Kids Go Free Halloween Weekend at NASCAR Hall of FameFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekGroupon Day: Extra savings and exclusive deals Oct 7-14Reed Gold Mine: Trick or Treat in an underground minePrime Early Access Sale — early holiday deals at Amazon Oct 11-12Carolinas Chili Championship Festival Oct 22Win $50 for Charlotte Warehouse Sale October 15-23Big discounts for Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Nutcracker, Lewis Black, Disney Jr., W.A.S.P., and more…47th Carolina BalloonFest Oct 14-16Amazon Prime members get free Grubhub delivery (plus 20% off an order during Prime Early Access Sale Oct 11-12)Find Your Muse open mic at The Evening Muse every MondayNoDa Ghosts and Legends Tour Oct 15Last day to enter: Win 4 tickets to Carolina Renaissance Festival (contest 6)29th Annual Apple Harvest Festival at Windy Hill Orchard Oct 15Discounts for Charlotte events through GoldstarBuild-Your-Own-Boat competition at U.S. Whitewater Center Oct 15Free community concert by members of Charlotte Symphony at The Barn at MoRAThe Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra’sCharlotte Knights 3rd Annual Pumpkin PatchCharlotte area corn mazes, haunted trails, pumpkin patches and hayridesBig list of Trick-or-Treat (and Trunk-or-Treat) events in the Charlotte area for 2022Golden Corral’s Veterans Day Military Appreciation Night: free dinner for anyone who has servedSalute to Veterans Parade in Uptown Charlotte Nov 5Old Town Oktoberfest in Rock Hill — Wiener dog races and moreArmenian Festival October 14-16Halloween Events in the Charlotte area — movies, pumpkin painting, costume contests, moreHola Charlotte Festival Oct 15Trunk or Treat at University Church of ChristGoats and Pumpkin Decorating at Cedarbrook Alpaca FarmMuch Gumbo Band at The Tipsy Burro Oct 22Metro Outdoor Movie Night: ZootopiaArts at the Abbey — free concerts at Belmont Abbey’s BasilicaGreat Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall returning in 2022Family Day at Cabarrus Arts Council Oct 15, with free performance by Rissi PalmerPlaza Midwood Fall Crawl Festival Oct 29Christmas Made in the South at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Oct 21-23
Kids go free at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, on Halloween weekend, October 28th to October 31st, 2022. Experience racing excitement from start to finish with over 50 interactives. View 18 historic cars on Glory Road, celebrate NASCAR inductees in the Hall of Honor and experience what it takes to be a NASCAR... 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 • If you’re a regular reader of Charlotte on the Cheap, you already know that Groupon is a consistent way to save money on concerts, kids’ activities, restaurants and much more.
Groupon is holding its annual Groupon Day on October 14th, 2022. It will be offering extra savings and exclusive deals. But it’s not just a one day... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • For a unique Halloween experience, bring the kids to Reed Gold Mine, 9621 Reed Mine Road, Midland, NC. Reed Gold Mine is in Cabarrus County, about 26 miles to the east of the center of Charlotte. Photo: DepositphotosFall 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 •
You can look at it like Prime Day 2 or as a super early chance at Black Friday / Cyber Monday shopping, but on October 11th and 12th, 2022, Amazon is hosting Prime Early Access Sale, which will feature big savings for Prime members only. Some deals are already available. If you are not a Prime member yet this is one of the best times of the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Rev up your tastebuds for Carolinas Chili Championship, on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at McClancy Corp. Headquarters, 8746 Charlotte Hwy, Indian Land, South Carolina. Taste dozens of chili samples prepared by world champion chili competitors, local cooks and sponsored cook teams. Look for updates on the Carolinas... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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 $50 gift certificate to the sale! Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s “Hello Fall”... 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 •
The 47th Carolina BalloonFest takes place October 14th to 16th, 2022, at Statesville Regional Airport, 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville, North Carolina. It’s 45 miles from Charlotte. Friday, October 14th: 3 to 8:30 p.m.Saturday, October 15th: 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.Sunday, October 16th: 7 a.m to 6 p.m.The festival features: Hot air...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Amazon and Grubhub have just partnered to offer Prime members a free, one-year Grubhub+ membership. With this membership you’ll enjoy unlimited $0 delivery fees from tons of participating restaurants on GrubHub. The regular price of GrubHub+ is $9.99 a month. If you’re already a member of Prime, you can sign up for GrubHub+ here,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC
Every Monday (with a few exceptions), The Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson Street, hosts Find Your Muse. This open mic is considered one of the best open mics in Charlotte.
Please note that The Evening Muse is closed on Labor Day, September 5th, 2022, so there will be no open mic that day. Make sure to check The... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The 13th Annual NoDa Ghosts & Legends Tour takes place Saturday, October 15th, 2022, starting at 6:30 p.m. They leave from JackBeagle’s NoDa, 3213 N. Davidson Street. 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Get ready! We’re doing it again! One lucky Charlotte on the Cheap reader will win 4 tickets for Carolina Renaissance Festival. Read on to learn all about the festival, the special days, and how to enter to win. The previous winners were: Juan D. on September 5th (4 tickets)Linda P. on September 13th (4 tickets)Kelly M. on September...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Sharon WellingWindy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill, 1860 Black Highway, York, South Carolina, is holding its 29th Annual Apple Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 15th, 2022 The festival marks the end of apple picking. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly!... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • On this page you’ll find deals on tickets to Charlotte concerts, theater, sports and more from Goldstar. Goldstar is not a reseller. Goldstar works with the venue to sell available seats at a discount. Goldstar is a major supplier of legitimate discount tickets around the country, but it’s new to Charlotte. Sign up with Goldstar so... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCU.S. National Whitewater Center celebrates autumn with Build Your Own Boat on Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m. We’ll update soon if there are more components to the festival. In some past years there was cider sampling. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Charlotte Symphony often presents free concerts for the community. Sometimes the concerts feature a full orchestra and sometimes they feature ensembles from the orchestra.
