97 free and cheap things to do this weekend around Charlotte and more... In This Issue... 97 free and cheap things to do this weekend around Charlotte Gear Up to Go Out — free kids' safety event, including free helmets Free bike helmets and “Learn ...
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97 free and cheap things to do this weekend around Charlotte and more...

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97 free and cheap things to do this weekend around Charlotte

This list includes in-person and virtual events in the Charlotte area this weekend, from Friday to Sunday.

You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so...

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Gear Up to Go Out — free kids' safety event, including free helmets

Safe Kids Charlotte Mecklenburg is presenting a free event for families, Gear Up to Go Out, on Saturday, May 15th, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at McAlpine Creek Park, 8711 Monroe Road, Charlotte.

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Free bike helmets and “Learn to Ride” events at Mecklenburg County Rec Centers

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is holding several “Learn to Ride” events at recreation centers. Events are scheduled every Saturday from April 24th to May 22nd, 2021.

At these free events, you can learn how to ride a bike,...

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Charlotte Garage Sales this weekend

We've partnered with the website GSalR.com to bring Charlotte on the Cheap readers an interactive map of Charlotte area garage sales, Charlotte yard sales, Charlotte moving sales and Charlotte estate sales.

You can click on the map and move it...

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St. Philip Neri Italian Marketplace in Fort Mill this weekend

St. Philip Neri Italian Festival is a little different this year, but it's still happening. This year it will be a Marketplace instead of a full-fledged festival. There won't be entertainment or kids' activities, but there will be...

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Free museum admission all summer to active military and families–starts May 15

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Blue Star Museums is a program that provides free admission to over 2,000 museums nationwide to active duty military personnel (including National Guard and Reserve) and their families.

In 2021, the program begins on Armed Forces Day, Saturday,...

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Armenian Spring Food Festival

St. Sarkis Armenian Church, at 7000 Park Road, Charlotte, is holding its annual Armenian Spring Food Festival from Friday, May 14th, to Sunday, May 16th, 2021.

  • Friday: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This...

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National Chocolate Chip Day: Get 12 Nestle Toll House Cookies for $5

May 15th, 2021, is National Chocolate Chip Day!

Celebrate by stopping by a participating Nestlé® Toll House® Café by Chip® and buying 12 fresh-baked Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip cookies for just $5.

Toll House Cookies were invented...

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Get vaccinated and get a $5 gift card at Cabarrus Brewing Co.

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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....

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Model A Concert Series in Tega Cay

Tega Cay Concert Series is a free outdoor music series that takes place one Saturday a month from April to September, 2021, with the exception of July.

The free, family-friendly concerts take place at Runde Park, 5116 Windward Drive, Tega Cay, South...

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Save up to 60% at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord — dates through July

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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 60% off, with a few dates in May,...

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Memorial Day Weekend events and deals in Charlotte for 2021

Memorial Day 2021 in Charlotte inching a little closer to normal. There are some in-person events happening, both to commemorate our fallen military personnel, and just to just celebrate the beginning of the summer.

We will also share information...

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Davidson's Concerts on the Green are returning!

Concerts on the Green, a summer music series, is returning to Davidson's Village Green in 2021! The concerts will take place on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month from July to October, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Attendees are encouraged...

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Charlotte Warehouse Sale — huge discounts on new, name brand clothing

UPDATE: The contest has ended, and the winner is Shalonna A. Make sure to check your inbox and spam folder for an email from us!

Charlotte Warehouse Sale is coming back! This is the perfect way to get ready for summer, while keeping to your...

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Day by day list of outdoor concerts in Charlotte (mostly free)

In most years there's no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months. In 2020, there was a shortage! The concerts are slowly coming back in 2021, but some will start out a little bit differently.

Some of the concerts are no longer...

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Gaston All American Fair features rides, entertainment, Hillbilly Olympics, more


Gaston All American Fair brings rides, carnival games, contests, music, and more to Eastridge Mall, 246 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia, from June 18th to 27th, 2021.

Admission to the fair is free. Some attractions will have a fee.

Armbands...

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MusicFest at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery with Off the Wall and DeCarlo


Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, 4150 Yancey Road, hosts events throughout the year. Find them all on OMB's Facebook page. Next up:

Music Fest with DeCarlo
Saturday, May 15th, 2021
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Free

Enjoy live music in the...

