Charlotte Restaurant Week: January 20-29 — reservations open now!Take a very easy walk to a breathtaking view — Buzzard Rock Overlook and Wash Rock Overlook in Latta Nature PreserveFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendMindless Minutia’s First Annual Amazing, Colossal, Big-A$$ Trivia ChampionshipGrand Opening of The Salty Donut in the South End, with freebies Jan 6-8Charlotte Checkers: $1.01 tickets on Hockey 101 Night — Jan 10Freebie: Live Online Budgeting ClassDía de Reyes/Three Kings Day at VAPA Center with Levine Museum of the New South Jan 7MLK Day Celebrations and Observances in Charlotte 2023Top things to do in January in CharlotteTwelfth Night: Spirits of the Season at Charlotte Museum of History Jan 7Paws in the Park April 1Best food and drink deals and events in CharlotteSpeedway Christmas through Jan 8 — Save $5Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekLight the Knights Festival 2022, including ice rink, snow tubing slope through Jan 6Tet Festival: Vietnamese New Year Celebration Jan 14Noon Year’s Eve Party in Birkdale — rescheduled to January 7Bluegrass Jam, free comedy shows (and more) at Birdsong BrewingValentine’s Day Sip and Shop at Table 11Free comedy show and more at Bhramari Brewing CompanyIce Skating and Lights at Whitewater Center through mid FebruaryFirst Friday Gallery Crawl in South End Jan 6Free Capoeira Classes in West CharlotteSmashburger: $5 Scorchin’ Hot Crispy Chicken SandwichCarolina Alpaca Celebration and Carolina Alpaca Parade Feb 11-1217 spots for great pictures of the Charlotte skyline — all the details you need for each oneFree MLK Art*Poetry*Music Concert with Opera CarolinaFairy House Festival: Tickets on sale nowUpcoming free and cheap events for kidsAfrican-American Heritage Festival at Charlotte Museum of History Feb 25Lunar New Year celebrations in Charlotte in 2023
Queen’s Feast — Charlotte Restaurant Week is returning in January, 2023, for ten days. It will be taking place from January 20th to 29th, 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • If you’re looking for a very easy hike (really, more of a walk than a hike) with a huge payoff, you can’t beat the Buzzard Rock Overlook at Latta Nature Preserve, 6211 Sample Road, Huntersville. If you haven’t explored Latta Nature Preserve yet, you have a lot to discover. The trails that we are sharing here are just a small... 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 •
Mindless Minutia, which was voted as Charlotte’s Best Trivia Night in Queen City Nerve’s Best of the Nest 2022, is hosting a major trivia tournament. Mindless Minutia’s First Annual Amazing, Colossal, Big-A$$ Trivia Championship will include a $2,500 prize pool. Check out our big calendar of trivia nights in Charlotte! ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Salty Donut, an artisanal donut and coffee shop hailing from Miami, is opening its first North Carolina store. It will open on Friday, January 6th, 2023, at 1515 S Tryon Street, Suite 105. Photo courtesy of The Salty DonutThe Salty Donut will feature signature treats that have inspired a cult-like following in Florida and Texas, as well... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • On Tuesday, January 10th, 2023, the Charlotte Checkers are presenting Hockey 101. This event is meant to introduce hockey to new fans, with tickets starting at just $1.01. Fees still apply, so a ticket is actually $6.17 in total. Still a great price!
In addition to the low price, the in-game presentation will be geared toward educating new... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Our friends Dan and Kay are saving a FREE seat for you for this class they’re hosting on Tuesday, January 24th, 2023, at 8 p.m. Register for free. They are going over the proven framework that takes the guesswork out of getting ahead and actually saving money towards your biggest financial goal. Register for free. How Do I Know If...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Levine Museum of the New South is presenting a Día de Reyes/Three Kings Day Family Day Celebration. It will take place at The VAPA Center, 700 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, January 7th, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m. It’s free to attend. Learn about other Three Kings Day events in Charlotte, as well as where to purchase Rosca de... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
On Martin Luther King Day, January 16th, 2023, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with celebrations, art, conversations, marches, music and more.
