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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation has announced Sundown Sounds, a FREE concert series that will take place at parks throughout Mecklenburg County.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts around Charlotte. Most are free.

You can pack your own...

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Carolina Renaissance Festival is making the Charlotte area more festive and fun! It is taking place Saturdays and Sundays from October 1st to November 20th, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

It is once again on a 250-acre farm north of Charlotte, between Concord and Huntersville, at the junction of NC72 and Poplar Tent Road.

Tickets go on sale...

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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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The Town of Waxhaw is once again planning Jammin’ by the Tracks, a summer concert series.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts around Charlotte. Most are free.

The concerts take place the first and third Fridays of the month from June to...

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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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Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, at 420 S. Tryon Street, is a 36,500 square foot museum that focuses on mid-20th-century modern art. The museum is part of the Levine Center for the Arts in Uptown Charlotte, which also includes Mint Museum Uptown, Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, and Knight Theater.

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Labor Day Weekend 2022 features some of the traditions that Charlotte has enjoyed for years! Read on to learn about some festivals and special events.

Some popular Labor Day traditions, notably Matthews Alive and the Labor Day Parade in Uptown Charlotte, are returning after being canceled in 2021.

Looking for even more Labor Day Weekend...

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Every Friday in the summer (with rare exceptions) Carolina Show Ski Team presents a FREE show at Windjammer Park, 8999 Windjammer Drive, Tega Cay, South Carolina.

The Carolina Show Ski Team is a competitive and entertainment team. Besides their free weekly shows, they also compete in Regional and National tournaments.

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South End Gallery Crawl is an arts event that takes place the first Friday of every month. Galleries stay open late to host receptions for new exhibits. Many exhibits are timed to open the first Friday of the month. The events often include live music, food, and beer or wine. The events are free to attend.

Hours for the different venues...

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Explore your artistic side at one of Splatter Charlotte’s pop-up events at Camp North End. On Saturdays, August 6th and August 20th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Splatter Charlotte will have a big canvas set up for a collaborative art experience.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming...

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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...

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From Friday, August 5th, to Sunday, August 7th, 2022, participating Ace Hardware stores are hosting Miracle Bucket Days.

During these days, if you make a $5 donation to Levine Children’s Hospital, you’ll receive a blue 5-gallon bucket. Fill it up as you shop, and you’ll get 20% off everything you can fit into the bucket....

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Food Truck season is in full swing 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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CLT Burger Week is returning in August, 2022, and that means that it’s the perfect time to try a new restaurant and experience a new burger!

Every year, during CLT Burger Week, local restaurants offer specialty burgers for $6. CLT Burger Week takes place August 12th to 21st, 2022.

20+ locations in the Charlotte area will be...

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Bopper’s Shag Club is hosting its Friday Night Party on Friday, August 5th, 2022, starting at 6:30 p.m. It takes place at Mecklenburg Shrine Club, 5200 Mecklenburg Shrine Club Road.

The cost is $5 for members, $8 for non-members, and $5 for juniors.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be a dance workshops from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. in...

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The Charlotte area is home to a large number of community bands, orchestras and choirs. The membership varies. Some are made up of professional or almost-professional musicians, and some are open to anyone with an interest in performing.

Whether you’ve performed professionally and are looking for a new music community, or you...

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Carolina Lavender Farm, at 188 Meek Road, Gastonia, North Carolina, is hosting a U-Pick Eucalyptus Festival on Friday, August 5th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Admission is $20, and that includes a good sized bunch of branches (approximately 17-20 stems at 15 to 20 inches long.)

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Pilot Brewing is at 1331 Central Avenue. They are a nano-brewery that specializes in small batch, experimental brewing.

Check their Facebook page or website for a full list of announcements and upcoming events. You can also reach them by calling 704-802-9260.

Coming Up

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The Charlotte Street Art Collaborative presented Charlotte Edge Fest in June.

Relive the magic of this first of its kind festival at the CLT Edge Fest Exhibit Opening on Friday, August 5th, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Charlotte Art League, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte.

The interactive art exhibit will include live...

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The Town of Huntersville is celebrating the upcoming school year with a Week of Fun from August 1st to 5th, 2022. Each day there will be a special event at a park in Huntersville.

These are free events.

