Target 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.

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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.

NexGen MINT empowers teens ages 14 to 18 to create and cultivate artistic experiences in response to The Mint Museum’s...

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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!

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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...

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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...

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Win Tickets to Reevestock

Here 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...

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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,...

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IKEA 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....

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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 12 and under. Purchase tickets at the gate.

Charlotte Motor Speedway is at 5555 Concord...

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Fork Fest is a 2-day music festival along the South Fork River August 4 and 5, 2023, hosted by Confluence in Cramerton. Proceeds benefit the South Fork River Health Project.

The festival includes a floating concert! There are also indoor and outdoor concerts and a special morning of music activities for kids.

There are both ticketed and...

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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...

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Cane Creek Park, 5213 Harkey Road, Waxhaw, NC, is holding free pop-up classes throughout the summer. The programs will continue through August 17, 2023.

No registration is required. They’re first-come, first-served. The programs are around 15 minutes long per guest. After your time is over you can get back in line if you wish to...

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Urban District Market is a food hall at 2315 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC. The closest light rail station is 25th Street.

Urban District Market is hosting two free recurring events.

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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...

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Enjoy a FREE yoga class every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on The Green at Prosperity Village, 5334 Docia Crossings Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.

The classes are scheduled through October 24, 2023.

Register for the classes here.

Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area!

Look for updates on ...

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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...

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JAARS, at 7405 Jaars Road, Waxhaw, NC, is hosting a free summer concert series, Townsend Tunes.

At each of these events, doors open at 5 p.m. for concessions and conversation, and the concert is from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Learn about JAARS here.

Townsend Tunes

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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...

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Enjoy “Movies On The Wall” at Eastway Crossing, one Wednesday a month from June to October, 2023. The movie series is presented by Tommy’s Pub, VisArt Video and Independent Picture House.

The movies will be projected on the exterior wall of Tommy’s Pub, at 3124 Eastway Drive Suite...

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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...

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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.

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Fisher Farm, 21215 Shearer Road, Davidson, NC, contains the only public archery range in the North Mecklenburg area.

This summer (2023) It’s FREE to participate during open range hours, and equipment is provided for free as well. Trained staff members are on hand. All skill levels are welcome.

Please note...

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Birkdale Village hosts a free community workout series, Be Well Birkdale, on Tuesdays from April 4th to October 24th, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please check in at 5:45 p.m.

Birkdale Village is at 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville, NC.

The class will take place under The Willow Oaks in The Grove.

Please bring a mat.

You’ll receive...

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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...

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Starlight on 22nd, at 422 E. 22nd Street, Charlotte, boasts a relaxed lounge atmosphere, and beer, wine, spirits and art.

Free parking is available in the secure gravel lot across the street, or along Brevard. It’s also close to the Parkwood and 25th Street stops on the LYNX light rail.

Starlight on...

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National 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.

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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...

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International House, in partnership with Common Market, is celebrating the cultures of Charlotte’s foreign-born and foreign-rooted neighbors and communities.

The events take place at Common Market Plaza Midwood, 2007 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC. They are free events. They take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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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 Cup

You can see the whole schedule for the FIFA Women’s World Cup here.

If you’re...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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