For a second year, Optimist Hall, 1115 N Brevard Street, Charlotte, is hosting a 4th of July celebration!

Check out a huge list of 4th of July fireworks, parades and celebrations in the Charlotte area.

Star Spangled Saturday takes place on Saturday, July 2nd, 2022, from 6:15 to 10 p.m. The event features live...

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Some movie theater chains are once again offering great deals on summer movies for kids. These shows are great ideas for mid-week entertainment, especially when it gets hot!

A new movie theater in the Charlotte market, Cinergy Entertainment, has joined in the summer fun too. Read on for a list of all the movie theaters offering great deals for...

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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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Do you love Krispy Kreme Doughnuts? Do you love a good deal? You’re in the right place. We keep track of the best Krispy Kreme deals, right here.

Also, keep reading for a list of Charlotte area Krispy Kreme locations.

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling...

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Outdoor movies and drive-in movies have been taking place all year, and are very popular in summer. Many of these outdoor movies are free. You’re encouraged to bring a blanket or chair.

At many of these events, there will be food trucks and beverage vendors available. Make sure to check with the organizer to see if...

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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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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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Popeyes has been serving up chicken since 1972. It’s celebrating its 50th birthday by rolling back 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.

Popeyes is celebrating the major milestone by...

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Jarritos Mexican soda is partnering with two local taqueros to offer the community some great food and drink freebies and to encourage Charlotte to support local taqueros.

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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The Levine Center for the Arts is continuing Wednesday Night Live in 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 African-American Arts...

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Catawba Brewing, at 933 Louise Avenue, is part of a growing brewery scene in Plaza Midwood. Catawba Brewing has three other locations, in Asheville and Morganton. This is its first foray into the Piedmont.

The brewery hosts frequent free events. See all of them (including some that are not free, like crafts nights) on the Facebook page.

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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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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 “cheap” varies for each person. We sometimes include events that are a little pricier but are a lot of fun and a good...

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Birkdale Buds is a series of fun, interactive events for preschool-aged kids. It takes place every Wednesday morning, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., from June 8th to October 26th, 2022.

The event takes place in The Grove, and may include face painting, storytelling, magicians, arts and crafts and more.

Find all the best (and cheapest)...

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Learn about all the 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in the Charlotte area.

SkyShow is returning to Charlotte for 2022! This 4th of July fireworks show will take place in Truist Field, after a baseball game featuring Team USA Baseball.

The game starts at 6:05 p.m. on July 4th, 2022, and fireworks will follow. This is the largest...

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If you’d like to make your kids very, very happy, and also save some money, check out the Groupon for Great Wolf Lodge.

They are offering deals on a number of different kinds of suites, with discounts up to 55% off, with dates on and off through the middle of June, 2022.

Check out all the dates and prices.

Great Wolf Lodge features:

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The 2nd Annual Rock Hill Pride Festival will take place Saturday, June 25th, 2022, with special Pride events happening from Thursday, June 23rd, to Sunday, 26th, 2022.

Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals!

Rock Hill Pride Outdoor Festival

The Rock Hill Pride Festival will take place Saturday, June 25th, 2022, from 10 a.m....

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Museum of the Alphabet, at 6409 Davis Road, Waxhaw, takes a close look at language, culture and Bible translation. Trace the history of writing and learn where your alphabet came from.

Museum of the Alphabet is open and free to visit. It’s open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The museum also presents some special events throughout...

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On Thursday nights through October 20th, and also Monday, October 31st, 2022, Craft Tasting Room and Growler Shop, 1320 S Church St, is showing outdoor movies. The movies will be shown at sunset. Free to enjoy!

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

Craft offers 36 rotating taps from local Charlotte and...

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Dallas Lavender Lane, 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is hosting its first Hippie Festival on June 25th and 26th, 2022, from 12 to 9 p.m. both days.

There will be so much going on for the festival, and you will be able to pick a bundle of lavender, which will be in full bloom!

Tickets are just $12.99 for one day, or $19.99 for the whole...

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Art Walk on Union is an all-day festival of art and music in Downtown Concord. The next two event is June 25th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Artists and makers will be selling their handmade art work on Union Street and the lawn of the Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union...

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Blue Blaze Brewing, 528 South Turner Avenue, is the first brewery in the Historic West End. It maintains a strong connection with the outdoors and healthy living. The brewery is named after the “blue blaze” symbol on the Appalachian Trail, which leads hikers off-trail to something interesting, like a spring or overlook.

Blue Blaze hosts...

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SummerBerry Farm, at 3430 Rimer Road, Concord, has long been a favorite spot for picking blackberries in the Charlotte region. Last year the owners sold the farm, but don’t worry — the new owners are continuing the tradition of inviting the community to pick delicious blackberries.

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Summerstock Charlotte is a festival for the West Side. It takes place Sunday, June 26th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., at The Art Haus, 2229 Weyland Avenue, Charlotte.

Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals!

The free festival features live music, visual art, a children’s area, food trucks, a new mural and more.

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UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, 9090 Craver Road, is free to visit. It also hosts many free and inexpensive events.

Read on to learn a little bit about the Gardens, and about some of the upcoming events. Make sure to keep reading to learn about the Spring Plant Sale on April 7th to 9th, 2022. The gardens are a...

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SAS Cupcakes, at 9941 Rea Rd. Suite, regularly holds free events for families, with themed goodies for purchase. Here is one that is coming up.

3rd Annual SASney World
June 21st to June 26th, 2022
Tuesday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free to visit (just pay for...

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Johnston YMCA and NoDa Church are hosting Movie on the Lawn on Friday, June 24th, 2022, at 8 p.m.

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

The movie will be shown at Johnston YMCA, 3025 N. Davidson Street.

Come and watch Finding Nemo.

Please bring a blanket or a chair. This is a free event.

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Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, is hosting free outdoor 80s and 90s movies every Thursday from June 23rd to September 8th, 2022.

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

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

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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 long.

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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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The 3rd Charlotte Peruvian Festival will take place Sunday, July 24th, 2022, from 12 to 8 p.m., at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue.

Admission is $7. Children 10 and under are admitted for free.

Enjoy live music by local artists, crafts by artisans, delicious food, entertainment for kids and more.

The Charlotte Peruvian Festival...

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Charlotte Caribbean Carnival takes place June 24th and 25th, 2022. The events celebrate Caribbean culture through music, dance, costumes and more.

The events are ticketed separately, or you can buy a weekend pass. Events include J’ouvert (the festival kickoff party), Charlotte Caribbean Carnival Village, Street Parade, an after party,...

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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 nights focus on a wide...

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Your kids can have fun in the Charlotte area this summer 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 2022.

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

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Nothing beats freshly picked produce, and it can be fun to do it yourself. An outing to a U-pick farm can be a great tradition for kids.

We keep a list, year-round, of farms where you can pick your own produce, and that list is below. Please scroll down to see it.

You might also be interested in this list of farmers...

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Enjoy the Wood is a family-owned, Ukrainian company that has been creating unique, stylish wooden world maps since 2014.

The maps are made from natural wood and are available in many styles. They’d be a great gift for the world traveler (or wannabe world traveler!) in your life.

The company’s office and manufacturing facilities...

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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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Lowes YMCA, 170 Joe V. Knox Ave, in Mooresville, will present its annual fireworks display on Sunday, July 3rd, 2022, part of a Summer Celebration from 6 to 10 p.m.

The Field of Flags will be on the front lawn of the YMCA from July 2nd to 5th, 2022, and you’re welcome to visit day or night. Each flag will have a tag with the name of a...

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