Get ready for the summer with this list of places to swim and splash in the Charlotte area summer of 2023. (Indoor pools are open now!)

Read on to learn about indoor and outdoor places to swim in the Charlotte area.

We’re focusing on pools and spraygrounds in Charlotte, as well as some other unique outdoor swimming areas that are worth...

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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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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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Food Truck season is arriving! March 17th, 2023, marks the return of several popular Food Truck Fridays in Charlotte!

Somehow food just seems to taste better when it comes from a truck. It can’t be explained. It’s even better when there are lots of trucks to choose from.

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Weekly live music returns to Camp North End in April, 2023, and will continue through the spring, summer and fall.

Live From the Boileryard is a free concert series every Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. There’s plenty more going on at Camp North End on Friday nights and all weekends.

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There are plenty of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Charlotte in 2023!

After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother’s Day freebies and discounts. And after that we have a big list of all the events that are on our calendar for Friday, May 12, through Sunday, May 14, 2023. If you’re ordering a gift...

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Waverly, at Providence Road and Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, NC, is celebrating World Bee Day on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This free, family event takes place at the Terrace.

Waverly is the proud home of two honey bee hives and 13,500 honey bees. Bring the family out to learn more and celebrate the honey bees.

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Whether you’re shopping for a gift, for a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of trending deals at Amazon today. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.

Also, learn about Amazon’s coupon page!

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One of the main reasons that Charlotte on the Cheap reaches so many people is because of word of mouth. We’d like to thank our newsletter subscribers for spreading the word by running a contest throughout the month of May.

By the way, our daily newsletter was named by Queen City Nerve as the best newsletter in Charlotte!

Invite a...

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Bring your mom to Community Culinary School of Charlotte for lunch May 8 to 12, 2023, and she will receive a free Mother’s Day cupcake.

Learn about more Mother’s Day freebies, deals and events in Charlotte!

Community Culinary School of Charlotte is at 9315-D Monroe Road, Charlotte. The cafe’s hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...

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Outdoor movies and drive-in movies are very popular in spring, summer, and fall. Many of these outdoor movies are free. You’re encouraged to bring a blanket or chair.

The list will grow during the warmer months, so keep checking back.

At many of these events, there will be food trucks and beverage vendors...

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The City of Gastonia is hosting Touch-a-Truck and Civics Day on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Phillips Rec Center, 2031 Echo Lane, Gastonia, NC.

This is a free event.

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

Kids can see utility trucks, police...

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Carolina Clay Matters Pottery Market takes place May 13, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at McAlpine Business Park, 8300 Monroe Road.

It’s free to attend.

Over 50 potters will exhibit beautiful new work in functional, decorative, and sculptural ceramics.

All the pieces are hand-crafted by some of NC and SC’s...

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Join Atha Yoga for a free Glow Flow Yoga Class on Friday, April 28, 2023, from 8 to 9 p.m., at Blakeney Town Center, which is at Rea Road at Ardrey Kelly Road, Charlotte, NC.

Glow Flow Yoga is a fun night with a live DJ and glow paint.

Then, return on Saturday mornings from May 6 to August 26, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., for a free ...

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Broad River Campground is a brand new 90 acre pet friendly campground near Charlotte with cabins, glamping domes, primitive tent sites and RV sites.

The campground has a Spring/Summer special for cabins — starting at $150 for weeknights. In addition, get an additional 10% off reservations through October 31st, 2023 with code CLTcheap10....

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Birkdale Village is hosting an outdoor music series, Live Under the Oaks, on Fridays from April 7th to October 27th, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This is a free concert series.

Birkdale Village is at Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville.

A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks Cafe. Please bring...

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Extreme Ice Center, at 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail, NC, is offering FREE skating to moms for Mother’s Day. (A day early.)

Learn about more Mother’s Day freebies, deals and events in Charlotte!

On Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m., moms are admitted for free with the purchase of a...