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Meck Dec Day celebrations coming back for 2021


May 20th, 2021, marks the 246th anniversary of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, which preceded the signing of the more famous Declaration by more than a year. Charlotte celebrates this date every year.

It is the day...

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Free outdoor fitness classes with Anytime Fitness

Anytime Fitness is offering FREE outdoor workouts the first four Saturdays in May, 2021, at the Green in the Promenade on Providence, 10844 Providence Road.

The workouts take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on:

  • May 1st, 2021
  • May 8th, 2021
  • May...

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Free paper shredding events in Charlotte

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...

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Halfway to Halloween costume party at Cavendish Brewing

Cavendish Brewing Company, 207 North Chester Street, Gastonia, hosts many events, including live music, trivia, a run club, and more. You can see listings for them on the Facebook page.

Double-Check Before You Head Out!

We make every effort to...

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Bike rodeo in Kannapolis

Kannapolis fire fighters and police officers are joining together to offer a bike rodeo on Saturday, May 15th, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This free event will take place at the horseshoe area of North Research Campus Drive, in front of...

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Cruise-In Concert Series in Kings Mountain

The City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is presenting a FREE summer concert and cruise-in series once a month (except August) through October, 2021.

The concerts take place at 6 p.m., at Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings...

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International Festival at Northside Baptist Church will offer vaccinations, bounce houses, much more

Northside Baptist Church, at 333 Jeremiah Blvd, is presenting an International Festival on Saturday, May 15th, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission is free. Besides all the activities (below), there will be a COVID vaccination clinic. If you...

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Free comedy show at Lenny Boy Brewing Co.

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....

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Tijuana Flats: Free appetizer for grads

Tijuana Flats offers frequent deals. Read on to see what's coming up.

Free Appetizers for Grads

Tijuana Flats it will be offering a free appetizer with the purchase of an adult entree for those who show their graduation cap or transcript at...

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Harrisburg's Rockin' the Burg Outdoor Concert: The Charlotte Symphony (pre-registration required)

Rockin' the Burg Community Concert Series is a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series that takes place at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg.

They didn't take place in 2020, but two have been announced so far for 2021,...

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Cartoons & Coffee, Movie Night, and a “Slice of Summer,” at Rea Farms

Rea Farms, a mixed use shopping center at 9855 Sandy Rock Place, is hosting some fun, free, kid-friendly events this spring and summer. Rea Farms is in South Charlotte, just off of Providence Road, near I-485.

Movie Night at Rea Farms

On...

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Cornelius Jazz Festival May 22 (free, but pre-registration required)

Town of Cornelius Department of Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture (PARK) is presenting the Cornelius Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 22nd, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry Street Cornelius.

Enjoy jazz, food trucks...

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Family Movie Night at Ebenezer Park in Rock Hill: Moana

Bring the family to Family Movie Night at Ebenezer Park, 4490 Boatshore Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Saturday, June 12th, 2021. The movie will be Moana.

At 7:30 p.m., there will be a meet and greet with “Wayfinder Princess,”...

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Camp 301 — fun, affordable day camp in Uptown Charlotte

First Baptist Church, at 301 S. Davidson Street, Charlotte, is offering a new day camp this summer. Camp 301 will take place from June 14th to August 6th, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The cost is just $200/week per child, with family discounts...

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Free flag from Ace Hardware for Memorial Day


Ace Hardware is giving away 1 million American flags for Memorial Day on Saturday, May 29th, 2021.

These are 8'x12' stick flags, suitable for placing on a grave, field, or garden as a tribute to a fallen serviceman or servicewomen....

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River Jam at U.S. National Whitewater Center

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Photo: Mace Publishing LLC

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 were canceled in 2020, but they have returned!...

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This weekend at Camp North End includes live music, art, food and more

Camp North End, at 1824 Statesville Avenue, is a great destination year round. It hosts entertainment, art, food, music, and more. To see what's coming up, go to Camp North End's Facebook page.

If you haven't visited Camp North...

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Domino's: 49% off pizza

From May 10th to 23rd, 2021, Domino's is offering 49% off all full price pizza. The offer is available online when you order carryout for Domino's Carside Delivery, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

This offer is not valid with any other...

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U.S. National Whitewater Center announces band for Memorial Day Celebration: The War and Treaty

The U.S. National Whitewater Center's annual Memorial Day celebration takes place Saturday, May 29th, and Sunday, May 30th, 2021.

It includes a trail race, yoga, and live music. The festival concludes with fireworks on Sunday night.

...

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