St. Philip Neri Italian Festival is returning May 19th to 21st, 2022.

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

It takes place at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 292 Munn Road East, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Activities will take place inside the Parish Center and outside.

Admission is free.

There will be plenty...

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This list includes things to do in Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas, this weekend, from Friday 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, but, of course, the definition of...

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Save money at Carowinds with these exclusive discounts!

Carowinds has opened for the season. Carolina Harbor (the water park) will be open on select days starting May 27th, 2022.

The discount tickets will save you a LOT. When you compare prices, make sure you’re comparing apples to apples. When you buy an...

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The U.S. National Whitewater Center’s annual Memorial Day celebration takes place Saturday, May 28th, and Sunday, May 29th, 2022.

It includes a trail race, yoga, and live music. The event originally included fireworks on Sunday night, but according to the U.S. National Whitewater Center’s Facebook post:

Due to multiple abrupt...

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St. Sarkis Armenian Church, at 7000 Park Road, Charlotte, is holding its annual Armenian Spring Food Festival from Friday, May 20th, to Sunday, May 22nd, 2022.

• Friday: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This is your chance to try delicious, authentic Armenian food, including beef and chicken kebabs, side...

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Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States.

It marks the day, June 19th, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African-Americans in Texas.

It took more than two years for word of freedom to get to...

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Please note that the giveaway contest has ended. Read on for the name of the winner, and information on saving 20% on tickets.

Crayola IDEAworks is an immersive creativity experience that will challenge guests to explore their inner creativity.

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

It’s a little pricier than what we...

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The 1st Annual Queen City Juneteenth Parade will take place on Monday, June 20th, 2022, at 10 a.m.

It’s happening at Central Piedmont Community College Cato Campus, 8120 Grier Road, Charlotte, NC.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

The parade will celebrate the deep roots of Black people throughout...

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VisArt Video, at 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation, creation, and experience of movies through education, community events, and rental of over 40,000 titles—some being rare and non-streaming. Check out the Micro Cinema for private events, parties and screenings here.

Upcoming Events from VisArt...

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Charlotte’s biggest 4th of July celebrations are back in 2022! Here’s a list of fireworks displays, plus parades, celebrations and more. Notably, WBT SkyShow is back! Not to mention the U.S. National Whitewater Center 4th of July Celebration, Carowinds’ Celebrate America Fireworks Show, parades and more!...

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May 20th, 2022, marks the 247th 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 declared themselves “free and independent” of the British crown. The declaration was read on...

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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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The Village of Marvin is presenting the 1st Annual Marvin Day Festival on Saturday, May 21st, 2022. This is an all-day festival for all ages that takes place at multiple venues in Marvin.

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

The Village of Marvin is in Union County, right at the North Carolina/South Carolina...

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Charlotte Pop-Up Yoga is hosting a fun 45-minute mixed-levels flow on Sunday, May 22nd, 2022, from 11:15 a.m. to 12 00 p.m. It takes place by the Embrace Sculpture in MoRA, near Edge City Brewery, 6209 Old Post Road.

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

The yoga class is...

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Leaves from Stella is a nonprofit that offers scholarships and a pen-friend program for young adults who have lost a parent or sibling.

On Saturday, June 4th, 2022, Leaves for Stella is hosting a a Mini Golf Gathering for Grievers at Stroke, 1318 Pecan Avenue, Charlotte. It takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Meet in community other...

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Just a Buck-Charlotte is a locally owned Dollar Store at 6510 Albemarle Road, Charlotte. Everything there costs a buck. 100 cents. As it should.

Here’s some of what’s coming up:

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The Levine Center for the Arts is continuing Wednesday Night Live in 2022.

The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the Arts — Mint Museum Uptown, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts...

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Wooden Robot Brewery is an urban farmhouse craft brewery with two locations:

• The Brewery, 1440 South Tryon Street, Suite 110, 980-819-7875 (South End)
• The Chamber, 416 E 36th Street, 980-938-6200 (NoDa, steps from the 36th Street Station Light Rail stop)

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

They often take part in...

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Every Wednesday and Friday at 12 p.m., there’s a free walking tour at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte.

The tours are currently scheduled through July 1st, 2022, but they regularly get extended.

To attend, you need to RSVP on Eventbrite.

Camp North End is one of the largest adaptive reuse...

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The South End Rail Trail Cleanup is a fun way for individuals and families to volunteer and help the South End. The events take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The next three Rail Trail Cleanups take place:

• Saturday, March 26th, 2022: Registration link
• Saturday, April 23rd, 2022: Registration link
• Saturday, May 21st, 2022: Registration link

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When the weather keeps you indoors but your kids need to burn off some energy, this list of indoor playgrounds and play areas of different kinds around Charlotte will come in handy. We’ve included trampoline parks, arcades, children’s museums, skating rinks, bowling alleys, climbing gyms, go karting, laser tag...

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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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The 3rd Thursday of the month, from April to September, 2022, Monroe Road Advocates (MoRA), with presenting sponsor Edge City Brewery, presents Thursdays Live.

The events will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Embrace Community Sculpture, 6697 Monroe Road.

The next Thursdays Live event is on May 19th, featuring Barcerado.

Guinness World...

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Bring the kids to the Family Dance Party at Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, June 11th, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m.

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

Join MIX 107.9’s Ramona Holloway for this event, which will raise money for the...

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Cheerwine brings the Cheerwine Festival back to historic downtown Salisbury on May 21st, 2022, from noon to 10 p.m.

This is a free festival for the whole family that celebrates Cheerwine’s 105 years in Salisbury.

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CATCh, Comedy Arts Theater of Charlotte, at 4128 South Blvd, is dedicated to providing an open door to all comedy artists and the larger community as a unique and inclusive performance space.

It presents low-priced shows for the community, as well as improv classes.

Each of the following events, including the doubleheaders, are just $10 if...

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Sonic Drive-In is a favorite for its slushes, burgers, corn dogs and more. They offer frequent deals to make their treats more affordable.

For the deals below, if they don’t indicate a date, they are “for a limited time.” It’s always possible that a deal has expired before you read this post, and before we’ve...

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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,...

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