Father’s Day 2023: freebies, discounts, and things to doBig list of Charlotte 4th of July fireworks and celebrations, including SkyShow, for 2023 (updated!)Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend10 Trending Deals on Amazon today: Air fryer, Roombas, air purifier, more…Morelia Gourmet Paletas: Free Paletas for Dads on Father’s DayCam Jackson’s Pro Wrestling Block party at Divine Barrel Brewing June 18 (and more)Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers needed for paid study with UNC Nutrition Research Institute in KannapolisFree Cream Puff for Dads at Beard Papa’s for Father’s DayIndependent Picture House: BOGO tickets for Father’s Day25+ Juneteenth celebrations in Charlotte area in 2023, including Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas, Juneteenth Jam, more…Kids get into Heroes Convention for free June 16-18Urban Sweets: Free ice cream for dads on Father’s Day (and more)Father’s Day Dad Joke Competition at Charlotte Regional Farmers MarketFree “Gone Fishing” event for kids at Cabela’s and Bass Pro ShopsGastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival, Parade and More…Sunday Funday Free Lunch at NoDa Company Store: BBQ Sandwiches June 18Father’s Day BBQ at Brewers at 4001 Yancey (and more)Queen City Fitness Games Free Weekly WorkoutVegan Vibe Music Series at NoDa Brewing, and more…Juneteenth Cookout & Father’s Day Celebration at Victoria YardsFree Yoga in the Park for KidsBechtler’s Museum of Modern Art: Discounted membership for Father’s DayDads get into Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for free on Father’s DayFree yoga classes with Matthews Yoga Collective (more added!)Hank Hill Father’s Day Celebration at Protagonist Beer LoSo2nd Saturday Open Studios at ClearWater Arts CenterClassic Cruisers of Monroe Monthly Cruise-InSummer Music Series (and more) at Seoul Food Meat CoArt Walk on Union in Concord Jun 24
Make Father’s Day 2023 special in the Charlotte area with these ideas about how to spend the weekend. When more deals, freebies or events are announced we’ll let you know that too! As Dad always says, “We’re not made of money.” Also, “Close the door, we don’t own the electric company.” And... 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 •
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 • Whether you’re shopping for a gift, for a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of trending deals at Amazon today. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently. Also, learn about Amazon’s coupon page! ...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Morelia Gourmet Paletas, also known as Paletas Morelia, is a gourmet Mexican popsicle shop from Miami, known for its fresh ingredients and extensive menu. There are two locations in the Charlotte area: South End: 1425 Winnifred Street #104, Charlotte, NCBirkdale Village, 16940 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville, NCOn... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Cheatham Nutrition & Cognition Lab at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute in Kannapolis is looking for participants for an Infant Nutrition & Cognition Study The purpose of this research study is to determine if eating eggs during breastfeeding will increase nutrients important for brain development in the milk and subsequently,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Dads get a free cream puffs for Father’s Day at Beard Papa’s, 222 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC. On June 17 and 18, 2023, dads get one original puff with vanilla filling with any purchase. At Beard Papa’s, you choose your shell (original, chocolate eclair, green tea eclair, honey butter and more) and your filling (vanilla,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCOn Sunday, June 18, 2023, Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC, is offering a special Father’s Day deal. Buy one ticket to any show that day and get one free. To redeem the code, choose any screening on Sunday, June 18, 2023, select at least two tickets to a show, and enter the promo... 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 19, 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 •
Heroes Convention, or HeroesCon, was founded by Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find’s Shelton Drum in 1982, and today is a big draw for comic book fans from all across the country. Heroes Convention takes place June 16 to 18, 2023, at Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College Street, Charlotte, NC. Friday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m....Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Urban Sweets started as a mobile ice cream cart in 2021, and now it’s grown to two carts and a store in the South End, at 222 West Boulevard, Charlotte, NC. Right behind the shop is Wilmore Centennial Park, and Urban Sweets helps with the fun by lending out kites, hula hoops, jump roads, sidewalk chalk and balls, with any purchase. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Charlotte Regional Farmers Market. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC
Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, 1801 Yorkmont Road, operates year-round on Wednesday to Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
