Charlotte Restaurant Week July 22-31Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendFree hot dogs at The Original Hot Dog Factory July 22Lasagna Love: Get a free lasagna if you need one; or cook a free lasagna for someoneIKEA Charlotte — eat at restaurant & apply the money spent to store purchase (plus kids eat free on Wednesdays)7 Food Truck Fridays this week — where to find 30+ of your favorite food trucksFabFest, Charlotte’s Beatles Festival July 22-23Big discounts for Wiz Khalifa, BrickFest, R&B Kickback Concert, Flip Circus, more…Tiff’s Treats: $2 Tiffwich Fridays in JulyFree shows by Carolina Show Ski Team on Fridays3rd Charlotte Peruvian Festival at Camp North End July 24Movies, music, trivia and more at Brewers at 4001 YanceySommerfest and more at Gilde BreweryVisArt Video: Saturday morning cartoons, more…Park & Rec celebration at Frank Liske Park in ConcordPineville Rockin’ and Reeling movies: Cruella July 22Christmas in July at The Hop ShopMayfield Monday — free ice cream in Uptown Charlotte, with 96.9 The Kat July 25Live Under the Oaks free concert series at Birkdale VillageFree children’s storytime and music at Betty by Moxie MercantileGastonia Concert SeriesFamily Day at McColl Center for Art + Innovation — hands-on art activities, workshops, more…Camp North End: live music Friday nights, and games & kids’ activities Saturday morningsUnion County Heritage Festival Sep 17Drive-in movies near Charlotte — what to see this weekendMusic on the Green at Promenade on ProvidenceIn Common Storytelling Show at Common Market Oakwold
Queen’s Feast — Charlotte Restaurant Week is returning July 22nd to 31st, 2022. 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 fixe meal from a participating restaurant. 80... 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 • Photo: DepositphotosNational Hot Dog Day is Wednesday, July 20th, 2022. Read on for a list of special National Hot Dog Day deals. Please make sure to check the date of each day, because some are on a different day! Follow links for more information and for verification. Do you run a local hot dog business? Email me about your deal and I can... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Some problems in our community are complicated, and it can be hard to know how to give in a way that has an impact. But sometimes it’s simpler than you’d think. Lasagna Love is a national non-profit that matches families who could use a little help with home cooks who can spread a little love…with lasagna. For many families, a... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • IKEA Charlotte, 8300 IKEA Boulevard, Charlotte, is the only IKEA in North or South Carolina. Although there are 52 IKEA stores in the U.S., the next closest IKEA is in Atlanta, four hours away. So it’s no wonder that IKEA Charlotte is a destination for shoppers from all over the Carolinas. IKEA Charlotte can be a little bit overwhelming,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Food Truck season is in full swing in Charlotte!
Somehow food just seems to taste better when it comes from a truck. It can’t be explained. It’s even better when there are lots of trucks to choose from. Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
FabFest is Charlotte’s two-day celebration of the Beatles on July 22nd and 23rd, 2022. FabFest includes: The Fab Four concert at Knight Theater on Friday, July 22nd, 8 p.m.Tosco Music Beatles Tribute at Knight Theater on Saturday, July 23rd, 7:30 p.m.FabFest Daytime: a full day of live music, memorabilia, speakers and activities on...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Don’t pay full price for concerts if you don’t have to! We will update this page as frequently as we can, but there will still be times when you events on this page have sold out, or the discount is no longer available, or the event is over. We also include tickets for sports events, when there’s a discount. Please note... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Tiff’s Treats is offering a special deal — every Friday in July, get a Tiffwich (an ice cream sandwich) for just $2. The offer is good in-store only. One per person per day. This deal is available at all Charlotte area Tiff’s Treats, from 5 to 10 p.m., each Friday in July. Charlotte Tiff’s Treats LocationsUptown... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo by Ken RiceEvery Friday in the summer (with rare exceptions) Carolina Show Ski Team presents a FREE show at Windjammer Park, 8999 Windjammer Drive, Tega Cay, South Carolina. The Carolina Show Ski Team is a competitive and entertainment team. Besides their free weekly shows, they also compete in Regional and National tournaments. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The 3rd Charlotte Peruvian Festival will take place Sunday, July 24th, 2022, from 12 to 8 p.m., at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue. Admission is $7. Children 10 and under are admitted for free. Enjoy live music by local artists, crafts by artisans, delicious food, entertainment for kids and more. The Charlotte Peruvian Festival... 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 • Gilde Brewery, at 3530 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina is an authentic German brewery with a brewing history of several hundred years in Hannover, Germany. It chose Charlotte to be its North American headquarters for brewing and distribution in 2019. Gilde Brewing actually has a long and unique connection with Charlotte — Queen... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
