Pick your own summer flowers at McLawland Farms, including sunflowers and dahliasKrispy Kreme Birthday: 86¢ for dozen doughnuts when you buy a dozen July 14Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend25 State and County Fairs in North and South Carolina — updated for 20232nd Friday Street Festival in Cornelius — America’s Birthday BBQ BashNational Ice Cream Day freebies and deals for 2023 around CharlotteDuke’s Mayo Classic: The Battle of the Carolinas Sep 2McColl Center — Front Lawn FridayLive From the Boileryard — Music on Fridays at Camp North EndSuper Saturday at ImaginOn — free performances this summerFamily Day at Promenade on ProvidenceVillage Park Movie: Puss in Boots, and more in Kannapolis Summer Entertainment SeriesSundown Sounds: Free Concert Series in Meck County Parks: The Steepwater BandFree outdoor concert with Pluto for Planet, fireworks and more at Mint Hill Family Fun Night July 15Eat. Drink. Shop. LOCAL South End Passport25% off Yoga for Kids with Making Space Mindful MovementCharlotte Restaurant Week July 21-30 — 90+ restaurants are participatingIce Cream Day at Schiele Museum — samples and an ice cream eating contestNoodles & Company: Celebrate Mac & Cheese Day with $3 special & moreMovies in the Park in HuntersvilleA Vibe Outside Summer Block Party July 15 — free roller skating, art battle, line dancing, more…Cramerton Concert Series: Soul Intent July 14CLT Edge Fest — live painting, music, dancing, spoken word, more…Fairies in the Forest: A Twilight Family Event in an Enchanted Illuminated ForestThe Lake Norman Wedding & Event Vendor Showcase hosted by Country Girl EventsPageland Watermelon Festival July 14-15Free children’s storytime and music at Betty by Moxie MercantileHorse Shows with Cabarrus County Saddle Club — free for spectators13 sunflower fields in the Charlotte areaClassic Cruisers of Monroe Monthly Cruise-InAAPI Exhibit Family Day at Charlotte Museum of History July 22Music on the Green at Promenade on ProvidenceNC By Train: 50% off through end of JulyRiver Jam at U.S. National Whitewater CenterFabFest, Charlotte’s Beatles Festival July 21-23Lake Norman Monster Week July 11-18Target Circle Week — big savings for one week July 9-15
McLawland Farms LLC, at 8632 Reedy Creek Road, Charlotte, is a boutique farm that has been around for just a few years, but has delighted its many visitors with U-pick flowers and blackberries.
It’s a chemical-free, all natural farm on 28 acres just 12 miles east of Uptown Charlotte. Part of the property is along Reedy Creek.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is celebrating its 86th birthday with a great deal on Friday, July 14, 2023.
Buy any dozen doughnuts at participating shops and get a dozen classic Original Glazed Doughnuts for 86¢. The offer is available in-shop or online. Limit four discounted dozen in-shop or via the drive- thru. If you order online,... 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: DepositphotosBoth the Carolinas have rich agricultural heritages, and a visit to a State or County Fair is a great way to experience that heritage. The fairs are back in full force for 2023. You’ll have a lot to choose from. You can find livestock competitions, local or regional food and drink, live music, rides, and, of course,... 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 • Sunday, July 16, 2023, is National Ice Cream Day. It’s a perfect time to try one of the many great ice cream shops in the Charlotte area! We are collecting up all the National Ice Cream Day deals and events in the Charlotte area. We’ll be adding to this list as we hear of more goings-on, so keep checking back! And make sure to check... 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 • McColl Center. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCMcColl Center for Art + Innovation, at 721 North Tryon Street, is free to visit, and also hosts many free events for the public. You might be interested in a list of Charlotte art museums, galleries and events. Upcoming EventsArtist Talk: Conversation with the Parent and Educator... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Weekly live music returns to Camp North End in April, 2023, and will continue through the spring, summer and fall. Live From the Boileryard is a free concert series every Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. There’s plenty more going on at Camp North End on Friday nights and all weekends. Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Every Saturday from July 1 to August 12, 2023, ImaginOn is hosting Super Saturdays — FREE performances in the Spangler Library at 2 p.m. These performances are for children ages 3-11. No registration is required, but space is limited. First come, first served.
