Every Saturday from July 1 to August 12, 2023, ImaginOn is hosting Super Saturdays — FREE performances in the Spangler Library at 2 p.m.

These performances are for children ages 3-11.

No registration is required, but space is limited. First come, first served.

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Amazon Prime Day will take place July 11 and 12, 2023.

Note: You can try Amazon Prime for free, for 30 days. If you’re going to try it, this is the time! You can cancel whenever you want.

Amazon Prime Day is a bit like Black Friday in July. For two days only, Amazon will offer tremendous savings on TVs, smart home, kitchen, grocery,...

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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 Green at Prosperity Village, 5334 Docia Crossing, is part of the City of Charlotte’s initiative to construct 250 place-making projects across the city.

The Green is an open space provided by the City of Charlotte. Programming and activities are organized by the Prosperity Village Area Association.

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Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC, is hosting free Saturday morning cartoons once a month.

The 2nd of the month, come by at 10:30 a.m., for free cartoons for the whole family.

There will also be free milk and cookies!

Reserve your spots for July 8, 2023.

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Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville, will be presenting Light, Camera, Birkdale, a free outdoor movie series, on the second Saturday of the month from April to October, 2023.

The movies will start at 7:30 p.m. each date except for October 14th, when the movie will start at 7 p.m.

There’s some...

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Pocket of Poppies is a small, family-owned flower farm near Charlotte, at 6515 Love Mill Road, Monroe.

They grow a variety of flowers, including sunflowers.

You can go and pick your own flowers, but make sure to check their website and Facebook page for the schedule.

There’s no charge to visit....

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One of the most beautiful spots in Charlotte to enjoy a coffee or wine is Rosie’s Coffee and Wine Garden. Rosie’s is on the grounds of McGill Rose Garden, 940 N. Davidson Street.

The rose garden is a city-supported park in the Belmont neighborhood of Charlotte. It was once a coal and ice yard. In...

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10 regional museums have joined together for the Miles for Museums Summer Passport Program. This program is intended to encourage you to visit smaller museums that you might overlook.

The museums are to the east of Charlotte, in Matthews and in Cabarrus, Rowan, and Stanly Counties, North Carolina.

Just pick up a passport at any of the...

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Nebel’s Alley Night Market is an open market that takes place in the evening in the Design District of the Historic South End. For an address, you can use Superica, 101 W. Worthington Avenue. Alternatively, aim for 1920 Camden Road.

Shop from local shops set up under the moonlight, plus live music, activities and good food.

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ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, houses public galleries and event spaces in the Gibson Village neighborhood of Concord.

ClearWater offers free access to gallery exhibitions, public discussions and art events. It’s a hub where artists, performers, hobbyists, and amateurs of all experience levels can...

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The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, celebrates the contributions to our art and culture by African and African-American people. It features changing exhibits, and frequently hosts low-priced arts events for the community, giving them a...

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Potions & Pixels is a group with a passion for games. They have a library of around 300 games, including nostalgic games from childhood, party games and strategic games. They hold game nights at various venues, and they bring 75-100 of their games to each event.

You can find their schedule on their Facebook page.

Here’s...

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Stonecrest Summer Concert Series takes place every Friday and Saturday April 21 to September 9, 2023. The concerts take place from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Fountain Stage.

In addition, every Saturday from June 3 to September 9, 2023, there will be a concert at the Plaza Corner from 6 to 8 p.m.

You can see the band/artist lineup for both of these...

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Queen’s Feast — Charlotte Restaurant Week is returning in July, 2023, for ten days. It will be taking place from July 21 to 30, 2023.

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...

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Blakeney’s Summer Concert Series is returning.

Blakeney Town Center, at Ardrey Kell and Rea Road, will be hosting the free concerts every Saturday from June 3 to July 8, 2023. These concerts were announced on Blakeney Town Center’s Facebook page.

They’ll take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Blakeney Plaza.

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Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Ave NW in Concord, is Concord’s first full-scale production brewery. It’s open seven days a week.

