| Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams: Free scoops June 5Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekTaste of Charlotte June 9-11 — here’s the food and music lineup!Free baseball clinic for kids: Charlotte Knights PLAY BALL ClinicSundown Sounds: Free Concert Series in Meck County ParksVista Auction: where savvy Charlotte shoppers buy overstocks and returns from Amazon and other big retailersCalendar of Charlotte Trivia Nights — 75+ trivia nights a weekSchiele Museum–Teachers and their families get free admission June 11-16Father’s Day Gift Guide for Online ShoppingKids skate free this summerFather’s Day 2023: freebies, discounts, and things to doThe Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra’s (and more)ImaginOn’s 2023 summer exhibit: Framed: Step Into Art (admission is free)Charlotte Spring Carnival June 1-11Festival of the Horseshoe in Kannapolis3rd Annual Juneteenth Jam Block Party June 17Find Your Muse open mic at The Evening Muse every Monday20+ free and cheap things for kids to do during summer break around CharlotteCook Out Summer Shootout Starts June 12Free bike helmets and “Learn to Ride” event at Eastway Regional Recreation Center5 low-priced summer movie programs for kids in Charlotte area15 Juneteenth celebrations in Charlotte area in 2023, including Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas, Juneteenth Jam, more…2nd Friday Street Festival in CorneliusBend It at the Ballpark — yoga at Truist Field (and get free tickets to a Charlotte Knights game)5 Summer reading programs where kids can earn prizes Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is hosting a Hello Summer Party on Monday, June 5, 2023, from 7 to 10 p.m. During this time, Jeni’s Splendid Rewards members will get a free scoop. In addition, the first 25 people in line will get free swag bags. Make sure to download the new Jeni’s app and become a Rewards members so that you can... 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 •
Taste of Charlotte, a three-day festival in Uptown Charlotte, spotlights area restaurants and food vendors. The festival also features three stages of live entertainment, and a kids’ area. After a couple years at Truist Field, it’s returning to Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte in 2023. It will be on Tryon Street from Trade Street... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosThe Charlotte Knights PLAY BALL Clinic is a FREE baseball clinic for kids ages 5-12. It takes place on Friday, June 9, 2023, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Tuckaseegee Dream Fields, 7531 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte. 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 •
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation has announced Sundown Sounds, a FREE concert series that will take place at parks throughout Mecklenburg County. Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts around Charlotte. Most are free. You can pack your own picnic... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Charlotte’s best kept secret for savvy shoppers is Vista Auction. Ever wonder what happens to the overstocks and returns at Amazon, Target, Home Depot, Kohl’s, and other big retailers? Are you looking for an Amazon overstock store in Charlotte, NC? Vista Auction is better than you imagined, because you can shop from home! No... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: DepositphotosLooking for a chance to show off your smarts? Here’s a list of upcoming Charlotte trivia nights. Most are held on a regular weekly schedule. You’ll find them at bars, breweries, cideries, restaurants and coffee shops. Keep reading for a day-by-day list of trivia nights around Charlotte. Most of the trivia... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • From Sunday, June 11, to Friday, June 16, 2023, The Schiele Museum of Natural History, at 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, is celebrating teachers by offering teachers and their families free admission to: Museum exhibitsThe FarmA Planetarium showPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLCIn order to take advantage of this offer, fill out this... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Father’s Day is a time to celebrate your dad, the dad of your kids, or a supportive male person in your life. Looking for an easy-to-order gift for Father’s Day? Read on for a list of Father’s Day gift ideas if you’re shopping online. We’ve also put together a list of Father’s Day events and deals in the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosMany skating rinks across the country are participating in the Kids Skate Free program. This program is a great way for kids to get exercise and have fun, even when it’s sweltering outside. Check out a big list of free and cheap things for kids to do around Charlotte during summer break! The participating locations... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Make Father’s Day 2023 special in the Charlotte area with these ideas about how to spend the weekend. When more deals, freebies or events are announced we’ll let you know that too! As Dad always says, “We’re not made of money.” Also, “Close the door, we don’t own the electric company.” And... 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: Mace Publishing, LLCCharlotte Mecklenburg Library has announced the 2023 summer exhibit at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center, at 300 East 7th Street, Charlotte. Framed: Step into Art will be available from May 20 to September 3, 2023. It’s open during ImaginOn building hours: Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m....Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Charlotte Spring Carnival will be in the parking lot at 4525 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC, from June 1 to 11, 2023. Weekdays: 5 to 10 p.m.Saturday: 2 to 11 p.m.Sunday: 2 to 10 p.m.The event will feature rides, a petting zoo, games, prizes and fair food. Admission is $5 and rides and games are extra. On June 7, 2023, admission is 2 for... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Festival on the Horseshoe is an arts and crafts vendor festival at NC Research Campus Horseshoe, 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC, on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This Arts and Crafts vendor festival will host over 75 vendors. Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in the Charlotte area!... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African-American people in the United States. Juneteenth Jam is a partnership between Blumenthal Performing Arts, the Harvey B. Gantt Center, The Mint Museum, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and NAACP. It will take place Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Levine Avenue of the... 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 • Your kids can have fun in the Charlotte area during their summer break without putting a hurting to your wallet. Most of these activities are free, and the ones that aren’t are pretty cheap. Follow the links for details on each. This list is for 2023. Also, scroll down for a huge, constantly updated, list of upcoming free and cheap events... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Cook Out Summer Shootout is back at Charlotte Motor Speedway this summer! This race series provides plenty of good family-friendly entertainment at family-friendly prices — $5 for adults on Mondays, $10 for adults on Tuesdays, and free for kids 13 and under. Purchase tickets at the gate. Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is holding several “Learn to Ride” events at recreation centers. At these free events, you you’ll be given instruction on how to teach your child to ride safely. If you don’t have a bike, you can borrow one during the event. Also, while supplies last, kids can get a FREE bike... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Looking for affordable indoor summer movies in Charlotte, NC? Treat your kids to a delightful cinematic experience without breaking the bank. Explore this list of low-priced films showing in various theaters on weekdays this summer. From animated adventures to family-friendly blockbusters, find the perfect movie to beat the summer heat and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States. It marks the day, June 19, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African-Americans in Texas. It took more than two years for word of freedom to get to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Head to Cornelius on the 2nd Friday of the month from May to October, 2023, for the 2nd Friday Street Festival. It takes place at Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. It’s free to attend. Each event will feature: Live concertsFood trucksCraft breweriesSpecial performancesArtisans and vendors...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCEnjoy a yoga session on the field at Truist Field, 324 South Mint Street, Charlotte, on Monday, June 5, 2023. Bend It at the Ballpark’s admission cost is a $10 donation, with all proceeds benefiting Charlotte Knights Charities. You need to register in advance in order to attend. Check out a big list of free... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: depositphotosSummer reading programs can help to keep kids learning and growing through the summer. And without the pressure of school assignments, they have the freedom to explore their own interests through literature. Here are several reading programs that encourage kids to keep reading, and some even offer prizes and rewards. New... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 