25+ Juneteenth celebrations in Charlotte area in 2023, including Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas, Juneteenth Jam, more…Grooving in the Grove Concert and Kids’ Activities at Birkdale VillageFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendCartoons & Coffee at Rea Farms: Peter Pan on June 17Father’s Day 2023: freebies, discounts, and things to doPregnant women and breastfeeding mothers needed for paid study with UNC Nutrition Research Institute in KannapolisCulture Blocks: Free concerts, hip hop workshops, dance classes, much more…Dads get free skate rental at Extreme Ice Center for Father’s Day June 17 (Saturday)Waxhaw’s Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration10 Trending Deals on Amazon today: Air fryer, Roombas, air purifier, more…Free “Gone Fishing” event for kids at Cabela’s and Bass Pro ShopsFree fans for seniors (and adults with disabilities) at 8 Mecklenburg County Recreation and Senior CentersFree Schleich PLAYcation Make’n’ Take Event at Blackhawk HardwareDavidson’s Concerts @ the Circles: Groove Machine June 17Oddie’s Sunflower Field is Blooming, plus 12 more sunflower fields near CharlotteCineOdyssey Film Showcase: 50th Anniversary of WattStax, with live performancesNorth Carolina Juneteenth FestivalIndependent Picture House: BOGO tickets for Father’s DayGastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival, Parade and More…Free Craig Morgan Concert for Mooresville’s 150th Anniversary Celebration3rd Annual Juneteenth Jam Block Party June 17Free opera concerts — part of International Lyric Academy FestivalJuneteenth Cookout & Father’s Day Celebration at Victoria YardsFather’s Day Dad Joke Competition at Charlotte Regional Farmers MarketCommunity Pop-Up Market at Sardis Marketplace June 17Kids get into Heroes Convention for free June 16-18Free Language Exchange Programs for Adults & Teens at South Boulevard LibraryFree Tai Chi Classes in MatthewsAnnual Belmont Juneteenth Celebration June 17$1 scoops of ice cream at Madison Perk Coffee Bar (and more)Free Yoga in the Park for KidsHemp and Tea Company Poetry Slam NightSalisbury Juneteenth Festival June 17Free Yoga Classes at Blakeney Town CenterSt. Stephen Treasure Sale June 16-17Bechtler’s Museum of Modern Art: Discounted membership for Father’s DayCommunity Summer Break Kickoff, with kickball, free ice cream and more…Free yoga classes with Matthews Yoga Collective (more added!)Town of Davidson Juneteenth Celebration includes games, free lunch, kids’ activities, more4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on the Historic West End Corridor — free Hornets tickets and more!Hank Hill Father’s Day Celebration at Protagonist Beer LoSoSunday Funday Free Lunch at NoDa Company Store: BBQ Sandwiches June 18River Jam at U.S. National Whitewater Center2nd Annual Queen City Juneteenth ParadeJuneteenth Charlotte Celebration — Community West20+ free and cheap things for kids to do during summer break around CharlotteFree community concerts with Dear Soul Music at Mallard Creek Recreation Center
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 • Enjoy a free family-friendly afternoon at Birkdale Village on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 12 to 2 p.m. Grooving in the Grove will take place in The Grove, across from Regal. The event features: Arts and crafts sponsored by Morelia Gourmet PaletasFace painting sponsored by Sugar + IceMoonbeam fairy hairstyling sponsored by Girl Tribe...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 • 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 •
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 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 •
Culture Blocks connects communities with responsive arts, science, and history experiences close to residents’ homes. The program engages with creative individuals and organizations with a primary mission of arts, science, and/or history to present programs in specific geographic areas. Culture Blocks, funded by Mecklenburg County,... 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 •
The Town of Waxhaw is hosting its second annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m., at the Community Corner, under the water tower, at the intersection of Highway 16 and North Main Street, Waxhaw, NC. Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area! The celebration will feature: ...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 • Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops are hosting FREE fishing activities for kids on June 10 and 11, and June 17 and 18, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Gone Fishing will feature these activities and giveaways: Catch and Release PondCasting ChallengeAnger Photo Certificates (with photo of child)Kids’ Tackle BoxesFishing...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The summer heat can be dangerous, especially for seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 658 people die annually from extreme heat. Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is helping senior adults cope with the heat by offering free fans at 7 Park and Recreation Community Centers and senior centers. Read on for a... 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 • Concerts on the Green, a summer music series, is returning to Davidson’s Village Green in 2023! The concerts will take place on select Saturdays and Sundays from April 30th to October 8th, 2023, from 6 to 8 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 • 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 •
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 • The 2023 North Carolina Juneteenth Festival has the theme of “Educating, Empowering, Entertaining.” It takes place Saturday, June 17th, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, 4751 North Carolina 49, Concord, NC. This family-friendly festival is free to attend.
