| 20% off all produce at The Fresh Market June 28Early Prime Day Deals from Amazon – tablets, smart TVs, Ring Doorbell, more…Wednesday Night Live — free museum admission and Pride Comedy ShowFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendFourth of July Party at Urban District MarketBig list of Charlotte 4th of July fireworks and celebrations, including SkyShow, for 2023 (updated!)5 Arby’s Roast Beef Sandwiches for $5 (one week only)Free opera concerts — part of International Lyric Academy FestivalSkyShow — Charlotte’s 4th of July fireworks celebration following Knights game (tickets on sale now)Students: Buy one, get one free ticket Wednesdays at Independent Picture House (plus, free membership)Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekSummer Concert Series at Anne Springs Close GreenwayFree Concerts with Dapper Street ProductionsIndependence Day Celebration in Matthews, including concert and fireworks3 Free Charlotte Symphony Concerts June 29-July 1Rural Hill Day August 12 — Highland Cows, historic demonstrations, more….Charlotte Restaurant Week Returns July 21-30Target Circle Week — big savings for one week July 9-15Free Fishing Day in North Carolina on 4th of JulyCrossroads Cinema: Free Outdoor Movies at Camp North End All SummerFireworks Extravaganza in Indian Land, SCUncle Sam Jam at AvidXchange Music FactoryMount Holly Fireworks Celebration, with music from Coming Up Brass — June 29Red, White and Belmont — 4th of July Celebration features live music and fireworks June 30Movies on the Lawn at Johnston YMCA June 30Music at the Met on Thursdays through SeptemberGarden Nights at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden: Free admission and bonus entertainmentQueen City Fitness Games Free Weekly WorkoutWest-Side Block Party at Town Brewing CompanyTarget: Veterans and active-duty military personnel get 10% off for Independence DayCity of Monroe’s Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks4th of July fireworks at N.C. Transportation Museum July 1‘Tawba Walk Music & Arts Festival in Cornelius July 1Free museum admission first weekend of month for Bank of America/Merrill customers20+ free and cheap things for kids to do during summer break around CharlotteWhere to swim, splash and take swim lessons in Charlotte5 low-priced summer movie programs for kids in Charlotte area Photo: The Fresh Market The Fresh Market is offering a special deal on produce on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The entire produce department will be 20% off. That includes fruits, vegetables, organic items, refrigerated salad dressings, everything. The promotion will be available at all 160 of their locations. Find your closest location. We... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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,... 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’ Wednesday Night Live takes place every Wednesday evening. 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Urban District Market is a food hall at 2315 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC. The closest light rail station is 25th Street. It’s hosting a 4th of July party on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Lots of food and drinks will be available for purchase, and there will be free activities throughout the day. 11:30...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • photo: DepositphotosWondering 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • If you love Arby’s roast beef or its other menu items, read on for their best current deals. We’ll be updating this post as the deals change, so keep checking back. Generally these deals are “for a limited time,” and we’re not always notified when the deals end or change, so make sure to follow the links to make... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Opera Carolina is partnering with the International Lyric Academy to bring more than 100 emerging singers and musicians from around the globe to Charlotte for three weeks, followed by two weeks in Vicenza, Italy. While in Charlotte, these artists will be receiving immersive mentorship and will also be performing for the Charlotte community. ... 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 2023! This 4th of July fireworks show will take place in Truist Field, after a baseball game pitting the Charlotte Knights against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. The game starts at 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a non-profit community cinema that screens diverse, foreign and independent films. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCMemberships are a way to help support Independent Picture House, and they gain you benefits as well. With a membership, you’ll get $3 off... 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 •
Anne Springs Close Greenway, 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is hosting a Summer Concert Series that will run on Thursdays from May 4th through July 27th, 2023. 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Dapper Street Productions is presenting several FREE concerts at Mecklenburg recreation centers, and other locations. These concerts are sponsored by Culture Blocks, a community partnership between ASC, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Library and Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation to bring arts and cultural experience closer to where residents live.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Town of Matthews is celebrating Independence Day with a fun event in conjunction with Beats ‘n Bites on Friday, June 30th, 2023. Check out a huge list of 4th of July fireworks, parades and celebrations in the Charlotte area. First, there will be a concert in Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews, with family-friendly... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Charlotte Symphony OrchestraCharlotte Symphony’s Summer Pops concerts, at Symphony Park at SouthPark, are a highlight of the summer for many people. Summer Pops schedule for 2023: June 11, 8:15 p.m.: The Music of John Williams (Symphony Park)June 18, 8:15 p.m.: Swingin’ Jazz at the Park (Symphony Park)...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC, is hosting Rural Hill Day on Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 3 to 7 p.m. Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte! Admission is free, but parking is $5. The event includes: Historic demonstrations in the Rural Retreat...