VisArt Video, at 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation, creation, and experience of movies through education, community events, and rental of over 40,000 titles—some being rare and non-streaming. Check out the Micro Cinema for private events, parties and screenings here. Upcoming Events from VisArt...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
July is Park and Recreation Month, and Cabarrus County Active Living and Park invites everyone to a Park & Rec celebration on Saturday, July 30th, 2022, at Frank Liske Park, 4001 Stough Road, Concord, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte! ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Pineville Parks and Recreation Department is once again offering a full summer entertainment schedule of free live music and movies. Pineville Rockin’ and Reelin’ Summer Concert and Movie Series will take place on various dates from June to September, 2022. Concerts start at 7 p.m. In the case of the Charlotte Symphony concert, the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Hop Shop, at 818 Lamar Avenue, is a wine and beer shop, with the feeling of a coffee shop, in Plaza Midwood. You can find all of their upcoming events on their Facebook page. Here’s what’s coming up: Christmas in July
Saturday, July 23rd, 2022
6 p.m.
Free Holiday beers will be on tap, including: Delirium...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
96.9 The Kat is teaming up with Mayfield Dairy Farms to give away FREE ice cream on select Mondays throughout the summer. 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. On Mayfield Mondays, head to Trade and Tryon Streets,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Birkdale Village is hosting an outdoor music series, Live Under the Oaks, on Fridays from June 10th to October 28th, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a free concert series. Birkdale Village is at Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks Cafe. Please bring your... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Betty by Moxie Mercantile, at 1219 Thomas Avenue, is hosting Betty Bookworms, a free storytime and music event for children. While kids enjoy the activity, their caregivers can sip free coffee from Summit Coffee. At each event there will be a featured local storyteller. Check Betty by Moxie Mercantile’s Facebook page for updates and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The City of Gastonia’s Summer Concert Series is returning in 2022. The concerts will be free and will take place at Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 107 N. South Street, Gastonia. The concerts will take place two Fridays a month on May to July, 2022. There will be bonus concert on a Saturday in October. Do you love outdoor concerts?... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
McColl Center for Art + Innovation, at 721 North Tryon Street, is free to visit, and also hosts many free events for the public. Here are some that are coming up: Artist Talk with McColl Center Artists-in-ResidenceArtist Talk with McColl Center Artists-in-Residence
Thursday, July 21st, 2022
6 p.m.
Free Join Inaugural Parent and... 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 •
The Union County Extension Master Gardeners will present the 2022 Union County Heritage Festival on Saturday September 17th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Union County Agricultural Center, 3230 Presson Drive, Monroe. This is a free event.
The festival features: Vendor fairActivities for kidsLive entertainment4-H expoCooking...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 • Promenade on Providence, 10844 Providence Road, is hosting a free summer concert series, Music on the Green, every Friday and Saturday from June 24th to to September 24th, 2022, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. This is a free concert series. Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Charlotte Unconventional is hosting In Common Storytelling Show at Common Market Oakwold, 4420-A Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC. The dates of the event are: July 30th, 2022September 17th, 2022November 19th, 2022The event runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and is free to attend. Throw your name in the hat if you’d like to share a 3-5 minute... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 