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 Yiasou Greek Festival, which was canceled in 2020, and was held as a drive-thru food event in 2021, is back in full force in 2022.

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, Trick or Treat...

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Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, is hosting free outdoor 80s and 90s movies every Thursday.

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

The movie series has been extended to October 27th, 2022! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at...

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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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The U.S. National Whitewater Center is presenting Flow Fest on Saturday, September 17th, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The festival celebrates wellness and mindfulness in a natural, outdoor setting.

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

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Shake Shack is offering a great deal this week.

From September 6th to 12th, 2022, Shake Shack is offering a buy-one-get-one-free single ShackBurger at participating locations. Use promo code BURGERBUDS.

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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Metropolitan’s music series, Music at the Met, is taking place every Thursday from May 12th to September 29th, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m.

It takes place next to Dressler’s.

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.

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UPDATE: The winner of the first 4 tickets is Juan D.! We’ve sent you an email with instructions. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam folder. We have now started a SECOND contest for 4 more tickets! If you entered the first one you can still enter the second one. Read on…..

Carolina Renaissance Festival is making the...

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Marco’s Pizza is offering a discount: from September 6th to 8th, 2022, get 20% off all menu price pizzas. Use promo code LD20.

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.

There are...

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The U.S. National Whitewater River Center’s popular River Jams are free concerts take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening in the warm months.

They take place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May to September, 2022.

The music will go from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The schedule might be a...

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Babbel Language Learning has a special deal available through StackSocial. For a limited time, purchase a Lifetime Subscription for $199. This subscription will grant you access to all 14 languages that Babbel supports. (See below.)

The full price for a lifetime subscription is $499. Babbel currently has a deal on their website for $249.

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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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sip co. is opening its second location, at 9055 Carolina Lily Lane NW, Charlotte, NC (near Concord Mills.) They take your favorite soda and drinks and give them a twist with delicious flavors, mix-ins, and even a few surprises.

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

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Manhattan Short Film Festival is a worldwide event that takes place in more than 400 cities across six continents during a one week period. The Final Ten films are screened simultaneously, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. Each short film is automatically...

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If you’re seeking North Carolina fall colors, there are many beautiful, scenic drives in North Carolina, especially Western North Carolina, where you can experience vibrant fall foliage as part of a stunning landscape. ...

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Food Truck season is in full swing in Charlotte!

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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Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th in the United States. It recognizes the rich and varied cultures of Hispanic Americans, and the contributions that they have made to the United States.

In Charlotte, there are several ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Do you know of others that should be...

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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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On Thursday nights through October 20th, and also Monday, October 31st, 2022, Craft Tasting Room and Growler Shop, 1320 S Church St, is showing outdoor movies. The movies will be shown at sunset. Free to enjoy!

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

Craft offers 36 rotating taps from local Charlotte and...

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Huntersville Latino Night is a FREE celebration on Friday, September 30th, 2022, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell. That’s 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville, NC.

September 15th to October 15th, 2022, is Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn about more ways to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in...

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The 32nd Latin American Festival returns to Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road, on Saturday, September 17th, 2022.

September 15th to October 15th, 2022, is Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn about more ways to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in Charlotte!

Enjoy live performances, authentic Latin American food, handmade crafts, visual...

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UPDATE: The winner of the two tickets is Claire B.! We’ve updated you!

Three talented singer/songwriters, Libby Rodenbough, Kate Rhudy, and Skylar Gudasz are bringing their Ask Me Anything Tour to Charlotte. Read on for a chance to get on the guest list! Also, keep reading for a video from each songwriter.

The Ask Me Anything Tour:...

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There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment.

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

Hound’s Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating. Sunset Drive-In, in Shelby, is not open for...

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The City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is presenting a FREE summer concert series once a month (except August) from May to October, 2022.

The concerts take place at 6 p.m., at Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain.

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Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, at 420 S. Tryon Street, is a 36,500 square foot museum that focuses on mid-20th-century modern art. The museum is part of the Levine Center for the Arts in Uptown Charlotte, which also includes Mint Museum Uptown, Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, and Knight Theater.

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This year marks the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001.

As we approach the anniversary of 9/11, which has come to also be known as Patriot Day, we are putting together a list of ways to commemorate that date in the Charlotte region. There will be several ceremonies.

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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.

Party in the Park at Mint Museum Randolph

Mint Museum Randolph. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

The last Sunday of the...

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In September and October, Charlotte is bursting with Oktoberfest celebrations. You’ll find them at breweries, restaurants, music venues and more.

At some of these celebrations you can enjoy beer that’s not available other times of years. At some you can enjoy beer stein hoisting competitions, and more. One of the biggest...

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Historic Brattonsville is an 800-acre historic site at 1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells, South Carolina, which is about 36 to the southwest of Charlotte.

Historic Brattonsville presents the history of the Scots-Irish and African-Americans in the South Carolina upcountry through preservation, education and living history.

Fall is looking...

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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 September 10th, 2022, 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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