| Big list of Charlotte 4th of July fireworks and celebrations, including SkyShow, for 20224 summer movie programs for kids — tickets $2 or lessFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekBig discounts on Carowinds tickets, including two days for $77 (total)Book Buyers celebrating grand re-opening at Eastway Crossing with a week of festivities June 6-12Myers Park Summer Series — free chamber music concerts at Myers Park Presbyterian ChurchEatBlkCharlotte Restaurant Week and Food & Culture FestivalFree snacks for teachers every Monday at Pilot BrewingFind Your Muse open mic at The Evening Muse every Monday22 Juneteenth celebrations in Charlotte area in 2022 (updated)NoDaGardenWalk June 11 — visit several gardens in NoDaJeni’s Splendid Ice Creams: Free scoop June 21 for Jeni’s Splendid Rewards members5 Summer reading programs where kids can earn prizesFree “Gone Fishing” event for kids at Cabela’sGaston All American Fair June 3-12, including Catfish Races (learn about discount days)10,000 Scoops of Free Ice Cream for Charlotte June 16Big list of Summer Festivals in CharlotteFind the cheapest gas in Charlotte area9 Summer Break kickoff celebrations with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library photo: Depositphotos Charlotte’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 •
Some movie theater chains are once again offering great deals on summer movies for kids. These shows are great ideas for mid-week entertainment, especially when it gets hot!
A new movie theater in the Charlotte market, Cinergy Entertainment, has joined in the summer fun too. Read on for a list of all the movie theaters offering great deals for... 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 • Photo courtesy of CarowindsSave money at Carowinds with these exclusive discounts! Carowinds is in full swing for the summer and one highlight is the 4th of July. Carowinds will be presenting a nighttime fireworks spectacular at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 2nd, Sunday, July 3rd, and Monday, July 4th, 2022. The display will be accompanied by... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Book Buyers, the incredible, massive book store moved to Eastway Crossing from The Plaza in February of this year. Its address is 3040 Eastway Drive, Charlotte. You might also be interested in our list of thrift stores, vintage shops, consignment stores, and more, or our in-depth look at three great used book stores in Charlotte. Photo: Mace...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Myers Park Summer Series is a free chamber music series at Myers Park Presbyterian Church, 2501 Oxford Place, Charlotte, in May and June, 2022. The six concerts take place at 7 p.m.: Charlotte Piano Trio 3rd Anniversary Concert
Monday, May 16th, 2022
The Charlotte Piano Trio will revisit the first piece it ever performed three years... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The 2nd annual EatBlkCharlotte Food and Culture Festival takes place Saturday, June 11th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m., at 835 Gesco Street, Charlotte. Enjoy food trucks, vendors, music and fun. Admission is free. Just pay for your food. Feel free to bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Donations accepted. Look for updates on the ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Pilot Brewing is at 1331 Central Avenue. They are a nano-brewery that specializes in small batch, experimental brewing.
Check their Facebook page for a full list of announcements and upcoming events. You can also reach them by calling 704-802-9260. Teacher Appreciation Night
Mondays, scheduled through the rest of 2022
2 to 9 p.m.
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Every Monday (with a few exceptions), The Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson Street, hosts Find Your Muse. This open mic is considered one of the best open mics in Charlotte.
Please note that The Evening Muse is closed on Memorial Day, May 30th, 2022, so there will be no open mic that day. Make sure to check The... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States. It marks the day, June 19th, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African-Americans in Texas. It took more than two years for word of freedom to get to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of NoDa Neighborhood and Business AssociationNoDaGardenWalk offers the chance to visit some of the magical spaces in NoDa. Several garden gates and other locations will be open for tours, to meet people who can help you with your own garden, or just for visits on Saturday, June 11th, 2022, from 10 am. to 12 p.m. Start at NoDa... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Jeni’s Splendid ice CreamsJeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is celebrating the first day of summer by offering FREE scoops on Tuesday, June 21st, 2022. 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. The... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: depositphotosSummer reading programs can help to keep kids learning and growing through the summer. And without the pressure of school assignments, they have the freedom to explore their own interests through literature. Here are several reading programs that encourage kids to keep reading, and even offer prizes and rewards. ...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Cabela’s is hosting FREE fishing activities for kids on June 11th and 12th, and June 18th and 19th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Gone Fishing will feature catch-and-release ponds, free crafts, free photos (with free downloads) and a free scavenger hunt. Kids will go home with a “First Fish” certificate. Carolina Funnel... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Gaston All American Fair brings rides, carnival games, contests, music, and more to Eastridge Mall, 246 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia, from June 3rd to 12th, 2022.
Admission to the fair is free. Some attractions will have a fee. Armbands are $25 and will allow the wearer to ride unlimited rides for one day. Tickets are $1.25 each, and the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
On Thursday, June 16th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., get FREE ice cream on the corner of Trade and Tryon Streets in Uptown Charlotte. 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. Moose Tracks Ice Cream is giving away 10,000... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • There’s a lot to celebrate in Charlotte this year! Check out this growing list of summer festivals. Celebrate the season with live music, culture, food, dancing, kids’ activities and much more. We’re adding to the list all the time, so keep checking back. We focus on free and cheap events here on Charlotte on the Cheap, and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Depositphotos Find the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area in the chart below. Powered by Gas Buddy. The Gas Buddy map below will show the places that have cheap gas near you, and the chart will show the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area. All information is supplied by Gas Buddy users. But remember that you may save even... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Summer Break program encourages kids, teens and adults to read and stay active over the summer. Everyone who signs up receives a coupon for a Wendy’s Jr. Frosty, and participants who complete the program will receive a prizes. Read all about the Summer Break program and 4 other summer reading programs.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 