Win $50 for Charlotte Warehouse Sale June 3-11Memorial Day Weekend Block Party at Lake Norman Social DistrictJunk in the Trunk Yard Sale at Free Range Brewing, and more…38+ indoor play areas for kids around CharlotteFree Cupcakes for Grads (of any level!) at SAS Cupcakes BlakeneyInvite a Friend to Subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap and you could each win a $50 gift cardFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend100 screen-free activities for cooped-up kidsMemorial Day celebrations, ceremonies and deals in Charlotte, 2023Bike-A-Palooza: Youth + Family Mountain Bike Ride EventMemorial Day Weekend Pet PhotoshootWin Tickets to Meet a Live Mermaid at SEA LIFE Charlotte-ConcordStream Hulu for $2 per month for 3 monthsThe Light Factory at VAPA Center: Black Gaze: Through a Woman’s EyesLake Norman Foodees Food and Culture FestivalMeet Baby Goats at NoDa Brewing, and much moreCLT Asian Eats Food Truck Rally at Divine Barrel Brewing May 27 (and more)Playwrights Festival Staged Readings with African American Playwrights Group — free eventU.S. National Whitewater Center’s Memorial Day Celebration, including live music and fireworksFree flag from Ace Hardware for Memorial DayDaylight Disco at Resident Culture Brewing South End, and more!Wendy’s Hamburger Day: 1¢ Junior Bacon CheeseburgerNational Hamburger Day May 28 — freebies and deals from Wendy’s, BK, Wayback Burgers, moreNational Trails Day June 3 — guided hikes, bike rides, more…Memorial Day: FREE Bacon Double Cheeseburger from Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic and StarMed HealthcareMovies in the Park in HuntersvilleHavana Night in the Boileryard at Camp North End June 3Empanada Fest at Camp North End rescheduled to June 3May 31: Wear flip flops and get a free smoothie at Tropical Smoothie CaféParty in the Park at Mint Museum Randolph May 28Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams: Free scoops June 5Charlotte Garage Sales this weekend — and 10 hints for finding hidden gems at great prices
Charlotte on the Cheap readers have loved Charlotte Warehouse Sale for years, and for good reason!. Several times a year, fashion lovers have the chance to shop for new, name-brand clothing and accessories, at 65% to 90% off retail prices. Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s “Step into Summer” sales event takes place June 3-11, 2023, at... 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 • 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 UpJunk in the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosWhen the weather keeps you indoors but your kids need to burn off some energy, this list of indoor playgrounds and play areas of different kinds around Charlotte will come in handy. We’ve included trampoline parks, arcades, children’s museums, skating rinks, bowling alleys, climbing gyms, go karting, laser tag... 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 • 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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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 •
Looking for new ideas to keep kids busy at home? We have ideas! To start with, here are some fun, educational websites for kids. But, eventually, it might be in everyone’s best interest for kids to take part in some non-screen activities, and that’s where this list comes in. None of these activities require hard-to-find... 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 •
Trips for Kids Charlotte is presenting Bike-a-Palooza: Youth and Family Mountain Bike Ride Event on Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Colonel Francis Beatty Park, 4330 Weddington Road, Matthews, NC. This is a free community celebration featuring guided mountain bike trail rides, bike games, skills clinics, food, music,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Bring the dogs (and other family members to Dog Days of Summer Pet Photoshoot on Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 4434 Carving Tree Drive, Mint Hill, NC. Queen City Pet Photography is offering family pet photo sessions for $15 per family. Your photo shoot can include as many pets and people as you’d like. The... 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 • 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 • VAPA is a non-profit organization formed in 2021 by ten arts organizations in Charlotte to create a space for artists to create, perform, and exhibit their work. The space, the VAPA Center, opened at 700 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, in March of 2022. The VAPA Center is hosting a wide range of arts events. You can find them listed on their ... 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 • NoDa Brewing Company, at 150 W 32nd Street, Charlotte (the North End location) 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... 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 •
African American Playwrights Group, in collaboration with Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts, is presenting the Playwrights Festival Staged Readings. On Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 11 a.m., at CATCh, 4128 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, enjoy staged readings of original works written by people of color. This is a free event, but ... 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 • 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 •
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 • 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 • 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 •
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 •
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 • Huntersville’s Movies in the Park series will take place once a month from June to October, 2023, with the exception of September, at Veterans Park, Main Street and Maxwell Street, in Downtown Huntersville. These are free events for the community. Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte!
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Celebrate Cuba’s rich culture at Havana Night on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 5 to 10 p.m. It takes place in the Boileryard at Camp North End. 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, is the official address of Camp North End, but the parking lot at 1824 Statesville Avenue is the closest one to the Boileryard. There is a lot of parking (all free) all... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The second annual Empanada Fest will take place June 3, 2023 It will be at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Please note that this is a rescheduled date, due to weather. Admission is free, with food and drink for purchase. Empanadas have a rich culinary heritage spanning many cultures. Each region... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Tropical Smoothie CafeTropical Smoothie Cafe is bringing back National Flip Flop Day and celebrating the holiday with a FREE 12-ounce Strawberry Margarita Smoothie (this is a mocktail!) for customers who wear flip flops on May 31, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The offer is available only in the cafe. One per customer. No... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Mint Museum Randolph. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLCMint Museum has two locations: Mint Museum Uptown: 500 S. Tryon StreetMint Museum Randolph: 2730 Randolph RoadRead on to learn of upcoming events and exhibits. Free Art Kits at Mint Museum RandolphCheck back soon for more free art kits. Drop-In Art at Mint Museum RandolphCheck... 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 •
Find garage sales in Charlotte, NC, and the surrounding areas on gsalr.com. You’ll find a map there and will be able to focus on the areas that you’d like to search. The map will be more populated when it’s closer to the weekend. You can add your yard sale to the map as well. You are also welcome to add your yard sale to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 