Here is one upcoming free concert: Low Strings Trio + Flute
Monday, October 10th, 2022
6:30 p.m.
The Barn at MoRA
8300 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC Come to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Petra’s
Petra’s Bar, at 1919 Commonwealth Avenue in Plaza Midwood, is a friendly neighborhood bar that includes a main bar with a stage, a taproom, an art gallery and a patio.
It frequently hosts excellent live music, pop-up vendor and art markets, dance parties, film screenings and much more. The events are... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo from Charlotte KnightsThe Charlotte Knights are presenting the 3rd Annual Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Truist Field, 324 S. Mint Street, Charlotte. Admission is free. Large pumpkins cost $20 and small pumpkins cost $10. You do NOT have to pre-purchase a pumpkin to enter the ballpark and enjoy... 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 • Photo: Depositphotos When is Trick or Treating in the Charlotte area in 2022? This is a commonly asked question and the answer is simple. October 31st. Neighborhood trick or treating is always on October 31st in the Charlotte area. It doesn’t matter what day of the week it is, or what else is going on. It’s always on Halloween. That... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Many restaurants offer a free meal or a discount to veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day. Make sure to check out our growing list of Veterans Day freebies and deals for 2022. You’ll also find non-food freebies, and Veterans Day events, like parades, ceremonies and festivals, on the list. One of the longest running Veterans... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo provided by Carolinas Freedom FoundationCharlotte’s annual Salute to Veteran Parade will be in Uptown Charlotte on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, at 11 a.m. More than 2,000 participants will gather to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Learn about more Veterans Day events in the Charlotte area,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Oktoberfest in Old Town is an annual festival in Rock Hill, South Carolina that celebrates the German culture. It takes place Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Fountain Park, 300 E. Main Street, Rock Hill.
It’s free to attend, and family friendly. We’ve put together a big list of Oktoberfest celebrations... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • St. Sarkis Armenian Church, at 7000 Park Road, Charlotte, is holding its annual Armenian Festival from Friday, October 14th, to Sunday, October 16th, 2022. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCFriday: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.This is your chance to try delicious, authentic Armenian food, including beef and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Are you ready for Halloween? Here are a whole bunch of events to get you in the Halloween spirit. The list includes trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more. This list includes events for both kids and adults.
Make sure to scroll down for a monster of a list, organized chronologically, day by day. And it’s growing every day. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Hola Charlotte Festival celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture. It will take place October 15th, 2022, on Tryon Street, between Brooklyn Village Avenue (formerly Stonewall Street) and 4th Streets. The festival will take place from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., and is FREE to attend.
The festival will feature: Latin American cultural...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
University Church of Christ, at 9920 Newell Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Monday, October 31st, 2022, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event includes candy, food, games, activities and more. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Take the kids or yourself on a farm day without leaving Charlotte. Cedarbrook Alpaca Farm is a small, family-owned urban farm at 7408 Cedarbrook Drive, Charlotte, right on the border with Mint Hill. This is just a 23 minute drive from the very center of Charlotte. Owners Jay and Nicole maintain a small but growing herd of alpacas, as well as... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Tipsy Burro, at 2711 Monroe Road, features Tex-Mex food, beer and live music. You can see all their events on their Facebook page.
Every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., come on by for Tipsy Trivia. It’s free to compete, and you can win prizes. Topics include pop culture, history, science, music and much more. The questions will be in a... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Metro Church, at 3801 Beatties Ford, Charlotte, is presenting a free outdoor movie night on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte! Watch Zootopia, while enjoying free popcorn and drinks too. Bring a lawn chair or... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Belmont Abbey College presents concerts at the beautiful Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd. Belmont. Each of these concerts is free for all, but donations are accepted. The college is off exit 26 from I-85, and very close to Charlotte in nearby Gaston County.
All concerts are at 8 p.m. unless otherwise indicated. The concerts will be... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 2019 Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall. Photo: Tom Hanchett The Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall has become a much-loved tradition, not just for Elizabeth residents, but for many others in the community. It’s a giant display of dozens of carved pumpkins, and is an amazing sight to see. 2022 is the 18th year of the Great Elizabeth Pumpkin... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Courtesy of Cabarrus Arts Council
Families are invited to Family Day at Cabarrus Arts Council on Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Galleries at Cabarrus Arts Council are at 65 Union Street, Concord.
Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte! The arts... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Plaza Midwood’s Fall Crawl and Costume Parade will take place Saturday, October 29th, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Midwood Park, 2100 Wilhelmina Avenue, Charlotte. Information on the Fall Crawl is from Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association Facebook page. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Get ready for the holidays with Christmas Made in the South. This Christmas show takes place at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 US Highway 49 North, Concord, NC, on October 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, 2022. An alternate address, which might work better with your GPS, is 4551 Old Airport Road, Concord. Friday, October 21st: 10 a.m. to 6...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 