Haunted Car Wash at Kannapolis AutoSpaNew contest! Win 4 tickets to Carolina Renaissance Festival (contest #8)Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendJeep Rocktober Festival at Dallas Lavender Lane Farm October 22-23Halloween events with Mecklenburg County Park and RecreationGet a Shake Shack-inspired manicure at Varnish Lane and get a free milkshake or lemonadeFall Festival Benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte — free eventLive painting at Local Loaf NoDa Oct 19Halloween Spooktacular in Indian TrailWednesday Night Live — free museum admission and moreConcord International Festival October Oct 22Carolinas Chili Championship Festival Oct 22IHOP: Free Scary Face Pancake for kids Oct 24 to 31Free event “The Chronicles of Adam — Historic Cooking Demonstration with Dontavius Williams” at President James K. Polk State Historic SiteWhere to Order Thanksgiving takeout meals (and pies!)– restaurants, grocery stores and catering companiesHalloween food freebies and deals 2022 — get free donuts, and more!Moonlight Carnival in Belmont, with circus performances, costume contests, trick or treating and moreGoodies & Goblins: Trick or Treating and Movie at Promenade on Providence40+ NC colleges waiving application fees during NC Countdown to College October 17-21Thumbs, a mystery comedy thriller at VAPA Center, including pay-what-you-can nightCMS Pre-K Enrollment Event — games, prizes, giveaways, moreEpicFest Literary Festival For Kids Of All Ages Nov 5Matthews Concert Band concert Nov 10Lights and Ice Skating returning to Whitewater Center — learn what’s new, including 2 new suspension bridgesWhere to see The Nutcracker in Charlotte in 2022 — 9 different productions (and a discount)6th Annual Charlotte Black Restaurant WeekOlde Mecklenburg Brewery’s 11th Annual Christmas MarketHalloween Events in the Charlotte area — movies, pumpkin painting, costume contests, moreCharlotte area corn mazes, haunted trails, pumpkin patches and hayridesFall 2022 Poetry + Fiction Reading at Book BuyersNoDa Brewing’s 11th Anniversary Party — 2011 pricing on beer all weekendCharlotte Warehouse Sale October 15-23Owl-O-Ween at Carolina Raptor CenterBig list of Trick-or-Treat (and Trunk-or-Treat) events in the Charlotte area for 2022Niner Nation Week Oct 17-23Christmas Made in the South at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Oct 21-23Book Launch and Story Time with children’s book author Tameka Fryer Brown at Park Road Books Oct 22Best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area for 2022Mint Hill Madness Festival October 20-22Winter Wine & Beer Passport: Economical Way to Enjoy NC Wine CountryBig discounts for Nutcracker, Lewis Black, Disney Jr., W.A.S.P., and more…Kids Go Free Halloween Weekend at NASCAR Hall of FameCharlotte Halloween bar crawls, costume parties, and more events for adults5th Annual Mount Holly Lantern Parade Oct 22Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekCostume parties, parades and contests for dogs this Halloween in the Charlotte area
Many readers have been looking for the Tunnel of Terror Haunted Car Wash at Aquawave Express in Belmont, North Carolina. However, to our knowledge, that event is not happening this year. But don’t despair! Kannapolis AutoSpa, at 2215 Roxie Street NE, Kannapolis, NC, is stepping up to the plate with a haunted car wash! Photo: courtesy...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Guess what? We’re doing it again! Enter to win 4 tickets to the Carolina Renaissance Festival! Keep reading to learn how to enter. The previous winners were: Juan D. on September 5th (4 tickets)Linda P. on September 13th (4 tickets)Kelly M. on September 19th (8 tickets)McKenzie T. on September 26th (8 tickets)Tina M. on October 3rd (4...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 •
Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, North Carolina, is hosting its first Jeep Rocktober Festival on Saturday, October 22nd, and Sunday, October 23rd, 2022. Saturday: 12 to 8 p.m.Sunday: 12 to 7 p.m.These are the rescheduled dates, as the original weekend had weather problems. Tickets are $9.99 + $1.63 fees... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is presenting several Halloween events in 2022. Make sure to follow the links and register. Read on to learn about a few of them. Find more fall and Halloween events with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation by searching here. Image: DepositphotosFall is looking great around Charlotte, whether... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Shake Shack South End and Varnish Lane Charlotte are teaming up to celebrate cooler temps – and even cooler treats! Throughout the month of October, Varnish Lane will be offering manicures featuring signature nail colors inspired by Shake Shack’s seasonal shake and lemonade flavors. Varnish Lane is at 1932 Hawkins Street, and its... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Alpha Delta Pi is presenting a Fall Festival benefiting Ronald McDonald House of Greater Charlotte, 1613 E Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC. It takes place Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, 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! This is a free event,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Watch art as it’s created at Local Loaf NoDa, 800 E 35th Street, Charlotte, NC, on Wednesday, October 19th, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. Credit: Tough Ass CrewThis event was announced on Tough Ass Crew’s Instagram page. Four artists will be doing live painting at the event: EuliCarolineNapierJbirdIn addition, Art Cart NoDa will... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Indian Trail’s annual Halloween Spooktacular takes place Friday, October 21st, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Chestnut Square Park, 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail.
