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

It marks the day, June 19th, 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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The Town of Cornelius Parks & Recreation is hosting Symphony in the Park and Fireworks on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, starting at 6 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 around Charlotte. Most are free.

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This list includes things to do in Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas, this weekend, 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 more.

We focus on free and cheap...

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Make Father’s Day 2022 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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The Independent Picture House, Charlotte’s only arthouse cinema, is set to officially open on June 24th, 2022. There will be a soft opening, with discounted prices, on June 20th, and 21st. (Keep reading for a list of the soft opening films.)

And you can be among the first to watch a film at The Independent by...

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Nebel’s Alley Night Market is an open market that takes place in the evening in the Design District of the Historic South End. For an address, you can use Superica, 101 W. Worthington Avenue. Alternatively, aim for 1920 Camden Road.

Shop from local shops set up under the moonlight, plus live music, activities and good food.

Nebel’s...

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If you have never shopped Sam’s Club, now is a good time to start (read on for a special deal!) Part of Walmart, Sam’s Club is a membership warehouse club.

Two Deals for Sam’s Club Membership

Right now we can offer two different deals for Sam’s Club membership. Read on to see which is best for you.

Option 1:...

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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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Thrill to the sounds of vocal harmony’s biggest week!

It might be hard to imagine a crowd that is simultaneously loud and extremely polite… or a contest that is fiercely competitive, yet the top players actively help their rivals do better — and after the game, they all hang out with their opponents and keep playing all night...

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Brewers at 4001 Yancey is a group of like-minded brewers from Victory Beer Co. & Southern Tier Brewing Co. The taproom features well-known varieties, as well as exciting new offerings designed for the local market. There is also a full-service kitchen and dining spaces.

Keep an eye on Brewers at 4001 Yancey’s Facebook page for...

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Why Not Pizza, at 7008 E WT Harris Blvd, is celebrating its birthday on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 2 to 4 p.m.

There will be FREE ice cream for kids!

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

In addition, kids can get a picture with Princesses Elsa and Anna, and...

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The Annual Fire Truck Festival returns to NC Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The NC Transportation Museum is a 45 minute drive from the center of Charlotte.

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

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Did you know that every week, Walmart offers tons of Flash Picks?

These are the items that are marked down, sometimes drastically, in a variety of categories, including sports, electronics, home improvement, appliances, fashion and more.

We aren’t listing individual items at this time, because available and pricing...

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FabFest is Charlotte’s two-day celebration of the Beatles on July 22nd and 23rd, 2022.

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Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is celebrating the first day of summer by offering FREE scoops on Tuesday, June 21st, 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.

The...

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Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops are hosting FREE fishing activities for kids on June 11th and 12th, and June 18th and 19th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Gone Fishing will feature catch-and-release ponds, free crafts, free photos (with free downloads) and a free scavenger hunt.

Kids will go home with a “First Fish”...

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Salisbury-Rowan NAACP, Salisbury Parks and Recreation and Novant Health are sponsoring the Salisbury Juneteenth Celebration.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is offering up several Juneteenth celebrations and activities at local recreation centers and a senior center. Most of these events are for those age 55+.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

Juneteenth marks the day when the last enslaved African...

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Tickets are $25 for single tickets or $20 each if you buy four. A...

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The Durag Festival returns to Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, NC, on Juneteenth Weekend. It’ll take place Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 1 to 10 p.m.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

General admission is free, and this includes access to the vendor market, food court and durag art...

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From Thursday, June 16th, to Sunday, June 19th, 2022, get 20% off memberships, whether it’s for a new or returning member. Use the promo code DADS22 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 19th, 2022.

The Garden will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and there will be special activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Enjoy:

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

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Charlotte Squash Club, at 705 International Drive, Charlotte, provides squash clinics, leagues, coaching, tournaments and more for both adults and kids.

Over 20 million people play squash in over 185 countries. The game is played on a four-walled court, with a racket and a small rubber ball.

The organization frequently...

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The third Saturday of the month, from May to August, bring the kids out to Rea Farms, 9855 Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte, for Cartoons & Coffee.

Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte!

From 8:30 to 11 a.m., enjoy a fun children’s movie or TV show projected on the video wall. Purchase...

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Popeyes has been serving up chicken since 1972. It’s celebrating its 50th birthday by rolling back prices! For one week you can get two pieces of chicken at 1972 prices.

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.

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Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic is thanking dads for the “grate” job they do with a BBQ sauce giveaway.

Visit any of the four Keith Clinics in Charlotte from June 13th to 19th, 2022, and get a FREE bottle of BBQ sauce to celebrate Father’s Day.

Read about more Father’s Day freebies and events in the Charlotte...

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The Town of Davidson is holding a Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble Street, Davidson.

Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of African Americans. There are many Juneteenth celebrations throughout the Charlotte area.

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For the Struggle, Inc. presents the 3rd annual Juneteenth Celebration on the Historic West End Corridor. It will take place on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, on Senior Drive, in front of West Charlotte High School.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

A drive-thru car show will begin at noon, starting at McCrorey...

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Looking for some new things to do with kids?

If you have kids, you know that there are plenty of fun, inexpensive things for kids in Charlotte, including parks, museums, splash pads and much more.

But it’s worth the short drive to check out some of these slightly out-of-town attractions. All are within an hour and a half or so from the...

