Speedway Christmas is returning to Charlotte Motor Speedway for a 13th year in 2022. It’s included in our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area.

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day!

It will be taking place from...

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Update: On Saturday, October 22nd, and Sunday, October 23rd, get an additional 30% off!

Charlotte on the Cheap readers have loved Charlotte Warehouse Sale for years. Several times a year, fashion lovers have the chance to shop for new, name-brand clothings and accessories, at 65% to 90% off retail prices.

Read on to enter a contest to win a...

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Rev up your tastebuds for Carolinas Chili Championship, on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at McClancy Corp. Headquarters, 8746 Charlotte Hwy, Indian Land, South Carolina.

Taste dozens of chili samples prepared by world champion chili competitors, local cooks and sponsored cook teams.

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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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Boricuas en North Carolina presents Boricua Fest (or Explore Puerto Rico) on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 2 to 10 p.m., at Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Avenue, NW, Concord, NC.

September 15th to October 15th, 2022, is Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn about more ways to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in Charlotte!

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Guess what? We’re doing it again! Enter to win 4 tickets to the Carolina Renaissance Festival! Keep reading to learn how to enter.

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Bring your pups to Pet in the City, 9600 Monroe Road, Charlotte, on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from between 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., for a fall photo shoot.

There will be two backdrops for you to choose from. You can take your own picture, or have the photographer take the picture. The cost for either option is $10 per family.

Feel free to...

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When we think of fall foliage, we think of the North Carolina mountains, and for good reason. The spectacular vistas are one of a kind. We have put together a list of scenic drives for fall color in the mountains, as well as some drives closer to us in Charlotte. The peak fall color season in most of the mountain regions is in October, so if...

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Are you ready for Halloween? Here are a whole bunch of events to get you in the Halloween spirit. The list includes trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more. This list includes events for both kids and adults.

Make sure to scroll down for a monster of a list, organized chronologically, day by day. And it’s growing every day.

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LaLa Photography is offering FREE mini-sessions at its studio at 4205 Stuart Andrew Blvd, Suite G, Charlotte, NC.

“Grandma’s Christmas Kitchen” sessions feature a classic holiday setting with FREE cookies for the kids!

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

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The 5th Annual Mount Holly Lantern Parade takes place on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, at 7 p.m. in downtown Mount Holly, NC.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big list of Halloween parties, Trick or Treat events, and...

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We’ve partnered with the website GSalR.com to bring Charlotte on the Cheap readers an interactive map of Charlotte area garage sales, Charlotte yard sales, Charlotte moving sales and Charlotte estate sales.

You can click on the map and move it north, south, east or west. Click on a red flag for information about a sale. You can also add...

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Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big...

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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.

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The Charlotte area is ready for fall and Halloween! Here’s a list of haunted trails, corn mazes, fall farm activities and more, for the 2022 season.

Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we don’t typically include in Charlotte on the Cheap, but are worth checking out.

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Extreme Ice Center, at 4705 Indian Trail Fairview Road in Indian Trail, is offering a free ice skating lesson to kids age 4 and up on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022.

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

These free 15-minute introductory lessons will...

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Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, North Carolina, is hosting its first Jeep Rocktober Festival on Saturday, October 22nd, and Sunday, October 23rd, 2022.

• Saturday: 12 to 8 p.m.
• Sunday: 12 to 7 p.m.

These are the rescheduled dates, as the original weekend had weather problems.

Tickets are $9.99 + $1.63 fees...

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El Puente Hispano and the City of Concord are presenting the second Concord International Festival on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Union Street S., in Downtown Concord. This is the rescheduled date. It was supposed to be on October 1st, 2022.

The goal of the free festival is to promote an inclusive community where...

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For a unique Halloween experience, bring the kids to Reed Gold Mine, 9621 Reed Mine Road, Midland, NC.

Reed Gold Mine is in Cabarrus County, about 26 miles to the east of the center of Charlotte.

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BBOC (Black Business Owners Corp) is presenting the 6th Annual Charlotte Black Restaurant Week from October 17th to 31st, 2022.

During this time participating Black owned restaurants will be offering 25% to 50% off Charlotte Black Restaurant Week specials.

Participating Restaurants

More restaurants might be added.

Cuzzo’s Cuisine
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Aerial Arts Studio and Downtown Belmont Development Association are presenting Moonlight Carnival, a two-day event at Stowe Park, 24 S Main Street, Belmont, North Carolina.

Tickets are $5 per person, and it’s recommended that you get them in advance. Previously, we mistakenly said that this was a free event. Our apologies!

Purchase...

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Krispy Kreme is transforming to Krispy Screme this Halloween. Enjoy four new doughnuts, a great deal on a dozen doughnuts, and a FREE doughnut on Halloween if you wear a costume.

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

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When is Trick or Treating in the Charlotte area in 2022? This is a commonly asked question and the answer is simple. October 31st. Neighborhood trick or treating is always on October 31st in the Charlotte area. It doesn’t matter what day of the week it is, or what else is going on. It’s always on...

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President James K. Polk North Carolina State Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, pays tribute to our 11th president and presents living history that brings the early 19th century to life. It’s free to visit.

Tours are $2 for adults and $1 for children (ages 5-12) and seniors (age 62+)

Upcoming event:

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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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Rea Farms, 9855 Sandy Rock Place, is hosting a free Halloween event, Mischief and a Movie, on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 4 to 10 p.m.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big list of Halloween parties, Trick or...