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... 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 returns in the fall of 2022. 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 •
El Puente Hispano and the City of Concord are presenting the second Concord International Festival on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Union Street S., in Downtown Concord. This is the rescheduled date. It was supposed to be on October 1st, 2022. The goal of the free festival is to promote an inclusive community where... 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 •
Kids 12 and under get a free Scary Face Pancake at participating IHOP restaurants from October 24th to 31st, 2022, from 4 to 10 p.m., with the purchase of an adult entrée. Make sure to check out our growing list of Halloween food freebies and deals for 2022! Kids can create their own scary (or not scary) face on their pancakes with toppings... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • President James K. Polk North Carolina State Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, pays tribute to our 11th president and presents living history that brings the early 19th century to life. It’s free to visit. Tours are $2 for adults and $1 for children (ages 5-12) and seniors (age 62+) Upcoming event:
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If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Thanksgiving turkey dinners from a grocery store or restaurant. Every year we put together a list of grocery stores and restaurants where you can order your meal ahead of time. In some cases they come “ready to cook”... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Enjoy some free stuff (and some cheap stuff) on Halloween or around Halloween with this list of freebies and deals. Make sure to click on the links for necessary details. Participation varies by location. Unless otherwise noted, these freebies and deals are for Monday, October 31, 2022, but make sure to follow the links for information on... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Aerial Arts Studio and Downtown Belmont Development Association are presenting Moonlight Carnival, a two-day event at Stowe Park, 24 S Main Street, Belmont, North Carolina. Tickets are $5 per person, and it’s recommended that you get them in advance. Previously, we mistakenly said that this was a free event. Our apologies! Purchase... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Promenade on Providence, at 10822 Providence Road, is celebrating the Halloween season with Goblins & Goodies: a night of trick or treating and the movie, Coco. 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 •
You might want to target NC Countdown to College, October 17th to 21st, 2022, for applying to college. During that time period, many North Carolina colleges and universities, plus, every North Carolina community college, will waive application fees for North Carolina residents. The application fee for most colleges is $25 or $50, so if... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Update: The October 19th to 22nd shows have been canceled, but the run has been extended, with shows added on November 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2022. The show on November 2nd is “pay what you can” night. Thumbs, a mystery comedy thriller by Rupert Homes, is full of twists and turns, taking the audience on a fun-filled,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
CMS Pre-K is holding an enrollment event on Friday, October 21st, 2022, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Progressive Baptist Church, 1600 Clanton Road, Charlotte, NC. If you have a child who is 4 years old and in need of Pre-K, please join in. There will be free games, activities, prizes, and giveaways, and, of course, you can learn about the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
EpicFest is a literary festival designed to connect families, children and teens to the library while strengthening the love of reading.
Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte! It takes place November 5th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at ImaginOn, 300 E. 7th Street. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Matthews Concert Band is a volunteer community band of professional and dedicated amateur musicians.
