Not to be confused with National Cheeseburger Day, National Hamburger Day is on May 28th every year, around Memorial Day. This year, 2022, it’s on Saturday, so it’s a tasty way to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in Charlotte!

We’ve rounded up a few freebies and deals to help you celebrate!

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Memorial Day 2022 in Charlotte will feature events celebrating the beginning of summer, as well as events to commemorate our fallen military personnel.

We will also share information on Memorial Day freebies and discounts when they’re announced. And we also have a schedule below of everything on our event calendar for Memorial Day...

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Save money at Carowinds with these exclusive discounts!

Carowinds has opened for the season. Carolina Harbor (the water park) will be open on select days starting May 27th, 2022.

The discount tickets will save you a LOT. When you compare prices, make sure you’re comparing apples to apples. When you buy an...

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Do you love Krispy Kreme Doughnuts? Do you love a good deal? You’re in the right place. We keep track of the best Krispy Kreme deals, right here.

Also, keep reading for a list of Charlotte area Krispy Kreme locations.

Memorial Day Deal

From May 27th to 29th, 2022, get two dozen doughnuts for $14 at participating locations. (Some...

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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. The best way to keep up on events...

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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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This list includes things to do in Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas, this weekend, 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 more.

We focus on free and cheap events,...

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The U.S. National Whitewater Center’s annual Memorial Day celebration takes place Saturday, May 28th, and Sunday, May 29th, 2022.

It includes a trail race, yoga, and live music. The event originally included fireworks on Sunday night, but according to the U.S. National Whitewater Center’s Facebook post:

Due to multiple abrupt...

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Walgreens is offering a special military discount on Memorial Day Weekend, 2022.

From May 27th to May 30th, 2022, customers with a myWalgreens membership and valid military ID or proof of service will receive 20% off regularly priced products at any Walgreens or Duane Reade drustores nationwide. myWalgreens customer...

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Ace Hardware is giving away 1 million American flags for Memorial Day on Saturday, May 28th, 2022.

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

No purchase is required. For every flag given away, a second one will be donated to a local VFW...

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Join Atha Yoga for a free community yoga class on Saturdays at 10 a.m. The class will take place near Blakeney’s Plaza near the fountain.

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

The class is scheduled every Saturday through August 27th, 2022.

You’re encouraged to bring water and a map.

Blakeney is...

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Sonic Drive-In is a favorite for its slushes, burgers, corn dogs and more. They offer frequent deals to make their treats more affordable.

For the deals below, if they don’t indicate a date, they are “for a limited time.” It’s always possible that a deal has expired before you read this post, and before we’ve updated...

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The town of Elkin is holding the 3rd annual NC Trail Days from June 2nd to 5th, 2022.

This festival celebrates the outdoors, the NC Mountains to Sea Trail, and the local trails in Elkin.

Elkin is just a bit over an hour north of Charlotte, in the western Foothills in the Yadkin Valley. Its openness to trails, its friendliness to the people who...

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Association of Turkish Americans in Charlotte are hosting Turkish Feast on Davidson Village Green, 511 S Main Street, Davidson, on Saturday, June 4th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The event includes a chance to purchase delicious Turkish food, baklava, Turkish coffee and more.

There will be music, fortune tellers, face painting, cotton...

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Charlotte Squash Club, at 705 International Drive, Charlotte, provides squash clinics, leagues, coaching, tournaments and more for both adults and kids.

Over 20 million people play squash in over 185 countries. The game is played on a four-walled court, with a racket and a small rubber ball.

The organization frequently...

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Gaston All American Fair brings rides, carnival games, contests, music, and more to Eastridge Mall, 246 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia, from June 3rd to 12th, 2022.

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

Armbands are $25 and will allow the wearer to ride unlimited rides for one day. Tickets are $1.25 each, and the...

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Blumenthal Performing Arts is presenting a FREE three-day celebration, Juneteenth Jam, in two venues in Uptown Charlotte, from June 16th to 18th, 2022.

Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African-American people in the United States.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

Juneteenth Jam will feature...

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Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, is offering two free events that highlight the history of Indigenous peoples in the Charlotte region. Please note that one of the events is at Davidson College.

Learn about free days at Charlotte museums.

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

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 the season yet.

In addition to those three, there are often pop-up...

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The 3rd Charlotte Peruvian Festival will take place Sunday, July 24th, 2022, from 12 to 8 p.m., at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue.

Admission is $7. Children 10 and under are admitted for free.

Enjoy live music by local artists, crafts by artisans, delicious food, entertainment for kids and more.

The Charlotte Peruvian Festival...

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Baxter Village is once again hosting their very popular July 4th Parade. The parade will take place Monday, July 4th, 2022, at 9:30 a.m.

Check out a huge list of 4th of July fireworks, parades and celebrations in the Charlotte area.

If you’d like to participate in the parade you can, whether you have a decorated vehicle, classic...

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Free Range Brewing, 2320 North Davidson Street, hosts a number of free and inexpensive events every week. Some are regularly scheduled and recur every week or month, and some are special events. Make sure to check Free Range Brewing’s Facebook page for updates to this schedule.

Here’s some of...

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Every Saturday from May 7th to September 24th, 2022, head to Fountain Park, 300 E Main Street, Rock Hill, SC, for a free yoga session from 9 to 10 a.m.

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

Sara Cox from Journey Within Yoga will be leading the sessions.

Please pre-register, so that you can sign a waiver, at ...

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Charlotte’s biggest 4th of July celebrations are back in 2022! Here’s a list of fireworks displays, plus parades, celebrations and more. Notably, WBT SkyShow is back! Not to mention the U.S. National Whitewater Center 4th of July Celebration, Carowinds’ Celebrate America Fireworks Show, parades and more!...

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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 19th, 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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Independence Harley-Davidson, 9205 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, hosts many free events, and lots of them include free food!

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Make Music Day is a worldwide celebration of music that takes place Monday, June 21st, 2022. It’s different than a typical music festival. Make Music Day encourages everyone to join in. So the events are collaborative and welcoming.

It takes place on Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year.

Charlotte is participating in Make Music...

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Outdoor movies and drive-in movies have been taking place all year, and are continuing this spring and summer.

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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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