Bass Pro Shops, at Concord Mills, and Cabela’s, at 1000 Cabela Drive, Fort Mill, SC, are hosting Santa’s Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience from November 6th to December 24th, 2022. On November 5th, 2022, officially kick off the Santa’s Wonderland experience with...

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Amazon is celebrating Alexa’s 8th birthday with a big sale on many of its most popular devices. If you’ve wanted to upgrade your smart home devices, get a new TV, or get a new Kindle, this is the time to do it. The sale is through November 7th, 2022.

The prices and discounts can vary throughout the week and day, but at...

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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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NoDa Company Canteen, in the Boileryard of Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, is a new destination for visitors to Camp North End. It’s an indoor and outdoor bar, with the tropical-themed outdoor patio providing a great vantage point for people-watching and enjoying the entertainment at Camp...

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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 Groupon is offering two different deals for Sam’s Club membership. Read on to see which is best for you.

Option 1:...

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Carolina Christmas Mini Sessions

LaLa Photography is offering FREE Carolina Christmas mini-sessions at its studio at 4205 Stuart Andrew Blvd, Suite G, Charlotte, NC. This is a fantastic, low-priced way to get a picture for your family Christmas card!

These will be 10 minute sessions and will include one FREE digital image. More will be...

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Don’t pay full price for concerts if you don’t have to! We will update this page as frequently as we can, but there will still be times when you events on this page have sold out, or the discount is no longer available, or the event is over.

We also include tickets for sports events, when there’s a discount.

Please note...

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On Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Latin American Coalition, along with Levine Museum of the New South, is presenting the annual Día de Muertos celebration.

Like last year, the event will be at Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC.

Admission is free, and there’s lots of free parking at Camp North End....

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The Town of Indian Trail, along with Carolina Cruzin4Jeeps and The Wrecking Crew Mustang Club, are hosting their first annual Car Show and Toy Drive.

It will take place on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., outside of Indian Trail Town Hall, 315 Matthews Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail, North Carolina.

This is a free...

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Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade is scheduled for Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022, at 5:30 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...

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The second annual Drop Dead 5K will take place Saturday, November 5th, 2022, at 9 a.m., at Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery, 700 West 6th Street, Charlotte.

The run will take place within the 70 acres of the historic cemeteries. You’ll run past the final resting places of many familiar Charlotte names, including Belk, Ivey, Morrison...

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Gaston County Museum, 131 Main Street, Dallas, is hosting a Day of the Dead Celebration on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This family-friendly celebration is free to attend.

Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday in which participants remember and pray for...

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The Schiele Museum of Natural History is offering free admission to veterans, military personnel and their families on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11th, 2022.

The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Learn about more Veterans Day events in the Charlotte area, including parades, festivals, and ceremonies. There is also a list of...

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Morelia Gourmet Paletas, also known as Paletas Morelia, is a gourmet Mexican popsicle shop from Miami, known for its fresh ingredients and extensive menu.

Paletas Morelia is at 1425 Winnifred Street #104 in Charlotte. This is next to Wooden Robot in the South End.

A NEW location is opening at Birkdale Village, 16940 Birkdale Commons Parkway,...

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Hattie’s Tap & Tavern, at 2918 The Plaza, is a friendly neighborhood bar. They host frequent events, which you can learn about on their Facebook page.

Here’s one upcoming event.

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If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Thanksgiving dinner to go from a grocery store or restaurant.

Every year we put together a list of grocery stores and restaurants where you can order your meal ahead of time. In some cases they come “ready to cook” or...

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If cooking dinner doesn’t sound like a holiday to you, here’s a list of Charlotte area restaurants open on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24th, 2022. Most of these restaurants have special Thanksgiving meals. Many will fill up early, so make sure to make reservations right away.

There are a few takeout options included in this...

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EpicFest is a literary festival designed to connect families, children and teens to the library while strengthening the love of reading.

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

It takes place November 5th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at ImaginOn, 300 E. 7th Street.

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Many businesses thank veterans and active military members by offering them a free meal or other gift on Veterans Day, which is Friday, November 11th, 2022. If you’re a member of the military, please check out this list, and see if there’s a deal that you might be able to take advantage of.

If you’re not a military member,...

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Santa is coming to Ben & Jerry’s, 202 South Main Street in Davidson, on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

We are putting together a huge list of places in the Charlotte area to get free pictures with Santa!

The cost is $10 per family. Follow the above link and reserve your family’s spot....

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The Veterans Salute 5K/10K and Fun Run takes place in Downtown Concord on November 5th, 2022.

The 5K begins at 9 a.m. and the 10K begins at 9:15 a.m.

The 1-mile Fun Run is from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Learn about more Veterans Day events in the Charlotte area, including parades, festivals, and ceremonies. There is also a list of special freebies...

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Extreme Ice Center, 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail, is hosting Kids Try Hockey For Free Day on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, at 12 p.m.

This event is a chance for kids age 4 to 9 to try out ice hockey. No experience is needed. Equipment is provided. Trained coaches will help them try hockey in a fun, safe environment.

Find all...

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Vintage Charlotte brings you another chance to shop for unique vintage and handmade items with VTGCLT Pop.

We’ve put together a huge list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area! Shop for unique gifts…or for yourself!

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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 exhibits,...

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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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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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African Community Choir aims to inspire, uplift and enrich communities through the power of gospel music.

The choir will be presenting a free Christmas concert, on Sunday, December 4th, 2022, at Derita Presbyterian Church, 2230 W Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte.

Doors open at 5 p.m.

This is their 9th Annual Christmas Concert. The event will...

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Good Karma Ranch Alpacas and Abide-A-While Acres are teaming up to bring you a fun and festive kick-off to the holiday season.

BoHoHo Holiday Kick-Off will take place on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Abide-A-While Acres, 5483 Old Plank Road, Iron Station, NC.

Iron Station is about 28 miles to the northwest of...

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Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, is hosting Mistletoe Market on Saturdays, December 3rd, 10th, and 17th, 2022, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Check soon for details about this year’s event! We are hoping for the Reindog Parade again!

Image: Mace Publishing, LLC

Image: Mace Publishing, LLC

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Stevens Creek Nature Center is holding its 2nd Annual Coffee at the Creek on Saturday, November 12th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 and are limited.

The event gives you a chance to sample a variety of nature-based recreation activities, while enjoying a breakfast treat, along with coffee or hot cocoa, which are included in the...

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Oakhurst on Monroe, a shopping center at 4701 Monroe Road, Charlotte, is holding its second annual Fall Festival on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The festival and parking are free.

Attendees will receive a goodie bag, plus a chance to win big prizes with hourly giveaways.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte,...

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