Huntersville Week of Fun Events

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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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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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Pineville Parks and Recreation Department is once again offering a full summer entertainment schedule of free live music and movies. Pineville Rockin’ and Reelin’ Summer Concert and Movie Series will take place on various dates from June to September, 2022.

Concerts start at 7 p.m. In the case of the Charlotte Symphony concert, the...

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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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From Tuesday, August 2nd, to Monday, August 8th, 2022, dine at Carrabba’s and bring home a free lasagna!

When you dine-in and enjoy one of 18 signature entrées, you’ll bring home over a pound of the restaurant’s made-from-scratch lasagna for free.

Carrabba’s Lasagne features pasta layers with pomodoro sauce, meat sauce,...

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Birkdale Village is hosting an outdoor music series, Live Under the Oaks, on Fridays from June 10th to October 28th, 2022, 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 your...

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Promenade on Providence, 10844 Providence Road, is hosting a free summer concert series, Music on the Green, every Friday and Saturday from June 24th to to September 24th, 2022, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

This is a free concert series.

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Goodyear Arts is a program that sets up shop in underused buildings and offers artists residencies for two months. In addition to the studio space, the artists are paid a stipend. The artists’ work often extends to alteration of the building itself.

At the end of the residencies, Goodyear Arts hosts a celebration where the public can...

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Stanton Enterprise McDonald’s restaurants are holding Back to School Bashes in August.

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

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96.9 The Kat is teaming up with Mayfield Dairy Farms to give away FREE ice cream on select Mondays throughout the summer.

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.

On Mayfield Mondays, head to Trade and Tryon Streets,...

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Empowered Living Ministries is hosting a backpack giveaway on Sunday, August 14th, 2022, from 12 to 1 p.m. The event takes place at Empowered Living Ministries, 5735 Dixie River Road, Charlotte, NC.

There is a limited supply, so please register on Eventbrite. Reserved backpacks will be held until 12:20 p.m. After that they’ll be...

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El Puente Hispano and the City of Concord are presenting the second Concord International Festival on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Union Street S., in Downtown Concord.

The goal of the free festival is to promote an inclusive community where residents embrace and celebrate their differences.

Fall is looking great...

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Get ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the inaugural Charlotte International Arts Festival. This festival will take place September 16th to October 2nd, 2022, in locations in Uptown Charlotte and Ballantyne. It’s going to be an annual event.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking...

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The Charlotte Labor Day Parade is returning in 2022!

The parade is organized by the Labor Day Committee in conjunction with the Southern Piedmont Central Labor Council and other local labor unions. It honors the accomplishments of organized labor in our community, region and country.

Make sure to check out our list of Labor Day Weekend...

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Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, 4150 Yancey Road, hosts events throughout the year. Find them all on OMB’s Facebook page.

Coming Up

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If you can’t get enough Taco Bell, you came to the right place! We’ll be updating this spot regularly with deals from Taco Bell. Also, please read on for a big list of deals from other restaurants, too!

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...

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Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade are returning to Uptown Charlotte August 20th and 21st, 2022, with Charlotte Pride Week events leading up to the main event.

• August 12th to 19th: Charlotte Pride Week
• August 20th and 21st: Charlotte Pride Festival
• August 21st: Charlotte Pride Parade

Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals!

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Reedy Creek Nature Center’s Hummingbird Festival is a popular annual August tradition in Charlotte. This year it will be week-long event, starting August 15th, 2022, with events at various Mecklenburg County nature and recreation centers.

Read on for a list of events. Make sure to follow each link and register, if...

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Through August 9th, 2022, Live Nation has a promotion called Summer’s Live. Buy 4 tickets for $80 “All In,” meaning that $80 is the total price. No additional fees. The only thing added is sales tax.

All tickets are, of course, available only while supplies last. In the Charlotte area, venues include PNC Music Pavilion,...

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TCBY is celebrating 41 years on Tuesday, August 9th, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Buy any frozen yogurt at regular price and get another one for 50% off.

Valid at participating locations. Restrictions might apply. Excludes quarts, pints, cakes and pies. Half off item must be of equal or lesser value. Can not be combined with other offers.

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Outdoor movies and drive-in movies have been taking place all year, and are very popular in summer. Many of these outdoor movies are free. You’re encouraged to bring a blanket or chair.

At many of these events, there will be food trucks and beverage vendors available. Make sure to check with the organizer to see if...

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