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Carolina Renaissance Festival is making the...

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Fall festivals are back in Charlotte!

The fall is the perfect time in Charlotte for outdoor events, and there are plenty planned. Read on for a big (and growing) list of Halloween festivals, harvest festivals, apple festivals, cultural festivals, food festivals and more.

We will be adding to this list all the time, so please keep checking...

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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 sale event takes...

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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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The Charlotte area is ready for fall and Halloween! Here’s a list of haunted trails, corn mazes, fall farm activities and more, for the 2022 season.

Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we don’t typically include in Charlotte on the Cheap, but are worth checking out.

If you have questions about safety...

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Mint Museum has two locations:

• Mint Museum Uptown: 500 S. Tryon Street
• Mint Museum Randolph: 2730 Randolph Road

Read on to learn of upcoming events and exhibits.

Party in the Park at Mint Museum Randolph

Mint Museum Randolph. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

The last Sunday of the...

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Marco’s Pizza is offering a discount: from September 6th to 8th, 2022, get 20% off all menu price pizzas. Use promo code LD20.

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 it every day.

There are...

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Babbel Language Learning has a special deal available through StackSocial. For a limited time, purchase a Lifetime Subscription for $199. This subscription will grant you access to all 14 languages that Babbel supports. (See below.)

The full price for a lifetime subscription is $499. Babbel currently has a deal on their website for $249.

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sip co. is opening its second location, at 9055 Carolina Lily Lane NW, Charlotte, NC (near Concord Mills.) They take your favorite soda and drinks and give them a twist with delicious flavors, mix-ins, and even a few surprises.

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling...

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Bart’s Mart is a beer and wine bottle shop at 3042 Eastway Crossing. They also hold events of various kinds…

Bart’s Mart is hosting Pub Theology Night on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022, from 7 to 9 p.m. Grab a cold one and talk about the stuff that matters in an open and safe environment. Free event.

Bart’s Mart...

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The City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is presenting a FREE summer concert series once a month (except August) from May to October, 2022.

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

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

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Birkdale Buds is a series of fun, interactive events for preschool-aged kids. It takes place every Wednesday morning, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., from June 8th to October 26th, 2022.

The event takes place in The Grove, and may include face painting, storytelling, magicians, arts and crafts and more.

Find all the best (and cheapest)...

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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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Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, at 420 S. Tryon Street, is a 36,500 square foot museum that focuses on mid-20th-century modern art. The museum is part of the Levine Center for the Arts in Uptown Charlotte, which also includes Mint Museum Uptown, Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, and Knight Theater.

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This year marks the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001.

As we approach the anniversary of 9/11, which has come to also be known as Patriot Day, we are putting together a list of ways to commemorate that date in the Charlotte region. There will be several ceremonies.

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If you’re seeking North Carolina fall colors, there are many beautiful, scenic drives in North Carolina, especially Western North Carolina, where you can experience vibrant fall foliage as part of a stunning landscape. ...

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Madison Perk Coffee Bar, at 5033 South Blvd, Charlotte, serves up coffee, ice cream, cocktails and more.

In addition, it frequently hosts live music and other events.

You can see all the upcoming events on its website calendar. Here’s what’s coming up:

Open Mic Night
Wednesday, September 7th, 2022
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Free

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In September and October, Charlotte is bursting with Oktoberfest celebrations. You’ll find them at breweries, restaurants, music venues and more.

At some of these celebrations you can enjoy beer that’s not available other times of years. At some you can enjoy beer stein hoisting competitions, and more. One of the biggest...

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Historic Brattonsville is an 800-acre historic site at 1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells, South Carolina, which is about 36 to the southwest of Charlotte.

Historic Brattonsville presents the history of the Scots-Irish and African-Americans in the South Carolina upcountry through preservation, education and living history.

Fall is looking...

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Both Waxhaw residents and non-Waxhawians are invited to the Waxhaw Sk8 Night on Friday, September 9th, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will take place at Waxhaw Sk8 Park, on the corner of S. Church Street and Caldwell Street in Waxhaw.

It’s free to attend and participate, but bring money for the food and dessert trucks.

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The Yiasou Greek Festival, which was canceled in 2020, and was held as a drive-thru food event in 2021, is back in full force in 2022.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big list of Halloween parties, Trick or Treat...

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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 September 10th, 2022, 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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Rockin’ the Burg Community Concert Series is a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series that takes place at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg.

The concerts take place the second Saturday in May, June, August, September and October in 2022, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

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On National Alpaca Farm Days, September 24th and 25th, 2022, alpaca farms and ranches across the country invite the public in to meet the alpacas, shop for alpaca fleece products, and learn about the animals.

There are several places within driving distance of Charlotte where you can meet alpacas on National Alpaca...

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U.S. National Whitewater Center celebrates autumn with Build Your Own Boat on Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m.

We’ll update soon if there are more components to the festival. In some past years there was cider sampling.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for...

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South End Blooms is a series of free neighborhood happenings. Charlotte is Creative and Lowe’s are bringing local artists and creatives to engage with the community.

South End Blooms happens outside Allbirds, at 100 W. Worthington Avenue, Charlotte.

Here’s the schedule:

Saturday, August 27th, 2022
5 to 7 p.m.
Free screen...

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Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade is scheduled for Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022, at 6 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 75th...

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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 we can offer two different deals for Sam’s Club membership. Read on to see which is best for you.

Option 1:...

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