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Whole Foods Market is offering a special deal on flowers for Mother’s Day. From May 10 to 16, 2023, get a 15-stem bunch of tulips for only $9.99.

This deal is exclusively for Prime members. Try Prime for 30 days for free.

The deal is valid for single-color, multicolor, bicolor and classic 15-stem bunches only....

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Culture Blocks connects communities with responsive arts, science, and history experiences close to residents’ homes. The program engages with creative individuals and organizations with a primary mission of arts, science, and/or history to present programs in specific geographic areas. Culture Blocks, funded by Mecklenburg County,...

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Matthews Yoga Collective is offering FREE yoga classes every Sunday in June, 2023. The classes take place at Matthews Ballroom Studio, 189 N Trade Street, Matthews.

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

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Protagonist is a nano-brewery and taproom for curious beer drinkers. It’s located in the heart of NoDa, at 3123 N. Davison Street. They have a new, second location in the South End at 227 Southside Drive.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Protagonist hosts live music and other events. You can see upcoming...

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Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association is presenting free movies in Midwood Park, 2100 Wilhelmina Avenue.

Next up: See “Dazed and Confused” on Friday, May 13, 2023. It’ll start at 8:30 p.m. This event was announced on Facebook.

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

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“Go to the beach” on the cheap by attending BeachFest Matthews on Friday, May 12th, and Saturday, May 13th, 2023. The festival takes place in and around Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews.

• Friday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the...

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Bemont’s Friday Night Live summer concert series is back in 2023, with five concerts announced. Please note that the June 30th event is part of Red, White & Belmont, Belmont’s 4th of July celebration, and is followed by fireworks.

The events take place from 6 to 10 p.m. at 24 S. Main Street in Downtown Belmont.

• April 28th:...

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Moms can celebrate Mother’s Day by visiting Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for free on Saturday, May 13, and Sunday, May 14, 2023.

On both days the hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please make sure to reserve or purchase a timed ticket.

The first 275 moms in the door each day will receive a free mini potted plant. ...

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If you’ve wanted to upgrade your kitchen appliances, make sure to check out Kitchen-Aid’s spring sale! Kitchen-Aid appliances aren’t cheap by any means, but they are high-quality and extremely durable. So, any time you can get a discount, it’s worth considering.

Here is one great deal, but you can find more on the ...

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Charlotte Dragon Boat Races Festival and Asian Festival takes place at Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Road, Cornelius, NC, on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Admission is free.

This popular annual event features the racing of colorful dragon boats by various local teams, and a cultural festival with...

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Charlotte Folk Society is committed to preserving the traditional folkways of the Carolina Piedmont, including music, dance, craft, and storytelling. They’ve been hosting monthly public Gatherings for 40 years.

The concerts take place at Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina.

• Food Truck available...

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Markets at 11 is an open air market in Ballantyne. This family friendly event include live music, picnicking, outdoor yoga, shopping, food trucks and more.

It takes at Ballantyne’s Backyard, 11611 N. Community House Road, Charlotte. Free parking is available.

Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in...

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Bopper’s Shag Club is hosting its next Friday Night Party on Friday, May 12, 2023, starting at 6:30 p.m. It takes place at Mecklenburg Shrine Club, 5200 Mecklenburg Shrine Club Road.

The theme for the May dance is NASCAR or other Favorite Pastime. They’ll go all out for decorating-but you can help this time by bringing a decoration...

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Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Avenue in Cornelius, specializes in coffee, espresso, craft beer, fine wines and live music. It’s located in the heart of Old Town Cornelius. There’s no cover for the live music, so make sure to stop by.

Please do tip the musicians, buy a drink, tip the bartender or barista, and maybe buy a CD...

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The Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, has launched its Community Impact Film Series, focused on timely issues and concerns that impact the people of Charlotte. It’s partnering with educators, non-profit organizations, and community groups to spark dialogue through the power of film.

The next Community Impact...

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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.

The Whitewater Center is at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina.

The concerts place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May to...

