| Save 40¢/gallon this weekend at new Harris Teeter Fuel Center at Steele CreekFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend30 Charlotte area corn mazes, haunted trails, pumpkin patches and hayrides50+ Trick-or-Treat (and Trunk-or-Treat) events in the Charlotte area for 2022Big discounts for Nutcracker, Lewis Black, Disney Jr., W.A.S.P., and more…Mint Hill Madness Festival October 20-22Get a Shake Shack-inspired manicure at Varnish Lane and get a free milkshake or lemonadeFREE Mini-Sessions “Grandma’s Kitchen” with LaLa Photography (includes free cookies!)Moonlight Carnival in Belmont, with circus performances, costume contests, trick or treating and moreHaunted Tunnel at SolarShine Express Car Wash (MoRa Point)WorthPoint + The Salvation Army – Charlotte Workshop and Treasure HuntRide With the Music: Live music at LYNX Blue Line Stations Fridays in OctoberTry ice skating for free at Extreme Ice Center — free introductory skate lesson Oct 22Where to see The Nutcracker in Charlotte in 2022 — 9 different productions (and a discount)Tiff’s Treats: free cookie for costumed customers Oct 29-31Christmas Made in the South at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Oct 21-23Free community cookout and movie on the lawn of Johnston YMCA: Hocus Pocus (plus costume contest for kids and pups)Halloween Events in the Charlotte area — movies, pumpkin painting, costume contests, more5th Annual Mount Holly Lantern Parade Oct 22Le Creuset Factory to Table Sale Oct 20-23Beer Garden Movies at Brewers at 4001 Yancey: IT Oct 21Light the Knights Festival 2022 to include ice rink and snow tubing slope, as well as Charlotte Christmas VillageBlow in the Dark: Lights-off glass blowing demonstration at Hot Glass AlleyCMS Pre-K Enrollment Event — games, prizes, giveaways, moreHalloween events with Mecklenburg County Park and RecreationHaunted Car Wash at Kannapolis AutoSpaTrick or Treat in the park in Marvin: inflatables, movie, crafts, moreEast Side Holiday Matinee Fest — 14 bands at Tommy’s Pub Oct 23Salute to Veterans Parade in Uptown Charlotte Nov 5Marco’s Pizza: Multiple deals in October6th Annual Charlotte Black Restaurant Week2nd Annual Oakhurst Fall FestivalFall photo sessions for dogs at Pet in the CityMischief and a Movie at Rea Farms — trick or treating, costume parade, moreJeep Rocktober Festival at Dallas Lavender Lane Farm October 22-23A Very Mery Mini Christmas Party at SAS Cupcakes Blakeney Nov 12Frank’s Chili Fest in Plaza Midwood Oct 22Halloween food freebies and deals 2022 — get free donuts, and more!NoDa Brewing’s 11th Anniversary Party — 2011 pricing on beer all weekendLast day: 40+ NC colleges waiving application fees during NC Countdown to College October 17-21Goodies & Goblins: Trick or Treating and Movie at Promenade on ProvidenceGhosts of Davidson Walking TourCharlotte Storytellers Showcase at Free Range BrewingMonster Bash at Waverly–pet costume contest, live music, more…Concord International Festival October Oct 22Plaza Shamrock Boo Fest — Family Trunk or TreatingTrunk or Treat at Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics (HFFA) Oct 26 A new Harris Teeter Fuel Station has opened in the Steele Creek Shopping Center, at 12920 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC. The Fuel Center will offer customers $0.03 off per gallon every day with the use of a VIC card. Shoppers are encouraged to fill up during the grand opening, October 21st to 23rd, when the Center will feature a special... 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 • Register for BiketoberfestThe Charlotte area is ready for fall and Halloween! Here’s a list of haunted trails, corn mazes, fall farm activities and more, for the 2022 season. Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we don’t typically include in Charlotte on the Cheap, but are worth checking out. If you... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Depositphotos When is Trick or Treating in the Charlotte area in 2022? This is a commonly asked question and the answer is simple. October 31st. Neighborhood trick or treating is always on October 31st in the Charlotte area. It doesn’t matter what day of the week it is, or what else is going on. It’s always on... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Don’t pay full price for concerts if you don’t have to! We will update this page as frequently as we can, but there will still be times when you events on this page have sold out, or the discount is no longer available, or the event is over. We also include tickets for sports events, when there’s a discount. Please note... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Mint Hill Madness will take place October 20th to 22nd, 2022. Thursday, October 20th: 4 to 9 p.m.Friday, October 21st: 4 to 10 p.m.Saturday, October 22nd: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Shake Shack South End and Varnish Lane Charlotte are teaming up to celebrate cooler temps – and even cooler treats! Throughout the month of October, Varnish Lane will be offering manicures featuring signature nail colors inspired by Shake Shack’s seasonal shake and lemonade flavors. Varnish Lane is at 1932 Hawkins Street, and its... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: LaLa PhotographyLaLa Photography is offering FREE mini-sessions at its studio at 4205 Stuart Andrew Blvd, Suite G, Charlotte, NC. “Grandma’s Kitchen” sessions feature a classic holiday setting with FREE cookies for the kids! These will be 10 minute sessions and will include one FREE digital image. You’ll... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Aerial Arts Studio and Downtown Belmont Development Association are presenting Moonlight Carnival, a two-day event at Stowe Park, 24 S Main Street, Belmont, North Carolina. Tickets are $5 per person, and it’s recommended that you get them in advance. Previously, we mistakenly said that this was a free event. Our apologies! Purchase... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
SolarShine Express Car Wash, at 3007 Zeus Street, Charlotte, NC, is presenting the Haunted Tunnel on Saturdays, October 22nd and 29th, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m. For $20 you get a car wash and a haunted experience! Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Join WorthPoint on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for an opportunity to network and learn about treasure hunting at resale store and selling items. The workshop takes place at the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, 1023 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC. This is a free event but registration is required. The... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Every Friday in October, 2022, you can enjoy live music at certain LYNX Blue Line stations. Ride with the Music is a program from CATS, in partnership with JazzArts. It’s free to listen to the music. But maybe there will be an opportunity to leave a tip, or to buy a CD.