We are adding events as they’re announced, so please keep checking back. Also, check out our list of what’s open and closed on MLK Day in the Charlotte area. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Welcome to 2023! Santa might have parked his sleigh and headed to a much-deserved vacation, but for those wintering in the Charlotte area, there is plenty to do in January. Check out our list of the top things to do in January in Charlotte. We’re highlighting several major events this month. But then, scroll down for our huge calendar of... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Charlotte Museum of History, at 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC, is presenting Twelfth Night: Spirits of the Season on Saturday, January 7th, 2023, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This event is for ages 21+ only. This year’s theme, “Spirits of the Season,” emphasizes North Carolina’s long history of distilling and brewing.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Paws in the Park is a free event Saturday, April 1st, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville. This is a free, family-friendly event, and will be held rain or shine. The event is brought to you by Charlotte Black Dogs, and highlights dogs up for adoption, especially black dogs, which are less likely... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Hungry? Looking for restaurant deals? You’ve come to the right place! Here’s a list of food and drink deals in the Charlotte area. Make sure to follow the links to get all the details. And please remember that the deals at chains is almost always limited to “participating locations only,” and we aren’t told which locations are... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCSpeedway Christmas is at Charlotte Motor Speedway for a 13th year in 2022. It’s included in our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day! Read on for all the information you need,... 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 • Light the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, along with Charlotte Christmas Village, has significantly expanded its offerings for the 2022 holiday season. It features a regulation size ice rink on the field and a 6-lane snow tubing slope in the outfield. You’ll need to sign a waiver to tube or skate. ...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Tết Festival, on Saturday, January 14th, 2023, from 1 to 5 p.m., at The Oasis Shriners, 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte, NC, 28262.
Tickets are $5. This will be the Year of the Cat in the Vietnamese calendar, although it’s Year of the Rabbit in most other Asian countries. Learn about more ways to ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Town of Huntersville is hosting a Noon Year’s Eve Party in Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville. This New Year’s Eve party for families is taking place on January 7th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It has been rescheduled from New Year’s Eve because of the projected rain. Check out more family-friendly... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Birdsong Brewing Co., at 1016 North Davidson Street, frequently hosts live music and other events. There’s no cover. You can always verify their schedule on their website or on their Facebook page.
Birdsong Brewing was founded in 2011 and is part of Charlotte’s growing craft beer community. If you have questions about their... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Table 11, at 11 Union Street South, Concord, NC, is hosting a Valentine’s Day Sip and Shop on Saturday, January 28th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over 15 small, local businesses will be set up. Come on by and shop for gifts as you sip on mimosas. Double-Check Before You Head Out!We make every effort to make sure that everything...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Bhramari Brewing CompanyAsheville’s Bhramari Brewing Company is has opened the doors to its Charlotte taproom, at 1200 South Graham Street. They are hosting weekly trivia and more. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. Coming UpFree Comedy Show: Brian O’Neil & Friends
... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCFor a fourth year, the U.S. National Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is offering ice skating. In addition, a brand new Lights installation is coming to the Whitewater Center, as well as two new 600-foot suspension bridges. Ice skating and Lights will be available starting November 16th, 2022.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
South End Gallery Crawl is an arts event that takes place the first Friday of every month. Galleries stay open late to host receptions for new exhibits. Many exhibits are timed to open the first Friday of the month. The events often include live music, food, and beer or wine. The events are free to attend.
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In January and February of 2023, take a FREE capoeira class at West Charlotte Recreation Center, 2401 Kendall Drive, Charlotte, NC. The class will take place on Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area! The class is for all ages. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian dance, martial arts, and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • If you love Smashburger, you’ve come to the right place. Read on for a list of current Smashburger deals. We have a big day-by-day list of restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day. $5 Scorchin’ Hot Crispy Chicken SandwichPhoto courtesy of Smashburger... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCCarolina Alpaca Celebration is the biggest alpaca event in the southeast and it is free to the public. It takes place at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, 4751 NC-49, Concord, on Saturday, February 11th, and Sunday, February 12th, 2023. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parking is $7.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • You don’t have to be a professional photographer to take a memorable picture of the Charlotte skyline. That’s partly because each building in the Charlotte skyline is so distinctive — the crown on top of the soaring Bank of America Corporate Center, the Duke Energy Building with its ever-changing lights and (from a certain angle)... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Opera Carolina is presenting a free program celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art * Poetry * Music MLK Concert will take place Sunday, January 15th, 2023, at 4 p.m., at Caldwell Presbyterian Church, 1609 East 5th Street, Charlotte, NC. Learn about all the other MLK Day events in the Charlotte area. This event... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Fairy House Festival, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s extremely popular February festival, is returning as an in-person event on February 25th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advance tickets are required, and are $7 for ages 5 and up. It’s free for children ages 4 and under. Tickets are on sale now. Photo: Mace...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Find plenty of free and cheap things for kids to do on this list. Events for all age kids are included, from toddlers to teens, so make sure to follow the links to learn more about each event.
New to Charlotte on the Cheap? You might also be interested in:Signing up for Charlotte on the Cheap’s daily emailKids Eat Free...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, is presenting its annual African-American Heritage Festival Saturday, February 25th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a free event for the community. Learn more about Black History Month in Charlotte!
This year the festival will emphasize regional HBCUs through performance, panels and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: DepositphotosThe Lunar New Year takes place January 22nd, 2023, and is celebrated all month long. Read on to learn how to celebrate in the Charlotte area. Although commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, it’s also celebrated in other Asian countries, especially Vietnam and Korea. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit for most Asian... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 