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 certificate to the sale!

Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s fall sale event takes...

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Carolina Renaissance Festival is making the Charlotte area more festive and fun! It is taking place Saturdays and Sundays from October 1st to November 20th, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

It is once again on a 250-acre farm north of Charlotte, between Concord and Huntersville, at the junction of NC72 and Poplar Tent Road.

Tickets are on...

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Labor Day Weekend 2022 features some of the traditions that Charlotte has enjoyed for years! Read on to learn about some festivals and special events.

Some popular Labor Day traditions, notably Matthews Alive and the Labor Day Parade in Uptown Charlotte, are returning after being canceled in 2021.

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The very popular festival Matthews Alive is returning in 2022! It will take place at Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews, Friday, September 2nd, to Monday, September 5th, 2022.

The annual festival, a Charlotte area Labor Day weekend tradition, is dedicated to the support of local non-profit organizations through music, arts and...

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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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Food Truck season is in full swing in Charlotte!

Somehow food just seems to taste better when it comes from a truck. It can’t be explained. It’s even better when there are lots of trucks to choose from.

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

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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 have questions about safety...

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There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment.

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

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...

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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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Babbel Language Learning has a special deal available through StackSocial. For a limited time, purchase a Lifetime Subscription for $199. This subscription will grant you access to all 14 languages that Babbel supports. (See below.)

The full price for a lifetime subscription is $499. Babbel currently has a deal on their website for $249.

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Celebrate Labor Day at U.S. National Whitewater Center Saturday, September 3rd, and Sunday, September 4th, 2022, with trail races, yoga, and live music.

The festival is free. Parking costs $6. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. No outside food and drinks are permitted.

U.S. Whitewater Center...

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In September and October, Charlotte is bursting with Oktoberfest celebrations. You’ll find them at breweries, restaurants, music venues and more.

At some of these celebrations you can enjoy beer that’s not available other times of years. At some you can enjoy beer stein hoisting competitions, and more. One of the biggest...

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Goodyear Arts is a program that sets up shop in underused buildings and offers artists residencies for two months. In addition to the studio space, the artists are paid a stipend. The artists’ work often extends to alteration of the building itself.

At the end of the residencies, Goodyear Arts hosts a celebration where the public can...

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Pineville Parks and Recreation Department is once again offering a full summer entertainment schedule of free live music and movies. Pineville Rockin’ and Reelin’ Summer Concert and Movie Series will take place on various dates from June to September, 2022.

Concerts start at 7 p.m. In the case of the Charlotte Symphony concert, the...

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South End Gallery Crawl is an arts event that takes place the first Friday of every month. Galleries stay open late to host receptions for new exhibits. Many exhibits are timed to open the first Friday of the month. The events often include live music, food, and beer or wine. The events are free to attend.

Hours for the different venues...

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Duke’s Mayo Classic is a weekend of exciting football, with rivals N.C. A&T Aggies and NC Central Eagles facing off. In addition, there will be a FanFest before the game, and more fan events.

Make sure to check out our list of Labor Day Weekend events in the Charlotte area, including several festivals, outdoor concerts and some...

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Oktoberfest in Old Town is an annual festival in Rock Hill, South Carolina that celebrates the German culture. It takes place Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Fountain Park, 300 E. Main Street, Rock Hill.

It’s free to attend, and family friendly.

We’ve put together a big list of Oktoberfest celebrations...

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Fall festivals are back in Charlotte!

The fall is the perfect time in Charlotte for outdoor events, and there are plenty planned. Read on for a big (and growing) list of Halloween festivals, harvest festivals, apple festivals, cultural festivals, food festivals and more.

We will be adding to this list all the time, so please keep checking...

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Piada Italian Street Food is opening its University Place store, at 8932 JM Keynes Drive, Charlotte, on Tuesday, September 6th, 2022. It grand opening event will give new customers a chance to win free food.

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...

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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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Get ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the inaugural Charlotte International Arts Festival. This festival will take place September 16th to October 2nd, 2022, in locations in Uptown Charlotte and Ballantyne. It’s going to be an annual event.

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

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Optimist Hall, at 1115 N. Brevard Street, Charlotte, is a food hall inside in a redeveloped former gingham mill. Its 147,000 square feet feature a wide variety of unique food stalls, as well as bars, some retail, and restaurants.

It’s situated in Optimist Park, between Uptown and NoDa.

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Compare Foods Charlotte is celebrating the start of the school year with events at seven locations in Charlotte. At each celebration there will be music, a photo booth, raffles and fun.

At each event, the first 100 people will get FREE backpacks with school supplies.

These events were announced on Compare Foods...

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The Charlotte Labor Day Parade is returning in 2022!

The parade is organized by the Labor Day Committee in conjunction with the Southern Piedmont Central Labor Council and other local labor unions. It honors the accomplishments of organized labor in our community, region and country.

Make sure to check out our list of Labor Day Weekend...

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Dear Soul Music Co. is offering a FREE 4-week beginner guitar course. This course, sponsored by ASC Culture Blocks, is for adults ages 18+, and will be taught by Breedlove Guitars endorsed artist, Arsena, and electric guitarist Brosnan Granger.

It takes place at Eastway Regional Recreation Center, 3150 Eastway Park Drive, on Tuesdays from...

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Both Waxhaw residents and non-Waxhawians are invited to the Waxhaw Sk8 Night on Friday, September 9th, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will take place at Waxhaw Sk8 Park, on the corner of S. Church Street and Caldwell Street in Waxhaw.

It’s free to attend and participate, but bring money for the food and dessert trucks.

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Cherryville Family YMCA, at 215 N. Mountain Street, Cherryville, NC, is offering free soccer and basketball camps for kids this fall. These one-evening camps offer a game-centered teaching approach to the sports, creating an exciting and entertainment environment designed to boost player learning.

Cherryville is about 38 miles west of...

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One of the most exciting days of the year for artists and art-lovers is Yard Art Day, on Labor Day, Monday, September 5th, 2022. For one day, front yards around the city and beyond will boast art installations of all kinds.

Make sure to check out our list of Labor Day Weekend events in the Charlotte area, including several festivals, outdoor...

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Around the Crown 10K debuted in 2019. It affords runners a chance to run the whole 3-mile inner loop, I-277. The rest of the route meanders through the streets of Uptown Charlotte. In 2022 it begins and ends at Truist Field.

It’s become a Charlotte Labor Day tradition. Race day is Sunday, September 4th, 2022, with a 7:30 a.m. start...

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Looking for something to keep kids busy and having fun? Joann, a destination for those looking for fabric and accessories, is providing FREE craft kits for kids.

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

The first Saturday of every month, Joann is offering Take It...

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The Inaugural Charlotte Chalk Art Festival (CCAF2022) is a FREE, family-friendly 2-day festival being held at Charlotte Art League, 4237 Raleigh Street on October 1st and 2nd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

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

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Gilde Brewery, at 3530 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina is an authentic German brewery with a brewing history of several hundred years in Hannover, Germany.

It chose Charlotte to be its North American headquarters for brewing and distribution in 2019. Gilde Brewing actually has a long and unique connection with Charlotte — Queen...

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