Win $50 for Charlotte Warehouse SaleFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend17 spots for great pictures of the Charlotte skyline — all the details you need for each oneThree nights of fireworks at Carowinds. Get big discounts on Carowinds tickets, including two days for $77 (total)Sam’s Club Membership: $14.99 (includes $10 Sam’s Club E-Gift Card)12 ways to get out on the water if you don’t own a boat — kayaking, canoeing, more…National Donut Day 2022 — where to get free donutsBig list of Charlotte 4th of July fireworks and celebrations, including SkyShow, for 2022Kids’ tickets $5 all summer for train travel with N.C. By TrainRiver Jam at U.S. National Whitewater Center — here’s the whole scheduleHavana Night in the Boileryard at Camp North End June 4Free take-home kids’ crafts at JoannIndian Trail’s first Juneteenth Celebration June 17Summer Concert Series at Anne Springs Close GreenwayBallantyne Live: free outdoor concert series at Ballantyne VillageJam at the Dam and Boathouse’s one-year anniversary celebrationMain Street Live in Rock Hill12 Juneteenth celebrations in Charlotte in 2022Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this week
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 certificate to the sale! Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s June sale event takes... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
This list includes things to do in Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas, this weekend, 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 more. We focus on free and cheap events,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • You don’t have to be a professional photographer to take a memorable picture of the Charlotte skyline. That’s partly because each building in the Charlotte skyline is so distinctive — the crown on top of the soaring Bank of America Corporate Center, the Duke Energy Building with its ever-changing lights and (from a certain angle)... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of CarowindsSave money at Carowinds with these exclusive discounts! Carowinds is in full swing for the summer and one highlight is the 4th of July. Carowinds will be presenting a nighttime fireworks spectacular at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 2nd, Sunday, July 3rd, and Monday, July 4th, 2022. The display will be accompanied by... 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. I just came across a fantastic deal for a Sam’s Club membership! $14.99 for a year’s membership, and that includes a $10 eGift card. So, you’re really paying... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Spring is here and the water is calling. There’s nothing better than to be out on a boat in the spring and summer summer, whether the boat is a kayak, a pontoon, a pedal boat or something in between. But what if you don’t own a boat? There are still several opportunities for enjoying a float or a paddle on a river or a lake. Read... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Friday, June 3rd, 2022, is National Donut Day. And, of course you can celebrate with free donuts! Normally about a half dozen donut shops (or more) offer free donuts or donut deals, and we don’t expect this year to be any different. We’ll add the deals as we hear about them! Until more are announced we will also include a list of... 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 • 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: Mace Publishing LLC The 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. They take place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May to September, 2022. The music will go from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The schedule might be a... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Celebrate Cuba’s rich culture at Havana Night on Saturday, June 4th, 2022, from 5 to 10 p.m. It takes place in the Boileryard at Camp North End. 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, is the official address of Camp North End, but the parking lot at 1824 Statesville Avenue is the closest one to the Boileryard. There is a lot of parking (all free)... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Looking for something to keep kids busy and having fun? Joann, a destination for those looking for fabric and accessories, is providing FREE craft kits for kids. Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte!
The first Saturday of every month, Joann is offering Take It &... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Town of Indian Trail is hosting its first Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 17th, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Crossing Paths Park, 120 Blythe Drive, Indian Trail. Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area! This free family event includes: Professional poetsSpoken word performancesA community panel discussion...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 • 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 • The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation works to ensure clean, plentiful water in the Catawba River Basin through advocacy and education. Learn more about what they do and how you can be involved. The organization is offering a growing number of opportunities to kayak, included kayak rentals, guided tours, and kids’ programs. Read on to learn... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Main Street Live in Rock Hill will feature free outdoor concerts and food truck vendors. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open, and this will be a great time to support local businesses. The events will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States. It marks the day, June 19th, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African-Americans in Texas. It took more than two years for word of freedom to get to... 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 • | 