The band started in 2001 and now has around 60 members from all walks of life, who enjoy making music together each week. Its mission is to encourage lifelong participation in music. Its repertoire includes classic concert band standards,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCFor a fourth year, the U.S. National Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is offering ice skating. In addition, a brand new Lights installation is coming to the Whitewater Center, as well as two new 600-foot suspension bridges. Ice skating and Lights will be available starting in mid-November.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosMany people love to see the ballet, The Nutcracker, during the Christmas season, and the Charlotte area always affords several chances to do so. Performances are presented by youth and adult groups, and include both traditional presentations and performances with innovative twists. Although tickets to some productions are... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
BBOC (Black Business Owners Corp) is presenting the 6th Annual Charlotte Black Restaurant Week from October 17th to 31st, 2022. During this time participating Black owned restaurants will be offering 25% to 50% off Charlotte Black Restaurant Week specials. Participating RestaurantsMore restaurants might be added. Cuzzo’s Cuisine
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For four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. OMB Christmas Market features vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths.
2022 marks the 11th anniversary of OMB’s Christmas Market, and it’s become a popular... 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 • Image: DepositphotosThe 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Book Buyers, the incredible, massive book store moved to Eastway Crossing from The Plaza in February of this year. Its address is 3040 Eastway Drive, Charlotte. You might also be interested in our list of thrift stores, vintage shops, consignment stores, and more, or our in-depth look at three great used book stores in Charlotte. Photo: Mace...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • NoDa Brewing Company, at 2921 N. Tryon St., hosts many free events. They also have a second location at 2229 N. Davidson St. Be sure to double-check the location before attending an event. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. Check out NoDa Brewing Company’s Facebook page for information on events like: TriviaBeer...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Update: The contest has ended and the winner is Shealyn! Congratulations! 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Carolina Raptor Center, at 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville (within Latta Nature Preserve) is hosting Owl-O-Ween on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At Owl-O-Ween: Meet the resident owlsTrick-or-treat the Raptor trailLearn about spooky creatureEnjoy fun photo opportunitiesTry interactive activitiesCompete in a costume...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 •
Niner Nation Week is October 17th to 23rd, 2022. Whether you’re a Charlotte resident, or returning to Charlotte for the UNC Charlotte Homecoming, there is plenty to do. There are some events for alumni and some for the whole community. Read on for the a few of the events… Uptown CelebrationTuesday, October 18th, 2022
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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 •
Acclaimed local children’s book author, Tameka Fryer Brown, will be at Park Road Books, 4139 Park Road, Charlotte, on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., for the launch of her new book, Twelve Dinging Doorbells. Bring the kids for a book launch and story time with the author! You can also pre-order the book. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • House in Berewick Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2022 Christmas season? You’ve come to the right place. This list includes professional displays, town events, and private homes. We will have a Google map with all the light on this page, and more! To see the map, just scroll down past... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Mint Hill Madness will take place October 20th to 22nd, 2022. Thursday, October 20th: 4 to 9 p.m.Friday, October 21st: 4 to 10 p.m.Saturday, October 22nd: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.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 •
Early bird rates make it especially attractive – and gift-worthyThe Yadkin Valley Winter Wine & Beer Passport serves up a season of tastings in North Carolina wine country. Whether buying for yourself or giving as a gift, each passport is a money-saving pass to tasting experiences at 18 wineries and breweries. The tastings can be... 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 •
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 •
Looking for a Charlotte Halloween bar crawl? Looking for something to do for Halloween? Maybe a party to show off your costume? We’ve put together a list of bar crawls, costume parties, Halloween costumes and movies, for adults.
Not all of these events are strictly for adults, but most are. Make sure to follow each link to see if... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The 5th Annual Mount Holly Lantern Parade takes place on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, at 7 p.m. in downtown Mount Holly, NC. 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 Halloween parties, Trick or Treat events, and... 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 •
Looking for somewhere to show off your pet’s Halloween costume? Do you think you have a dog that’s cuter than the pirate dog in the picture, or the one in the squirrel costume below? (Hard to imagine, but anything’s possible, I guess.) Bring your pup to one of these canine costume parties in the Charlotte area.
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