There’s nothing that says “summer” like a big, happy field of sunflowers. There are several farms and fields near Charlotte where the public can visit and take pictures.

On this page we will be updating the inside scoop on sunflower fields that are a short drive...

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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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Amazon Prime Day will take place July 11 and 12, 2023.

Note: You can try Amazon Prime for free, for 30 days. If you’re going to try it, this is the time! You can cancel whenever you want.

Amazon Prime Day is a bit like Black Friday in July. For two days only, Amazon will offer tremendous savings on TVs, smart home, kitchen, grocery,...

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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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As you plan your 4th of July festivities in Charlotte, keep in mind these restaurant freebies and deals. Most specify “participating locations” so you might want to call ahead and verify before setting out. Also, scroll down for many more food deals.

4th of July Food Freebies and Deals

These deals are for...

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You don’t have to be a professional photographer to take a memorable picture of the Charlotte skyline. That’s partly because each building in the Charlotte skyline is so distinctive — the crown on top of the soaring Bank of America Corporate Center, the Duke Energy Building with its ever-changing lights and (from a certain...

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Every Saturday from July 1 to August 12, 2023, ImaginOn is hosting Super Saturdays — FREE performances in the Spangler Library at 2 p.m.

These performances are for children ages 3-11.

No registration is required, but space is limited. First come, first served.

New to Charlotte on the Cheap? You might also be interested in: ...

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Taiji Matthews is offering free Tai Chi classes at Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC.

Tai Chi is a mind-body exercise characterized by slow, gentle, whole body coordinated movement. The practice is associated with improved balance, cognitive function, joint mobility, and more.

Check out a big list of free...

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Movies on the Lawn return to Johnston YMCA, 3025 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC.

On Friday, June 30, 2023, at 7 p.m., see the movie, Luca.

This is a free event! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs.

Movie-style snacks and hot dogs will be served, and there will be some fun giveaways for kids.

Check out this big list...

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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.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just...

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Carolina Raptor Center has been caring for an injured osprey whose wing was injured from being tangled in a fishing line. Carolina Raptor Center cleaned and bandaged the wing, gave the bird fluids, as well as a LOT of fish.

After some time and a daily exercise regimen, the bird is ready to be released into the wild.

The osprey will be...

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Taste of the Caribbean / Africa takes place Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 12 to 8 p.m., at West Complex, 1600 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC.

Admission is free.

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Rock Hill, South Carolina’s very popular 4th of July festival, Red, White and BOOM! returns in 2023.

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

The free festival, which takes place around the intersection of Main Street and Hampton Street in Old Town Rock Hill, will take place...

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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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Downtown Pineville, NC, is hosting a 4th of July Celebration on Main Street. It will take place Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 4 to 8 p.m.

The celebration includes live music, food trucks, an artisan market and FREE face painting.

Head for the corner of Main Street and Dover Street in Pineville, NC.

Check out a huge list of 4th of July...

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If you love Arby’s roast beef or its other menu items, read on for their best current deals. We’ll be updating this post as the deals change, so keep checking back.

Generally these deals are “for a limited time,” and we’re not always notified when the deals end or change, so make sure to follow the links to make...

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The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, celebrates the contributions to our art and culture by African and African-American people. It features changing exhibits, and frequently hosts low-priced arts events for the community, giving them a...

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Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are presenting an End of Summer Kids’ Event on Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is celebrating Independence Day with a week-long deal with charity partner Fields of Honor.

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.

The Folds of Honor Foundation provides...

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Chicken Salad Chick Steele Creek is celebrating independence Day with a special offer.

On Monday, July 3, 2023, buy one large Quick Chick and get one free. Limit 3 BOGOs per guest.

They’ll open at 10:30 a.m. and stay open until they run out of chicken salad.

2114 Freeman Park Drive, Charlotte, NC.

Find more 4th of July food deals...

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PDQ serves up hand-breaded, never-frozen, chicken tenders, sandwiches and fresh salads, with sauces and dressings crafted in house.

We will be updating this space with PDQ deals as they’re announced. All of these deals are valid at all PDQ restaurants, except for arena, stadium, airport and test kitchen locations.

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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.

Do you love outdoor concerts?...

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Thursday, July 6, 2023, is National Fried Chicken Day. Read on for a few deals for the special day.

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.

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The City of Cherryville’s Independence Day Celebration takes place Friday, June 30, 2023, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Rudisill Stadium, which is next to W.B. Beam Intermediate School, 401 East First Street, Cherryville, NC.

Cherryville is in Gaston County, about 37 miles to the northwest of Charlotte.

The 4th of July celebration features...

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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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Bessemer City is celebrating the 4th of July on Friday, June 30, 2023, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Centennial Park, 114 W Virginia Avenue, Bessemer City, NC. Bessemer City is in Gaston County, about 28 miles west of Charlotte.

The free celebration will feature music from Too Much Sylvia, food and fun. The night will end with a...

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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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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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Residential Unleashed and the Greater Indian Land Chamber of Commerce are hosting the Indian Land Fireworks Extravaganza.

This 4th of July celebration takes place at the Indian Land School Complex, 8063 River Road, Indian Land, South Carolina, on Friday, June 30, 2023, from 5 to 10 p.m.

The event is free, but some of the activities will have...

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Mount Holly is presenting a 4th of July celebration on Thursday, June 29, 2023 starting at 5:30 p.m. This event is one of many Charlotte area 4th of July firework shows and celebrations.

Enjoy live music by Johnny B’s and Coming Up Brass, and then a fireworks show when the sky is dark! The event takes place in Downtown Mount Holly...

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The City of Belmont’s 4th of July celebration is back for 2023!

Red, White & Belmont will take place Friday, June 30th, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., in Stowe Park, 24 S Main Street, in Belmont.

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

The celebration will include fireworks,...

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Optimist Hall, 1115 N Brevard Street, Charlotte, is not hosting a fireworks display in 2023, due to neighboring construction, but they are still hosting an Independence Day celebration.

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

Star Spangled Saturday takes...

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Movies in the Park are returning to Stowe Park, 24 S. Main Street, Belmont. On select evenings through the end of 2023, watch some classic movies.

These events are free to attend. They’re presented by Belmont Main Street / Downtown Belmont Development Association and Aurora Star Lit Cinema.

The movies will be shown...

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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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Urban District Market is a food hall at 2315 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC. The closest light rail station is 25th Street.

It’s hosting a 4th of July party on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

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Get a head start celebrating the 4th of July with Uncle Sam Jam, at the Fountain Plaza at AvidXchange Music Factory, 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd, Charlotte, NC.

It takes place Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 7 to 11 p.m.

The event features two tribute bands: Rattle and Hum (U2 tribute band) and Are You In? (Incubus tribute band.)

Tickets are...

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Queen’s Feast — Charlotte Restaurant Week is returning in July, 2023, for ten days. It will be taking place from July 21 to 30, 2023.

This will be the perfect time to try a new restaurant, or revisit a favorite restaurant that you’ve been missing.

During Queen’s Feast you pay a set amount for a three course prix...

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July 4th is always Free Fishing Day in North Carolina. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has announced that it will be taking place again in 2023.

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

On Free Fishing Day, everyone in North Carolina, including...

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