Free afternoon at Schiele Museum September 13 and 23Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekBig discounts for Charlotte R&B Music Experience, Hops & Hogs Festival, Wheel of Fortune Live, and W.A.S.P.9 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in CharlotteEverything you need to know about Topgolf, including half-price TuesdaysBe Well Birkdale — free yoga classes at Birkdale Village32nd Latin American Festival at Symphony Park Sep 17Charlotte Warehouse Sale Sep 10-18Charlotte VegFest at Camp North End September 17Open Demo at Hot Glass Alley Sep 16Pop-up roller skating rink in Uptown CharlotteFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendTriple C Brewing: Live music, 10th Anniversary Celebration, more…Cabarrus County Fair September 9-17Free comedy shows every Tuesday at Starlight on 22ndCharlotte area corn mazes, haunted trails, pumpkin patches and hayrides57 fall festivals in the Charlotte area in 2022Coming up at VisArt Video: Cult Movies in the Cave, live music, movie trivia, moreBoricua Fest 2022HITs After Six in Indian Trail: The Tams Sep 1516th Annual National Alpaca Farm Days September 24-25 — here are 5 places to celebrateCharlotte International Arts Festival — brand new visual and performing arts festivalRetro Horror Series at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas returns with a retro price of $5Free fitness classes and concerts at Optimist Hall in SeptemberHarrisburg Multicultural Festival Sep 1758th Annual Festival in the Park Sep 16-18 — here are the stage schedulesSerb Fest and Soccer Tournament Sep 24-25Carolina Corn Fest at Aw Shucks Farm Sep 17
The Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia, is probably familiar to many kids, who visit it for school field trips. If your child hasn’t visited it yet (or if they have!) it’s more than worth the short trek to Gastonia. Read on to see some pictures of the outdoor exhibits,... 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 •
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 •
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th in the United States. It recognizes the rich and varied cultures of Hispanic Americans, and the contributions that they have made to the United States. In Charlotte, there are several ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Do you know of others that should be... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Topgolf is a little bit different (to say the least) than traditional golf. You play from climate controlled hitting bays, so you can play all year. The 240-yard outfield has dartboard-like targets in the ground. The closer to the center or “bull’s-eye” you get and the farther out you hit your microchipped balls, the more points you... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Birkdale Village is hosting a community yoga series, Be Well Birkdale, on Tuesdays from June 7th to October 25th, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please check in at 5:45 p.m. The class will take place under The Willow Oaks in The Grove. Please bring a mat. You’ll receive access to a virtual punch card during your first class and if you come to 4... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The 32nd Latin American Festival returns to Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road, on Saturday, September 17th, 2022.
September 15th to October 15th, 2022, is Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn about more ways to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in Charlotte! Enjoy live performances, authentic Latin American food, handmade crafts, visual... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
UPDATE: The winner is Carmen O.! Please make sure to check your inbox and spam folder! Charlotte on the Cheap readers have loved Charlotte Warehouse Sale for years. Several times a year, fashion lovers have the chance to shop for new, name-brand clothings and accessories, at 65% to 90% off retail prices. Read on to enter a contest to win a... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Charlotte VegFest is a celebration of healthy, sustainable, and compassionate eating, and explores the benefits of vegetarian living.
Here’s the scoop on the next VegFest: Charlotte Vegfest 2022
Saturday, September 17th, 2022
12 to 4 p.m.
Camp North End
300 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC
Free This is the main event for... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte’s first hot glass art studio. It’s at 438 Atando Avenue, which is north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It’s around the corner from NoDa Brewing.
It’s owned by artist Jake Pfeifer, a young artist who has been blowing glass since he was 14 years old. Hot Glass... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
CLTFREESKATE is hosting an outdoor rollerskating party at Victoria Yards, 209 East 7th Street, in Uptown Charlotte. This event, which features a proper rollerskating rink, will be popping up throughout the summer, for three days a month, from June to September, 2022. Besides skating, the events will include food trucks, music, vendors,... 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 •
Triple C Brewing Company, 2900 Griffith Street (scroll down for a map), hosts frequent events, many free, and you can find them all on their Facebook page.
Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. Coming UpFree Live Music: Saturday, September 17th, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: The New GrooveSaturday, September 17th, 6 to 9...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Cabarrus County Fair is returning in 2022 to Cabarrus Events & Arena Center, 4751 NC Highway 49 North, Concord. It will take place from September 9th to 17th, 2022. The hours are: Monday to Thursday: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.Fridays: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.Saturdays: 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.Sunday: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.The fair will feature rides,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Starlight on 22ndStarlight on 22nd, at 422 E. 22nd Street, Charlotte, boasts a relaxed lounge atmosphere, and beer, wine, spirits and art. According to North Carolina law it operates as a private club, and, thus, is required to charge a membership fee. The fee is $1 per year. Free parking is available in the secure gravel... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Charlotte area is ready for fall and Halloween! Here’s a list of haunted trails, corn mazes, fall farm activities and more, for the 2022 season. Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we don’t typically include in Charlotte on the Cheap, but are worth checking out. If you have questions about safety... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Fall festivals are back in Charlotte! The fall is the perfect time in Charlotte for outdoor events, and there are plenty planned. Read on for a big (and growing) list of Halloween festivals, harvest festivals, apple festivals, cultural festivals, food festivals and more. We will be adding to this list all the time, so please keep checking... 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 •
Boricuas en North Carolina presents Boricua Fest (or Explore Puerto Rico) on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 2 to 10 p.m., at Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Avenue, NW, Concord, NC. September 15th to October 15th, 2022, is Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn about more ways to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in Charlotte! ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: Depositphotos
Bring the whole family to Indian Trail for a free movie series and a free concert series.
Both series will feature a free bounce house, face painting and yard games. Dinner will be available for purchase. Please make sure to check below to see which park each event is taking place in. And please follow the links before... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCOn National Alpaca Farm Days, September 24th and 25th, 2022, alpaca farms and ranches across the country invite the public in to meet the alpacas, shop for alpaca fleece products, and learn about the animals. There are several places within driving distance of Charlotte where you can meet alpacas on National Alpaca... 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 • From September 30th through November 3th, 2022, watch retro horror flicks on the big screen for retro pricing — just $5 — at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas, 9110 Kings Parade Boulevard. The movies will be shown seven days a week, and there will be two movies every night. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking... 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 •
The fourth annual Harrisburg Multicultural Festival takes place Saturday, September 17th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big list of ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The 58th Annual Festival in the Park will take place at Freedom Park, 1900 East Boulevard, from Friday, September 16th, to Sunday, September 18th, 2022. It’s free to attend. Scroll down for the stage schedule. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church, 7609 Mallard Creek Road, is hosting Serb Fest on Saturday, September 24th and 25th, 2022. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.Sunday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.On Saturday, the tournament starts at 3 p.m. and live music starts at 3 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Celebrate fall at Carolina Corn Fest, on Saturday, September 17th, 2022, from 5 pm. to 10 p.m., at Aw Shucks Farm, 3718 Plyler Mill Road, Monroe, NC.
The festival features live music, arts and crafts, and lots of great food. In addition, your ticket includes the very first day of the corn maze at Aw Shucks Farm! There will be three mazes... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 