Carolinas Ecuadorian FestivalFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendSplatter Charlotte Pop-Up at Camp North EndFree museum admission first weekend of month for Bank of America/Merrill customersCharlotte Labor Day Parade back for 2022Free workouts at Mason Wallace Park first Saturday of the monthMovie Night at Five Points Plaza: The Last Dragon Aug 6Optimist Hall: free fitness classes, live music, a birthday party, and everything else you need to knowPilot Brewing’s 4th Anniversary Party Aug 5-7, including Mac & Cheese contestLearn about bike repair with Charlotte Re-cycleryFree: Fitness Destination Boot Camp at Five Points Plaza on SaturdaysFree introductory clinic every Saturday at Charlotte Squash ClubAuto shows at North Carolina Transportation MuseumJust-a-Buck’s: book reading of I Scream You Scream We All Learn About Ice CreamWeekly children’s story time with local authors and community members at That’s Novel Books at Camp North EndAce Hardware’s Miracle Bucket Days — get 20% off what you can fit into a bucketCamp North End: live music Friday nights, and games & kids’ activities Saturday morningsSam’s Club Membership: $24.88 (includes $10 Sam’s Club E-Gift Card)Drive-in movies near Charlotte — what to see this weekend2nd Annual Kantoberfest in KannapolisCharlotte International Arts Festival — brand new visual and performing arts festival
The Carolinas Ecuadorian Festival takes place Saturday, August 6th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Oasis Shriners, 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte.
Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals! Tickets are $10. Children under age 10 are admitted for free. Enjoy Ecuadorian music, food and folklore. Performers include: Aladino...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 •
Explore your artistic side at one of Splatter Charlotte’s pop-up events at Camp North End. On Saturdays, August 6th and August 20th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Splatter Charlotte will have a big canvas set up for a collaborative art experience. Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming... 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 for...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Charlotte Labor Day Parade is returning in 2022! The parade is organized by the Labor Day Committee in conjunction with the Southern Piedmont Central Labor Council and other local labor unions. It honors the accomplishments of organized labor in our community, region and country. Make sure to check out our list of Labor Day Weekend... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The first Saturday of the month, from August to October, 2022, a coach from Anytime Fitness Oakhurst will be leading FREE workouts at Mason Wallace Park, 7301 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC. The program will take place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area! The workouts are available to the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Five Points Plaza, at 1803 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Super Hero Movie Nights. These events start at 8 p.m. and are free to attend. Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte! Bring a snack, and a chair or blanket. Movie ScheduleJuly 23rd, 2022: Spider-Man: No Way HomeJuly 30th, 2022: The Wiz...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Optimist Hall. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCOptimist Hall, at 1115 N. Brevard Street, Charlotte, is a food hall inside in a redeveloped former gingham mill. Its 147,000 square feet feature a wide variety of unique food stalls, as well as bars, some retail, and restaurants. It’s situated in Optimist Park, between Uptown and NoDa. Read on... 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 or website for a full list of announcements and upcoming events. You can also reach them by calling 704-802-9260. Coming Up4th Anniversary Party
August 5th to 7th, 2022 (see hours below)
... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Charlotte Re-Cyclery, at 516 E 15th Street, Charlotte, NC, is a community bike shop program. The Re-Cyclery supports Trips for Kids Charlotte, an organization that makes sure that kids in the community have the opportunity to experience bike-riding. The Charlotte Re-Cyclery fixes up the donated bicycles to be used in this program. Refurbished... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Fitness Destination is offering FREE boot camps on Saturday mornings at Five Points Plaza, 1803 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC. Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area! The classes are currently taking place from 10 to 11 a.m. on the following dates: Saturday, July 23rd, 2022Saturday, July 30th, 2022Saturday,...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosCharlotte Squash Club, at 705 International Drive, Charlotte, provides squash clinics, leagues, coaching, tournaments and more for both adults and kids. Over 20 million people play squash in over 185 countries. The game is played on a four-walled court, with a racket and a small rubber ball. The organization frequently... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
North Carolina Transportation Museum, at 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, North Carolina, is best known for trains, but it also holds several auto shows throughout the year. The auto shows are included in the price of admission, which is: Adults: $6Seniors/military: $5Children ages 3-12: $4Children under age 3: FreeMembers: FreeIf you... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Just a Buck-Charlotte is a locally owned Dollar Store at 6510 Albemarle Road, Charlotte. Here’s some of what’s coming up: I Scream You Scream We All Learn About Ice Cream
Saturday, August 6th, 2022
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free Enjoy a reading of this book, which will help children and adults understand that we are all the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCThat’s Novel Books, the used book shop at Camp North End, 330 Camp Road, Charlotte, is hosting a weekly children’s story time on Saturdays this summer. Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte! The story times will take place on... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
From Friday, August 5th, to Sunday, August 7th, 2022, participating Ace Hardware stores are hosting Miracle Bucket Days. During these days, if you make a $5 donation to Levine Children’s Hospital, you’ll receive a blue 5-gallon bucket. Fill it up as you shop, and you’ll get 20% off everything you can fit into the bucket.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Camp North End, at 1824 Statesville Avenue, is a great destination year round. It hosts entertainment, art, food, music, and more. To see what’s coming up, go to Camp North End’s Facebook page. If you haven’t visited Camp North End yet, you might be interested in: A self-guided art walking tour of Camp North EndA look at...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
If you have never shopped Sam’s Club, now is a good time to start (read on for a special deal!) Part of Walmart, Sam’s Club is a membership warehouse club. Two Deals for Sam’s Club MembershipRight now we can offer two different deals for Sam’s Club membership. Read on to see which is best for you. Option 1:...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
West Avenue District and Old Armor Beer Company are present the 2nd Annual Kantoberfest. This is Kannapolis’ Oktoberfest celebration. We’ve put together a big list of Oktoberfest celebrations in the Charlotte area! Check it out for the Wiener dog races, stein hoisting competitions, bratwurst, beer and more! It takes place... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Get ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the inaugural Charlotte International Arts Festival. This festival will take place September 16th to October 2nd, 2022, in locations in Uptown Charlotte and Ballantyne. It’s going to be an annual event. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 