Friday, June 2nd, 2023, is National Donut Day. And, of course you can celebrate with free donuts and some special donut deals.

Read on for some special offers from both national chains and local donut shops.

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Chipotle is sponsoring a big giveaway for basketball fans during the 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat.

The eatery’s “Free-Pointer” giveaway offers lots of hungry fans the chance to score free food while watching the game live on TV.

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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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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.

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Charlotte on the Cheap readers have loved Charlotte Warehouse Sale for years, and for good reason!. Several times a year, fashion lovers have the chance to shop for new, name-brand clothing and accessories, at 65% to 90% off retail prices.

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UPDATE: The contest for 4-packs of tickets has ended! The winners have been emailed. Congratulations, Theresa G. and Melody K. But read on, because there is another contest now! This one will be for a Mermaid gift bag, including 4 tickets, a plush mermaid, a bubble wand, mermaid hair accessories and more!

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Weekly live music returns to Camp North End in April, 2023, and will continue through the spring, summer and fall.

Live From the Boileryard is a free concert series every Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. There’s plenty more going on at Camp North End on Friday nights and all weekends.

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Brewers at 4001 Yancey is a group of like-minded brewers from Victory Beer Co. & Southern Tier Brewing Co. The taproom features well-known varieties, as well as exciting new offerings designed for the local market. There is also a full-service kitchen and dining spaces.

Keep an eye on Brewers at 4001 Yancey’s Facebook page for...

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Food Truck season is in full swing! Every week we’ll update this page with everything we know about Food Truck Friday for the current week!

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.

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Blakeney’s Summer Concert Series is returning.

Blakeney Town Center, at Ardrey Kell and Rea Road, will be hosting the free concerts every Saturday from June 3 to July 8, 2023. These concerts were announced on Blakeney Town Center’s Facebook page.

They’ll take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Blakeney Plaza.

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Summer Break program encourages kids, teens and adults to read and stay active over the summer. Everyone who signs up receives a coupon for a Wendy’s Jr. Frosty and a Charlotte FC sticker, and participants who complete the program will receive a prize.

Read all about the Summer Break program and 4...

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On Fridays in the summer Carolina Show Ski Team presents FREE show at Windjammer Park, 8999 Windjammer Drive, Tega Cay, South Carolina.

The Carolina Show Ski Team is a competitive and entertainment team. Besides their free weekly shows, they also compete in regional and national tournaments.

Check out a big list of free...

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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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The second annual Empanada Fest will take place June 3, 2023 It will be at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Please note that this is a rescheduled date, due to weather.

Admission is free, with food and drink for purchase.

Empanadas have a rich culinary heritage spanning many cultures. Each region...

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Charlotte Spring Carnival will be in the parking lot at 4525 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC, from June 1 to 11, 2023.

• Weekdays: 5 to 10 p.m.
• Saturday: 2 to 11 p.m.
• Sunday: 2 to 10 p.m.

The event will feature rides, a petting zoo, games, prizes and fair food.

Admission is $5 and rides and games are extra. On June 7, 2023, admission is 2 for...

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CATCh, Comedy Arts Theater of Charlotte, at 4128 South Blvd, is dedicated to providing an open door to all comedy artists and the larger community as a unique and inclusive performance space.

It presents low-priced shows for the community, as well as improv classes.

All of the following shows take place at 4128 South Blvd.

Here are the...

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Dallas Lavender Lane, at 937 Old Willis School Road, in Dallas, is hosting its fourth annual Lavender Bloom Festival on June 3 and 4, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Find details as they’re announced on Dallas Lavender Lane’s Facebook page.

Admission is free.

Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals!

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Taste of Charlotte, a three-day festival in Uptown Charlotte, spotlights area restaurants and food vendors. The festival also features three stages of live entertainment, and a kids’ area.

After a couple years at Truist Field, it’s returning to Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte in 2023. It will be on Tryon Street from Trade Street...

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Gottaswing Charlotte offers an opportunity to those who enjoy swing-era jazz dances like Lindy Hop, Balboa, Charleston and others. It’s a member of Gottaswing, a swing-only dance instruction and promotion company that operates all across the country.

You don’t need to have any swing dance experience to join in, and they...

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Summer reading programs can help to keep kids learning and growing through the summer. And without the pressure of school assignments, they have the freedom to explore their own interests through literature.

Here are several reading programs that encourage kids to keep reading, and some even offer prizes and rewards.

New...

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Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States.

It marks the day, June 19, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African-Americans in Texas.

It took more than two years for word of freedom to get to...

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VAPA is a non-profit organization formed in 2021 by ten arts organizations in Charlotte to create a space for artists to create, perform, and exhibit their work.

The space, the VAPA Center, opened at 700 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, in March of 2022.

The VAPA Center is hosting a wide range of arts events. You can find them listed on their ...

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Devil’s Logic Brewing, at 1426 E 4th Street, features a taproom, kitchen, event space, and outdoor patio space. There’s parking on the 1st level in the parking deck across the street.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Devil’s Logic...

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The Town of Cornelius is presenting an Outdoor Cinema Series in 2023. The movies are free and take place in various parks in Cornelius.

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

Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the movies will begin at dusk, approximately 8:30 p.m.

Concessions will be available for purchase.

Movies...

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The Green at Prosperity Village, 5334 Docia Crossing, is part of the City of Charlotte’s initiative to construct 250 place-making projects across the city.

The Green is an open space provided by the City of Charlotte. Programming and activities are organized by the Prosperity Village Area Association.

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Indian Trail is holding its annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 3, from 2 to 9:30 p.m., at Crooked Creek Park, 5900 Oakwood Lane, Indian Trail.

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

This is Indian Trail’s biggest family event of the year.

This event...

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The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free.

Learn about free days at Charlotte museums!

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Bemont’s Friday Night Live summer concert series is back in 2023, with five concerts announced. Please note that the June 30th event is part of Red, White & Belmont, Belmont’s 4th of July celebration, and is followed by fireworks.

The events take place from 6 to 10 p.m. at 24 S. Main Street in Downtown Belmont.

• April 28th:...

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Haylo Healing Art Lounge, 1111 Central Avenue, is holding its 8th Annual Fire Party on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 7 p.m. to midnight.

It’s free to attend, but the designated charity is Wind River Cancer Wellness Programs and Retreats. Donations are encouraged.

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Historic Rosedale, at 3427 N. Tryon Street, has been part of Charlotte’s history since 1815, when the house was completed by Archibald Frew, a tax collector and postmaster for the town of Charlotte.

The last people to live in the house were Mary Louise and Alice Davidson, sisters who sold the home and land to...

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Celebrate Cuba’s rich culture at Havana Night on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 5 to 10 p.m. It takes place in the Boileryard at Camp North End. 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, is the official address of Camp North End, but the parking lot at 1824 Statesville Avenue is the closest one to the Boileryard. There is a lot of parking (all free) all...

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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.

The Whitewater Center is at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Spring is here and the water is calling. There’s nothing better than to be out on a boat in the spring and summer summer, whether the boat is a kayak, a pontoon, a pedal boat or something in between.

But what if you don’t own a boat?

There are still several opportunities for enjoying a float or a paddle on a river or a lake. Read...

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International House, in partnership with Common Market, is celebrating the cultures of Charlotte’s foreign-born and foreign-rooted neighbors and communities.

The events take place at Common Market Plaza Midwood, 2007 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC. They are free events. They take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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Summer is almost here, and with it comes the challenge of keeping kids entertained and busy while avoiding breaking the bank. Not to mention cooling down from the inevitable summer heat! Luckily, there are plenty of fun and affordable options for outdoor play that can be enjoyed at home and in the neighborhood. Many of these toys are perfect for...

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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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Bring Dad to TCBY on Father’s Day for free frozen yogurt.

On Sunday, June 18, 2023, dads get their first 6 ounces for free at participating TCBY locations.

The offer might vary by location. The offer may include the first 6 ounces free, or a small cup or cone of yogurt for free.

At self-serve stores, toppings are included in the 6...

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Petty Thieves Brewing Co., at 413 Dalton Avenue, Charlotte, creates craft beers, fueled by passion and imagination.

They also host many events, which you can find on their Facebook page.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Coming Up

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KB Events is hosting a Juneteenth Pop-Up Shopping and Block Party Event on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Pisces Gallery, 122 East Central Avenue, Mount Holly, North Carolina.

Enjoy a day of celebration of freedom with food, fun, shopping unique vendors, music, performances and more.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations...

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Looking for a summer camp in Charlotte for your child? We get a lot of requests from parents for summer camps, so we’ve put together a list of resources for you to explore.

It’s important to know that registration for some of the camps happens early–as early as January–and spots can fill up quickly. So, research in...

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On Sunday, June 4 2023, the Charlotte Knights are playing the Nashville Sounds at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC. This is an afternoon game that starts at 1:05 p.m.

Courtesy of Oklahoma Joe’s, maker of smokers and grills, this game is Joe-nanza, and is FREE to all people named Joe, Joseph, Joey, JoJo, Josie, or some...

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Enjoy “Movies On The Wall” at Eastway Crossing, one Wednesday a month from June to October, 2023. The movie series is presented by Tommy’s Pub, VisArt Video and Independent Picture House.

The movies will be projected on the exterior wall of Tommy’s Pub, at 3124 Eastway Drive Suite...

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