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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Win Tickets to Reevestock

Here at Charlotte on the Cheap we’ve been big fans of Reevestock Music Festival, in Elkin, North Carolina, almost from its beginning. We’ve personally been attending every year since 2012! One Charlotte on the Cheap reader will win two tickets to the festival on Saturday, August 6th, 2022, just by...

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July is Park and Recreation Month, and Cabarrus County Active Living and Park invites everyone to a Park & Rec celebration on Saturday, July 30th, 2022, at Frank Liske Park, 4001 Stough Road, Concord, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

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Robin Antoinette’s Arts for All is presenting theatre on the beach at Jetton Park, 19000 Jetton Road, Cornelius. These are FREE performances.

Watch Hamlet: Abridged (and Possibly Improved?) on Friday, July 29th, and Saturday, July 30th, 2022. Each evening the performance starts at 7 p.m., with pre-show entertainment by beach minstrel...

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VisArt Video, at 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation, creation, and experience of movies through education, community events, and rental of over 40,000 titles—some being rare and non-streaming. Check out the Micro Cinema for private events, parties and screenings here.

Upcoming Events from VisArt...

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The Sisters of Alpha Centauri #009 and the Brothers of King James Lodge #190 are hosting a back to school event on Saturday, July 30th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m., at 4630 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte.

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

They’ll be giving away...

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The Riverwalk Social Committee is presenting a free outdoor concert at the Rock Hill Velodrome, 1000 Riverwalk Parkway, Rock Hill, South Carolina. It will take place Saturday, July 30th, 2022, at 8:30 p.m.

The concert will feature Rod Fiske + The Jam Garden Band.

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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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There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment.

Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte!

Hound’s Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating. Sunset Drive-In, in Shelby, is not open for...

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Independence Harley-Davidson, 9205 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, hosts many free events, and lots of them include free food!

Here’s one upcoming event:

Back to School Bash and Supply Drive
Saturday, July 30th, 2022
12 to 4 p.m.
Free

Independence Harley-Davidson is collecting school supplies and providing free family fun....

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To Serve With Love Ministries, Inc. and Anthony’s Barber Shop are hosting a Back to School Block Party on Saturday, July 30th, 2022, from 12:30 to 4 p.m., at Anthony’s Barber Shop, 201 W Arrowood Road, Charlotte.

The event will include a school supplies giveaway, while supplies last. There will also be a live DJ, FREE hot dogs...

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The Suffolk Punch, at 2911 Griffith Street, Charlotte, is a combination coffee bar, tap house, culinary cafe, and fermentation lab, and is steps away from the New Bern light rail station.

The Suffolk Punch offers events throughout the year. Check their Facebook page to see what they have coming up, or give them a call at 704-319-8650.

Coming...

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Every Saturday from May 7th to September 24th, 2022, head to Fountain Park, 300 E Main Street, Rock Hill, SC, for a free yoga session from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Please note the time change. It was originally starting at 9 a.m., but it was too hot.

Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area!

Sara Cox from Journey Within...

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National Night Out is a national community-building event that takes place the first Tuesday in August. (Although not all the National Night Out events happen that day.)

National Night Out started in 1984, and now takes place in 16,000 communities. Events are held all over the country to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law...

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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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Did you know that every week, Walmart offers tons of Flash Picks?

These are the items that are marked down, sometimes drastically, in a variety of categories, including sports, electronics, home improvement, appliances, fashion and more.

We aren’t listing individual items at this time, because available and pricing...

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Queen City Comedy Experience is back for the first time since 2019. It will feature 30+ shows in six venues (plus some virtual shows) from July 31st to August 28th, 2022.

Read on for information on a few of the shows, or check them all out at BlumenthalArts.org/Queen-City-Comedy-Experience.

The performances are varied, including improv,...

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Queen City Dance Studio is hosting a Summer Block Party on Saturday, July 30th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Quail Corners Shopping Center, 8538 Park Road, Charlotte.

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

This is a free event.

