The U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is hosting what will be one of Charlotte’s most popular 4th of July festivals again this year. Taking place Monday, July 3rd, and Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, the festival will two days of yoga, live music and fireworks.

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There’s nothing that says “summer” like a big, happy field of sunflowers. There are several farms and fields near Charlotte where the public can visit and take pictures.

On this page we will be updating the inside scoop on sunflower fields that are a short drive...

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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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Food Truck season is in full swing! Every week we’ll update this page with everything we know about Food Truck Friday for the current week!

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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Whether you’re shopping for a gift, for a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of trending deals at Amazon today. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.

Also, learn about Amazon’s coupon page!

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Wondering where to watch 4th of July fireworks in Charlotte, NC in 2023? Here’s the answer for you! Charlotte’s biggest 4th of July celebrations will be back in 2023! Here’s a list of fireworks displays, plus parades, celebrations and more. Notably, WBT SkyShow is back, as it was for 2022.

Not to mention...

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VAPA is a non-profit organization formed in 2021 by ten arts organizations in Charlotte to create a space for artists to create, perform, and exhibit their work.

The space, the VAPA Center, opened at 700 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, in March of 2022.

The VAPA Center is hosting a wide range of arts events. You can find them listed on their ...

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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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Brewers at 4001 Yancey is a group of like-minded brewers from Victory Beer Co. & Southern Tier Brewing Co. The taproom features well-known varieties, as well as exciting new offerings designed for the local market. There is also a full-service kitchen and dining spaces.

Keep an eye on Brewers at 4001 Yancey’s Facebook page for...

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The Town of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, is hosting an early Independence Day celebration on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Mount Pleasant, in Cabarrus County, is about 44 minutes from the center of Charlotte. It’s about a 15 minute drive, to the east, from Concord.

Check out a huge list of 4th of July fireworks, parades and celebrations...

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National Pollinator Week is from June 19 to 25, 2023. It’s an annual celebration of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, bats, birds, moths, beetles and more.

City of Charlotte Tree Management is partnering with local, regional and national organizations to present a week of fun, educational events.

Learn more here about the City...

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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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Making Space: Mindful Movement is offering free Yoga in the Park for kids in June and July, 2023. The classes take place at Pearl Street Park, 1200 Baxter Street, Charlotte, NC, and Independence Park, 300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC.

Participants will go through a series of playful poses, breath and connection outside.

Please register...

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Hindu Center of Charlotte, at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, is celebrating International Yoga Day on Sunday, June 25th, 2023, from 9 to 11 a.m.

This is a free event for everyone, ages 12 and up.

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

Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle.

Hindu Center of Charlotte....

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Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh is offering a free yoga session in Harrisburg, NC, for International Yoga Day. It will take place on Sunday, June 25, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at Harrisburg Park, 210 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg, NC.

This event is free and open to all. Please register on this form.

Learn yoga and guided meditation.

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The City of Gastonia’s Summer Concert Series is returning in 2023. The concerts will be free and will take place at Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 107 N. South Street, Gastonia.

There are four concerts scheduled on Fridays in May, June, August and September, 2023. See below.

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Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Ave NW in Concord, has announced a new summer concert series. Groovez in the Garten will feature four flagship shows on the brewery’s beer garden state.

The concerts will be free to attend. They’ll take place on Friday a month, and will feature a headlining band and an opening band....

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Weekly live music returns to Camp North End in April, 2023, and will continue through the spring, summer and fall.

Live From the Boileryard is a free concert series every Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. There’s plenty more going on at Camp North End on Friday nights and all weekends.

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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, 2023.

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

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Wayback Burgers is celebrating the first Saturday of summer with free shakes on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

No purchase is required.

The free shake will be a 12 oz. Vanilla Milkshake.

One per person. In-restaurant only, while supplies last.

The offer is good at participating locations only, but the Mint Hill location, at 7014 Tutor Street,...

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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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Kannapolis’ Summer Entertainment Series 2023 includes a diverse lineup of music, fun family movies in both English and Spanish, and children’s entertainment. These are all free events. One of the concerts is followed by fireworks.

While you’re in Kannapolis make sure to explore the city, especially the beautifully revitalized...

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The Mecklenburg Amateur Radio Society (MARS) is holding its annual Field Day from Saturday, June 24, at 2 p.m., to Sunday, June 25, 2023.

For 24 hours they’ll be at The Park on Wilgrove, 7750 Jim Harper Lane, Mint Hill, NC.

Amateur radio operators will demonstrate how they serve the community in times of emergency and when there is a...

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Birkdale Village is hosting an outdoor music series, Live Under the Oaks, on Fridays from April 7th to October 27th, 2023, 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...

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Carolina Crawls is presenting Equality Pride Crawl on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 4 to 10 p.m. Age 21+ only. Tickets are $20. Proceeds benefit Charlotte Gaymers Network.

Check in at Slate, 200 East Bland Street, Charlotte, NC, from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Radiant Cauldron’s Mystical Meadows Festival takes place Saturday, July 29th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Magnolia Woods, 12125 Statesville Road, Huntersville, North Carolina.

Admission is free.

Meet artisans and discover their metaphysical handmade goods, including sacred ritual tools, ethereal artwork, crystals, spell oils and...

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Red Clay Ciderworks, at 245 Clanton Road, hosts plenty of events, many of which are free. Find them all on Red Clay’s Facebook page or website calendar.

Upcoming Events

Naughties Night 2000s Trivia
Thursday, June 22, 2023
7 p.m.
Free

Harry Potter Trivia Night
Thursday, July 20, 2023
7 p.m.
Free

Marvel Themed...

