| Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this week50 hikes and walks in Charlotte and beyondFree swimming lessons in Charlotte, and where to swim and splash — updated for 2022Big discounts on Carowinds tickets, including two days for $77 (total)Free Planet Fitness membership for teens all summer–signups start May 16Rusty Bucket’s 20th anniversary May 9 — special dealsHarrisburg’s Rockin’ the Burg Outdoor Concerts May 14SHRED Skatedeck Art Show and Auction May 14BeachFest Matthews May 13-14Best grocery store deals this week in CharlotteFind Your Muse open mic at The Evening Muse every MondayFree paper shredding events in Charlotte and Rock HillKaleidoscope Fest in Waxhaw May 14Live Nation tickets for $25 during National Concert Week — 92 shows in Charlotte are includedGet free tacos for a year at Condado Tacos’ grand opening in South EndDozen Years of Digging Festival at Winterfield Community Garden May 14Art Day at Gaston County Museum, including Soap Bubble Circus 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 • Lace up your shoes because it’s time to start walking! We’ve put together photo guides for a wide variety of places to walk and hike in Charlotte, plus a few in other parts of North Carolina. Each of these guides contains all the logistical information that you’ll need to plan your visit. Whether you want to get away from it... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The weather is heating up, and everyone is looking for a way to cool down. We’ve gathered the latest information about places to swim and splash in the Charlotte area summer of 2022. We’re focusing on pools and spraygrounds in Charlotte, as well as some other unique outdoor swimming areas that are worth the drive. You might want to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of CarowindsSave money at Carowinds with these exclusive discounts! Carowinds has opened for the season. Carolina Harbor (the water park) will be open on select days starting May 27th, 2022. The discount tickets will save you a LOT. When you compare prices, make sure you’re comparing apples to apples. When you buy an... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Teens, ages 14-19, can work out for free all summer at any Planet Fitness location from May 16th to August 31st, 2022.
In addition, all teens who sign up are entered into Planet Fitness’ Scholarship Sweepstakes. If you sign up, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a scholarship. One teen in each state will be awarded a $500... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Rusty Bucket, at 4810 Ashley Park Lane, Charlotte, is a casual neighborhood tavern. Read on for some upcoming deals. Rusty Buck is celebrating its 20th anniversary. On May 9th, 2022, all locations will offer all-day happy hour deals, including half off pizzas and appetizers; $1 off beer, wine and cocktails; and $5 Juicy Lucy burgers. To... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Rockin’ the Burg Community Concert Series is a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series that takes place at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg. The concerts take place the second Saturday in May, June, August, September and October in 2022, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
SHRED Skatedeck Art Show and Auction is an annual event that raises money for families of children with exceptional medical needs. The fundraiser is through the auction and art show of custom-painted skatedecks (and more.)
This year it takes place Saturday, May 14th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., at HopFly Brewing Co., 1327 South Mint... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: Depositphotos“Go to the beach” on the cheap by attending BeachFest Matthews on Friday, May 13th, and Saturday, May 14th, 2022. The festival takes place in and around Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews. Friday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Check out this big list of spring festivals in the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Who really has the cheapest groceries? Everyone wants to save money at the supermarket. We’re providing a weekly list of the best deals and sales at several grocery stores in the Charlotte area. Stay tuned — more stores will be added to this list soon. Please keep in mind that some grocery stores require you to be a member of their... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC
Every Monday (with a few exceptions), The Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson Street, hosts Find Your Muse. This open mic is considered one of the best open mics in Charlotte.
Make sure to check The Evening Muse’s website to see if there is something different taking place on a Monday night. Performances include... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Shredding your documents is a one way to protect yourself from identity theft and other forms of fraud. Shred pre-approved credit card offers, tax records, employment records, old bills, out-of-date account statements and other personal documents that include confidential information. Several organizations regularly hold free paper shredding... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Town of Waxhaw presents Kaleidoscope Fest on Saturday, May 14th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area! This festival is Waxhaw’s annual spring festival of the arts. It features a gift market, performances, food and more. This is a free event in Downtown Waxhaw. The event... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Tausende von Fans feiern den Auftritt einer Band in kräftig gelbem LichtNational Concert Week is May 4th to 10th, 2022. During this time Live Nation is making tickets to 3,700 shows nationwide available for $25. These are “All-In” tickets, meaning the $25 includes fees. Note: Please consider that there are many small,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Condado Tacos is celebrating the grand opening of their first Charlotte restaurant on Thursday, May 12th, 2022. It will be at 1515 S. Tryon Street. We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day. Condado Tacos specializes in... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Dozen Years of Digging is a spring festival celebrating the 12-year anniversary of Winterfield Community Garden. The free festival takes place at the garden, at 3105 Winterfield Place, Charlotte, on Saturday, May 14th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area! The festival is a celebration... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Gaston County Museum, at 131 West Main Street, Dallas, is presenting Art Day on May 14th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte! This is a FREE event for the whole family. This celebration of the arts will feature hands-on activities and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 