It also hosts live music (and more) to go along with the craft beer, usually on Fridays and Saturdays. Find all events on their Facebook page or their website calendar.

Check out a huge calendar...

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The Sisters Only Business Expo celebrates women-owned, Black-owned brands. It takes place Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Gold Hall 2, 4751 NC Hwy 49, Concord, NC.

It’s free to attend.

This will be a day of shopping, networking, fashion, beauty, performance, education and more.

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Rise FC Soccer is hosting a free family soccer fair on Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will take place at Harrisburg Athletic Complex, 10167 Harrisburg Road, Fort Mill, SC.

This event is for kids up to age 14 and their families. Bring friends!

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

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Head to Target for the return of its popular Target Circle Week for lots of savings on many popular categories.

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The Landing at 4th Ward, at 644 N Church Street, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Comedy Open Mic Night at the Landing every Saturday, from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

This is a free event and is scheduled through the rest of 2023.

The event is hosted by Jordan Centry. Each week you’ll be entertained by comedians working on their new jokes, including...

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NoDa Company Store, 3221 Yadkin Avenue, might be NoDa’s best hangout. There’s ample seating, they sell food and drink (much of it local), host food trucks, and mix up some really good Sangria, as well as their signature NoDa Colada.

And the setting is possibly (probably?) the most...

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The Charlotte Street Art Collaborative is presenting CLT Edge Fest on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Charlotte Art League, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte.

Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals!

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The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation works to ensure clean, plentiful water in the Catawba River Basin through advocacy and education. Learn more about what they do and how you can be involved.

The organization is offering a growing number of opportunities to kayak, including kayak rentals, guided tours, and kids’ programs. Read on to learn...

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The Jewish Council of Lake Norman is bringing Jewish Deli Fest to Downtown Davidson on Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. It will take place on The Village Green in Davidson, North Carolina.

This is a chance to enjoy Jewish delicacies that are sometimes hard to come by here in the south, including New York kosher-style deli...

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The 2nd Hispanic Heritage Festival of the Carolinas takes place on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 3 to 10 p.m., at Truist Field, home of the Charlotte Knights, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte.

The festival features live music, artisan food and culture.

September 15th to October 15th, 2023, is Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn about more ways...

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Taiji Matthews is offering free Tai Chi classes at Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC.

Tai Chi is a mind-body exercise characterized by slow, gentle, whole body coordinated movement. The practice is associated with improved balance, cognitive function, joint mobility, and more.

Check out a big list of free...

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IKEA Charlotte, 8300 IKEA Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, is a destination for both locals and visitors to the Queen City, with many people traveling from afar for the deals. Check out our guide to visiting IKEA Charlotte.

For 9 days, there will be an additional reason to visit. From July 1 to July 9, 2023, IKEA...

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Just in time for National Fried Chicken Day, Popeyes is offering FREE chicken sandwiches.

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.

From June 29 to July 9, 2023, buy a chicken sandwich combo at Popeyes...

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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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The Charlotte Black Film Festival is back for its 13th year. It takes place from July 6 to 9, 2023, at Hilton Charlotte University Place, 8629 J M Keynes Drive, Charlotte, NC.

The festival features 100 films, workshop, after parties, Actors Idol, industry panels and more.

Following the in-person festival, 100 films will be available to...

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The 27th Festival of India will take place Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 12 to 8 p.m., at Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte.

Admission is $6 at the gate or $5 online. Admission is free for kids under age 10.

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

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Celebrate Labor Day at U.S. National Whitewater Center Saturday, September 2, and Sunday, September 3, 2023, with trail races, yoga, and live music.

The festival is free. Parking costs $6. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. No outside food and drinks are permitted.

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

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Capital Tacos, a Florida-based Tex-Max fast-casual restaurant, is opening at 1823 E Arbors Drive, Charlotte, NC.

On Thursday, July 13, 2023, be one of the first 100 customers and you’ll get free tacos for a year.

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

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