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The very popular festival Matthews Alive is returning in 2023! It will take place at the corner of John and Trade Streets in Historic Downtown Matthews, from Friday, September 1, to Monday, September 4, 2023.

The annual festival, a Charlotte area Labor Day weekend tradition, is dedicated to the support of local non-profit organizations...

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Haylo Healing Art Lounge, 1111 Central Avenue, is holding its 8th Annual Fire Party on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 7 p.m. to midnight.

It’s free to attend, but the designated charity is Wind River Cancer Wellness Programs and Retreats. Donations are encouraged.

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Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

The Concord-Cabarrus Juneteenth Celebration will take place on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Caldwell Park, 362 Georgia Street SW, Concord, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We’ll update when we have some details.

Learn more and check for updates on the Concord-Cabarrus Juneteenth...

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Movies in the Park are returning to Stowe Park, 24 S. Main Street, Belmont. On select Saturdays, watch some classic movies.

These events are free to attend. They’re presented by Belmont Main Street / Downtown Belmont Development Association and Aurora Star Lit Cinema.

The movies will be shown on a jumbo outdoor...

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Bring the family to Movie Night at Ebenezer Park, 4490 Boatshore Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina, for free family-friendly movies.

There’s no admission charge for the movie, and no reservations are required. Parking is first-come, first-serve.

These events were announced on Ebenezer Park’s Facebook page.

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Art Walk on Union is an all-day festival of art and music in Downtown Concord. The next event is on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Artists and makers will be selling their handmade art work on Union Street and the lawn of the Cabarrus Arts Council, 65...

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Sycamore Brewing’s expansive and airy new indoor/outdoor taproom opens May 31, 2023.

It’s at 2151 Hawkins Street, Charlotte, NC, right next door to its original taproom.

The taproom includes two levels, with a total of 21,000 square feet — 10,000 square feet for the interior and 11,000 for the...

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Every Saturday from May 6 to September 30, 2023, head to Fountain Park, 300 E Main Street, Rock Hill, SC, for a free yoga session. The session will be from 9 to 10 a.m. on May 6, but will be from 8 to 9 a.m. on the other dates.

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

Sara Cox from Journey Within Yoga will be...

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Lowell, NC, a small town in Gaston County, about 16 miles to the west of Charlotte, is presenting a free outdoor concert series.

Music in the Park takes place at McCord Family Park, 101 W First Street, Lowell, NC. At each event, enjoy live music and more.

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Gateway Classic Cars of Concord, at 7045 Aviation Blvd, Concord, NC, hosts a monthly car show, Caffeine and Chrome. It takes place the last Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This event is open to the public, family-friendly, pet-friendly and free.

All makes and models are welcome. There’s plenty of parking space.

Enjoy...

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Robin Antoinette’s Art for All is presenting some free events at The Corner Shop LKN, 13532 S Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, North Carolina.

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The Annual Fire Truck Festival returns to NC Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The NC Transportation Museum is around a 45 minute drive from the center of Charlotte.

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Matthews Playhouse is presenting Hello, Dolly! from July 14 to 30, 2023, at Matthews Community Center, 100 E McDowell Street, Matthews, North Carolina.

Tickets range in price from $18 to $26.

On July 27, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., there will be a “pay what you can” performance, which will benefit local nonprofit, Matthews Health Center....

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Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, brings craft beers to Lake Norman.

They also host frequent events. You can find all the upcoming events on their Facebook page or website calendar.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Upcoming Events

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Lenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten-free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers.

Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see all of their upcoming events.

Check out a huge calendar of events at...

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Devil’s Logic Brewing, at 1426 E 4th Street, features a taproom, kitchen, event space, and outdoor patio space. There’s parking on the 1st level in the parking deck across the street.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Devil’s Logic...

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Cavendish Brewing Company, 207 North Chester Street, Gastonia, hosts many events, including live music, trivia, a run club, and more. You can see listings for them on the Facebook page.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Upcoming Events

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The City of Monroe, NC, is presenting an Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 1, 2023, and fireworks on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Check out a huge list of 4th of July fireworks, parades and celebrations in the Charlotte area.

City of Monroe Independence Day Celebration

The celebration takes place Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 2 to 6...

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The Town of Troutman is not presenting a 4th of July festival or fireworks in 2023, but is hosting a 4th of July parade.

The parade will take place Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 11 a.m.

The parade will travel on Old Murdock Road from CATS to Hwy 21/Main St, turn left, travel Main St, and end at the American Legion/ Troutman...

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Lincolnton, NC is celebrating the 4th of July in 2023 with a parade and fireworks celebration. These events take place Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Lincolnton is in Lincoln County, about 37 miles to the northwest of Charlotte.

The parade starts at 8:30 p.m., and goes through downtown Lincolnton.

The fireworks will be shot off at 9:30 p.m. from...

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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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Your kids can have fun in the Charlotte area during their summer break without putting a hurting to your wallet. Most of these activities are free, and the ones that aren’t are pretty cheap. Follow the links for details on each.

This list is for 2023.

Also, scroll down for a huge, constantly updated, list of upcoming free and cheap events...

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There’s no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months in Charlotte, and there’s really no better way to spend a nice evening.

We’ve put together a huge list of outdoor concerts, mostly free, throughout the whole Charlotte area.

After the descriptions of the concerts, which is organized by area, ...

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Get ready for the summer with this list of places to swim and splash in the Charlotte area summer of 2023. (Indoor pools are open now!)

Read on to learn about indoor and outdoor places to swim in the Charlotte area.

We’re focusing on pools and spraygrounds in Charlotte, as well as some other unique outdoor swimming areas that are worth...

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