Earnhardt Outdoors Showdown — Street Race in KannapolisWin Tickets to See a Live Mermaid at SEA LIFE Charlotte-ConcordFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendInvite a Friend to Subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap and you could each win a $50 gift cardNational Trails Day June 3 — guided hikes, bike rides, more…Circle K Fuel Day: Save 40¢/gallon May 25Memorial Day celebrations, ceremonies and deals in Charlotte, 2023Free Non-Certified CPR Classes from Kannapolis FireTango Thursdays in Uptown and Plaza MidwoodMemorial Day Weekend Block Party at Lake Norman Social DistrictWendy's Hamburger Day: 1¢ Junior Bacon CheeseburgerU.S. National Whitewater Center's Memorial Day Celebration, including live music and fireworksCountry Music Nights at RSVP South End — live music, free line dancing classes, more…Memorial Day: FREE Bacon Double Cheeseburger from Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic and StarMed HealthcareFree Cupcakes for Grads (of any level!) at SAS Cupcakes BlakeneySouthPark After 5 Summer Concert SeriesLake Norman Foodees Food and Culture FestivalSt. Stephen Treasure Sale June 16-17LangTree Live: free music series in MooresvilleCLT Asian Eats Food Truck Rally at Divine Barrel Brewing May 27 (and more)Live Under the Oaks free concert series at Birkdale VillageSundown Sounds: Free Concert Series in Meck County ParksFree yoga classes with Matthews Yoga Collective (more added!)National Karaoke Day at CityCade, arcade bar in GastoniaFree flag from Ace Hardware for Memorial DaySummer NoDaHood Market — shop from 90 small businesses on one block in NoDaCommunity Pop-Up Market at Sardis Marketplace June 17Comedy Open Mic at Resident Culture Brewing Plaza Midwood, and more!Music at the Met on Thursdays through SeptemberLive After Five Outdoor Concert Series at Old Town Public House in CorneliusMovie Night at Rea Farms: Lightyear May 26Matthews Beats 'n Bites Outdoor Concert SeriesRiver Jam at U.S. National Whitewater CenterFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this week4 Food Truck Fridays this week — where to find your favorite food truckJeni's Splendid Ice Creams: Free scoops June 5Stream Hulu for $2 per month for 3 monthsNational Hamburger Day May 28 — freebies and deals!Big list of Charlotte 4th of July fireworks and celebrations, including SkyShow, for 2023Cartoons & Coffee at Rea Farms: Peter Pan on June 17
The inaugural Earnhardt Outdoors Showdown will take place at the NC Research Campus Horseshoe, 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC, on Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 12 to 8 p.m. This 1st annual street race will include pre-race entertainment with a Sofa race, followed by a Legends Car race with NASCAR drivers and Legend Car drivers from all... 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 • 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 • 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!
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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 •
Circle K is celebrating Fuel Day on Thursday, May 25, 2023. At participating locations (over 5,000 across the U.S.) customers can fuel up and save 40¢ per gallon between 4 and 7 p.m. This is the perfect time to fill the tank for your Memorial Day Weekend plans. Check out the big list of Memorial Day events in Charlotte! Additionally, most... 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 • 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 • Tango CLT's mission is to make Argentine Tango accessible to the Charlotte community, through classes, social dances and concerts. Photo: DepositphotosArgentine tango is a form of dance form that originated in the late 19th century in the working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It's characterized by its intricate... 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 • 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 • 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 •
RSVP South End, at 225 Fairwood Avenue, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Country Music Night every Thursday, from 6 p.m. to midnight. Admission is free. The event is currently scheduled every Thursday from May 18 to September 7, 2023. The event includes: Live MusicProfessional Line Dancing Class (from 7 to 8 p.m.)Best Country Outfit...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 •
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 •
A new outdoor concert series, SouthPark After 5, will take place at Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC. It kicks off April 20, 2023, and will take place every Thursday through May 25, 2023 at 5 p.m. Do you love outdoor concerts? They're not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts... 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 • 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 • Every Thursday, from May through September, LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd, Mooresville, hosts LangTree Live, a free concert series. The events take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. 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. ... 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 • 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 •
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 •
Matthews Yoga Collective is offering FREE yoga classes every Sunday from June 4 to August 27, 2023. The classes take place at Matthews Ballroom Studio, 189 N Trade Street, Matthews. Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area! This is the schedule every Sunday: 8 to 9 a.m.: Restorative Slow Flow9:30 to 10:30...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
CityCade is a classic video game and pinball arcade bar in downtown Gastonia. It's at 122 S Oakland Street, Gastonia, NC. CityCade offers craft beer, wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks, and some food items like pizza, hot dogs and nachos. Games include new and classic video games, pinball, board games, and some video game consoles.... 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 •
NoDaHood Market is a seasonal market that spreads across several locations in NoDa. You can walk between them and check out 90+ local artists, artisans and businesses, while enjoying food and drinks at the hosting venues. Summer NoDaHood Market takes place Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 1 to 6 p.m. There's no cost to attend — just... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Shop at a Community Pop-Up Market at Sardis Marketplace, 2328 Crown Centre Drive.
The next Community Pop-Up Market takes place Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy live music, food, and tons of bargains. There will be many outdoor vendors and 60+ permanent vendors inside. You can expect to find: FurnitureHome...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Resident Culture Brewing Company has two locations:
Plaza Midwood: 2101 Central Avenue, CharlotteSouth End: 332 W Bland Street, CharlotteThey often host events, which you can find on their Facebook page. When you plan on an event, make sure to verify which location it's at. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Metropolitan's music series, Music at the Met, is taking place every Thursday from April 20th to October 5th, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m. It takes place next to Dressler's. 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. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Avenue in Cornelius, specializes in coffee, espresso, craft beer, fine wines and live music. It's located in the heart of Old Town Cornelius. There's no cover for the live music, so make sure to stop by.
Please do tip the musicians, buy a drink, tip the bartender or barista, and maybe buy a CD... 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 •
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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • photo: DepositphotosWandering where to watch 4th of July fireworks in Charlotte, NC in 2023? Here's the answer for you! Charlotte's biggest 4th of July celebrations will be back in 2023! Here's a list of fireworks displays, plus parades, celebrations and more. Notably, WBT SkyShow is back, as it was for 2022. Not to mention... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: DepositphotosThe third Saturday of the month, from May to August, 2023, bring the kids out to Rea Farms, 9855 Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte, for Cartoons & Coffee. Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte! From 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., enjoy a fun children's movie or TV show projected on the video wall.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 