| Win 4 tickets to Crayola IDEAworks opening May 13th at Camp North EndTickets on sale NOW for WBT SkyShow — Charlotte’s 4th of July fireworks celebrationFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendBig discounts on Carowinds tickets, including two days for $77 (total)Amélie’s Artifacts Sale — take home chandeliers, tables, art, decor and moreSave up to 50% at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord — dates through June4th of July fireworks at N.C. Transportation MuseumMemorial Day celebrations and ceremonies in Charlotte, 2022Markets at 11 open air markets in Ballantyne May 14Gardens in Bloom at Historic Rosedale May 15 — take your graduation pictures here!Jiggy with the Piggy Festival in KannapolisMeck Dec Day celebrations in 2022, including a return to Trade & TryonSmashburger: Free kids’ meals on WednesdaysWednesday Night Live: Free admission to museums, plus Eurovision Karaoke and Dances of India May 112nd Friday Street Festival Kick-Off Celebration in Old Town Cornelius May 13McDonald’s: Free McChicken or McDouble with fries purchase May 10-11Winner announced for $100 in taco gift cards, courtesy of Elevate LifestyleDay by day list of hundreds of outdoor concerts in Charlotte (mostly free)Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekDecades Party: 90s night at 4001 Yancey (and more)Free lunchtime walking tours at Camp North EndLive on the Lawn at Piedmont Social House — free concert seriesMount Holly Nights Summer Concert SeriesCharlotte 4th of July fireworks and celebrations, including SkyShow for 2022RiverFest 2022: live music, kayaking, kids’ activities, moreU.S. National Whitewater Center Memorial Day Celebration: band schedule announcedMount Holly Fireworks Celebration, with music from Coming Up Brass — June 30Free Planet Fitness membership for teens all summer–signups start May 16Harrisburg’s Rockin’ the Burg Outdoor Concerts May 14BeachFest Matthews May 13-14Free swimming lessons in Charlotte, and where to swim and splash — updated for 2022Kaleidoscope Fest in Waxhaw May 14 Photo courtesy of Immerse Agency Crayola IDEAworks is an immersive creativity experience that will challenge guests to explore their inner creativity. It’s a little pricier than what we usually include, with general admission tickets starting at $20, but it’s such a unique experience that we decided to include it. Maybe it will... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of CarowindsSave 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • When Amélie’s French Bakery and Cafe moved from its original location of 2424 N. Davidson Street to its new digs at 136 E. 36th Street, did you wonder what they did with the art and decor at the original spot? We did! And now we know. They’re having an artifact sale. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCOn Saturday, May 14th, and Sunday,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • If you’d like to make your kids very, very happy, and also save some money, check out the Groupon for Great Wolf Lodge. They are offering deals on a number of different kinds of suites, with discounts up to 55% off, with dates on and off through the middle of June, 2022. Check out all the dates and prices. Great Wolf Lodge features: ...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Planning your 4th of July festivities? Consider going to the North Carolina Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC, for Fireworks Over Historic Spencer Shops. The museum is just about a 45 minute drive from the center of Charlotte, and very convenient to Concord, Kannapolis and China Grove. Check out a huge list of 4th... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Memorial Day 2022 in Charlotte will feature events celebrating the beginning of summer, as well as events to commemorate our fallen military personnel. We will also share information on Memorial Day freebies and discounts when they’re announced. And we also have a schedule below of everything on our event calendar for Memorial Day... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Markets at 11 is a new open air market that Esther & Elsa and Northwood Office are bringing to Ballantyne. The events will include live music, picnicking, outdoor yoga, shopping, food trucks and more. It will take place at Ballantyne’s Backyard, 11611 N. Community House Road, Charlotte. Free parking is available. Check out a huge,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCHistoric Rosedale, at 3427 N. Tryon Street, has been part of Charlotte’s history since 1815, when the house was completed by Archibald Frew, a tax collector and postmaster for the town of Charlotte. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Jiggy with the Piggy Festival is a longstanding favorite in Kannapolis and returns Friday, May 13th, and Saturday, May 14th, 2022. It features music, a BBQ competition, rides, arts and crafts, a kids zone and more.
Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area! It takes place in the North Carolina Research Campus... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Smashburger is offering free kids’ meals on Wednesdays. The deal is available Wednesdays from May 11th to June 29th, 2022, at participating locations. We have a big day-by-day list of restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day. Buy an adult meal, which includes a burger... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Grand Oiseau de Feu sur l’arche by Niki de Saint Phalle. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLCThe 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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 May 13th, 2022, the Kick-off Celebration for the 2022 season takes place. The 2nd Friday Street Festival Features: Live musicFood trucks...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • If you’re a fan of McDonald’s, or you rely on McDonald’s when you’re in a hurry, you’re at the right place! We will be updating this space with the best deals currently available at McDonald’s. As always, participation may vary. Also, scroll down for a huge list of food deals at many restaurants! 6-piece...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosUPDATE: Congratulations to Geri U! You’ve won the gift cards. Please check your inbox, spam folder, etc.! Charlotte Taco Week has ended. But just because the $3 taco specials all over Charlotte are no longer available that doesn’t mean that you should stop celebrating the taco! Elevate Lifestyle has given us... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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, scroll down to see a... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCEvery 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Piedmont Social House, 2135 Ayrsley Town Blvd, is a bar and grill with indoor and outdoor seating. It has gaming areas that include darts, billiards, ping pong, corn hole, shuffle board, board games, Golden Tee, Big Buck Hunter, retro arcade games and bowling.
It also hosts some free events. You can follow Piedmont Social House on Facebook ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The City of Mount Holly is presenting Mount Holly Nights, a free outdoor concert series, on select Fridays (and one Thursday) in 2022.
Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts around Charlotte. Most are free. The Thursday concert, on June 30th, is Mount... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • photo: DepositphotosCharlotte’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!... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • RiverFest is a family friendly festival presented by Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation. It takes place on the banks of the Catawba River, at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park, 1400 E Catawba Street, Belmont, on Saturday, May 14th, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Photo: Catawba Riverkeeper FoundationThis is a free festival that includes fun activities... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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 festival concludes with fireworks on Sunday night. It’s free to attend the celebration, but there’s a charge for participating in races or... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Mount Holly is presenting a 4th of July celebration on Thursday, June 30th, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. This event is one of many Charlotte area 4th of July firework shows and celebrations. Enjoy live music by Coming Up Brass, and then a fireworks show when the sky is dark! The event takes place on South Main Street in Downtown Mount... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Teens, ages 14-19, can work out for free all summer at any Planet Fitness location from May 16th to August 31st, 2022.
In addition, all teens who sign up are entered into Planet Fitness’ Scholarship Sweepstakes. If you sign up, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a scholarship. One teen in each state will be awarded a $500... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Rockin’ the Burg Community Concert Series is a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series that takes place at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg. The concerts take place the second Saturday in May, June, August, September and October in 2022, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: Depositphotos“Go to the beach” on the cheap by attending BeachFest Matthews on Friday, May 13th, and Saturday, May 14th, 2022. The festival takes place in and around Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews. Friday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Check out this big list of spring festivals in the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The weather is heating up, and everyone is looking for a way to cool down. We’ve gathered the latest information about places to swim and splash in the Charlotte area summer of 2022. We’re focusing on pools and spraygrounds in Charlotte, as well as some other unique outdoor swimming areas that are worth the drive. You might want to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Town of Waxhaw presents Kaleidoscope Fest on Saturday, May 14th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area! This festival is Waxhaw’s annual spring festival of the arts. It features a gift market, performances, food and more. This is a free event in Downtown Waxhaw. The event... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 