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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HOT off the press! Dudley’s Place and Rosedale Health + Wellness are proud to partner with Hearts United for Good to bring the hottest summer fundraiser in the Carolinas! Make plans to join your hostess, Karen Affection, and her sickening cast of queens – Mink Shoals, Nova Stella, Giselle Cassidy-Carter, and Lolita...

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Subway is a fast and affordable meal option on-the-go! You can easily customize your order to fit your dietary needs and (let’s face it) your culinary cravings.

With regular and footlong options, the new protein bowls, salads, wraps, kids’ meals, and even breakfast (at participating shops), you’ll find what you want, when you need it!...

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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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Join Huntersville Parks & Rec for Just Kidding Around on Thursday, July 13, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville, NC.

Giggle Box Circus will be performing.

Bring your lunch, and a blanket or chair, and enjoy a morning in the park.

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Monroe Road Advocates (MoRA) have presented Thursday Night Live concerts the last few years. In 2023, the events are transitioning into seasonal Signature Events that will feature live music and more. All of the events are free.

In the summer, the schedule will feature Summer Breeze Outdoor Concerts.

They’ll take place on June 15, July...

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Birkdale Village hosts a free community workout series, Be Well Birkdale, on Tuesdays from April 4th to October 24th, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please check in at 5:45 p.m.

Birkdale Village is at 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville, NC.

The class will take place under The Willow Oaks in The Grove.

Please bring a mat.

You’ll receive...

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The Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia, is probably familiar to many kids, who visit it for school field trips. If your child hasn’t visited it yet (or if they have!) it’s more than worth the short trek to Gastonia.

Read on to see some pictures of the outdoor...

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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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Thursday, July 13th, 2023, is National French Fry Day. Read on for a list of french fry freebies and deals on this special day! Also, keep reading for a big list of food deals (updated every day) in the Charlotte area.

McDonald’s National French Fry Day Freebie

Photo: McDonald’s

On July 13, 2023, ...

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Starlight on 22nd, at 422 E. 22nd Street, Charlotte, boasts a relaxed lounge atmosphere, and beer, wine, spirits and art.

Free parking is available in the secure gravel lot across the street, or along Brevard. It’s also close to the Parkwood and 25th Street stops on the LYNX light rail.

Starlight on...

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Topgolf is a little bit different (to say the least) than traditional golf. You play from climate controlled hitting bays, so you can play all year. The 240-yard outfield has dartboard-like targets in the ground. The closer to the center or “bull’s-eye” you get and the farther out you hit your microchipped balls, the more points you...

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Sunday, July 16, 2023, is National Ice Cream Day. It’s a perfect time to try one of the many great ice cream shops in the Charlotte area!

We are collecting up all the National Ice Cream Day deals and events in the Charlotte area. We’ll be adding to this list as we hear of more goings-on, so keep checking back! And make sure to check...

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Capital Tacos, a Florida-based Tex-Max fast-casual restaurant, is opening at 1823 E Arbors Drive, Charlotte, NC.

On Thursday, July 13, 2023, be one of the first 100 customers and you’ll get free tacos for a year.

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

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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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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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Making Space: Mindful Movement is offering Yoga classes for kids on Saturdays from July 15 to August 19, 2023, at 4418 Monroe Rd Unit E, Charlotte, NC.

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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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Mint Hill Family Fun Nights are free events that are held at Mint Hill Veterans Park, 8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill.

Fun for the kids includes activities like a bounce house, face painting, giant Jenga, corn hole and more.

Food will be available for purchase.

The events start at 6:30 p.m. and the concerts start at 7 p.m.

Guests are...

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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 summer heat can be dangerous, especially for seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 658 people die annually from extreme heat.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is helping senior adults cope with the heat by offering free fans at 7 Park and Recreation Community Centers and senior centers. Read on for a...

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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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McColl Center for Art + Innovation, at 721 North Tryon Street, is free to visit, and also hosts many free events for the public.

You might be interested in a list of Charlotte art museums, galleries and events.

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Western North Carolina is a wonderland of waterfalls. This photo guide of nine North Carolina waterfalls, by Harrison Grothoff, and Charlotte on the Cheap, will inspire you to go on a day trip to explore one or two of these natural beauties.

Harrison Grothoff has previously shared a ...

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Head to Cornelius on the 2nd Friday of the month from May to October, 2023, for the 2nd Friday Street Festival. It takes place at Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

It’s free to attend.

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Sugar Creek Brewery, at 215 Southside Drive, hosts frequent events, which you can find on their Facebook page or website calendar.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Upcoming Events

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A Vibe Called Fresh is presenting a free event, A Vibe Outside — Art Out Loud, on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 3 to 8 p.m., at West Complex, 1600 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC.

The event, which celebrates Charlotte’s Black creative culture, includes FREE roller skating and skate rental. Make sure to reserve a spot.

Parking is...

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The Charlotte Street Art Collaborative is presenting CLT Edge Fest on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Charlotte Art League, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte.

Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals!

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The Annual Kids Catfish Tournament takes place Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Dallas Park, 1303 Dallas Cherryville Highway, Dallas, NC.

The tournament will be held at the two ponds at the end of Leisure Lane in Dallas Park.

It’s free to participate and no registration is required.

Find all the best (and cheapest)...

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