The Cheatham Nutrition & Cognition Lab at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute in Kannapolis is looking for participants for an Infant Nutrition & Cognition Study

The purpose of this research study is to determine if eating eggs during breastfeeding will increase nutrients important for brain development in the milk and subsequently,...

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Cook Out Summer Shootout is back at Charlotte Motor Speedway this summer! This race series provides plenty of good family-friendly entertainment at family-friendly prices — $5 for adults on Mondays, $10 for adults on Tuesdays, and free for kids 12 and under. Purchase tickets at the gate.

Charlotte Motor Speedway is at 5555 Concord...

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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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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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Make Father’s Day 2023 special in the Charlotte area with these ideas about how to spend the weekend. When more deals, freebies or events are announced we’ll let you know that too!

As Dad always says, “We’re not made of money.” Also, “Close the door, we don’t own the electric company.” And...

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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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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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Hemp and Tea Company, 1816 Galleria Blvd, D, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a Poetry Slam Night on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Admission is free, both for listeners and for those sharing their work. No RSVP is required.

Sip tea while listening to talented poets.

There will be samples of premium hemp and loose leaf teas. Full...

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Sam on Someday is an ongoing music series that brings together some of the best musicians from Charlotte and North Carolina, as well as touring musicians, for one-night-only performances.

The events are hosted by Sam Tayloe of Time Sawyer. He started the series as live-streams during the pandemic, as a way to stay in...

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Divine Barrel Brewing offers wood-fermented and barrel-aged wilds and sours, as well as unique interpretations of classic styles. They aim to create interesting experiments to inspire Charlotte’s beer-drinking community.

You can find them at 3701 N. Davidson Street, Suite 203. If you have any questions, you can reach them at...

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Bring your pups to Cotswold Farmers Market, 4921 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC, and take their picture in front of the patriotic backdrop. This is a chance to get a special picture of your dog to share on the 4th of July.

The event take place Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Feel free to dress your dog up in patriotic garb.

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

Juneteenth Jam is a partnership between Blumenthal Performing Arts, the Harvey B. Gantt Center, The Mint Museum, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and NAACP.

It will take place Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Levine Avenue of the...

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If you can’t get enough Taco Bell, you came to the right place! We’ll be updating this spot regularly with deals from Taco Bell. Also, please read on for a big list of deals from other restaurants, too!

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...

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SESA University is partnering with the Stratford Richardson YMCA to bring Juneteenth Charlotte Celebration — Community West to the West Corridor of Charlotte.

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Mooresville is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2023 with a slew of special events.

Read on for events taking place throughout the year, from spring to the 4th of July to the holiday season.

Mooresville isn’t the only Lake Norman area town celebrating this year! The nearby town of Huntersville is also...

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LaLaCaboosa Downtown Music Series will take place at Veterans Park, at Main and Maxwell in Huntersville, on the third Thursday of the month from June to October, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Navigate to 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville, NC.

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

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The 2nd Annual Queen City Juneteenth Parade will take place on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10 a.m.

It’s happening at Central Piedmont Community College Cato Campus, 8120 Grier Road, Charlotte, NC.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

The parade will celebrate the deep roots of Black people as being...

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The Fifth Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival is a multi-day celebration of Juneteenth. It’s free to the public. It also includes several events leading up to the big weekend.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

Here are all the events associated with EbonyFest Juneteenth.

Buy Black Pop Up...

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Triple C Brewing Company, 2900 Griffith Street (scroll down for a map), hosts frequent events, many free, and you can find them all on their Facebook page.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Coming Up

Recurring Events

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Lake Norman State Park, at 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC, is 39 miles from the center of Charlotte, making it one of the closest North Carolina State Parks to Charlotte. For anyone in the Lake Norman area, or on the northern I-77 corridor, it’s closer still.

The park offers a ton of varied recreation, making...

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

The U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is hosting what will be one of Charlotte’s most popular 4th of July festivals again this year. Taking place Monday, July 3rd, and Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, the festival will two days of yoga...

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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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