Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, is National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day, sometimes celebrated just as National Chicken Sandwich Day.

Read on for deals at Wingstop and Popeyes!

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...

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The Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC are joining together for a Tree Lighting Festival, presented by Atrium Health, on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022, at 5 p.m., outside of Bank of America Stadium.

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day!

It will take place from 5 to 8 p.m, on the...

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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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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 Into...

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The Levine Center for the Arts’ Wednesday Night Live returns in the fall of 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...

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Many businesses thank veterans and active military members by offering them a free meal or other gift on Veterans Day, which is Friday, November 11th, 2022. If you’re a member of the military, please check out this list, and see if there’s a deal that you might be able to take advantage of.

Read on for lots of food freebies, as...

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LaLa Photography is offering an incredibly low-priced option for a holiday photo shoot. Their Holiday Headquarters is ready for sign-ups! For just $29 you get a 20 minute session that includes up to 4 children, plus adults.

UPDATE: The first two weekends, which were originally announced here, are almost sold out, so the studio has added two...

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Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2022 Christmas season? You’ve come to the right place.

This list includes professional displays, town events, and private homes.

We will have a Google map with all the light on this page, and more! To see the map, just scroll down past...

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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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This is a growing list of 2022 holiday events in the Charlotte area. This day by day guide will include events celebrating everything from Thanksgiving to New Year’s.

Please scroll down for a (soon to be) massive day-by-day list.

Make sure to bookmark this page, as it will be frequently updated.

And make sure to follow the links to...

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Santa will be at the Arboretum Shopping Center, at 8008 Providence Road, on Saturday, December 10th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Santa and his sleigh will be near Chili’s.

We have put together a huge list of places in the Charlotte area to get free pictures with Santa!

Kids can drop their Christmas letter in Santa’s mailbox, but...

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Charlotte Folk Society is committed to preserving the traditional folkways of the Carolina Piedmont, including music, dance, craft, and storytelling. They’ve been hosting monthly public Gatherings for 40 years.

On Saturday, November 12th, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. they are holding their 40th Anniversary Founder and Friends Celebration, with...

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Quail Corners Shopping Center, 8500 Park Road, Charlotte, is hosting Cocoa with Santa on Saturday, December 11th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

We have put together a huge list of places in the Charlotte area to get free pictures with Santa!

Enjoy a FREE cocoa, and take a picture with Santa, also for 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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The Town of Weddington will be holding its Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, November 18th, 2022, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Town Hall, 1924 Weddington Road, Weddington.

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day!

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MoRA, the Monroe Road Area, is hosting a Winter Social on Thursday, December 1st, 2022, from 6 to 7 p.m.

The Embrace Sculpture will be lit up for the holidays.

The event takes place at the Embrace Sculpture, 6697 Monroe Road.

Embrace, by Leslie Scott and Lee Baumgarten. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC

Enjoy live music and kids’...

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Inflation has been pretty brutal for consumers, but Walmart has worked to remove inflation from dozens of traditional Thanksgiving items.

This includes turkeys at less than $1/pound (almost half the national average.)

Walmart is currently rolling out the special Thanksgiving and holiday pricing, and customers can take advantage of these...

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Christmas tree lighting celebrations will be taking place all over the Charlotte area in November and December of 2022. At most of them, there will be additional entertainment and holiday activities for kids. Santa makes appearances at many.

We will be announcing the Uptown tree lightings soon.

Towns and cities all over...

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Shop for unique, locally crafted pottery at the NoDa Pottery Market. The holiday event takes place Saturday, November 19th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 3000 North Davidson Street.

We’ve put together a huge list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area! Shop for unique gifts…or for yourself!

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

A...

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Bass Pro Shops, at Concord Mills, and Cabela’s, at 1000 Cabela Drive, Fort Mill, SC, are hosting Santa’s Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience from November 6th to December 24th, 2022. On November 5th, 2022, officially kick off the Santa’s Wonderland experience with...

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Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade is scheduled for Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. It will end around 8 p.m.

For the second year it will be taking place on Thanksgiving Eve, rather than on Thanksgiving morning. This change to a nighttime parade was introduced for the...

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Looking for something to do to get out of the house on Thanksgiving Weekend?

We are highlighting a few events you shouldn’t miss, but then, scroll down for a huge list of events we have on the calendar from Wednesday, November 23rd, through Sunday, November 27th, 2022.

On Charlotte on the Cheap we focus on free and cheap events, and...

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In November and December, you can find holiday and Christmas parades in every corner of the Charlotte area. Area holiday parades generally start before Thanksgiving at Concord, Monroe, and Mooresville, followed up by the biggest holiday parade of the season, the Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade in Uptown Charlotte.

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If cooking dinner doesn’t sound like a holiday to you, here’s a list of Charlotte area restaurants open on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24th, 2022. Most of these restaurants have special Thanksgiving meals. Many will fill up early, so make sure to make reservations right away.

There are a few takeout options included in this...

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Shop for gifts at these holiday markets in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Here’s a growing list of Christmas markets, church bazaars, crafts markets, arts markets and more.

We’re always adding to this list!

Scroll down for a day-by-day list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area.

Know of more that should be on this list?...

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Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Here are a few opportunities in the Charlotte area for the 2022 Christmas season. Make sure to bring your camera. At most of these, you take your own pictures, but at some, professional photographers take the pictures.

Note: A few of...

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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 Groupon is offering two different deals for Sam’s Club membership. Read on to see which is best for you.

Option 1:...

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Santa is coming to Ben & Jerry’s, 202 South Main Street in Davidson, on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

We have put together a huge list of places in the Charlotte area to get free pictures with Santa!

The cost is $10 per family. Follow the above link and reserve your family’s spot....

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The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is thanking those who have served in the U.S. Military with Military Appreciation Week.

Learn about more Veterans Day events in the Charlotte area, including parades, festivals, and ceremonies. There is also a list of special freebies for veterans and military members.

From Monday,...

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