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Bring the kids to Promenade on Providence, 10822 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC, for Family Day. This event takes place Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte! King of Fire will have individual wood-fired pizza pies...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Kannapolis’ Summer Entertainment Series 2023 includes a diverse lineup of music, fun family movies in both English and Spanish, and children’s entertainment. These are all free events. One of the concerts is followed by fireworks. While you’re in Kannapolis make sure to explore the city, especially the beautifully revitalized... 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 • Photo: DepositphotosMint Hill Family Fun Nights are free events that are held at Mint Hill Veterans Park, 8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill. Fun for the kids includes activities like a bounce house, face painting, giant Jenga, corn hole and more. Food will be available for purchase. The events generally start at 6:30 p.m. and the concerts... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The 2nd annual Eat. Drink. Shop. LOCAL South End is a chance to save at a lot of South End businesses. Buy a passport, and then, from July 13 to August 27, 2023, save at local businesses. The deals include BOGO deals, dollar off deals, and percentage off deals from bars, breweries, restaurants, retail, services and more. Tickets are $20... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Making Space: Mindful Movement is offering Yoga classes for kids on Saturdays from July 15 to August 19, 2023, at 4418 Monroe Rd Unit E, Charlotte, NC. The classes are: 9 a.m.: Yoga Tots: Sparking Mindful Movement and Imagination, Ages 2-4 Specifically for children aged 2 to 4 years old10 a.m.: Yoga Kids: Empowering Bodies and Minds,...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 •
The Schiele, at 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC, is hosting an Ice Cream Day event on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Ice Cream Day festivities are included in admission to The Farm, which is just $3 a person (free for children ages 3 and under.) Museum admission is additional. Find all the best (and cheapest)... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Noodles & Company is celebrating National Mac & Cheese Day with oodles of savings for mac & cheese fans, with its their first ever Macapalooza. From July 14 to 16, 2023, Noodles & Company is offering a regular Wisconsin Mac & Cheese entrée for just $3, all weekend long. The offer is redeemable once per day, so customers can... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Huntersville’s Movies in the Park series will take place once a month from June to October, 2023, with the exception of September, at Veterans Park, Main Street and Maxwell Street, in Downtown Huntersville. These are free events for the community. Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte!
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A Vibe Called Fresh is presenting a free event, A Vibe Outside — Art Out Loud, on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 3 to 8 p.m., at West Complex, 1600 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC. The event, which celebrates Charlotte’s Black creative culture, includes FREE roller skating and skate rental. Make sure to reserve a spot. Parking is... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Town of Cramerton is hosting a summer concert series in 2023. The concerts will take place at Centennial Park, 100 Center Street, Cramerton, NC. On Friday, July 14, 2023, Soul Intent will be performing from 5 to 7 p.m. This concert was announced on Cramerton’s Facebook page. Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosThe Charlotte Street Art Collaborative is presenting CLT Edge Fest on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Charlotte Art League, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte. Check out the big list of Charlotte summer festivals! The FREE festival includes: Live painting by local mural artistsDJMusic performances...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, 9090 Craver Road, provides the setting for Fairies in the Forest: A Twilight Family Event in an Enchanted Illuminated Forest on July 15, 2023, from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Admission is just $5 per person. Free for Gardens’ members and children under age 5. This is a fun family event. Kids can wear their fairy... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Country Girl Events is hosting the Lake Norman Wedding & Event Vendor Showcase on Sunday, July 30, 2023, from 2 to 6 p.m., at Alchemy 22 Event Venue, 152 N Main Street, Mooresville, NC. This event is free to attend. By attending you’ll have the chance to win a free engagement photo shoot and a U-pick flower farm date, in addition... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Celebrate summer at the Pageland Watermelon Festival July 14th and 15th, 2023, in Pageland, South Carolina, just an hour’s drive from Charlotte. The festival takes place in Downtown Pageland. The heart of the festival is the corner of Pearl Street and McGregor Street. Photo: DepositphotosFriday, July 1412 p.m.: Festival opens...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Betty by Moxie MercantileBetty by Moxie Mercantile, at 1219 Thomas Avenue, is hosting Betty Bookworms, a free storytime and music event for children. While kids enjoy the activity, their caregivers can sip free coffee from The Giddy Goat. At each event there will be a featured local storyteller. Check Betty by Moxie... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Cabarrus County Saddle Club, at 4370 Zion Church Road, Concord, is a family-oriented organization that hosts horse shows geared toward riders of all experience levels. The horse shows are free to watch! Here’s the information on some upcoming shows. If you’re interested in horses or riding, or you have a child who is, this is a... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Draper Wildlife Management Area. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC.There’s nothing that says “summer” like a big, happy field of sunflowers. There are several farms and fields near Charlotte where the public can visit and take pictures. On this page we will be updating the inside scoop on sunflower fields that are a short drive... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Classic Cruisers of Monroe organizes or publicizes several cruise-ins on a regular basis. Read on for the list! Make sure to check the Facebook page of Classic Cruisers of Monroe for any updates to the schedule. Also, there are many more events on that list than are listed here. Check out a list of car shows in the Charlotte area! ...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 • Promenade on Providence, 10844 Providence Road, is hosting a free summer concert series, Music on the Green, every Friday and Saturday from July 1 to August 26, 2023. The concerts are from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., with one exception (see below.) This is a free concert series. Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: depositphotosNC By Train is offering 50% off regular adult fare tickets on all Piedmont and Carolinian routes in North Carolina though the end of July. This could be a great chance to reconnect with family, or explore history, or just get away for a while. This deal is for travel within North Carolina on the Piedmont and Carolinian.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing LLCThe U.S. National Whitewater River Center’s popular River Jams are free concerts take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening in the warm months. The Whitewater Center is at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina. The concerts place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May to... 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 • Sure, you know about Shark Week, but did you know that July 11-18 has been designated Lake Norman Monster Week? Maybe there’s something lurking below the surface. Or maybe not. But Lake Norman Monster Week is a time for discussing and debating Normie, the elusive Lake Norman Monster. LakeNormanMonster.com has been compiling sightings,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Head to Target for the return of its popular Target Circle Week for lots of savings on many popular categories. Photo: TargetFrom July 9 to 15, 2023, Target Circle members enjoy the following deals: 50% off select Sun Squad items, including outdoor pools, water toys and more30% off select kids’ apparelSpend $40 on beauty and...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 