The free festival will feature vendors,... 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 •
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 • Photo by Mooresville 150Mooresville is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2023 with a slew of special events. Read on for events taking place throughout the year, from spring to the 4th of July to the holiday season. Mooresville isn’t the only Lake Norman area town celebrating this year! The nearby town of Huntersville is also... 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 •
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 •
Southern Hospitality Group is presenting Juneteenth Cookout & Father’s Day Celebration at Victoria Yards, 209 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC. It will take place Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 12 to 10 p.m., and Sunday, June 18, 2023, from 1 to 5 p.m. Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area! Admission is free,... 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 •
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 •
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 •
South Boulevard Library, 4429 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a free immersive, bilingual, language exchange program. English speakers will get to practice Spanish through interactive games, engaging activities, and conversation. Similarly, Spanish speakers will be able to English from you! All levels are welcome. At the end of each... 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 •
Celebrate Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the United States, at the Belmont Juneteenth Celebration.
It will take place Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 2 to 9:30 p.m.at Stowe Park, 24 S. Main Street Belmont. Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area! This free cultural celebration will feature arts and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Madison Perk Coffee Bar, at 5033 South Blvd, Charlotte, serves up coffee, ice cream, cocktails and more. In addition, it frequently hosts live music and other events. These events are all listed on Madison Perk’s website. Look for updates about performers on their Facebook page. Jitterbugs
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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 •
Hemp and Tea Company, 1816 Galleria Blvd, D, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a Poetry Slam Night on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Admission is free, both for listeners and for those sharing their work. No RSVP is required. Sip tea while listening to talented poets. There will be samples of premium hemp and loose leaf teas. Full... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: DepositphotosSalisbury-Rowan NAACP’s 2023 Juneteenth FestivalThe Juneteenth Festival will take place on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Bell Tower Green, 120 S. Church Street, Salisbury, NC. The festival will be free to attend. Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area! ...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Join Atha Yoga for a free Glow Flow Yoga Class on Friday, April 28, 2023, from 8 to 9 p.m., at Blakeney Town Center, which is at Rea Road at Ardrey Kelly Road, Charlotte, NC. Glow Flow Yoga is a fun night with a live DJ and glow paint. Then, return on Saturday mornings from May 6 to August 26, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., for a 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 • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCFrom Thursday, June 15, to Sunday, June 18, 2023, get 20% off memberships, whether it’s for a new or returning member. Use the promo code ADOREDAD2023 and purchase it online, or call 704-353-9209. The membership includes free admission, discounts to museum programs, invitations to member-only events, museum... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Summer Break program encourages kids, teens and adults to read and stay active over the summer. Everyone who signs up receives a coupon for a Wendy’s Jr. Frosty and a Charlotte FC sticker, and participants who complete the program will receive a prize. Read all about the Summer Break program and 4... 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 • The Town of Davidson is holding a Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble Street, Davidson. Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of African Americans. There are many Juneteenth celebrations throughout the Charlotte area.
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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 • 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 2nd Annual Queen City Juneteenth Parade will take place on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10 a.m. It’s happening at Central Piedmont Community College Cato Campus, 8120 Grier Road, Charlotte, NC. Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area! The parade will celebrate the deep roots of Black people as being... 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 • 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 • EXPLORE: Community Concert Series is a free concert series at Mallard Creek Recreation Center, 2530 Johnston Oehler Road, Charlotte, NC. The concerts are hosted by Dear Soul Music Co., and sponsored by ASC Culture Blocks, a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County. Find more free events and activities through Culture Blocks. The... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 