It’s a large market, with three retail buildings of 15,000 square feet each, and a fourth, the “greenery shed,” with 21,000 square feet of... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops are hosting FREE fishing activities for kids on June 10 and 11, and June 17 and 18, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Gone Fishing will feature these activities and giveaways: Catch and Release PondCasting ChallengeAnger Photo Certificates (with photo of child)Kids’ Tackle BoxesFishing...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Fifth Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival is a multi-day celebration of Juneteenth. It’s free to the public. It also includes several events leading up to the big weekend. Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area! Here are all the events associated with EbonyFest Juneteenth. Buy Black Pop Up... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • NoDa Company Store, 3221 Yadkin Avenue, might be NoDa’s best hangout. There’s ample seating, they sell food and drink (much of it local), host food trucks, and mix up some really good Sangria, as well as their signature NoDa Colada. NoDa Company Store. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLCAnd the setting is possibly (probably?) the most... 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 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 covered pavilion at Pearl Street Park, 1200 Baxter Street, Charlotte, NC. This strength and conditioning class is unique because it includes a game element to the workout to promote... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • NoDa Brewing Company, at 150 W 32nd Street, Charlotte (the North End location) hosts many free events. They also have a second location at 2229 N. Davidson St. Be sure to double-check the location before attending an event. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. Check out NoDa Brewing Company’s Facebook page for... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Southern Hospitality Group is presenting Juneteenth Cookout & Father’s Day Celebration at Victoria Yards, 209 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC. It will take place Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 12 to 10 p.m., and Sunday, June 18, 2023, from 1 to 5 p.m. Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area! Admission is free,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Making Space: Mindful Movement is offering free Yoga in the Park for kids in June and July, 2023. The classes take place at Pearl Street Park, 1200 Baxter Street, Charlotte, NC, and Independence Park, 300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC. Participants will go through a series of playful poses, breath and connection outside. Please register... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCFrom Thursday, June 15, to Sunday, June 18, 2023, get 20% off memberships, whether it’s for a new or returning member. Use the promo code ADOREDAD2023 and purchase it online, or call 704-353-9209. The membership includes free admission, discounts to museum programs, invitations to member-only events, museum... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCDads get into Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for free, in honor of Father’s Day, on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Stowe Garden is at 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC. Other members of the family will pay regular admission, which is: Adult: $14.95 +taxSenior: (60+): $12.95 +taxChild: 2-12: $7.95 +tax...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Matthews Yoga Collective is offering FREE yoga classes every Sunday from June 4 to August 27, 2023. The classes take place at Matthews Ballroom Studio, 189 N Trade Street, Matthews. Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area! This is the schedule every Sunday: 8 to 9 a.m.: Restorative Slow Flow9:30 to 10:30...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Protagonist is a nano-brewery and taproom for curious beer drinkers. It’s located in the heart of NoDa, at 3123 N. Davison Street. They have a new, second location in the South End at 227 Southside Drive. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. Protagonist hosts live music and other events. You can see upcoming... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, houses public galleries and event spaces in the Gibson Village neighborhood of Concord. ClearWater offers free access to gallery exhibitions, public discussions and art events. It’s a hub where artists, performers, hobbyists, and amateurs of all experience levels can... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Classic Cruisers of Monroe organizes or publicizes several cruise-ins on a regular basis. Read on for the list! Make sure to check the Facebook page of Classic Cruisers of Monroe for any updates to the schedule. Also, there are many more events on that list than are listed here. Check out a list of car shows in the Charlotte area! ...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Mindless Minutia Trivia is presenting trivia and other weekly game nights at Seoul Food Meat Company. There are two locations of Seoul Food Meat Co., so please make sure you check the location: Mill District, 421 E 26th Street, Charlotte, NCSouth End, 1400 S Church Street, Charlotte, NCCheck out our big calendar of trivia nights... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Mural by Cicada Studios in Downtown Concord. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLCArt Walk on Union is an all-day festival of art and music in Downtown Concord. The next event is on Saturday, June 24, 2023, 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • |
