Wednesday, June 21, 2023, is National Smoothie Day and the first day of summer. Here are some ways to enjoy the day with free or discount smoothies in the Charlotte area (and even a free milkshake, a few days later, for the first Saturday of summer.)

Make sure to follow each link for the important details. Also, please...

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Whether you’re shopping for a gift, for a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of trending deals at Amazon today. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.

Also, learn about Amazon’s coupon page!

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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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Summer solstice takes place when one of the Earth’s poles reaches its maximum tilt toward the Sun. When that happens, we experience the largest number of hours of sunlight in the year.

Summer solstice marks the astronomical beginning of summer. After summer solstice, the days start getting shorter with a little less...

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The Levine Center for the Arts’ Wednesday Night Live takes place every Wednesday evening.

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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Urban Sweets started as a mobile ice cream cart in 2021, and now it’s grown to two carts and a store in the South End, at 222 West Boulevard, Charlotte, NC. Right behind the shop is Wilmore Centennial Park, and Urban Sweets helps with the fun by lending out kites, hula hoops, jump roads, sidewalk chalk and balls, with any purchase.

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If you’re in the Charlotte area and you’re looking for a beach between your beach trips, check out Ebenezer Park, 4490 Boatshore Road, Rock Hill, SC. The park is 26 miles from the center of Charlotte, which shouldn’t be more than a 40-minute drive unless something is amiss on I-77.

Ebenezer Park...

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Wondering where to watch 4th of July fireworks in Charlotte, NC in 2023? Here’s the answer for you! Charlotte’s biggest 4th of July celebrations will be back in 2023! Here’s a list of fireworks displays, plus parades, celebrations and more. Notably, WBT SkyShow is back, as it was for 2022.

Not to mention...

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Jamba is celebrating National Smoothie Day on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, with a special deal and a surprise.

Use the promo code MYSTERY5 in the Jamba app or on Jamba.com for a $5 Medium Mystery Smoothie.

The deal is available only at participating locations, while supplies last.

Learn about more National Smoothie Day freebies and deals!

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Charlotte Symphony’s Summer Pops concerts, at Symphony Park at SouthPark, are a highlight of the summer for many people.

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The first day of summer, June 21, 2023, is also, fittingly, National Smoothie Day.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is celebrating National Smoothie Day by giving customers a free 24-oz smoothie with any food purchase.

Food items include flatbreads, wraps, quesadillas, sandwiches, salads, and more.

The offer is only available to Tropic Rewards...

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On select Thursday evenings this summer, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will offer FREE admission from 4 to 9 p.m.

At Garden Nights you can enjoy the Garden in the evening hours. Savor a beverage from one of the Garden’s bars while you stroll around the garden.

There will also be food trucks and additional entertainment, either music or a...

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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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Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a non-profit community cinema that screens diverse, foreign and independent films.

Memberships are a way to help support Independent Picture House, and they gain you benefits as well.

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The Town of Matthews is celebrating Independence Day with a fun event in conjunction with Beats ‘n Bites on Friday, June 30th, 2023.

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

First, there will be a concert in Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews, with family-friendly...

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Wayback Burgers is celebrating the first Saturday of summer with free shakes on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

No purchase is required.

The free shake will be a 12 oz. Vanilla Milkshake.

One per person. In-restaurant only, while supplies last.

The offer is good at participating locations only, but the Mint Hill location, at 7014 Tutor Street,...

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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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Planet Smoothie is celebrating National Smoothie Day on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 2 to 5 p.m., with a special deal.

Get a 20oz Lunar Lemonade smoothie for a $1 donation to Alex’s Lemonade Stand, which raises money to help cure childhood cancer.

Learn about more National Smoothie Day freebies and deals!

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Summit Coffee offers live music, usually with no cover, as well as weekly trivia. Summit Coffee Basecamp is located at 128 South Main Street in Davidson. Call them at 980-231-5436 with questions.

It’s located in the heart of downtown Davidson, and serves craft coffee, beer, wine and baked goods.

In warm...

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The Town of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, is hosting an early Independence Day celebration on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Mount Pleasant, in Cabarrus County, is about 44 minutes from the center of Charlotte. It’s about a 15 minute drive, to the east, from Concord.

Check out a huge list of 4th of July fireworks, parades and celebrations...

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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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Pike Nurseries frequently offers free gardening classes and other events. Read on to see what’s coming up. Find more information on Pike Nurseries’ website.

Pike Nurseries now has four locations in the Charlotte area:

Pike Nurseries Ballantyne
12630 N. Community House Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28277

Pike Nurseries Matthews
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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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Insight Global is sponsoring a free career building event in Charlotte as part of their Be The Light Tour on Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at AvidXChange Music Factory Headquarters Building, 1210 AvidXchange Lane, Charlotte, NC.

This free event is much more than a typical career fair.

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Anne Springs Close Greenway, 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is hosting a Summer Concert Series that will run on Thursdays from May 4th through July 27th, 2023.

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...

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Kings Mountain, NC is presenting Revolutionary 4th on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

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

Celebrate our nation’s independence, Saturday, July 1st, 2023, as the City of Kings Mountain presents Revolutionary 4th! Bring your family to Patriots Park in...

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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.

You can pack your own picnic...

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Gaston All American Fair brings rides, games and more to Eastridge Mall, 246 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia, from June 16th to 25th, 2023.

Admission to the fair is free. Rides and games will have a fee.

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

• Monday to Thursday: 5 to 10 p.m.
• Friday: 5 to 11 p.m.
• ...

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Hornets Venom GT is an esports team of professional video game players. The team is part of NBA 2K League, which is a joint venture between the NBA and Take-Two Interactive. The league includes 25 teams, which, as 5-player teams, compete in NBA 2K, a basketball video game. Each player is represented by a custom avatar.

Normally, the games...

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Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC, is hosting free outdoor 80s and 90s movies all summer — every Thursday from June 1 to August 31, 2023.

Crossroads Cinema feature movies on a jumbo screen with surround sound against the backdrop of the Historic Ford Building.

The event will start at 7 p.m., so you’ll have time to claim...

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Get ready for the summer with this list of places to swim and splash in the Charlotte area summer of 2023. (Indoor pools are open now!)

Read on to learn about indoor and outdoor places to swim in the Charlotte area.

We’re focusing on pools and spraygrounds in Charlotte, as well as some other unique outdoor swimming areas that are worth...

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Metropolitan’s music series, Music at the Met, is taking place every Thursday from April 20th to October 5th, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m.

It takes place next to Dressler’s.

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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The Landing at 4th Ward, at 644 N Church Street, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Comedy Open Mic Night at the Landing every Saturday, from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

This is a free event and is scheduled through the rest of 2023.

The event is hosted by Jordan Centry. Each week you’ll be entertained by comedians working on their new jokes, including...

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Concerts on the Green, a summer music series, is returning to Davidson’s Village Green in 2023! The concerts will take place on select Saturdays and Sundays from April 30th to October 8th, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts...

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FabFest is Charlotte’s two-day celebration of the Beatles on July 21 and 22, 2023.

The festival includes two evening concerts at Knight Theater in Uptown Charlotte and a daytime celebration at the Parr Center at Central Piedmont Community Concert. Save 25% when you buy tickets to all three FabFest events, and save 15% when you buy...

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The Mecklenburg Amateur Radio Society (MARS) is holding its annual Field Day from Saturday, June 24, at 2 p.m., to Sunday, June 25, 2023.

For 24 hours they’ll be at The Park on Wilgrove, 7750 Jim Harper Lane, Mint Hill, NC.

Amateur radio operators will demonstrate how they serve the community in times of emergency and when there is a...

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Learn about all the 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in the Charlotte area.

SkyShow is returning to Charlotte for 2023! This 4th of July fireworks show will take place in Truist Field, after a baseball game pitting the Charlotte Knights against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.

The game starts at 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, and...

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Your kids can have fun in the Charlotte area during their summer break without putting a hurting to your wallet. Most of these activities are free, and the ones that aren’t are pretty cheap. Follow the links for details on each.

This list is for 2023.

Also, scroll down for a huge, constantly updated, list of upcoming free and cheap events...

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Art Walk on Union is an all-day festival of art and music in Downtown Concord. The next event is on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Artists and makers will be selling their handmade art work on Union Street and the lawn of the Cabarrus Arts Council, 65...

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The City of York, South Carolina is holding a 4th of July celebration on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at York Middle School, 1010 Devinney Road, York, South Carolina.

The event will include live music.

The celebration will culminate with a fireworks show.

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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.

Check out a huge calendar of events at...

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UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, 9090 Craver Road, provides the setting for Fairies in the Forest: A Twilight Family Event in an Enchanted Illuminated Forest on July 15, 2023, from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Admission is just $5 per person. Free for Gardens’ members and children under age 5.

This is a fun family event. Kids can wear their fairy...

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The Annual Fire Truck Festival returns to NC Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The NC Transportation Museum is around a 45 minute drive from the center of Charlotte.

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

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