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Queen’s Feast — Charlotte Restaurant Week is returning in July, 2023, for ten days. It will be taking place from July 21 to 30, 2023. This will be the perfect time to try a new restaurant, or revisit a favorite restaurant that you’ve been missing. During Queen’s Feast you pay a set amount for a three course prix... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Head to Target for the return of its popular Target Circle Week for lots of savings on many popular categories. Photo: TargetFrom July 9 to 15, 2023, Target Circle members enjoy the following deals: 50% off select Sun Squad items, including outdoor pools, water toys and more30% off select kids’ apparelSpend $40 on beauty and...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosJuly 4th is always Free Fishing Day in North Carolina. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has announced that it will be taking place again in 2023. Check out a huge list of 4th of July fireworks, parades and celebrations in the Charlotte area. On Free Fishing Day, everyone in North Carolina, including... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC, is hosting free outdoor 80s and 90s movies all summer — every Thursday from June 1 to August 31, 2023. Crossroads Cinema feature movies on a jumbo screen with surround sound against the backdrop of the Historic Ford Building. The event will start at 7 p.m., so you’ll have time to claim... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Residential Unleashed and the Greater Indian Land Chamber of Commerce are hosting the Indian Land Fireworks Extravaganza. This 4th of July celebration takes place at the Indian Land School Complex, 8063 River Road, Indian Land, South Carolina, on Friday, June 30, 2023, from 5 to 10 p.m. The event is free, but some of the activities will have... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Get a head start celebrating the 4th of July with Uncle Sam Jam, at the Fountain Plaza at AvidXchange Music Factory, 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd, Charlotte, NC. It takes place Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 7 to 11 p.m. The event features two tribute bands: Rattle and Hum (U2 tribute band) and Are You In? (Incubus tribute band.) Tickets are... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Mount Holly is presenting a 4th of July celebration on Thursday, June 29, 2023 starting at 5:30 p.m. This event is one of many Charlotte area 4th of July firework shows and celebrations. Enjoy live music by Johnny B’s and Coming Up Brass, and then a fireworks show when the sky is dark! The event takes place in Downtown Mount Holly... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The City of Belmont’s 4th of July celebration is back for 2023! Red, White & Belmont will take place Friday, June 30th, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., in Stowe Park, 24 S Main Street, in Belmont. Check out a huge list of 4th of July fireworks, parades and celebrations in the Charlotte area. The celebration will include fireworks,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: DepositphotosMovies on the Lawn return to Johnston YMCA, 3025 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC. On Friday, June 30, 2023, at 7 p.m., see the movie, Luca. This is a free event! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Movie-style snacks and hot dogs will be served, and there will be some fun giveaways for kids. Check out this big list... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Metropolitan’s music series, Music at the Met, is taking place every Thursday from April 20th to October 5th, 2023, 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. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • On select Thursday evenings this summer, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will offer FREE admission from 4 to 9 p.m. At Garden Nights you can enjoy the Garden in the evening hours. Savor a beverage from one of the Garden’s bars while you stroll around the garden. There will also be food trucks and additional entertainment, either music or a... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Queen City Fitness GamesQueen City Fitness Games is holding a free, gamified workout session every Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the outdoor gym at Pearl Street Park, 1200 Baxter Street, Charlotte, NC. The rain location is the covered pavilion at the park. This strength and conditioning class is unique because it... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Town Brewing Company is one of Charlotte’s newer breweries, at 800 Grandin Road, in the FreeMoreWest neighborhood, near Morehead Street and Freedom Drive. You’ll find Town Brewing’s upcoming events on their Facebook page. Upcoming EventsFree Live Music in June and July 2023: Tuesday, July 4, 12 p.m.: Crystal...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
To celebrate Independence Day, Target is offering a discount for military personnel, veterans and their families. Qualifying customers enjoy 10% off two separate purchases. You must be a member of Target Circle and verify your military status. The offer is redeemable June 25 to July 4, 2023. Make sure to also check out Target Circle Week... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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 CelebrationThe celebration takes place Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 2 to 6... 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 •
Enjoy art and music in downtown Cornelius at the ‘Tawba Walk Music & Arts Festival Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a rescheduled date, due to the rain April 8. Look for updates on the Facebook event. Head to Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, for this family-friendly event. Check out this list of... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free. Learn about free days at Charlotte museums! These are the museums that are participating. Mint Museum UptownMint Museum RandolphBechtler Museum of Modern ArtLevine Museum of the New SouthHarvey B. Gantt Center...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Looking for affordable indoor summer movies in Charlotte, NC? Treat your kids to a delightful cinematic experience without breaking the bank. Explore this list of low-priced films showing in various theaters on weekdays this summer. From animated adventures to family-friendly blockbusters, find the perfect movie to beat the summer heat and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 