Nothing beats freshly picked produce, and it can be fun to do it yourself. An outing to a U-pick farm can be a great tradition for kids.

We keep a list, year-round, of farms where you can pick your own produce, and that list is below. Please scroll down to see it.

You might also be interested in this list of farmers markets in the Charlotte...

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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 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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Panthers Fan Fest 2022 has been announced, and is taking place on Thursday, August 11th, 2022, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5. Mark your calendar for this fun event at Bank of America Stadium, 800 S. Mint Street, Charlotte.

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The Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte is presenting If Pretty Hurts… from July 27th to August 20th, 2022. It will take place at the Hadley Theatre, at Queens University of Charlotte, 2132 Radcliffe Avenue, Charlotte.

The show will take place Wednesday through Sunday.

Every Wednesday will be “pay what you want.” Advance...

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Fall festivals are back in Charlotte!

The fall is the perfect time in Charlotte for outdoor events, and there are plenty planned. Read on for a big (and growing) list of Halloween festivals, harvest festivals, apple festival, cultural festivals, food festivals and more.

We will be adding to this list all the time, so please keep checking back....

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Museum of the Alphabet, at 6409 Davis Road, Waxhaw, takes a close look at language, culture and Bible translation. Trace the history of writing and learn where your alphabet came from.

Museum of the Alphabet is open and free to visit. It’s open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The museum also presents some special events throughout...

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Tesfa Ethiopia and The Ethiopian Community Association of Charlotte are presenting the Ethiopian Cultural Festival on Saturday, September 10th, 2022, from 2 to 6 p.m., at Midwood International and Cultural Center, 1817 Central Avenue, Charlotte.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or...

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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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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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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 City of Salisbury Parks and Recreation and Hurley Park are hosting the Monarch Butterfly Release, presented by All-A-Flutter-Farms, on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022, at 2 p.m. It will take place at Hurley Park, 304 Annandale Avenue, Salisbury, NC.

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

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The 8th Annual Community Huntersville Fall Festival will take place at Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, on Saturday, September 17th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 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...

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Birkdale Buds is a series of fun, interactive events for preschool-aged kids. It takes place every Wednesday morning, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., from June 8th to October 26th, 2022.

The event takes place in The Grove, and may include face painting, storytelling, magicians, arts and crafts and more.

Find all the best (and cheapest)...

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Haylo Healing Art Lounge, 1111 Central Avenue, is holding its 7th Annual Fire Party on Saturday, August 13th, 2022, at 7 p.m. It’s free to attend, but the designated charity is Kiss the Ground, which focuses on soil regeneration and regenerative farming practices. Donations are encouraged.

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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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If you love Burger King, you came to the right place! We’ll be updating all Burger King’s new deals right here as they’re announced.

Also, scroll down for a big list of restaurant deals available in the Charlotte area.

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

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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.

If you have questions about safety...

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Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, is hosting free outdoor 80s and 90s movies every Thursday from June 23rd to September 8th, 2022.

Crossroads Cinema will take place at 8 p.m. on a jumbo screen with surround sound against the backdrop of the Historic Ford Building.

Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte!

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Huntersville’s Movies in the Park series will take place once a month from June to October, 2022, at Veterans Park, Main Street and Maxwell Street, in Downtown Huntersville.

These are free events for the community.

Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte!

The movies start at dusk. Please bring your...

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Indian Trail Parks and Recreation is hosting a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Indian Trail Town Hall, 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail, 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...

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Indian Land Fall Festival will take place October 1st and 2nd, 2022, at Indian Lands Schools Complex, 8063 River Road, Indian Land, South Carolina.

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, ...

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Crown Town Animal Hospital, at 413 Dalton Avenue, Charlotte, is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, August 27th, 2022, from 12 to 3 p.m.

Join Jacob Mauck, DVM, staff, Petty Thieves Brewing Co, local officials, and the Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce for a Grand Opening Celebration.

This family and pet-friendly event will feature:

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National Fajita Day is August 18th, 2022, and Moe’s Southwest Grill is celebrating!

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 August 18th, Moe’s Rewards Members will receive $5 off a Fajita Meal Kit.

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Hot Glass Alley, at 438 Atando Avenue, Charlotte, is hosting their annual Pumpkin Palooza on September 3rd and 4th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

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...

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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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Head to Cornelius on the 2nd Friday of the month for the 2nd Friday Street Festival. It takes place at Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

It’s free to attend.

On August 12th, 2022, the theme is “Throwback Edition.”

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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.

Please note...

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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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