Cook Out Summer Shootout Starts June 12Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendSave an Additional 30% off Charlotte Warehouse Sale June 10-11Davidson’s Concerts on the Green: Band of Oz June 11Free Events at Lake Norman State Park — hikes, star parties, cookout, more…Taste of Charlotte June 9 to 11Sunday Funday Free Lunch at NoDa Company Store: Hot dogs with kimchi & more on June 11Big list of Charlotte 4th of July fireworks and celebrations, including SkyShow, for 202325+ Juneteenth celebrations in Charlotte area in 2023, including Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas, Juneteenth Jam, more…Father’s Day 2023: freebies, discounts, and things to doCineOdyssey Film Showcase: 50th Anniversary of WattStax, with live performancesFree “Gone Fishing” event for kids at Cabela’s and Bass Pro ShopsA Walking Vibe Presents: Look Good! Heal Good! June 1120+ free and cheap things for kids to do during summer break around CharlotteSummer Music Series (and more) at Seoul Food Meat CoEatBlkCharlotte Restaurant Week3rd Annual Juneteenth Jam Block Party June 174th of July Celebration at U.S. National Whitewater Center (all bands announced!)Baxter Village / Fort Mill’s 4th of July ParadeTega Cay’s 4th of July Celebration — fireworks, boat parade, land parade, ski show, moreSummer Bash Market at Buzzed Viking Brewing, and more!Queen City Fitness Games Free Weekly WorkoutJeep Night meet-up at D9 Brewing LKN
Cook Out Summer Shootout is back at Charlotte Motor Speedway this summer! This race series provides plenty of good family-friendly entertainment at family-friendly prices — $5 for adults on Mondays, $10 for adults on Tuesdays, and free for kids 12 and under. Purchase tickets at the gate. Charlotte Motor Speedway is at 5555 Concord... 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 •
UPDATE: The last two days of the sale, June 10 and 11, 2023, there will be an additional 30% off everything! UPDATE: The contest has ended and the winner is DL Hawkins. We’ve emailed you. Congrats! Charlotte on the Cheap readers have loved Charlotte Warehouse Sale for years, and for good reason!. Several times a year, fashion lovers... 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 • Photo: Harrison GrothoffLake Norman State Park, at 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC, is 39 miles from the center of Charlotte, making it one of the closest North Carolina State Parks to Charlotte. For anyone in the Lake Norman area, or on the northern I-77 corridor, it’s closer still. The park offers a ton of varied recreation, making... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCTaste of Charlotte, a three-day festival in Uptown Charlotte, spotlights area restaurants and food vendors. The festival also features three stages of live entertainment, and a kids’ area. After a couple years at Truist Field, it’s returning to Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte in 2023. It will be on... 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: 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 •
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 •
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 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 • 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 •
A Walking Vibe Hosts Look Good! Heal Good!, a men’s mental health event, at Weathered Souls Brewing, 255 Clanton Road, Charlotte, NC, on June 11, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m. The event is designed to provide men with a supportive and empowering environment to discuss mental health issues, including trauma, therapy, and other relevant topics.... 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 • Mindless Minutia Trivia is presenting trivia and other weekly game nights at Seoul Food Meat Company. There are two locations of Seoul Food Meat Co., so please make sure you check the location: Mill District, 421 E 26th Street, Charlotte, NCSouth End, 1400 S Church Street, Charlotte, NCCheck out our big calendar of trivia nights... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
EatBlkCharlotte Food and Cultur10e Festival takes place Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 2 to 7 p.m., at Victoria Yards, 209 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC. Enjoy food, a DJ and kids’ activities. Admission is $10. The festival is a highlight of Eat Black Charlotte Restaurant Week, which takes place from June 2 to 11, 2023. During the... 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 • Learn about all the 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in the Charlotte area. The U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is hosting what will be one of Charlotte’s most popular 4th of July festivals again this year. Taking place Monday, July 3rd, and Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, the festival will two days of yoga... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Baxter Village is once again hosting their very popular July 4th Parade. The parade will take place Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. Check out a huge list of 4th of July fireworks, parades and celebrations in the Charlotte area. If you’d like to participate in the parade you can, whether you have a decorated vehicle, classic car,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Tega Cay, South Carolina, is celebrating the 4th of July from Saturday, July 1, to Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The festivities will include a ski show, land parade, concert, and fireworks. Admission is free. Make sure to follow the above link for all details.
Saturday, July 1“Let Freedom Ring” Independence Day Concert is at 6 p.m.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Buzzed Viking Brewing Company, at 1048 Copperfield Boulevard, Concord, is a locally owned, full-service brewery. It features a large outdoor patio and balcony with cornhole and giant Jenga. Buzzed Viking hosts many events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. Coming Up...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Queen City Fitness GamesQueen City Fitness Games is holding a free, gamified workout session every Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the covered pavilion at Pearl Street Park, 1200 Baxter Street, Charlotte, NC. This strength and conditioning class is unique because it includes a game element to the workout to promote... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • D9 Brewing Co. LKN is at 11138 Treynorth Drive, Cornelius. D9 Brewing Lake Norman is a community-oriented taproom that encourages fans to gather with friends and enjoy a pint. They host many free events, like pop-up markets, live music, and festivals. You can find them all on their Facebook page or website calendar. Please note that there is... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • |
