Win $50 for Charlotte Warehouse Sale June 3-11Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendMatthews Beats ‘n Bites Outdoor Concert SeriesMemorial Day celebrations, ceremonies and deals in Charlotte, 2023Movie Night at Rea Farms: Lightyear May 26Where to swim, splash and take swim lessons in Charlotte — outdoor pools open Memorial Day WeekendLake Norman Foodees Food and Culture Festival4 Food Truck Fridays this week — where to find your favorite food truckWin Tickets to Meet a Live Mermaid at SEA LIFE Charlotte-ConcordJurassic Park Outdoor Movie Night at Lost Worlds Brewing in Cornelius (and more)National Trails Day June 3 — guided hikes, bike rides, more…U.S. National Whitewater Center’s Memorial Day Celebration, including live music and fireworksSundown Sounds: Free Concert Series in Meck County ParksEmpanada Fest at Camp North End rescheduled to June 3Live From the Boileryard — Music on Fridays at Camp North EndBest Outdoor Toys This SummerBike-A-Palooza: Youth + Family Mountain Bike Ride EventRiver Jam at U.S. National Whitewater CenterFree shows by Carolina Show Ski Team on Fridays Starting June 2Free flag from Ace Hardware for Memorial DayMay 31: Wear flip flops and get a free smoothie at Tropical Smoothie CaféMemorial Day: FREE Bacon Double Cheeseburger from Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic and StarMed HealthcareStream Hulu for $2 per month for 3 monthsFree Cupcakes for Grads (of any level!) at SAS Cupcakes BlakeneySummer concert series at Stonecrest Shopping CenterLive Under the Oaks free concert series at Birkdale VillageMovies in the Park in HuntersvilleHavana Night in the Boileryard at Camp North End June 3World Bicycle Day Bike Ride, and more, at Birdsong BrewingFree Non-Certified CPR Classes from Kannapolis FireMemorial Day Weekend Block Party at Lake Norman Social DistrictInvite a Friend to Subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap and you could each win a $50 gift cardSt. Stephen Treasure Sale June 16-17Wendy’s Hamburger Day: 1¢ Junior Bacon CheeseburgerParty in the Park at Mint Museum Randolph May 28Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams: Free scoops June 5CLT Asian Eats Food Truck Rally at Divine Barrel Brewing May 27 (and more)National Hamburger Day May 28 — freebies and deals!Day by day list of outdoor concerts in Charlotte (more added!)13 Juneteenth celebrations in Charlotte area in 2023, including Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas
Charlotte on the Cheap readers have loved Charlotte Warehouse Sale for years, and for good reason!. Several times a year, fashion lovers have the chance to shop for new, name-brand clothing and accessories, at 65% to 90% off retail prices. Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s “Step into Summer” sales event takes place June 3-11, 2023, at... 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 • The Town of Matthews is presenting Beats ‘n Bites, an outdoor concert series. The concerts will take place the last Friday of the month, April through September, 2023, in Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews. Image: DepositphotosEach event will feature a live band, plus five or six food trucks, as well as beer from a local... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Memorial Day 2023 in Charlotte will feature events celebrating the beginning of summer, as well as events to commemorate our fallen military personnel. We will also share information on Memorial Day freebies and discounts when they’re announced. And we also have a schedule below of everything on our event calendar for Memorial Day... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Head to Rea Farms, 9855 Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte, is hosting movie nights. These are free events that have been taking place in May, 2023. Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and grab some takeout from Rea Farms restaurants! The event starts at 7 p.m. May 26,...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Get ready for the summer with this list of places to swim and splash in the Charlotte area summer of 2023. (Indoor pools are open now!) Read on to learn about indoor and outdoor places to swim in the Charlotte area. We’re focusing on pools and spraygrounds in Charlotte, as well as some other unique outdoor swimming areas that are worth... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Lake Norman Foodees Food and Culture Festival is taking place Memorial Day Weekend at Lake Norman Family Branch YMCA, 21300 Davidson Street, Cornelius, NC: Friday, May 26, 2023: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.Saturday, May 27, 2023: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Sunday, May 28, 2023: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Admission is free. This three-day celebration of food,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Food Truck season is in full swing! Every week we’ll update this page with everything we know about Food Truck Friday for the current week!
