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Christmas in July at Cook Out Summer Shootout July 25 — bring a new toy and get in for free

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 — $10 for adults and free for kids 12 and under.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte!

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Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this week

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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Win $25 for Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s 2-day only Flash Sale

Charlotte Warehouse Sale is holding their July Flash Sale for two days only: July 30th and 31st, 2022. If you’ve ever shopped at Charlotte Warehouse Sale and were amazed at the bargains, you will love this. Charlotte Warehouse Sale events always feature new, name brand clothing and shoes from your favorite department stores at 65% to 90%...

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Big discounts for Wiz Khalifa, Hops & Hogs Festival, Wheel of Fortune Live and more

Don’t pay full price for concerts if you don’t have to! We will update this page as frequently as we can, but there will still be times when you events on this page have sold out, or the discount is no longer available, or the event is over.

We also include tickets for sports events, when there’s a discount.

Please note...

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Charlotte Restaurant Week July 22-31

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...

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Big day-by-day list of outdoor movies in Charlotte in 2022

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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...

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Free Mayfield Dairy Farms ice cream in Uptown Charlotte (July 25) Huntersville (July 27) and Harrisburg (July 28)

96.9 The Kat is teaming up with Mayfield Dairy Farms to give away FREE ice cream on select Mondays throughout the summer.

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.

On Mayfield Mondays, head to Trade and Tryon Streets,...

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Sam’s Club Membership: $24.88 (includes $10 Sam’s Club E-Gift Card)

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 Membership

Right now we can offer two different deals for Sam’s Club membership. Read on to see which is best for you.

Option 1:...

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Charlotte VegFest at Camp North End September 17


Charlotte VegFest is a celebration of healthy, sustainable, and compassionate eating, and explores the benefits of vegetarian living.

Here’s the scoop on the next VegFest:

Charlotte Vegfest 2022
Saturday, September 17th, 2022
12 to 4 p.m.
Camp North End
300 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC
Free

This is the main event for...

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Free concert at Rock Hill Velodrome: Rod Viske + The Jam Garden Band July 30

The Riverwalk Social Committee is presenting a free outdoor concert at the Rock Hill Velodrome, 1000 Riverwalk Parkway, Rock Hill, South Carolina. It will take place Saturday, July 30th, 2022, at 8:30 p.m.

The concert will feature Rod Fiske + The Jam Garden Band.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to...

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McDonald’s: Freebies and deals all July with Camp McDonald’s

If you’re a fan of McDonald’s, or you rely on McDonald’s when you’re in a hurry, you’re at the right place! We will be updating this space with the best deals currently available at McDonald’s. As always, participation may vary.

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the...

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Kids’ tickets $5 all summer for train travel with N.C. By Train

Ready for summer adventures with the family? Consider going by train!

From June 1st to August 31st, 2022, kids ages 2-12 can travel for $5, each way, with the purchase of a regularly priced adult ticket on N.C. By Train.

If you’re traveling to Raleigh or Durham, make sure to check out Triangle on the Cheap!

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The...

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Hummingbird Festival week-long event in August
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Reedy Creek Nature Center’s Hummingbird Festival is a popular annual August tradition in Charlotte. This year it will be week-long event, starting August 15th, 2022, with events at various Mecklenburg County nature and recreation centers.

Read on for a list of events. Make sure to follow each link and register, if...

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Best Walmart Deals this week — shop Flash Picks online
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Did you know that every week, Walmart offers tons of Flash Picks?

These are the items that are marked down, sometimes drastically, in a variety of categories, including sports, electronics, home improvement, appliances, fashion and more.

We aren’t listing individual items at this time, because available and pricing...

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Huntersville Week of Fun — August 1-5

The Town of Huntersville is celebrating the upcoming school year with a Week of Fun from August 1st to 5th, 2022. Each day there will be a special event at a park in Huntersville.

These are free events.


Huntersville Week of Fun Events

Move It Monday
Monday, August 1st, 2022
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Veterans Park
201...

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Day by day list of hundreds of outdoor concerts in Charlotte (mostly free)

There’s no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months in Charlotte, and there’s really no better way to spend a nice evening.

We’ve put together a huge list of outdoor concerts, mostly free, throughout the whole Charlotte area.

After the descriptions of the concerts, which is organized by area, scroll down to see a...

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