Win $25 for Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s Summer Flash Sale July 22-23New this year: Carolina Christmas Train in Star, NCMint Museum Uptown: Free admission this weekend for opening celebration for The VaultSommerfest “mini Oktoberfest” celebration at Gilde Brewery, and morePageland Watermelon Festival July 14-15Ice Cream Day at Schiele Museum — samples and an ice cream eating contestNational Ice Cream Day freebies and deals for 2023 around CharlotteFairies in the Forest: A Twilight Family Event in an Enchanted Illuminated ForestWeiner Fest at Sugar Creek Brewing on July 15th: hot dog costume contest, and more…Horse Shows with Cabarrus County Saddle Club — free for spectatorsCharlotte Restaurant Week July 21-30 — 90+ restaurants are participatingCLT Edge Fest — live painting, music, dancing, spoken word, more…8th Anniversary Party at The Chamber by Wooden Robot (NoDa) (and more)Potions & Pixels: Game Events at Camp North End and South EndFree kids’ workshops at Lowe’s and Home DepotFree Yoga Classes at Blakeney Town CenterSunday Funday Free Lunch at NoDa Company Store: Shredded Chicken Sandwich July 16Duke’s Mayo Classic: The Battle of the Carolinas Sep 2Super Saturday at ImaginOn — free performances this summerHi-Wire Charlotte’s 1st Anniversary PartyFamily Day at Promenade on ProvidenceChildren’s clothes back-to-school giveaway in MidlandChristmas in July with Springclean — photos with Santa, workshops, free alterations, $10/pound clothes, more…Free outdoor concert with Pluto for Planet, fireworks and more at Mint Hill Family Fun Night July 15NC By Train: 50% off through end of JulyPolar Express at North Carolina Transportation MuseumNoodles & Company: Celebrate Mac & Cheese Day with $3 special & moreJolly Old July beer release and food drive event at Protagonist Beer LoSoA Vibe Outside Summer Block Party July 15 — free roller skating, art battle, line dancing, more…Kids Catfish Tournament in Dallas, NCEat. Drink. Shop. LOCAL South End PassportAAPI Exhibit Family Day at Charlotte Museum of History July 2225 State and County Fairs in North and South Carolina — updated for 20238 Christmas Trains in North Carolina – updated for 2023
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
In 2023, for the first year, Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway will be presenting Carolina Christmas Train! The Christmas Train will take place in Star, North Carolina, which is 70 miles east of Charlotte, placing it closer to Charlotte than most of the other Christmas Trains in North Carolina. The Christmas Train will offer holiday... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Mint Museum Uptown, at Levine Center for the Arts, 500 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, is celebrating the opening of The Vault with free admission all weekend, Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16, 2023. Read on to learn about The Vault, and about the free celebration. One note: On Mint Museum’s website, it says that the Mint Museum... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Gilde Brewery, at 3530 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina is an authentic German brewery with a brewing history of several hundred years in Hannover, Germany. It chose Charlotte to be its North American headquarters for brewing and distribution in 2019. Gilde Brewing actually has a long and unique connection with Charlotte — Queen... 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 •
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 • 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 •
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 •
Sugar Creek Brewery, at 215 Southside Drive, hosts frequent events, which you can find on their Facebook page or website calendar.
Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. Upcoming EventsWeiner Fest
Saturday, July 15, 2023
11 a.m.
Free Hot dog costume contest, live music, and of course gourmet hot dogs!... 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 •
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 • 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 • Wooden Robot Brewery is an urban farmhouse craft brewery with two locations: The Brewery, 1440 South Tryon Street, Suite 110, 980-819-7875 (South End)The Chamber, 416 E 36th Street, 980-938-6200 (NoDa, steps from the 36th Street Station Light Rail stop)Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.
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Potions & Pixels is a group with a passion for games. They have a library of around 300 games, including nostalgic games from childhood, party games and strategic games. They hold game nights at various venues, and they bring 75-100 of their games to each event.
You can find their schedule on their Facebook page. Here’s... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops and The Home Depot Kids Workshops are both fun, in-person workshops that give kids a chance to build a simple (usually seasonal) toy or accessory. The workshops, which are free, teach kids basic building skills, as well as safety. Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • There are free yoga classes at Blakeney Town Center, at Rea Road at Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday mornings from May 6 to August 26, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The classes will take place on the Blakeney plaza near the fountain.
Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area! You’re encouraged... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • NoDa Company Store, 3221 Yadkin Avenue, might be NoDa’s best hangout. There’s ample seating, they sell food and drink (much of it local), host food trucks, and mix up some really good Sangria, as well as their signature NoDa Colada. NoDa Company Store. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLCAnd the setting is possibly (probably?) the most... 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 • 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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Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte is open in the South End at 340 West Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC. Hi-Wire Brewing includes two separate bars, and features 20 unique taps of Hi-Wire beer, wine and draft cider taps, and non-alcoholic options. You’re welcome to bring in outside food, including Benny Ferrovia’s pizza next door. Check out... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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 • God’s Closet Midland is hosting a back-to-school children’s clothes giveaway on Sunday, August 20, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Smyrne French SDA Church of Charlotte, 11000 Reed Mine Road, Midland, NC. Midland is in southern Cabarrus County, and the church is about 25 miles east of Charlotte.
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Springclean is a non-profit that collects donated textile material, like clothes and home décor items, and finds alternate uses for them, instead of throwing them away. They have held fashion shows, resale events and creative reuse workshops. On Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 1 to 4 p.m., Springclean is holding a Christmas in July event at... 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 • 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 •
The North Carolina Transportation Museum, at 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, is bringing back its popular holiday attraction, the Polar Express train ride, in 2023. We definitely wouldn’t call this activity cheap, because coach tickets are $40 for adults and $34 for kids, but it’s such a treasured and iconic Christmas activity... 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 •
Protagonist is a nano-brewery and taproom for curious beer drinkers. It’s located in the heart of NoDa, at 3123 N. Davison Street. They have a new, second location in the South End at 227 Southside Drive. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. Protagonist hosts live music and other events. You can see upcoming... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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 Annual Kids Catfish Tournament takes place Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Dallas Park, 1303 Dallas Cherryville Highway, Dallas, NC. The tournament will be held at the two ponds at the end of Leisure Lane in Dallas Park. It’s free to participate and no registration is required. Find all the best (and cheapest)... 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 •
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 • 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 • Photo used with permission from Tweetsie RailroadWe’ve put together a list of several Christmas Trains you can take the kids to this holiday season around the state of North Carolina. For each, we’ve indicated the number of miles it is from the center of Charlotte, and we’ve organized the list with the trains closer to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 