Carowinds is now offering a free Pre-K pass for kids age 3-5. You just need to register online, and your child can visit Carowinds for free all through 2022.

Your child just has to be 3, 4, or 5 years old when you sign him or her up. If your child turns 6 before the end of the 2021 season, the pass is still good.

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What is there to do this week in Charlotte? A lot! This list includes things to do in Charlotte, and surrounding areas, this week, from Monday to Sunday.

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 events,...

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The Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia, is probably familiar to many kids, who visit it for school field trips. If your child hasn’t visited it yet (or if they have!) it’s more than worth the short trek to Gastonia.

Read on to see some pictures of the outdoor exhibits,...

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eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series Pro Battle takes place Tuesday, May 10th, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., at Carolina eSports Hub, 3401 Saint Vardell Lane, Charlotte.

It’s free to attend.

This is a live event featuring Charlotte Phoenix’s Graham Bowlin and Kollin Keister going head to head against JR Motorsports’ Michael Conti and Briar...

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The weather is heating up, and everyone is looking for a way to cool down. We’ve gathered the latest information about places to swim and splash in the Charlotte area summer of 2022.

We’re focusing on pools and spraygrounds in Charlotte, as well as some other unique outdoor swimming areas that are worth the drive. You might want to...

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Nurses Appreciation Week is May 6th to 12th, 2022, and we all know that nurses deserve a ton of appreciation (all year long.) We’ve found some special deals that businesses are offering to nurses this week. Please make sure to follow each link for the details.

Also, we have a list that we update with deals all year for healthcare workers....

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One of North Carolina’s newest craft beverage experiences is the Cheers! Trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Hendersonville. And one of the neatest ways to explore the trail is via the Cheers! Trail Passport.

The passport serves as a guide to 24 tasting rooms along the state’s only trail that features beer, wine, cider and mead. The...

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Who really has the cheapest groceries? Everyone wants to save money at the supermarket. We’re providing a weekly list of the best deals and sales at several grocery stores in the Charlotte area. Stay tuned — more stores will be added to this list soon.

Please keep in mind that some grocery stores require you to be a member of their...

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Teens, ages 14-19, can work out for free all summer at any Planet Fitness location from May 16th to August 31st, 2022.

In addition, all teens who sign up are entered into Planet Fitness’ Scholarship Sweepstakes. If you sign up, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a scholarship. One teen in each state will be awarded a $500...

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The U.S. National Whitewater Center’s annual Memorial Day celebration takes place Saturday, May 28th, and Sunday, May 29th, 2022.

It includes a trail race, yoga, and live music. The festival concludes with fireworks on Sunday night.

It’s free to attend the celebration, but there’s a charge for participating in races or...

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Memorial Day 2022 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...

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Topgolf is a little bit different (to say the least) than traditional golf. You play from climate controlled hitting bays, so you can play all year. The 240-yard outfield has dartboard-like targets in the ground. The closer to the center or “bull’s-eye” you get and the farther out you hit your microchipped balls, the more points you...

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The Levine Center for the Arts is continuing Wednesday Night Live in 2022.

The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the Arts — Mint Museum Uptown, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts...

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National Concert Week is May 4th to 10th, 2022. During this time Live Nation is making tickets to 3,700 shows nationwide available for $25.

These are “All-In” tickets, meaning the $25 includes fees.

Note: Please consider that there are many small,...

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Rockin’ the Burg Community Concert Series is a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series that takes place at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg.

The concerts take place the second Saturday in May, June, August, September and October in 2022, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for...

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SHRED Skatedeck Art Show and Auction is an annual event that raises money for families of children with exceptional medical needs. The fundraiser is through the auction and art show of custom-painted skatedecks (and more.)

This year it takes place Saturday, May 14th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., at HopFly Brewing Co., 1327 South Mint...

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“Go to the beach” on the cheap by attending BeachFest Matthews on Friday, May 13th, and Saturday, May 14th, 2022. The festival takes place in and around Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews.

• Friday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the...

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The Town of Waxhaw presents Kaleidoscope Fest on Saturday, May 14th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area!

This festival is Waxhaw’s annual spring festival of the arts. It features a gift market, performances, food and more.

This is a free event in Downtown Waxhaw.

The event...

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Charlotte Symphony’s Summer Pops concerts, at Symphony Park at SouthPark, are a highlight of the summer for many people. Some Summer Pops concerts also take place at other locations.

Ticket prices vary. Find ticket prices and details here.

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