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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Early bird rates make it especially attractive – and gift-worthy

The Yadkin Valley Winter Wine & Beer Passport serves up a season of tastings in North Carolina wine country.

Whether buying for yourself or giving as a gift, each passport is a money-saving pass to tasting experiences at 18 wineries and breweries. The tastings can be...

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Sweet Street, an annual Trunk-or-Treat Festival in Kannapolis, takes place Monday, October 31st, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at N.C. Research Park, 150 N. Research Campus Drive, Kannapolis.

It’s free to attend.

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

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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 23% off, with dates into February, 2023.

Check out all the dates and prices.

Great Wolf Lodge features:

• Howlin’ Tornado—an...

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Carolina Christmas Mini Sessions

LaLa Photography is offering FREE Carolina Christmas mini-sessions at its studio at 4205 Stuart Andrew Blvd, Suite G, Charlotte, NC. This is a fantastic, low-priced way to get a picture for your family Christmas card!

These will be 10 minute sessions and will include one FREE digital image. More will be...

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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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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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Celebrate Halloween in Downtown Concord for the Candy Crawl!

On Monday, October 31st, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., merchants will be hosting trick-or-treating on Union Street in Downtown Concord.

There will also be family-friendly entertainment to enjoy.

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

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The Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum, at 1145 N College Street, Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, is hosting a trick or treat event.

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 or...

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Keith Family YMCA instructors are leading FREE fitness classes on The Green at Prosperity Village, 5334 Docia Crossings Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.

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

These free classes were announced on Prosperity Village Area Association’s Facebook page, and that would be a good...

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is presenting several Halloween events in 2022. Make sure to follow the links and register. Read on to learn about a few of them.

Find more fall and Halloween events with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation by searching here.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether...

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UPDATE: The Taco reward is in effect! Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies stole a base in game 1 on October 28th, 2022! You have 10 days from that date to become a Taco Bell Rewards Member and claim your prize!

Taco Bell is holding the 11th annual Steal a Base, Steal a Taco promotion during the 2022 World Series. There’s a little...

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Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Ave NW in Concord, is Concord’s first full-scale production brewery. It’s open seven days a week.

It also hosts live music (and more) to go along with the craft beer, usually on Fridays and Saturdays. Find all events on their Facebook page or their website calendar.

Check out a huge calendar...

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Just in time for Halloween and the first few games of the World Series, Whole Foods Market is offering a special deal on frozen pizzas.

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

From October 19th to November 1st, 2022, Whole Foods Market is offering 35% off on all frozen pizza. Even better,...

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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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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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Every Monday (with a few exceptions), The Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson Street, hosts Find Your Muse. This open mic is considered one of the best open mics in Charlotte.

Please note that The Evening Muse is closed on Labor Day, September 5th, 2022, so there will be no open mic that day.

Make sure to check The...

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Extreme Ice Center, 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail, is hosting Kids Try Hockey For Free Day on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, at 12 p.m.

This event is a chance for kids age 4 to 9 to try out ice hockey. No experience is needed. Trained coaches will help them try hockey in a fun, safe environment.

Find all the best (and cheapest)...

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Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, offers events throughout the year, some of which are free. Read about one upcoming event, as well as the exhibits at the museum.

Learn about free days at Charlotte museums.

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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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Krispy Kreme is transforming to Krispy Screme this Halloween. Enjoy four new doughnuts, a great deal on a dozen doughnuts, and a FREE doughnut on Halloween if you wear a costume.

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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Every Christmas season there are several families in the Charlotte area who go all out on decorating their house for the season. They string thousands of lights, and even broadcast music that guests can listen to through their car radio, often synchronizing the lights to the music.

Learn about other home-grown Halloween attractions around...

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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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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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On the 31st of every month, Baskin Robbins is offering 31% off scoops all day at participating locations.

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.

Waffle cones, toppings and sundaes are excluded from the discount.

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Learn about Davidson’s history, legends and ghosts on a 90-minute Ghosts of Davidson Walking Tour.

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 or Treat events, and our list of pumpkin...

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The law firm Mehta & McConnell, PLLC, is providing FREE rides home on holidays, to help to keep our community safe.

If you’ve been drinking, take an Uber, Lyft or cab home and then submit a copy of your receipt and your photo ID to Mehta & McConnell and you’ll get reimbursed for your ride.

Reimbursement is limited to the...

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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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Local artist Rosalia Torres-Weiner is sharing Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) through a mini-residency with UNC Charlotte’s Office of Identity, Equity and Engagement.

She will be creating an Ofrenda at UNC Charlotte’s Popp-Martin Student Union Art Gallery, 8845 Craver Road, Charlotte, North Carolina. An Ofrenda is an altar to...

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From September 30th through November 3th, 2022, watch retro horror flicks on the big screen for retro pricing — just $5 — at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas, 9110 Kings Parade Boulevard.

The movies will be shown seven days a week, and there will be two movies every night.

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

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The Town of Indian Trail, along with Carolina Cruzin4Jeeps and The Wrecking Crew Mustang Club, are hosting their first annual Car Show and Toy Drive.

It will take place on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., outside of Indian Trail Town Hall, 315 Matthews Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail, North Carolina.

This is a free...

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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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