| Crossroads Cinema: Free outdoor movies at Camp North End — Dirty Dancing July 14Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendPageland Watermelon Festival July 15-16River Jam at U.S. National Whitewater CenterMusic at the Met on Thursdays through SeptemberOutdoor movies at Craft Tasting Room and Growler Shop every ThursdayAfrofuturism Fest July 14-16Krispy Kreme: 85-cent dozen deal for 85th birthday, buy special “beat the pump” deal every WednesdayAtherton Nights — night market and live music along Rail TrailNational Ice Cream Day freebies, events and deals for 2022 around Charlotte5 low-priced summer movie programs for kids in Charlotte areaQueen City Dance Summer Block Party July 30Pop-up roller skating rink in Uptown CharlotteBig day-by-day list of outdoor movies in Charlotte in 2022Charlotte Restaurant Week in July 22-31Sam’s Club Membership: $24.88 (includes $10 Sam’s Club E-Gift Card)Best food and drink deals and events in CharlotteUpcoming free and cheap events for kids11 sunflower fields near Charlotte Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, is hosting free outdoor 80s and 90s movies every Thursday from June 23rd to September 8th, 2022. Crossroads Cinema will take place at 8 p.m. on a jumbo screen with surround sound against the backdrop of the Historic Ford Building. Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte! ... 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 • Celebrate summer at the Pageland Watermelon Festival July 15th and 16th, 2022, in Pageland, South Carolina, just an hour’s drive from Charlotte. The festival takes place in Downtown Pageland. The heart of the festival is the corner of Pearl Street and McGregor Street. Photo: DepositphotosThe festival features live music, a rodeo,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing LLC The 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. They take place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May to September, 2022. The music will go from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The schedule might be a... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Metropolitan’s music series, Music at the Met, is returning! It will take place every Thursday from May 12th to September 29th, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m. It takes place next to Dressler’s. Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts around Charlotte.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
On Thursday nights through October 20th, and also Monday, October 31st, 2022, Craft Tasting Room and Growler Shop, 1320 S Church St, is showing outdoor movies. The movies will be shown at sunset. Free to enjoy! Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte! Craft offers 36 rotating taps from local Charlotte and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • AfroFuturism Fest is a Charlotte celebration of Black creatives, techies, makers, designers, scientists, thinkers and entrepreneurs. It’s presented by Blktech Interactive. The celebration features several free events from July 14th to 16th, 2022. Read about each below…
Libations & LiberationsAfrofuturism Fest: Libations... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Do you love Krispy Kreme Doughnuts? Do you love a good deal? You’re in the right place. We keep track of the best Krispy Kreme deals, right here. Also, keep reading for a list of Charlotte area Krispy Kreme locations. We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Atherton Nights is a new summer series featuring a night market and live music. It takes place at Atherton, 2000 South Blvd., along the Rail Trail. Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in the Charlotte area! Each Atherton Nights event will feature over 30 vendors. They are happening from 5 to 9 p.m. on... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Sunday, July 17th, 2022 is National Ice Cream Day. It’s a perfect time to try one of the many great ice cream shops in the Charlotte area! We are collecting up all the National Ice Cream Day deals and events in the Charlotte area. We’ll be adding to this list as we hear of more goings-on, so keep checking back! And make sure to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Some movie theater chains are once again offering great deals on summer movies for kids. These shows are great ideas for mid-week entertainment, especially when it gets hot!
A new movie theater in the Charlotte market, Cinergy Entertainment, has joined in the summer fun too. Read on for a list of all the movie theaters offering great deals for... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Queen City Dance Studio is hosting a Summer Block Party on Saturday, July 30th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Quail Corners Shopping Center, 8538 Park Road, Charlotte. Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte! This is a free event. Enjoy: DJDancingCarnival-style games...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
CLTFREESKATE is hosting an outdoor rollerskating party at Victoria Yards, 209 East 7th Street, in Uptown Charlotte. This event, which features a proper rollerskating rink, will be popping up throughout the summer, for three days a month, from June to September, 2022. Besides skating, the events will include food trucks, music, vendors,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: depositphotos Outdoor movies and drive-in movies have been taking place all year, and are very popular in summer. Many of these outdoor movies are free. You’re encouraged to bring a blanket or chair. At many of these events, there will be food trucks and beverage vendors available. Make sure to check with the organizer to see if... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Queen’s Feast — Charlotte Restaurant Week is returning July 22nd to 31st, 2022. This will be the perfect time to try a new restaurant, or revisit a favorite restaurant that you’ve been missing. During Queen’s Feast you pay a set amount for a three course prix fixe meal from a participating restaurant. 80... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
If you have never shopped Sam’s Club, now is a good time to start (read on for a special deal!) Part of Walmart, Sam’s Club is a membership warehouse club. Two Deals for Sam’s Club MembershipRight now we can offer two different deals for Sam’s Club membership. Read on to see which is best for you. Option 1:...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Hungry? Looking for restaurant deals? You’ve come to the right place! Here’s a list of food and drink deals in the Charlotte area. Make sure to follow the links to get all the details. And please remember that the deals at chains is almost always limited to “participating locations only,” and we aren’t told which locations are... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Find plenty of free and cheap things for kids to do on this list. Events for all age kids are included, from toddlers to teens, so make sure to follow the links to learn more about each event.
New to Charlotte on the Cheap? You might also be interested in:Signing up for Charlotte on the Cheap’s daily emailKids Eat Free...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 • | 