| Hike Kings Mountain Gateway Trail for great views, a butterfly garden and beautiful pathsFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekSummer's Live with Live Nation: 4 tickets for $80 "All In"Print Shop Concert SeriesCinnaholic: $2 Old Skool Rolls on July 1910 Hot Summer Deals on Amazon today: air fryer, TVs, Little Giant Ladder, more…National Hot Dog Day Deals July 19Free: X-Treme Hip Hop Aerobics at Metalmorphosis July 20Win $25 for Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s Summer Flash Sale July 22-23Kings Mountain Historical Museum — new exhibit “A Delicious Country”FIFA Women’s World Cup Watch Parties in CharlotteWednesday Night Live — free museum admission + Free Film at Mint MuseumFree museum admission for teens through Mint Museum’s NexGen program (and more)Free Tea Day at McAlister’s Deli July 20ArtBreak at Mint Museum Uptown July — free guided 30-minute lunchtime tourTarget: Teachers and College Students get 20% off one entire shopping tripFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendNational Chicken Wing Day deals for 2023 –July 29Duke’s Mayo Classic: The Battle of the Carolinas Sep 2Win 2 tickets to Reevestock Music FestivalCharlotte Restaurant Week July 21-30 — 90+ restaurants are participatingMakerspace Charlotte enables members to unleash their creativity — take a free tour!50 hikes and walks in Charlotte and beyondTrivia at Legion Brewing W MoreheadHi-Wire Charlotte: World Cup Watch Parties, and much more…Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament at Divine Barrel Brewing, and much moreTeacher Appreciation Day at IKEA Aug 4: Free lunch and more…Independence Harley-Davidson: Back to School Bash and Supply Drive, with a petting zooAAPI Exhibit Family Day at Charlotte Museum of History July 225 low-priced summer movie programs for kids in Charlotte areaHot Glass Alley Open Demo July 21StarMed Gastonia: Free school supplies and discount child physicalsFabFest, Charlotte’s Beatles Festival July 21-23 Kings Mountain Gateway Trail is a great spot for hiking, for both adults and kids, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Its address is 807 South Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC, which is about 32 miles west of the center of Charlotte. This beautiful set of trails is worth a visit from anyone in the Charlotte area. Photo: Mace Publishing,...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 •
Print Shop Concert Series is an innovative live concert series. As a performer artist performs, a graphic for the artist is being designed, printed and then silk screened onto a t-shirt. The shirt is presented to the performer at the end of his or her 3-song set. The limited edition customized t-shirt will then be available for purchase,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Cinnaholic is celebrating its 13th birthday on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, by offering Old Skool Rolls for $2. 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. Limited to one $2 roll per person. Valid in-store only. There are... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Whether you’re shopping for a gift, for a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of trending deals at Amazon today. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently. Also, learn about Amazon’s coupon page! ...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosNational Hot Dog Day is Wednesday, July 19, 2023. 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. We’ll be adding more deals as they’re announced. Do you run... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCTake a free fitness class at the iconic Metalmorphosis sculpture! Whitehall Corporate Center, 3700 Arco Corporate Drive, Charlotte, NC. If you’re not familiar with Metalmorphosis, it’s a huge reflective human head and it’s incredible. Sadly, it’s still not rotating, but it’s still a... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Charlotte Warehouse Sale has announced a Summer Flash Sale on July 22 and 23, 2023. If you’ve ever shopped at Charlotte Warehouse Sale and were amazed at the bargains, you will love this. Charlotte Warehouse Sale events always feature new, name brand clothing and shoes from your favorite department stores at 65% to 90% off the original... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Kings Mountain Historical Museum, at 100 East Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina, features archives and objects related to the City of Kings Mountain. It’s free to visit. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCA Delicious CountryPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLCJuly 18 to October 21, 2023 In 1700, John Lawson left London and landed in... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Want to watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 with a crowd? As watch parties are announced, we’ll add them below. Stay tuned!
The World Cup takes place in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20, 2023.
USA in World CupYou can see the whole schedule for the FIFA Women’s World Cup here. If you’re... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Grand Oiseau de Feu sur l’arche by Niki de Saint Phalle. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLCThe Levine Center for the Arts’ Wednesday Night Live takes place every Wednesday evening. The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the Arts — Mint Museum Uptown, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Mint Museum welcomes the next generation of museum-goers to explore, play, and experiment within a creative community of their peers and practicing artist role models. Mint Museum Uptown. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCNexGen MINT empowers teens ages 14 to 18 to create and cultivate artistic experiences in response to The Mint Museum’s... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
On Thursday, July 20, 2023, McAlister’s Deli celebrates its annual Free Tea Day. And they mean exactly that…FREE tea all day. No coupon or purchase necessary — just walk in and ask for the freebie. You can choose from sweet or unsweet, a combination of sweet and unsweet tea, tea/lemonade, and teas with one flavored shot, or... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Mint Museum Uptown. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCEach month, one of the museums that’s a part of Levine Center for the Arts presents ArtBreak, a free, 30-minute, guided lunchtime tour. This is a chance to take a break from your work day and experience some art. You might be interested in a list of Charlotte art museums, galleries and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosTarget is giving teachers and school staff, and college students, a special one-time discount of 20% on their entire purchase. The discount can be used for most items (not just school supplies) and can be stacked with other discounts. However, there’s a fairly long list of excluded products. Please see below. The... 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: DepositphotosSaturday, July 29th, 2023, is National Chicken Wing Day. Celebrate with one of these special deals. Details and participation might vary according to location. Make sure to click on each link to get the details. We’ll be adding to this list during the days leading up to National Chicken Wing Day when we learn more. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Duke’s Mayo Classic is a weekend of exciting football, pitting the two Carolinas against each other. University of North Carolina Tar Heels will face the University of South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., at Bank of America Stadium. Tickets are on sale now. Ticket prices vary. Standard tickets (not... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Win Tickets to ReevestockHere at Charlotte on the Cheap we’ve been big fans of Reevestock Music Festival, in Elkin, North Carolina, almost from its beginning. We’ve personally been attending every year since 2012! One Charlotte on the Cheap reader will win two tickets to the festival on Saturday, August 5, 2023, just by leaving... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Queen’s Feast — Charlotte Restaurant Week is returning in July, 2023, for ten days. It will be taking place from July 21 to 30, 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 course prix... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC
MakerSpace Charlotte is a community where makers, programmers, scientists, engineers, students and creative minds have access to an unbelievable amount of equipment and building space.
The 2700 square foot space is at 900 Pressley Road, which is in Southwest Charlotte, convenient to I-77. Members get 24-hour,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Lace up your shoes because it’s time to start walking! We’ve put together photo guides for a wide variety of places to walk and hike in Charlotte, plus a few in other parts of North Carolina. Each of these guides contains all the logistical information that you’ll need to plan your visit. Whether you want to get away from... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Legion Brewing W Morehead, at 2013 W Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC, is Legion Brewing’s third location. It features both indoor and outdoor seating. Find their events on their website or Facebook page. Upcoming EventsTaylor Swift Trivia
Thursday, July 27, 2023
7 p.m.
Free Compete for the chance to win $113. Recurring...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte is open in the South End at 340 West Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC. Hi-Wire Brewing includes two separate bars, and features 20 unique taps of Hi-Wire beer, wine and draft cider taps, and non-alcoholic options. You’re welcome to bring in outside food, including Benny Ferrovia’s pizza next door. Check out... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Divine Barrel Brewing offers wood-fermented and barrel-aged wilds and sours, as well as unique interpretations of classic styles. They aim to create interesting experiments to inspire Charlotte’s beer-drinking community.
You can find them at 3701 N. Davidson Street, Suite 203. If you have any questions, you can reach them at... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCIKEA Charlotte, 8300 Ikea Blvd, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Teacher Appreciation Day on Friday, August 4, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The first 150 teachers will receive a gift and a lunch voucher. Also, there will be raffles for IKEA products every half hour. You musts be an IKEA Family Member to participate.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Independence Harley-Davidson, 9205 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, hosts many free events, and lots of them include free food! Check out a big list of back to school bashes in the Charlotte area! Here’s one upcoming event: Back to School Bash
Saturday, July 29, 2023
12 to 3 p.m.
Free Celebrate with free food and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, offers events throughout the year, some of which are free. Read about a couple of upcoming event, as well as the exhibits at the museum. Learn about free days at Charlotte museums! Journey of Hope exhibition at Charlotte Museum of History. Photo by Indigo Photography.AAPI Exhibit: Family... 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 •
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 •
StarMed Gastonia, at 405 N Chester Street, Gastonia, NC, is hosting a back to school giveaway and discounted child physicals on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 3 to 6 p.m. Children’s physicals, which are normally $55, will be just $40. In addition, children will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies. Distribution will be on... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
FabFest is Charlotte’s two-day celebration of the Beatles on July 21 and 22, 2023. The festival includes two evening concerts at Knight Theater in Uptown Charlotte and a daytime celebration at the Parr Center at Central Piedmont Community Concert. Save 25% when you buy tickets to all three FabFest events, and save 15% when you buy... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 