Here’s the remaining schedule: Lovell Bradford Quartet
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Extreme Ice Center, at 4705 Indian Trail Fairview Road in Indian Trail, is offering a free ice skating lesson to kids age 4 and up on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022.
Photo: DepositphotosFind all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte! These free 15-minute introductory lessons will... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosMany people love to see the ballet, The Nutcracker, during the Christmas season, and the Charlotte area always affords several chances to do so. Performances are presented by youth and adult groups, and include both traditional presentations and performances with innovative twists. Although tickets to some productions are... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Tiff’s Treats is offering a special deal for Halloween. From October 29th to 31st, 2022, customers who show up at a Tiff’s Treats store in costume get a free chocolate chip cookie. Make sure to check out our growing list of Halloween food freebies and deals for 2022! In addition, Tiff’s is offering several Halloween... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Get ready for the holidays with Christmas Made in the South. This Christmas show takes place at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 US Highway 49 North, Concord, NC, on October 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, 2022. An alternate address, which might work better with your GPS, is 4551 Old Airport Road, Concord. Friday, October 21st: 10 a.m. to 6...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Johnston YMCA and NoDa Church are hosting a free movie on the lawn on Friday, October 21st, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. The movie will be Hocus Pocus. Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte! The event is on the lawn of Johnston YMCA, 3025 N. Davidson Street. Before the movie, there will be a costume contest for kids... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Are you ready for Halloween? Here are a whole bunch of events to get you in the Halloween spirit. The list includes trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more. This list includes events for both kids and adults.
Make sure to scroll down for a monster of a list, organized chronologically, day by day. And it’s growing every day. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The 5th Annual Mount Holly Lantern Parade takes place on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, at 7 p.m. in downtown Mount Holly, NC. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big list of Halloween parties, Trick or Treat events, and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Le Creuset is having a Factory to Table sale in Charlotte from October 20th to 23rd, 2022. Thursday, October 20th, is a VIP access day, and the rest of the days are general admission. Le Creuset, maker of the world’s most trusted and treasured premium cookware, is proud to announce the return of its in-person Factory to Table Event in... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Brewers at 4001 Yancey is a group of like-minded brewers from Victory Beer Co. & Southern Tier Brewing Co. The taproom features well-known varieties, as well as exciting new offerings designed for the local market. There is also a full-service kitchen and dining spaces.