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Nurses Appreciation Week is May 6 to 12, 2023, and we all know that nurses deserve a ton of appreciation (all year long.) We will be updating this page with special deals that businesses are offering to nurses this week. Please make sure to follow each link for the details. The dates of the deals are not necessarily on the actual dates of Nurses...

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The Town of Waxhaw is hosting its second annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m., at the Community Corner, under the water tower, at the intersection of Highway 16 and North Main Street, Waxhaw, NC.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

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Master Mixologist Bob Peters is offering a FREE craft cocktail class on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., at The People’s Market Elizabeth, 1609 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte.

The theme this time is “Cinco de Derby.”

The People’s Market Elizabeth announced this event on their Facebook page.

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We’ve compiled a list of places to get Mother’s Day Brunch in Charlotte, but thought this one deserves a special mention.

The Charlotte Knights are hosting Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Gates open at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, at 12 p.m., and the special Mother’s Day event takes...

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023, has been named Teacher Appreciation Day. However, May 8 to 12, 2023, has been named Teacher Appreciation Week, so you can expect to see various days for Teacher Appreciation deals. Also, several businesses are offering special deals and freebies to educators just during this time, and some offer deals all year long.

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RiverFest is a family friendly festival presented by Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation. It takes place on the banks of the Catawba River, at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park, 1400 E Catawba Street, Belmont, on Saturday, May 13th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This is a free festival that includes fun activities...

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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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Lake Norman Social District is a partnership between Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Avenue, and Thigs Cocktail Bar, 21234 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC. The Social District, the first in Mecklenburg County, allows customers to take alcoholic beverages between the two venues, and enjoy them outside, within a designated area.

LKN Social...

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The Town of Dallas Summer Concert Series will take place one Saturday a month from May to September, 2023 (except for July), at the Dallas Historic Court Square, 131 W Main Street, Dallas, NC.

These are free concerts that take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Please bring a lawn chair.

In addition to the concerts listed below, a 4th of July concert...

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There’s no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months in Charlotte, and there’s really no better way to spend a nice evening.

We’ve put together a huge list of outdoor concerts, mostly free, throughout the whole Charlotte area.

After the descriptions of the concerts, which is organized by area, scroll down to see a...

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Celebrate Mother’s Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, 2023. We’re putting together a list of restaurants in the Charlotte area where you can get Mother’s Day Brunch for $35 or under per person. (That doesn’t mean you can’t spend more at these restaurants!)

We’re including...

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The Town of Waxhaw presents Kaleidoscope Fest on Saturday, May 13th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area!

This festival is Waxhaw’s annual spring festival of the arts. It features a gift market, performances, food and more.

This is a free event in Downtown Waxhaw.

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USA Football is presenting USA Football Blitz on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at UNC Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC. (We’re looking into where the exact location is on campus.)

This is a FREE event for boys and girls ages 5-14. No football experience is needed. ...

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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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Great Wolf Lodge is offering a discount for educators during Teacher Appreciation Week at all of its locations, including at Great Wolf Lodge Concord, at 10175 Weddington Road, Concord, NC.

Teachers and everyone in the educator community can save up to 40% on reservations booked from May 8 to 14, 2023, using...

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National Concert Week is May 10 to 16, 2023. During this time Live Nation is making tickets to over 3,800 shows nationwide available for $25.

These are “All-In” tickets, meaning the $25 includes fees. (You do need to pay sales tax.) With ticket fees normally adding a substantial addition cost to the price of a ticket, this deal...

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Interested in meeting some local Charlotte residents from the past? The Mecklenburg Historical Association Docents are presenting Voices from the Past, on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is a rescheduled date.

The event will be held in Elmwood/Pinewood Cemeteries where many of the “residents” will...

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Help a mom in your life celebrate Mother’s Day with the help of Grubhub. From May 1 to 14, 2023, diners who have signed up for Grubhub+ through Amazon Prime will receive 25% off an order of $20+. Use the promo code MAMA25. This is a one-time use promo code.

Learn about more Mother’s Day freebies, deals and events in Charlotte!

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