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Devil’s Logic Brewing, at 1426 E 4th Street, features a taproom, kitchen, event space and outdoor patio space. There’s parking on the 1st level in the parking deck across the street.

Devil’s Logic Brewing’s products include craft beer, wine, cider, kombucha,...

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Blumenthal Performing Arts is presenting a FREE celebration, Juneteenth Jam, in two venues in Uptown Charlotte, June 17th to 18th, 2022.

Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African-American people in the United States.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

Juneteenth Jam will feature live music, free...

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The University City Farmers Market returns for its third season season April 30th, 2022.

It takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from April 30th to October 29th, 2022.

The market features local growers and makers, as well as live music and cooking demonstrations.

Shoppes at University Place is easy to get to by car, light...

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Celebrate Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the United States, at the Belmont Juneteenth Celebration.

It will take place Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 2 to 9:30 p.m.at Stowe Park, 24 S. Main Street Belmont.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

This free cultural celebration will feature arts and...

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Join Atha Yoga for a free community yoga class on Saturdays at 10 a.m. The class will take place near Blakeney’s Plaza near the fountain.

Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area!

The class is scheduled every Saturday through August 27th, 2022.

You’re encouraged to bring water and a map.

Blakeney is...

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Dads can skate for free at Extreme Ice Center, 4705 Indian Trail Fairview Road, Indian Trail, on Sunday, June 19th, 2022, from 1:30 to 4:20 p.m., with the purchase of child’s admission.

Read about more Father’s Day freebies and events in the Charlotte area.

This offer was announced on Facebook.

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NoDa Brewing Company, at 2921 N. Tryon St., hosts many free events.

Check out NoDa Brewing Company’s Facebook page for information on events like:

• Trivia
• Beer releases
• Run club
• Live music
• You Drink We Donate Fundraisers
• NoDa Hop Yoga
• More

Here are a few highlighted events (and scroll down for a huge list of events taking place...

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Tommy’s Pub, 3124 Eastway Drive, is a small neighborhood bar that’s big on music and community. It is now hosting both indoor and outdoor events.

Go to Tommy’s Pub’s Facebook page, where they regularly provide updates about upcoming music.

Upcoming Events at Tommy’s Pub

Here are some upcoming events in spring...

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Cine Casual Film Series presents recent, internationally-acclaimed and award-winning Latin American films, specially curated for the Queen City.

The films will be screened at various venues, from May 21st to June 18th, 2022. Tickets are $6 per film. Find more information about the films and purchase tickets here.

Films will be shown with...

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Shredding your documents is a one way to protect yourself from identity theft and other forms of fraud. Shred pre-approved credit card offers, tax records, employment records, old bills, out-of-date account statements and other personal documents that include confidential information.

Several organizations regularly hold free paper shredding...

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SESA University and More Color Inc. are hosting the Juneteenth 2022 Celebration, which has expanded to a three-day event.

It will take place June 17th to 19th, 2022.

On Friday and Saturday it will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

This is a free...

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Skiptown, at 222 Rampart Street, Charlotte, is a dog bar with 20,000+ square feet of indoor and outdoor off-leash play, an agility course, and bone broth dog beer.

For humans there are 24 beers on tap and food trucks.

Humans must be age 21+. Dogs must be registered through Skiptown’s app, fully vaccinated (Rabies, DHLPP, Bordatella), at...

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The City of Monroe, and its Union County neighbors, are presenting a Juneteenth Family Fun Festival on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 3 to 7 p.m. It will take place at Dickerson Recreation Complex, 899 North John Street, Monroe, NC.

This is a free event.

The event will include live music, food, vendors, and amusement rides.

There will be...

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The Hugh Torance House and Store, at 8231 Gilead Road, Huntersville, is one of Mecklenburg County’s only surviving 18th century structures, and is North Carolina’s oldest surviving store. The building was the home of Hugh and Isabella Torance. The log cabin was first built in 1780, with additions built through the early 1800s. The...

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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 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Please note the time change. It was originally starting at 9 a.m., but it was too hot.

Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area!

Sara Cox from Journey Within...

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Crafty Beer Guys Taproom & Bottle Shop, 114 S. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, is a craft beer store in downtown Huntersville.

They offer more than 400 beers, and some wines as well as brewing supplies. They’ve got 16 taps.

They also offer soft drinks like root beer and cream soda. The patio is dog-friendly.

They host lots of...

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The 2022 North Carolina Juneteenth Festival has the theme of “Educating, Empowering, Entertaining.” It takes place Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, 4751 North Carolina 49, Concord, NC.

This family-friendly festival is free to attend.

The free festival will feature vendors,...

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Bopper’s Shag Club is hosting its 32nd Annual Birthday Bash on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., at Mecklenburg Shrine Club, 5200 Mecklenburg Shrine Club Road.

The cost is $5 for members, $8 for non-members, and $5 for juniors.

Doors open at 6 p.m. There will be a free dance workshop at 6:15 p.m., and a meeting at...

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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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Charlotte’s biggest 4th of July celebrations are back in 2022! Here’s a list of fireworks displays, plus parades, celebrations and more. Notably, WBT SkyShow is back! Not to mention the U.S. National Whitewater Center 4th of July Celebration, Carowinds’ Celebrate America Fireworks Show, parades and more!...

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