| Crossroads Cinema: Free outdoor movies at Camp North End starting this weekFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendBig list of Charlotte 4th of July fireworks and celebrations, including SkyShow, for 2022Sam’s Club Membership: $24.88 (includes $10 Sam’s Club E-Gift Card)Outdoor movies at Craft Tasting Room and Growler Shop every ThursdayFREE tasting event with Piada Italian Street Food at Catawba Brewing (and more)Save 60% on fireworks from Phantom Fireworks in Fort MillAmazon Prime Day July 12 & 13 (but some deals are available early)Free beginner chalk art class with Chalk Art FestivalFree tacos and Jarritos Mexican soda at Tacos Rick-O and Tacos el NevadoBig discounts for New Kids on the Block, Korn, Evanescence, BrickFest, more…Rock Hill Pride Festival June 25 (and Pride events June 23-26)Music at the Met on Thursdays through SeptemberFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekSummer Concert Series at Anne Springs Close GreenwayDrive-in movies near Charlotte — what to see this weekend, plus fireworks at Hound’sUptown Live block party (and more) at D9 Brewing Uptown CharlotteHippie Festival at Dallas Lavender Lane Farm June 25-26Charlotte Caribbean Carnival Village and Street ParadeBallantyne Live: free outdoor concert series at Ballantyne VillageWeekly trivia and more at Red Clay CiderworksKids’ tickets $5 all summer for train travel with N.C. By TrainKids skate free this summerFree Juneteenth webinar, “The Road to Emancipation,” with President James K. Polk State Historic SiteLive music, makers’ markets, more, at Primal Brewery Huntersville and Belmont (and more)Summerstock Charlotte: Free festival with live music, vendors, art3rd Annual SASney World at SAS Cupcakes Blakeney June 21-2620+ free and cheap things for kids to do this summer around CharlotteFree (and cheap) bowling for kids summer 20225 Food Truck Fridays this week — where to find 20+ of your favorite food trucksClothing Swap at Free Range Brewing June 29Live music, game night, trivia, at Divine Barrel Brewing (and much more)Popeyes celebrates 50th Birthday with five pieces of chicken for $6.99 Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, is hosting free outdoor 80s and 90s movies every Thursday from June 23rd to September 8th, 2022. Crossroads Cinema will take place at 8 p.m. on a jumbo screen with surround sound against the backdrop of the Historic Ford Building. Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte! ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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, but, of course, the definition of “cheap” varies for each person. We sometimes include events that are a little pricier but are a lot of fun and a good... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • photo: DepositphotosCharlotte’s biggest 4th of July celebrations are back in 2022! Here’s a list of fireworks displays, plus parades, celebrations and more. Notably, WBT SkyShow is back! Not to mention the U.S. National Whitewater Center 4th of July Celebration, Carowinds’ Celebrate America Fireworks Show, parades and more!... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
If you have never shopped Sam’s Club, now is a good time to start (read on for a special deal!) Part of Walmart, Sam’s Club is a membership warehouse club. Two Deals for Sam’s Club MembershipRight now we can offer two different deals for Sam’s Club membership. Read on to see which is best for you. Option 1:...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
On Thursday nights through October 20th, and also Monday, October 31st, 2022, Craft Tasting Room and Growler Shop, 1320 S Church St, is showing outdoor movies. The movies will be shown at sunset. Free to enjoy! Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte! Craft offers 36 rotating taps from local Charlotte and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Catawba Brewing, at 933 Louise Avenue, is part of a growing brewery scene in Plaza Midwood. Catawba Brewing has three other locations, in Asheville and Morganton. This is its first foray into the Piedmont.
