Plan your Myrtle Beach summer vacation (and save money) and more... In This Issue... Plan your Myrtle Beach summer vacation (and save money) 81 free and cheap things to do this weekend around Charlotte FREE summer camp on Augmented Reality — includes ...
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If, like many Charlotte area families, you're thinking about going to Myrtle Beach this summer, we have some information to help you. We asked Joey Bevil, publisher of Myrtle Beach on the Cheap, for some ideas for frugal fun at Myrtle Beach.... Read the ...

Plan your Myrtle Beach summer vacation (and save money) and more...

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Plan your Myrtle Beach summer vacation (and save money)

Photo: Joey Bevil, Myrtle Beach on the Cheap

If, like many Charlotte area families, you're thinking about going to Myrtle Beach this summer, we have some information to help you.

We asked Joey Bevil, publisher of Myrtle Beach on the Cheap, for...

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81 free and cheap things to do this weekend around Charlotte

This list includes in-person and virtual events in the Charlotte area this weekend, from Friday to Sunday.

You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so...

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FREE summer camp on Augmented Reality — includes free lunch, trip to Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit, more…

The City of Charlotte, GÖKOTTA, and Potions & Pixels are offering a FREE summer camp for middle school and high school students who live in the West End and North End areas.

Charlotte AR Experience: Using Augmented Reality to Change Our...

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Meck Dec Day celebrations in 2021


May 20th, 2021, marks the 246th anniversary of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, which preceded the signing of the more famous Declaration by more than a year. Influential Charlotte (then called Charlottetown) men...

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Save up to 60% at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord — dates through July

Great Wolf Lodge discount

If you'd like to make your kids very, very happy, and also save some money, check out the Groupon for Great Wolf Lodge.

They are offering deals on a number of different kinds of suites, with discounts up to 60% off, with a few dates in June...

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Free summer concert and movies series in Kannapolis

Kannapolis' Summer Entertainment Series 2021 includes a diverse lineup of music and fun family movies. Some of the concerts end with fireworks.These are all free events.

While you're in Kannapolis make sure to explore the city,...

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Charlotte Thunder arena football: 2 more home games

Update since this article was written: Charlotte Thunder has won more games, they're still undefeated, and they have just two more regular season home games. The next one is this Saturday, May 22nd, 2021! Buy tickets here. They are cheap!

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River Jam at U.S. National Whitewater Center

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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 were canceled in 2020, but they have returned!...

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Summer Concert Series at Anne Springs Close Greenway

Anne Springs Close Greenway, 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is hosting a Summer Concert Series that will run on Thursdays from May 6th through July 29th, 2021.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the concerts go from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m....

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Day by day list of outdoor concerts in Charlotte (mostly free)

In most years there's no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months. In 2020, there was a shortage! The concerts are coming back in 2021, but some will start out a little bit differently. As social distancing restrictions have been...

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161 free and cheap things to do this week around Charlotte

This list includes in-person and virtual events in the Charlotte area this week, from Monday to Sunday.

You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so...

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Get vaccinated at Catawba Brewing and get a $5 gift card


Catawba Brewing, at 933 Louise Avenue, is part of a growing brewery scene in Plaza Midwood. Catawba Brewing has three other locations, in Asheville and Morganton. This is its first foray into the Piedmont.

The brewery hosts frequent free events....

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Music at the Met Acoustic Music Series every Thursday

Metropolitan's music series, Music at the Met, is returning! It will take place every Thursday from April 29th to September 9th, 2021.

It's free to attend.

The acoustic concert series features local talented singer/songwriters.

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Kölsch Fest at Resident Culture Brewing


Resident Culture Brewing Company, 2101 Central Avenue, often hosts events, which you can find on their Facebook page.

Here's one!

Kölsch Fest
Saturday, May 22nd, 2021
12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
$5 entry (includes a souvenir glass)

How it...

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Hiking with Blue Blaze Brewing (and more)


Blue Blaze Brewing, 528 South Turner Avenue, is the first brewery in the Historic West End. It maintains a strong connection with the outdoors and healthy living. The brewery is named after the “blue blaze” symbol on the Appalachian Trail,...

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Cornelius Jazz Festival May 22 (free, but pre-registration required)

Town of Cornelius Department of Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture (PARK) is presenting the Cornelius Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 22nd, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry Street Cornelius.

Enjoy jazz, food trucks...

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600 Festival launching a gaming competition — students can win college scholarships

The 600 Festival is launching a new gaming competition, Motor Mania, where high school students have the chance to win a $1,000 scholarship.

The competition is presented by Circle K. There is no cost to compete.

The gaming tournament,...

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African-American Heritage Festival at Charlotte Museum of History

Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, is presenting its annual African-American Heritage Festival from June 7th to 12th, 2021. It will be a combination of virtual and in-person events.

All events are free. The in-person events will...

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Charlotte 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in 2021

The 4th of July in 2021 will be closer to normal than it was in 2020. How much closer to normal? We don't know yet. As state guidance evolves, we will have more information on all the 4th of July events. But it's safe to say that it will...

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Metropolitan Opera has been streaming free operas every night for more than a year. They're still doing it


The Metropolitan Opera has closed, but it's offering nightly streams of encore presentations from its Live in HD series.

The streams will begin on Monday, March 16th, 2020. Each will begin at 7:30 p.m. on the date listed below, and will...

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