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Charlotte Squash Club, at 705 International Drive, Charlotte, provides squash clinics, leagues, coaching, tournaments and more for both adults and kids.

Over 20 million people play squash in over 185 countries. The game is played on a four-walled court, with a racket and a small rubber ball.

The organization frequently...

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North Carolina Transportation Museum, at 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, North Carolina, is best known for trains, but it also holds several auto shows throughout the year.

The auto shows are included in the price of admission, which is:

• Adults: $6
• Seniors/military: $5
• Children ages 3-12: $4
• Children under age 3: Free
• Members: Free

If you...

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UPDATE: The contest has ended and the winner is Janet L. Please check your email!

Charlotte Warehouse Sale is holding their July Flash Sale for two days only: July 30th and 31st, 2022. If you’ve ever shopped at Charlotte Warehouse Sale and were amazed at the bargains, you will love this. Charlotte Warehouse Sale events always feature...

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Five Points Plaza, at 1803 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Super Hero Movie Nights. These events start at 8 p.m. and are free to attend.

Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte!

Bring a snack, and a chair or blanket.

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Fitness Destination is offering FREE boot camps on Saturday mornings at Five Points Plaza, 1803 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC.

Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area!

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Queen’s Feast — Charlotte Restaurant Week is returning July 22nd to 31st, 2022.

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 fixe meal from a participating restaurant. 80...

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Join Atha Yoga for a free community yoga class on Saturdays at 10 a.m. The class will take place near Blakeney’s Plaza near the fountain.

Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area!

The class is scheduled every Saturday through August 27th, 2022.

You’re encouraged to bring water and a map.

Blakeney is...

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Promenade at Providence, 10822 Providence Road, is hosting a back to school movie night on Thursday, August 25th, 2022. The movie is the original Space Jam, which was rescheduled from its original date, due to bad weather.

Check out this list of outdoor movies in the Charlotte area!

It’s free to attend and you do NOT need a ticket for...

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That’s Novel Books, the used book shop at Camp North End, 330 Camp Road, Charlotte, is hosting a weekly children’s story time on Saturdays this summer.

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

The story times will take place on...

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Repo Record, a used (and some new) record store at 3325 Commonwealth Avenue, often hosts free shows.

Here’s what’s going on:

Live music: Bert Wray Blues Band
Saturday, July 30th, 2022
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Free

While you’re there, shop for used (and new) vinyl and CDs. They’ve got a large, crazy selection and...

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The Town of Cornelius is presenting an Outdoor Cinema Series in 2022. The movies are free and take place in various parks in Cornelius.

Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte!

Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the movies will begin at dusk, approximately 8:30 p.m.

Concessions will be available for purchase. There...

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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. The Mint Museum will continue to offer at-home activities and events as well.

Wild Wednesday at Mint Museum Randolph

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Charlotte Re-Cyclery, at 516 E 15th Street, Charlotte, NC, is a community bike shop program. The Re-Cyclery supports Trips for Kids Charlotte, an organization that makes sure that kids in the community have the opportunity to experience bike-riding.

The Charlotte Re-Cyclery fixes up the donated bicycles to be used in this program. Refurbished...

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CREATE Ballantyne is an extensive art program coming to Ballantyne’s Backyard, 11611 N Community House Road, Charlotte. Northwood Office has partnered with Blumenthal Performing Arts, ArtPop Street Gallery, Charlotte is Creative and The Savage Way to bring two larger-than life sculptures to the community.

The two sculptures, The Man from...

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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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The U.S. National Whitewater River Center’s popular River Jams are free concerts take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening in the warm months.

They take place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May to September, 2022.

The music will go from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The schedule might be a...

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The summer will be winding down soon and school will be starting up before too long. Here’s some information to help you make the most of the rest of the summer in the Charlotte area, and prepare for the upcoming school days. (On the cheap, of course.)

We’ve highlighted a few ways to enjoy the rest of the summer. Please scroll down...

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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.

On Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022, celebrate National Ice...

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