The brewery hosts frequent free events. See all of them (including some that are not free, like crafts nights) on the Facebook page. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
If you’re planning your own fireworks display, you might want to head to Fort Mill, South Carolina and visit Phantom Fireworks, at 9999 Charlotte Hwy, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Check out a huge list of 4th of July fireworks, parades and celebrations in the Charlotte area. They have a couple of good deals right now: $60: Any one...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Amazon Prime Day will take place July 12th and 13th, 2022. Note: You can try Amazon Prime for free, for 30 days. If you’re going to try it, this is the time! You can cancel whenever you want. Amazon Prime Day is a bit like Black Friday in July. For two days only, Amazon will offer tremendous savings on TVs, smart home, kitchen, grocery,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Charlotte Chalk Art Festival is offering a FREE Beginner Chalk Art on Pavement Class. The class will take place at Charlotte Art League, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, on Sunday, June 26th, 2022, from 4 to 6 p.m. Space is limited. Please register here. This two hour class is designed for beginners, ages 12 and up, who want to learn the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Jarritos Mexican soda is partnering with two local taqueros to offer the community some great food and drink freebies and to encourage Charlotte to support local taqueros. 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. On... 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 2nd Annual Rock Hill Pride Festival will take place Saturday, June 25th, 2022, with special Pride events happening from Thursday, June 23rd, to Sunday, 26th, 2022. Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals! Rock Hill Pride Outdoor FestivalThe Rock Hill Pride Festival will take place Saturday, June 25th, 2022, from 10 a.m.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Metropolitan’s music series, Music at the Met, is returning! It will take place every Thursday from May 12th to September 29th, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m. It takes place next to Dressler’s. 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.... 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 •
Anne Springs Close Greenway, 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is hosting a Summer Concert Series that will run on Thursdays from May 5th through June 30th, 2022. 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment. Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte! Hound’s Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating. Sunset Drive-In, in Shelby, is not open for... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of D9 BrewingD9 Brewing Uptown Charlotte is at 650 E Stonewall Street, Charlotte, on the ground level of Savoy Apartments. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. The brewery features an indoor lounge, an outdoor concert pavilion and a 5,000 square foot beer garden. In addition to D9 beers, ciders and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Dallas Lavender Lane, 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is hosting its first Hippie Festival on June 25th and 26th, 2022, from 12 to 9 p.m. both days. There will be so much going on for the festival, and you will be able to pick a bundle of lavender, which will be in full bloom! Tickets are just $12.99 for one day, or $19.99 for the whole... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Charlotte Caribbean Carnival takes place June 24th and 25th, 2022. The events celebrate Caribbean culture through music, dance, costumes and more. The events are ticketed separately, or you can buy a weekend pass. Events include J’ouvert (the festival kickoff party), Charlotte Caribbean Carnival Village, Street Parade, an after party,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosBallantyne Live is a Thursday night music series at Ballantyne Village, 14825 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte. 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. It takes place every Thursday from May 5th to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Red Clay Ciderworks, at 245 Clanton Road, hosts plenty of events, many of which are free. Find them all on Red Clay’s Facebook page. Trivia Night
Thursdays (no trivia July 14)
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Free Check their Facebook page to see what the category for this week is, as well as if there are any schedule changes. Check out... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Ready for summer adventures with the family? Consider going by train! From June 1st to August 31st, 2022, kids ages 2-12 can travel for $5, each way, with the purchase of a regularly priced adult ticket on N.C. By Train. If you’re traveling to Raleigh or Durham, make sure to check out Triangle on the Cheap! Photo: DepositphotosThe... 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 • 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. The site also presents some special events, some of which are also free to attend, and some of which have a small fee. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Primal Brewery, at 16432 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, hosts frequent events, including live music, holiday parties and more. To see all of their events, visit Primal Brewery’s Facebook page.
Primal Brewery has a second location, at 52 Ervin Street, Belmont, so please make sure, when you look at an event, that you know which... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Summerstock Charlotte is a festival for the West Side. It takes place Sunday, June 26th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., at The Art Haus, 2229 Weyland Avenue, Charlotte. Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals! The free festival features live music, visual art, a children’s area, food trucks, a new mural and more. Follow... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • SAS Cupcakes, at 9941 Rea Rd. Suite, regularly holds free events for families, with themed goodies for purchase. Here is one that is coming up.
3rd Annual SASney World
June 21st to June 26th, 2022
Tuesday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free to visit (just pay for... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Your kids can have fun in the Charlotte area this summer 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 2022. Also, scroll down for a huge, constantly updated, list of upcoming free and cheap events for kids. Find... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • There are two programs that make bowling very affordable to families in the summer. Kids Bowl Free offers kids two free games every day, and the AMF Summer Games program has a low cost for the whole summer. Read on to learn about each one. New to Charlotte on the Cheap? You might also be interested in: Signing up for Charlotte...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Food Truck season is in full swing in Charlotte!
Somehow food just seems to taste better when it comes from a truck. It can’t be explained. It’s even better when there are lots of trucks to choose from. Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCFree Range Brewing, 2320 North Davidson Street, hosts a number of free and inexpensive events every week. Some are regularly scheduled and recur every week or month, and some are special events. Make sure to check Free Range Brewing’s Facebook page for updates to this schedule. Free Range Brewing Clothing... 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 • Popeyes has been serving up chicken since 1972. It’s celebrating its 50th birthday by rolling back prices! 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. Photo: PopeyesPopeyes is celebrating the major milestone by... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 