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?... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Meet a live Mermaid @ SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord! This very special event is taking place on June 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read on to learn how to win a family 4-pack of tickets! There will be two winners. Come face-to-fin with real-life mermaids at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord! Guests will be transformed into an... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, brings craft beers to Lake Norman. They also host frequent events. You can find all the upcoming events on their Facebook page or website calendar. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. Coming UpFree Live Music in May, 2023: Sunday, May 21, 2 p.m.: Esther...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Be a part of our region’s largest celebrations of trails and the outdoors! On Saturday, June 3, 2023, Carolina Thread Trail is spreading the National Trails Day fun across North Carolina and South Carolina with a variety of FREE guided hikes and bike rides throughout the day in multiple locations. Programs start as early as 9 a.m. and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The U.S. National Whitewater Center’s annual Memorial Day celebration takes place Saturday, May 27th, and Sunday, May 28th, 2023. It includes a trail race, yoga, live music and fireworks. It’s free to attend the celebration, but there’s a charge for participating in races or tournaments and there’s a $6 parking charge.... 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 •
The second annual Empanada Fest will take place June 3, 2023 It will be at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Please note that this is a rescheduled date, due to weather. Admission is free, with food and drink for purchase. Empanadas have a rich culinary heritage spanning many cultures. Each region... 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 • Summer is almost here, and with it comes the challenge of keeping kids entertained and busy while avoiding breaking the bank. Not to mention cooling down from the inevitable summer heat! Luckily, there are plenty of fun and affordable options for outdoor play that can be enjoyed at home and in the neighborhood. Many of these toys are perfect for... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Trips for Kids Charlotte is presenting Bike-a-Palooza: Youth and Family Mountain Bike Ride Event on Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Colonel Francis Beatty Park, 4330 Weddington Road, Matthews, NC. This is a free community celebration featuring guided mountain bike trail rides, bike games, skills clinics, food, music,... 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 • Photo by Ken RiceOn Fridays in the summer Carolina Show Ski Team presents FREE show at Windjammer Park, 8999 Windjammer Drive, Tega Cay, South Carolina. The Carolina Show Ski Team is a competitive and entertainment team. Besides their free weekly shows, they also compete in regional and national tournaments. Check out a big list of free... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Ace Hardware is giving away 1 million American flags for Memorial Day on Saturday, May 27, 2023. These are 8″x12″ stick flags, suitable for placing on a grave, field, or garden as a tribute to a fallen serviceman or servicewomen. The tradition of placing flags on the graves of fallen servicemen and servicewomen on Memorial Day has... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Tropical Smoothie CafeTropical Smoothie Cafe is bringing back National Flip Flop Day and celebrating the holiday with a FREE 12-ounce Strawberry Margarita Smoothie (this is a mocktail!) for customers who wear flip flops on May 31, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The offer is available only in the cafe. One per customer. No... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Once again, Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic and StarMed Healthcare are sharing food with the community for Memorial Day. This is the continuation of a tradition started more than 40 years ago by Keith Clinic. Check out the big list of Memorial Day events in Charlotte! In past years, the Memorial Day event has been an in-person cookout,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • If you don’t already enjoy Hulu as part of your at-home entertainment, now’s the time to subscribe at bargain price — one of the best deals the streaming service has ever offered. Through May 27, 2023, new or eligible returning subscribers can get Hulu for only $2 a month for 3 months. Add the Disney Channel, with ads, for just $2 per... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
All graduates get a FREE cupcake at SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney, 9941 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC! The special event takes place from Friday, May 26, to Monday, May 29, 2023, from open to close. Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Monday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.And it’s for ALL graduates: Preschool...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Stonecrest Summer Concert Series takes place every Friday and Saturday April 21 to September 9, 2023. The concerts take place from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Fountain Stage. In addition, every Saturday from June 3 to September 9, 2023, there will be a concert at the Plaza Corner from 6 to 8 p.m. You can see the band/artist lineup for both of these... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Birkdale Village is hosting an outdoor music series, Live Under the Oaks, on Fridays from April 7th to October 27th, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a free concert series. Birkdale Village is at Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks Cafe. Please bring... 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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Celebrate Cuba’s rich culture at Havana Night on Saturday, June 3, 2023, 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) all... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Birdsong Brewing Co., at 1016 North Davidson Street, frequently hosts live music and other events. There’s no cover. You can always verify their schedule on their website or on their Facebook page.
Birdsong Brewing was founded in 2011 and is part of Charlotte’s growing craft beer community. If you have questions about their... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Kannapolis FireThe Kannapolis Fire Department is offering non-certified CPR classes in June. Each class is only two hours and free to the public. Kannapolis Fire’s goal is to train 200 people in our community to do CPR in 2023. Two classes will be offered: 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2023, and 3:30-5:30 p.m. on... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Lake Norman Social District is a partnership between Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Avenue, and Thigs Cocktail Bar, 21234 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC. The Social District, the first in Mecklenburg County, allows customers to take alcoholic beverages between the two venues, and enjoy them outside, within a designated area.
LKN Social... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • One of the main reasons that Charlotte on the Cheap reaches so many people is because of word of mouth. We’d like to thank our newsletter subscribers for spreading the word by running a contest throughout the month of May. By the way, our daily newsletter was named by Queen City Nerve as the best newsletter in Charlotte!
Invite a... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of St. Stephen United Methodist ChurchSt. Stephen United Methodist Church, 6800 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, is holding the St. Stephen Treasure Sale on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturday, June 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is one of Charlotte’s largest thrift and rummage sales, bringing together... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Wendy’s fans, you’ve come to the right place! We’ll add current deals as they’re announced. And, if you’re a regular, join the chain’s loyalty program Wendy’s Rewards for FREE food and exclusive discounts. Many of Wendy’s deals are available only on the app. Wendy’s and DoorDash are ending March with... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Mint Museum Randolph. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLCMint Museum has two locations: Mint Museum Uptown: 500 S. Tryon StreetMint Museum Randolph: 2730 Randolph RoadRead on to learn of upcoming events and exhibits. Free Art Kits at Mint Museum RandolphCheck back soon for more free art kits. Drop-In Art at Mint Museum RandolphCheck... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is hosting a Hello Summer Party on Monday, June 5, 2023, from 7 to 10 p.m. During this time, Jeni’s Splendid Rewards members will get a free scoop. In addition, the first 25 people in line will get free swag bags. Make sure to download the new Jeni’s app and become a Rewards members so that you can... 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 • Not to be confused with National Cheeseburger Day, National Hamburger Day is on May 28th every year, around Memorial Day. This year, 2023, it’s on Sunday, so it’s a tasty way to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in Charlotte! The first known hamburger was created by a 15-year-old German immigrant named Charles Nagreen, who was selling... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
There’s no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months in Charlotte, and there’s really no better way to spend a nice evening. We’ve put together a huge list of outdoor concerts, mostly free, throughout the whole Charlotte area. After the descriptions of the concerts, which is organized by area, scroll down to see a... 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 19, 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 • | 