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Here is some big news and something to look forward to for the 2022 holiday season! Light the Knights Festival, which has taken place at Truist Field for the last two years, along with Charlotte Christmas Village, is significantly expanding its offerings for the 2022 holiday season. It will feature regulation size ice rink on the field... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
CMS Pre-K is holding an enrollment event on Friday, October 21st, 2022, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Progressive Baptist Church, 1600 Clanton Road, Charlotte, NC. If you have a child who is 4 years old and in need of Pre-K, please join in. There will be free games, activities, prizes, and giveaways, and, of course, you can learn about the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is presenting several Halloween events in 2022. Make sure to follow the links and register. Read on to learn about a few of them. Find more fall and Halloween events with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation by searching here. Image: DepositphotosFall is looking great around Charlotte, whether... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Many readers have been looking for the Tunnel of Terror Haunted Car Wash at Aquawave Express in Belmont, North Carolina. However, to our knowledge, that event is not happening this year. But don’t despair! Kannapolis AutoSpa, at 2215 Roxie Street NE, Kannapolis, NC, is stepping up to the plate with a haunted car wash! Photo: courtesy...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Village of Marvin is hosting Trick or Treat in the Park on Friday, October 28th, 2022, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Marvin Efird Park, 8909 New Town Road, Marvin, North Carolina. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big list... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Tommy’s Pub, at 3124 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC, is presenting East Side Holiday on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. This is a FREE event, featuring 14 bands. The music will take place indoors. Age 21+. There will be an additional area outside on the front side of the building set up for extra patron space. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo provided by Carolinas Freedom FoundationCharlotte’s annual Salute to Veteran Parade will be in Uptown Charlotte on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, at 11 a.m. More than 2,000 participants will gather to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Learn about more Veterans Day events in the Charlotte area,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Marco’s PizzaMarco’s Pizza is offering a number of discounts throughout October of 2022: $7.99 unlimited medium 1-topping pizzas$7.99 Pizza Bowls, up to four toppings$8.99 lage 1-topping pizzas, carryout only$3 off large Pepperoni Magnifico$3 off large specialty pizzas25% off first-time app ordersWe have a... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
BBOC (Black Business Owners Corp) is presenting the 6th Annual Charlotte Black Restaurant Week from October 17th to 31st, 2022. During this time participating Black owned restaurants will be offering 25% to 50% off Charlotte Black Restaurant Week specials. Participating RestaurantsMore restaurants might be added. Cuzzo’s Cuisine
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Oakhurst on Monroe, a shopping center at 4701 Monroe Road, Charlotte, is holding its second annual Fall Festival on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival and parking are free. Attendees will receive a goodie bag, plus a chance to win big prizes with hourly giveaways. Fall is looking great around Charlotte,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Bring your pups to Pet in the City, 9600 Monroe Road, Charlotte, on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from between 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., for a fall photo shoot. There will be two backdrops for you to choose from. You can take your own picture, or have the photographer take the picture. The cost for either option is $10 per family. Feel free to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Rea Farms, 9855 Sandy Rock Place, is hosting a free Halloween event, Mischief and a Movie, on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 4 to 10 p.m.
Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big list of Halloween parties, Trick or... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, North Carolina, is hosting its first Jeep Rocktober Festival on Saturday, October 22nd, and Sunday, October 23rd, 2022. Saturday: 12 to 8 p.m.Sunday: 12 to 7 p.m.These are the rescheduled dates, as the original weekend had weather problems. Tickets are $9.99 + $1.63 fees... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • SAS Cupcakes, at 9941 Rea Rd. Suite, regularly holds free events for families, with themed goodies for purchase. Here is one that is coming up.
A Very Merry Mini Christmas Party
Saturday, November 12th, 2022
1 to 3 p.m.
Free Kick off the holiday season with a Very Merry Mini Christmas Party! No purchase required. Meet and...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Frank’s Chili Fest is a community street festival in Plaza Midwood that raises funds for unexplained pediatric death research and family grief support. It will take place Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, at Commonwealth Avenue and Thomas Street in Plaza Midwood. It will take place from 12 to 4:30 p.m. Fall is looking great around... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Enjoy some free stuff (and some cheap stuff) on Halloween or around Halloween with this list of freebies and deals. Make sure to click on the links for necessary details. Participation varies by location. Unless otherwise noted, these freebies and deals are for Monday, October 31, 2022, but make sure to follow the links for information on... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • NoDa Brewing Company, at 2921 N. Tryon St., hosts many free events. They also have a second location at 2229 N. Davidson St. Be sure to double-check the location before attending an event. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. Check out NoDa Brewing Company’s Facebook page for information on events like: TriviaBeer...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
You might want to target NC Countdown to College, October 17th to 21st, 2022, for applying to college. During that time period, many North Carolina colleges and universities, plus, every North Carolina community college, will waive application fees for North Carolina residents. The application fee for most colleges is $25 or $50, so if... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Promenade on Providence, at 10822 Providence Road, is celebrating the Halloween season with Goblins & Goodies: a night of trick or treating and the movie, Coco. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big list of ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Learn about Davidson’s history, legends and ghosts on a 90-minute Ghosts of Davidson Walking Tour. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big list of Halloween parties, Trick or Treat events, and our list of pumpkin... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCFree Range Brewing, 2320 North Davidson Street, hosts a number of free and inexpensive events every week. Some are regularly scheduled and recur every week or month, and some are special events. Make sure to check Free Range Brewing’s Facebook page for updates to this schedule. Coming UpConnections: A... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Waverly, Providence Road and Ardrey Kell Road, is hosting Monster Bash on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, from from 3 to 10 p.m.
It’s free attend. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big list of Halloween parties, ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
El Puente Hispano and the City of Concord are presenting the second Concord International Festival on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Union Street S., in Downtown Concord. This is the rescheduled date. It was supposed to be on October 1st, 2022. The goal of the free festival is to promote an inclusive community where... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Plaza Shamrock neighbors are celebrating Halloween with Plaza Shamrock Boo Fest — Family Trunk or Treating on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, from 4 to 6 p.m. It takes place at Mattie’s Diner, at 3100 The Plaza, Charlotte, North Carolina. Boo Fest will include music, games, pumpkin decorating, and, of course, candy, as kids go... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics (HFFA), at 11725 Verhoeff Drive, Huntersville, North Carolina, is hosting a free Trunk or Treat event on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022, from 4 to 6 p.m. It will take place in the facility’s west parking lot. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 