Early bird rates make it especially attractive – and gift-worthy

The Yadkin Valley Winter Wine & Beer Passport serves up a season of tastings in North Carolina wine country.

Whether buying for yourself or giving as a gift, each passport is a money-saving pass to tasting experiences at 18 wineries and breweries. The tastings can be...

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For a fourth year, the U.S. National Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is offering ice skating. In addition, a brand new Lights installation is coming to the Whitewater Center, as well as two new 600-foot suspension bridges.

Ice skating and Lights will be available starting in mid-November....

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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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You might want to target NC Countdown to College, October 17th to 21st, 2022, for applying to college. During that time period, many North Carolina colleges and universities, plus, every North Carolina community college, will waive application fees for North Carolina residents.

The application fee for most colleges is $25 or $50, so if...

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Concerts on the Green, a summer music series, is returning to Davidson’s Village Green in 2022! The concerts will take place on select Saturdays and Sundays from April 24th to October 16th, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor...

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Rev up your tastebuds for Carolinas Chili Championship, on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at McClancy Corp. Headquarters, 8746 Charlotte Hwy, Indian Land, South Carolina.

Taste dozens of chili samples prepared by world champion chili competitors, local cooks and sponsored cook teams.

Look for updates on the Carolinas...

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The 47th Carolina BalloonFest takes place October 14th to 16th, 2022, at Statesville Regional Airport, 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville, North Carolina. It’s 45 miles from Charlotte.

• Friday, October 14th: 3 to 8:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 15th: 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Sunday, October 16th: 7 a.m to 6 p.m.

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Update: The contest has ended and the winner is Shealyn! Congratulations!

Charlotte on the Cheap readers have loved Charlotte Warehouse Sale for years. Several times a year, fashion lovers have the chance to shop for new, name-brand clothings and accessories, at 65% to 90% off retail prices.

Read on to enter a contest to win a $50 gift...

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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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Crafty Beer Guys Taproom & Bottle Shop, 114 S. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, is a craft beer store in downtown Huntersville.

They offer more than 400 beers, and some wines as well as brewing supplies. They’ve got 16 taps.

They also offer soft drinks like root beer and cream soda. The patio is dog-friendly.

They host lots of...

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Indian Land Fall Festival will take place October 15th and 16th, 2022, at Indian Lands Schools Complex, 8063 River Road, Indian Land, South Carolina. These dates are rescheduled from October 1st and 2nd, due to weather.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out...

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The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers are hosting the 3rd Annual Cannon Ballers Oktoberfest at Atrium Health Ballpark at 1 Cannon Baller Way, Kannapolis, from Friday, October 14th, to Sunday, October 16th, 2022.

These are the rescheduled dates, as the originally planned weekend got rained out.

• Friday: 5 to 9 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Sunday: 12...

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Touch-a-Truck is a FREE event at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4551 Old Airport Road, Concord, on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cabarrus Arena will transform into a playground of machinery. Bring your family to see, touch and safely explore their favorite vehicles and machines while meeting the people who operate...

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Piedmont Prime Time Community Band is an adult concert band in the Charlotte area, serving Cabarrus, North Mecklenburg, Rowan, and Iredell Counties, as well as the Lake Norman region.

The Piedmont Prime Time Community Band is a performance oriented, non-profit 501c(3) organization comprised of volunteer musicians. The band...

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Are you ready for Halloween? Here are a whole bunch of events to get you in the Halloween spirit. The list includes trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more. This list includes events for both kids and adults.

Make sure to scroll down for a monster of a list, organized chronologically, day by day. And it’s growing every day.

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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 festivals, cultural festivals, food festivals and more.

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

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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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Aerial Arts Studio and Downtown Belmont Development Association are presenting Moonlight Carnival, a free, two-day event at Stowe Park, 24 S Main Street, Belmont, North Carolina.

Fall is looking great around...

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Looking for a Charlotte Halloween bar crawl? Looking for something to do for Halloween? Maybe a party to show off your costume? We’ve put together a list of bar crawls, costume parties, Halloween costumes and movies, for adults.

Not all of these events are strictly for adults, but most are. Make sure to follow each link to see if...

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When is Trick or Treating in the Charlotte area in 2022? This is a commonly asked question and the answer is simple. October 31st. Neighborhood trick or treating is always on October 31st in the Charlotte area. It doesn’t matter what day of the week it is, or what else is going on. It’s always on Halloween.

That...

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Looking for somewhere to show off your pet’s Halloween costume? Do you think you have a dog that’s cuter than the pirate dog in the picture, or the one in the squirrel costume below? (Hard to imagine, but anything’s possible, I guess.) Bring your pup to one of these canine costume parties in the Charlotte area.

These events...

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Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte is open in the South End at 340 West Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC.

Hi-Wire Brewing includes two separate bars, and features 20 unique taps of Hi-Wire beer, wine and draft cider taps, and non-alcoholic options. You’re welcome to bring in outside food, including Benny Ferrovia’s pizza next door.

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D9 Brewing Uptown Charlotte is at 650 E Stonewall Street, Charlotte, on the ground level of Savoy Apartments.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

The brewery features an indoor lounge, an outdoor concert pavilion, and a 5,000-square-foot beer garden.

In addition to D9 beers, ciders and...

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The Town of Harrisburg is celebrating the beginning of the season with their tree lighting celebration on Friday, December 2nd, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg.

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in...

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Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, 4150 Yancey Road, hosts events throughout the year. Find them all on OMB’s Facebook page.

Coming Up

Recurring...

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LoSo (Lower South End) is hosting the LoSo Halloween Crawl on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Check out a big list of Halloween events in Charlotte for adults, including bar crawls, costume parties and more.

This is part of Charlotte Craft Beer Week.

Wear your favorite costume while “Juanting” around the...

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