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Summerstock Charlotte: Free festival with live music, vendors, art

Summerstock Charlotte is a festival for the West Side. It takes place Sunday, June 26th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., at The Art Haus, 2229 Weyland Avenue, Charlotte.

Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals!

The free festival features live music, visual art, a children’s area, food trucks, a new mural and more.

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Party in the Park at Mint Museum Randolph June 26
Mint Museum Randolph. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC

Mint Museum has two locations:

  • Mint Museum Uptown: 500 S. Tryon Street
  • Mint Museum Randolph: 2730 Randolph Road

Read on to learn of upcoming events and exhibits. The Mint Museum will continue to offer at-home activities and events as well.

Party in the Park at Mint Museum Randolph

lawn of Mint Museum Randolph in ChrarlotteMint...

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Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend

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 “cheap” varies for each person. We sometimes include events that are a little pricier but are a lot of fun and a good...

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Opening Day celebration at SummerBerry Farm — music and blackberry picking
Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

SummerBerry Farm, at 3430 Rimer Road, Concord, has long been a favorite spot for picking blackberries in the Charlotte region. Last year the owners sold the farm, but don’t worry — the new owners are continuing the tradition of inviting the community to pick delicious blackberries.

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Big list of Charlotte 4th of July fireworks and celebrations, including SkyShow, for 2022
photo: Depositphotos

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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Camden Commons turns South End’s main street into an outdoor living room June 26

Camden Road, in the South End, will be transformed into an outdoor living room on select Saturdays this spring.

Camden Commons, presented by Lowe’s, will feature two blocks of Camden Road, between Tremont and East/West Boulevard.

Photo by Kyo H Nam for the Center City Partners

It will be closed to traffic and open for fun and relaxation....

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Sam’s Club Membership: $24.88 (includes $10 Sam’s Club E-Gift Card)

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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Tickets on sale NOW for WBT SkyShow — Charlotte’s 4th of July fireworks celebration

Learn about all the 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in the Charlotte area.

SkyShow is returning to Charlotte for 2022! This 4th of July fireworks show will take place in Truist Field, after a baseball game featuring Team USA Baseball.


The game starts at 6:05 p.m. on July 4th, 2022, and fireworks will follow. This is the largest...

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Free beginner chalk art class with Chalk Art Festival

Charlotte Chalk Art Festival is offering a FREE Beginner Chalk Art on Pavement Class.

The class will take place at Charlotte Art League, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, on Sunday, June 26th, 2022, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Space is limited. Please register here.

This two hour class is designed for beginners, ages 12 and up, who want to learn the...

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Best Walmart Deals this week — shop Flash Picks online
Photo: depositphotos

Did you know that every week, Walmart offers tons of Flash Picks?

These are the items that are marked down, sometimes drastically, in a variety of categories, including sports, electronics, home improvement, appliances, fashion and more.

We aren’t listing individual items at this time, because available and pricing...

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Providence Presbyterian Church Summer Concert Series

Providence Presbyterian Church, at 10140 Providence Church Lane, Charlotte, is presenting a FREE summer concert series.

All three of these concerts are free and open to the public. They take place on Sundays at 4 p.m.:

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Big discounts for New Kids on the Block, Korn, Evanescence, BrickFest, more…

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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Groove Market @ The Music Yard June 26

Groove Market is a chance to spend Sunday shopping at a vendor market, while enjoying food and drink.

Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in the Charlotte area!

It takes place Sunday, June 26th, 2022, from 12 to 6 p.m., at The Music Yard at SouthBound, 2433 South Blvd, Charlotte. Make sure to enter...

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Free pint of Wildgood Plant-based ice cream

For a limited time, Wildgood is reimbursing customers the price of a pint of Wildgood plant-based ice cream.

Wildgood is made with extra virgin olive oil and contains no animal-derived ingredients.

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...

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Musical Chairs Painting at the Park

Musical Chairs Painting is a collaborative community painting event. It takes place Sunday, June 26th, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Freedom Park, 1908 East Blvd, Charlotte.

The cost is $15. Registration and more info here.

Meet up and engage in some Pass-Along-Painting!

Here’s how it works: Everyone starts with a painting and when the...

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“Done Adulting Day” at Reedy Creek Nature Center July 8

Adults ages 18+ are invited to relive their childhoods and celebrate “National Be a Kid Again Day” on July 8th, 2022.

Reedy Creek Nature Center, 2986 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Done Adulting Day from 7 to 9 p.m.

Catch critters, get dirty, make childhood crafts, play with bubbles, compete in fun games, and finish...

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Hippie Festival at Dallas Lavender Lane Farm June 25-26

Dallas Lavender Lane, 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is hosting its first Hippie Festival on June 25th and 26th, 2022, from 12 to 9 p.m. both days.

There will be so much going on for the festival, and you will be able to pick a bundle of lavender, which will be in full bloom!

Tickets are just $12.99 for one day, or $19.99 for the whole...

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Free Summer Recital Series with Charlotte Chapter of American Guild of Organists

The Charlotte Chapter of the American Guild of Organists has been presenting free performances for the community for nearly 50 years.

The recitals take place in various churches in Charlotte, and are open to the public. Donations are welcome.

Every summer there is a Summer Recital Series, which takes place weekly, but there are also events...

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Sangria Sundays at Pinhouse: 75¢/ounce Sangria and half-price bowling

Pinhouse, at 2306 Central Avenue, in Plaza Midwood, features 72 self-serve taps, a second story patio that overlooks Veterans Park and duckpin bowling.

Duckpin differs from regular bowling in that the ball is much smaller and does not have finger holes. The pins are smaller too. Also, bowlers have three balls per frame, instead of two.

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Free tours at Hugh Torance House and Store in Huntersville on Sundays

The Hugh Torance House and Store, at 8231 Gilead Road, Huntersville, is one of Mecklenburg County’s only surviving 18th century structures, and is North Carolina’s oldest surviving store. The building was the home of Hugh and Isabella Torance. The log cabin was first built in 1780, with additions built through the early 1800s. The...

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