to Davidson’s Village Green in 2023! The concerts will take place on select Saturdays and Sundays from April 30th to October 8th, 2023, 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 concerts...

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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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Flying Saucer Charlotte, at 9605 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, is celebrating its 21st Anniversary on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Enjoy specialty tappings, flights giveaways and more.

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Birkdale Village hosts a free community workout series, Be Well Birkdale, on Tuesdays from April 4th to October 24th, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please check in at 5:45 p.m.

Birkdale Village is at 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville, NC.

The class will take place under The Willow Oaks in The Grove.

Please bring a mat.

You’ll receive...

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Your kids can have fun in the Charlotte area during their summer break without putting a hurting to your wallet. Most of these activities are free, and the ones that aren’t are pretty cheap. Follow the links for details on each.

This list is for 2023.

Also, scroll down for a huge, constantly updated, list of upcoming free and cheap events...

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Southern Hospitality Group is presenting Juneteenth Cookout & Father’s Day Celebration at Victoria Yards, 209 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC.

It will take place Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 12 to 10 p.m., and Sunday, June 18, 2023, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

Admission is free,...

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The Charlotte Knights PLAY BALL Clinic is a FREE baseball clinic for kids ages 5-12. It takes place on Friday, June 9, 2023, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Tuckaseegee Dream Fields, 7531 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte.

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

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Looking for a chance to show off your smarts? Here’s a list of upcoming Charlotte trivia nights. Most are held on a regular weekly schedule.

You’ll find them at bars, breweries, cideries, restaurants and coffee shops. Keep reading for a day-by-day list of trivia nights around Charlotte.

Most of the trivia...

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Many skating rinks across the country are participating in the Kids Skate Free program. This program is a great way for kids to get exercise and have fun, even when it’s sweltering outside.

Check out a big list of free and cheap things for kids to do around Charlotte during summer break!

The participating locations...

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Charlotte Spring Carnival will be in the parking lot at 4525 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC, from June 1 to 11, 2023.

• Weekdays: 5 to 10 p.m.
• Saturday: 2 to 11 p.m.
• Sunday: 2 to 10 p.m.

The event will feature rides, a petting zoo, games, prizes and fair food.

Admission is $5 and rides and games are extra. On June 7, 2023, admission is 2 for...

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The Festival on the Horseshoe is an arts and crafts vendor festival at NC Research Campus Horseshoe, 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC, on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This Arts and Crafts vendor festival will host over 75 vendors.

Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in the Charlotte area!...

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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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The Homage Exhibit is a traveling collection of more than 650 original artifacts, documents and pieces of art that showcase the Africa American experience. The exhibit is owned by Nia and Morris McAdoo, Charlotte residents who have been collecting the items for more than 20 years.

The exhibit includes documents and work by Romare Bearden,...

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Summer reading programs can help to keep kids learning and growing through the summer. And without the pressure of school assignments, they have the freedom to explore their own interests through literature.

Here are several reading programs that encourage kids to keep reading, and some even offer prizes and rewards.

New...

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