6 Food Truck Fridays this week — where to find 35 food trucksFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendBig list of Charlotte 4th of July fireworks and celebrations, including SkyShow, for 2023Hot Glass Alley Open Demo June 1625+ Juneteenth celebrations in Charlotte area in 2023, including Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas, Juneteenth Jam, more…Dads get free skate rental at Extreme Ice Center for Father’s Day June 17 (Saturday)Father’s Day 2023: freebies, discounts, and things to doHomage Exhibit at Eastway Regional Rec Center — 650 original African American artifactsFree Yoga in the Park for KidsLaugh at Lenny Comedy Show at Lenny Boy Brewing (and more)Live From the Boileryard — Music on Fridays at Camp North EndBlack Food Truck Friday June 16Free opera concerts — part of International Lyric Academy FestivalKids get into Heroes Convention for free June 16-18Indian Trail’s Juneteenth Celebration June 16Free Schleich PLAYcation Make’n’ Take Event at Blackhawk HardwareFree Tai Chi Classes in MatthewsSt. Stephen Treasure Sale June 16-17ArtPop’s 10-Year Anniversary CelebrationGaston All American Fair June 16-25Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers needed for paid study with UNC Nutrition Research Institute in KannapolisArt After Dark at the Gantt Center: Hip Hop Turns 504th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on the Historic West End Corridor — free Hornets tickets and more!Hank Hill Father’s Day Celebration at Protagonist Beer LoSoFood Truck Friday at the Fountain in Rock Hill June 16Belmont’s Friday Night LiveHistoric Rosedale hosting Queen City Concerts’ Launch and Juneteenth EventJuneteenth Charlotte Celebration — Community WestSunday Funday Free Lunch at NoDa Company Store: BBQ Sandwiches June 18River Jam at U.S. National Whitewater CenterCineOdyssey Film Showcase: 50th Anniversary of WattStax, with live performancesCartoons & Coffee at Rea Farms: Peter Pan on June 17Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival, Parade and More…Pride vendor market at Hi-Wire Brewing (and much more)10 Trending Deals on Amazon today: Air fryer, Roombas, air purifier, more…3rd Annual Juneteenth Jam Block Party June 17Oddie’s Sunflower Field is Blooming, plus 12 more sunflower fields near Charlotte20+ free and cheap things for kids to do during summer break around CharlotteIndependent Picture House: BOGO tickets for Father’s DayDads get into Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for free on Father’s DayFather’s Day Dad Joke Competition at Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
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 •
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 • photo: DepositphotosWondering 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 •
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 •
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 • Photo: DepositphotosDads can get free skate rental at Extreme Ice Center, 4705 Indian Trail Fairview Road, Indian Trail, on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., with the purchase of a kid’s admission. This promotion was announced on Extreme Ice Center’s Facebook page. Read about more Father’s Day freebies and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Make Father’s Day 2023 special in the Charlotte area with these ideas about how to spend the weekend. When more deals, freebies or events are announced we’ll let you know that too! As Dad always says, “We’re not made of money.” Also, “Close the door, we don’t own the electric company.” And... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Homage Exhibit is a traveling collection of more than 650 original artifacts, documents and pieces of art that showcase the Africa American experience. The exhibit is owned by Nia and Morris McAdoo, Charlotte residents who have been collecting the items for more than 20 years. The exhibit includes documents and work by Romare Bearden,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Making Space: Mindful Movement is offering free Yoga in the Park for kids in June and July, 2023. The classes take place at Pearl Street Park, 1200 Baxter Street, Charlotte, NC, and Independence Park, 300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC. Participants will go through a series of playful poses, breath and connection outside. Please register... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image use with permission by Lenny Boy Brewing Co.Lenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten-free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers. Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see all of their upcoming events. Check out a huge calendar of events at... 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 • Black Food Truck Friday is a way to show some support to Black-owned food trucks, artists, retail vendors and more, while enjoying some of the best food in Charlotte.
Follow the Black Food Truck Friday Facebook group for updates, or follow BBOC on Eventbrite. Upcoming Black Food Truck FridaysBlack Food Truck Friday
Friday, June... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Opera Carolina is partnering with the International Lyric Academy to bring more than 100 emerging singers and musicians from around the globe to Charlotte for three weeks, followed by two weeks in Vicenza, Italy. While in Charlotte, these artists will be receiving immersive mentorship and will also be performing for the Charlotte community. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Heroes Convention, or HeroesCon, was founded by Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find’s Shelton Drum in 1982, and today is a big draw for comic book fans from all across the country. Heroes Convention takes place June 16 to 18, 2023, at Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College Street, Charlotte, NC. Friday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m....Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Town of Indian Trail is hosting its Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 16th, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Crossing Paths Park, 120 Blythe Drive, Indian Trail. Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area! This free family event includes: ArtsDanceMusicSpoken wordsEducational panel discussion...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Blackhawk Hardware, 4225 Park Road, in Park Road Shopping Center, is teaming up with Schleich for the Schleich Summer PLAYcation Make ‘n’ Take Event on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Stop by with the kids to decorate a toy surfboard and receive a FREE Schleich animal to ride it in the bathtub or pool. There will... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Taiji Matthews is offering free Tai Chi classes at Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC. Tai Chi is a mind-body exercise characterized by slow, gentle, whole body coordinated movement. The practice is associated with improved balance, cognitive function, joint mobility, and more. Photo: DepositphotosCheck out a big list of free... 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 •
ArtPop Street Gallery is a a nonprofit organization that showcases local artists by putting their art in highly viewable spaces, like billboards. It’s celebrating its 10th anniversary with an artist reception on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC. The event is... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Gaston All American Fair brings rides, games and more to Eastridge Mall, 246 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia, from June 16th to 25th, 2023.