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Frank’s Chili Fest is a community street festival in Plaza Midwood that raises funds for unexplained pediatric death research and family grief support.

It will take place Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, at Commonwealth Avenue and Thomas Street in Plaza Midwood.

It will take place from 12 to 4:30 p.m.

Fall is looking great around...

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Looking for a Charlotte Halloween bar crawl? Looking for something to do for Halloween? Maybe a party to show off your costume? We’ve put together a list of bar crawls, costume parties, Halloween costumes and movies, for adults.

Not all of these events are strictly for adults, but most are. Make sure to follow each link to see if...

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SolarShine Express Car Wash, at 3007 Zeus Street, Charlotte, NC, is presenting the Haunted Tunnel on Saturdays, October 22nd and 29th, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m.

For $20 you get a car wash and a haunted experience!

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The Academy of Dance and Fine Arts, at 780 Brawley School Road in Mooresville, is presenting a Holiday Market and Craft Fair on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 12 to 5 p.m.

The event includes a special Nutcracker performance at 2 p.m.

Also, enjoy games, food trucks, craft vendors, raffles, and more, as you do your holiday shopping.

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The Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum, at 1145 N College Street, Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, is hosting a trick or treat event.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big list of Halloween parties, Trick or...

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Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center is presenting Tricks & Treats at its location at 9315-E Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 2 to 5 p.m.

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The City of Gastonia is presenting a Fall Carnival on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 4 to 8 p.m., at CaroMont Health Park, 800 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big list of Halloween...

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Alpha Delta Pi is presenting a Fall Festival benefiting Ronald McDonald House of Greater Charlotte, 1613 E Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC. It takes place Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, 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!

This is a free event,...

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Acclaimed local children’s book author, Tameka Fryer Brown, will be at Park Road Books, 4139 Park Road, Charlotte, on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., for the launch of her new book, Twelve Dinging Doorbells.

Bring the kids for a book launch and story time with the author!

You can also pre-order the book.

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Building Hope Building Commitment and Northside Church of Christ Fall Festival takes place on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Northside Church of Christ, 4435 East W.T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC.

Admission is free.

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Shake Shack South End and Varnish Lane Charlotte are teaming up to celebrate cooler temps – and even cooler treats! Throughout the month of October, Varnish Lane will be offering manicures featuring signature nail colors inspired by Shake Shack’s seasonal shake and lemonade flavors.

Varnish Lane is at 1932 Hawkins Street, and its...

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Cabarrus County bargain hunters, get ready! Where Ya Bin opened in September of 2022, at 30 Branchview Drive, Concord, NC.

Where Ya Bin sells overstock goods and customer returns from retailers, puts them in rolling bins, and prices them all the same. You can get items for 30% to 90% off, depending on the day and your luck.

Photo: Where Ya...

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Charlotte Weenie Walk is a free event taking place on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the Freedom Park Band Shell, 1908 East Blvd, Charlotte.

There will be vendors and rescues, with proceeds benefiting local rescues.

There will be a Halloweenie Costume Contest, with $5 to enter, and a prize going to the winner....

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Many readers have been looking for the Tunnel of Terror Haunted Car Wash at Aquawave Express in Belmont, North Carolina. However, to our knowledge, that event is not happening this year.

But don’t despair! Kannapolis AutoSpa, at 2215 Roxie Street NE, Kannapolis, NC, is stepping up to the plate with a haunted car wash!

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Stallings Fest takes place Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.., at Stallings Park, 340 Stallings Road, Stallings.

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Many people love to see the ballet, The Nutcracker, during the Christmas season, and the Charlotte area always affords several chances to do so.

Performances are presented by youth and adult groups, and include both traditional presentations and performances with innovative twists.

Although tickets to some productions...

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Yap Ye Iswa Festival is returning to Rock Hill on Saturday, November 19th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

It will take place at Catawba Cultural Center, 1536 Tom Steven Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina.

This is a free event to celebrate the art, history and culture of the Catawba people. Catawbas have been in the Carolinas for over 6,000 years....

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Book Buyers, the incredible, massive book store moved to Eastway Crossing from The Plaza in February of this year. Its address is 3040 Eastway Drive, Charlotte.

You might also be interested in our list of thrift stores, vintage shops, consignment stores, and more, or our in-depth look at three great used book stores in Charlotte.

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Enjoy some free stuff (and some cheap stuff) on Halloween or around Halloween with this list of freebies and deals. Make sure to click on the links for necessary details. Participation varies by location.

Unless otherwise noted, these freebies and deals are for Monday, October 31, 2022, but make sure to follow the links for information on...

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Actors Theatre of Charlotte is presenting Shepherd Shakespeare Company’s Twelfth Night. These are free performances, and are appropriate for the whole family. Enjoy this wild and hilarious 90-minute version of Shakespeare’s classic comedy.

It takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from September 24th to October 30th, 2022, at 11...

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Pritchard at South End, 1117 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a fall festival on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 4 to 6 p.m.

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8th Annual Scarecrow Crawl

Take a stroll in Downtown Fort Mill to see the amazing scarecrows created by individuals, schools, businesses, organizations, churches and more. From October 5th to October 31st, 2022. Registration to enter a scarecrow is free. Register by September 9th, 2022.

See the Scarecrow Crawl map,...

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is presenting several Halloween events in 2022. Make sure to follow the links and register. Read on to learn about a few of them.

Find more fall and Halloween events with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation by searching here.

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