| Oddie’s Sunflower Field is blooming — for a donation, cut your own stems and make a bouquet (also, info on 10 more sunflower fields)Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendDavidson’s Concerts on the Green: Band of OzSunday Fun Day Free Lunch at NoDa Company Store: Southern Indian-style Tomato ChickenSangria Sundays at Pinhouse: 75¢/ounce Sangria and half-price bowlingBig list of Charlotte 4th of July fireworks and celebrations, including SkyShow, for 2022June 17: Wear flip flops and get a free smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Café23 Juneteenth celebrations in Charlotte area in 2022 (updated)Free “Gone Fishing” event for kids at Cabela’s and Bass Pro ShopsFather’s Day 2022: freebies, discounts, and things to do10,000 Scoops of Free Ice Cream for Charlotte June 16UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens: Gratitude walks and toursIt’s back! Save up to 50% at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord — dates into OctoberBig discounts on Carowinds tickets, including two days for $77 (total)Sam’s Club Membership: $14.99 (includes $10 Sam’s Club E-Gift Card)Charlotte Warehouse Sale June 11-18Calendar of Charlotte Trivia Nights — 50+ trivia nights a weekFree Krispy Kreme doughnut any time the Hot Light is onBig day-by-day list of outdoor movies in Charlotte in 2022TCBY: Free frozen yogurt for dads on Father’s Day15 frugal family day trips from Charlotte 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 •
This list includes things to do in Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas, this weekend, 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 more. We focus on free and cheap... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Concerts on the Green, a summer music series, is returning to Davidson’s Village Green in 2022! The concerts will take place on select Saturdays and Sundays from April 24th to October 16th, 2022, 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... 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 • Pinhouse, at 2306 Central Avenue, in Plaza Midwood, features 72 self-serve taps, a second story patio that overlooks Veterans Park and duckpin bowling. Duckpin differs from regular bowling in that the ball is much smaller and does not have finger holes. The pins are smaller too. Also, bowlers have three balls per frame, instead of two. ...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • photo: DepositphotosCharlotte’s biggest 4th of July celebrations are back in 2022! Here’s a list of fireworks displays, plus parades, celebrations and more. Notably, WBT SkyShow is back! Not to mention the U.S. National Whitewater Center 4th of July Celebration, Carowinds’ Celebrate America Fireworks Show, parades and more!... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
After a two-year hiatus, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is bringing back National Flip Flop Day and celebrating the holiday with a FREE 12-ounce Sunrise Sunset Smoothie for customers who wear flip flops on June 17th, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Modifications, fresh add-ins and supplements cost extra. Limit one smoothie per customer. We have a big ... 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 19th, 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 • Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops are hosting FREE fishing activities for kids on June 11th and 12th, and June 18th and 19th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Gone Fishing will feature catch-and-release ponds, free crafts, free photos (with free downloads) and a free scavenger hunt. Kids will go home with a “First Fish”... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Make Father’s Day 2022 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 •
On Thursday, June 16th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., get FREE ice cream on the corner of Trade and Tryon Streets in Uptown Charlotte. We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day. Moose Tracks Ice Cream is giving away 10,000... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, 9090 Craver Road, is free to visit. It also hosts many free and inexpensive events.
Read on to learn a little bit about the Gardens, and about some of the upcoming events. Make sure to keep reading to learn about the Spring Plant Sale on April 7th to 9th, 2022. The gardens are a... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • If you’d like to make your kids very, very happy, and also save some money, check out the Groupon for Great Wolf Lodge. They are offering deals on a number of different kinds of suites, with discounts up to 55% off, with dates on and off through the middle of June, 2022. Check out all the dates and prices. Great Wolf Lodge features: ...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of CarowindsSave money at Carowinds with these exclusive discounts! Carowinds is in full swing for the summer and one highlight is the 4th of July. Carowinds will be presenting a nighttime fireworks spectacular at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 2nd, Sunday, July 3rd, and Monday, July 4th, 2022. The display will be accompanied by... 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. I just came across a fantastic deal for a Sam’s Club membership! $14.99 for a year’s membership, and that includes a $10 eGift card. So, you’re really paying... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Update: The contest has ended and Mary J. has won the gift certificate! Charlotte on the Cheap readers have loved Charlotte Warehouse Sale for years. Several times a year, fashion lovers have the chance to shop for new, name-brand clothings and accessories, at 65% to 90% off retail prices. Read on to enter a contest to win a $50 gift... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Looking for a chance to show off your smarts? Here’s a list of upcoming Charlotte trivia nights. Most are held on a regular weekly schedule. You’ll find them at bars, breweries, cideries, restaurants and coffee shops. Keep reading for a day-by-day list of trivia nights around Charlotte. Most of the trivia nights focus on a wide... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
As if you didn’t already have a good enough reason to look for the Hot Light at Krispy Kreme shops, for the whole summer, through Labor Day, whenever the Hot Light is on, you receive a FREE Original Glazed doughnut. No purchase required. Read more in this press release. We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Outdoor movies and drive-in movies have been taking place all year, and are continuing this spring and summer. You might also be interested in: Subscribing to Charlotte on the Cheap's email listBest skyline views in Charlotte for photosBest food and drink deals in CharlotteEverything you need to know about visiting...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Bring Dad to TCBY on Father’s Day for free frozen yogurt. On Sunday, June 19th, 2022, dads get their first 6 ounces for free at participating TCBY locations. The offer might vary by location. The offer may include the first 6 ounces free, or a small cup or cone of yogurt for free. At self-serve stores, toppings are included in the 6... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Looking for some new things to do with kids? If you have kids, you know that there are plenty of fun, inexpensive things for kids in Charlotte, including parks, museums, splash pads and much more. But it’s worth the short drive to check out some of these slightly out-of-town attractions. All are within an hour and a half or so from the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 