Admission to the fair is free. Rides and games will have a fee. Armbands are $25 and will allow the wearer to ride unlimited rides for one day. Monday to Thursday: 5 to 10 p.m.Friday: 5 to 11 p.m....Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Cheatham Nutrition & Cognition Lab at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute in Kannapolis is looking for participants for an Infant Nutrition & Cognition Study The purpose of this research study is to determine if eating eggs during breastfeeding will increase nutrients important for brain development in the milk and subsequently,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The popular Art After Dark program returns to Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCOn Friday, June 16, 2023, from 6 to 10 p.m., the Gantt Center is hosting Art After Dark: Hip Hop Turns 50. This is a free event for ages 21+. You might be interested in a list of Charlotte art museums,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
For the Struggle, Inc. presents the 4th annual Juneteenth Celebration on the Historic West End Corridor. It will take place on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 2219 Senior Drive, in front of West Charlotte High School. Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area! The Juneteenth celebration will take place from 2 p.m. to 6... 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 • The third Friday of the month, from May to September in 2023, Rock Hill is hosting Food Truck Fridays at the Fountain, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Fountain Park, 300 E. Main Street, Rock Hill, South Carolina. This event will feature food trucks, local beers, wine, children’s activities and live music. Check out a big list of Food Truck... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Bemont’s Friday Night Live summer concert series is back in 2023, with five concerts announced. Please note that the June 30th event is part of Red, White & Belmont, Belmont’s 4th of July celebration, and is followed by fireworks. The events take place from 6 to 10 p.m. at 24 S. Main Street in Downtown Belmont. April 28th:...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCHistoric Rosedale, at 3427 N. Tryon Street, has been part of Charlotte’s history since 1815, when the house was completed by Archibald Frew, a tax collector and postmaster for the town of Charlotte. The last people to live in the house were Mary Louise and Alice Davidson, sisters who sold the home and land to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • SESA University is partnering with the Stratford Richardson YMCA to bring Juneteenth Charlotte Celebration — Community West to the West Corridor of Charlotte.
The main celebration will take place Friday, June 16th, and Saturday, June 17th, 2023, at Stratford-Richardson YMCA, 1946 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC. Friday: 3 to 8 p.m....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 • 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 •
The CineOdyssey Film Festival celebrates and gives voice to filmmakers of color from the African, Caribbean, Latino, Asian, and Native American diasporas as well as the U.S. It serves to bring together diverse audiences, bridge cultural understanding, and encourage the artistic development of aspiring filmmakers.
CineOdyssey is presenting a... 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 •
The Fifth Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival is a multi-day celebration of Juneteenth. It’s free to the public. It also includes several events leading up to the big weekend. Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area! Here are all the events associated with EbonyFest Juneteenth. Buy Black Pop Up... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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 • Whether you’re shopping for a gift, for a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of trending deals at Amazon today. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently. Also, learn about Amazon’s coupon page! ...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African-American people in the United States. Juneteenth Jam is a partnership between Blumenthal Performing Arts, the Harvey B. Gantt Center, The Mint Museum, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and NAACP. It will take place Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Levine Avenue of the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Draper Wildlife Management Area. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC.There’s nothing that says “summer” like a big, happy field of sunflowers. There are several farms and fields near Charlotte where the public can visit and take pictures. On this page we will be updating the inside scoop on sunflower fields that are a short drive... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Your kids can have fun in the Charlotte area during their summer break without putting a hurting to your wallet. Most of these activities are free, and the ones that aren’t are pretty cheap. Follow the links for details on each. This list is for 2023. Also, scroll down for a huge, constantly updated, list of upcoming free and cheap events... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCOn Sunday, June 18, 2023, Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC, is offering a special Father’s Day deal. Buy one ticket to any show that day and get one free. To redeem the code, choose any screening on Sunday, June 18, 2023, select at least two tickets to a show, and enter the promo... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCDads get into Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for free, in honor of Father’s Day, on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Stowe Garden is at 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC. Other members of the family will pay regular admission, which is: Adult: $14.95 +taxSenior: (60+): $12.95 +taxChild: 2-12: $7.95 +tax...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Charlotte Regional Farmers Market. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC
Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, 1801 Yorkmont Road, operates year-round on Wednesday to Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
It’s a large market, with three retail buildings of 15,000 square feet each, and a fourth, the “greenery shed,” with 21,000 square feet of... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 