| Taste of Charlotte rescheduled: Oct 7-9Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekCharlotte FC Block Party Celebrating Hispanic Heritage MonthCharlotte area corn mazes, haunted trails, pumpkin patches and hayridesWednesday Night Live — free museum admission at three museums Wednesday nightsNational Coffee Day 2022 — learn where to get coffee freebies and deals Sep 29Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendFall special on cabins at new campground near Boiling Springs — $150/night, with additional discount availableScenic drives for North Carolina fall color in the mountains and PiedmontCharlotte Film Festival at Independent Picture House Sep 28 to Oct 2Upcoming free and cheap events for kidsManhattan Short Film Festival Screening–50% off ticketsMonster Mash with a Haunted Silent Auction for Cabarrus Arts CouncilCharlotte Ballet offering free community performancesFree community concerts by members of Charlotte Symphony, including a service of remembrance for Queen Elizabeth IICharlotte International Arts Festival Sep 16 – Oct 2Free drag show and comedy showcase at NoDa Company Canteen at Camp North EndBirkdale Buds — free preschool kids’ activities at Birkdale VillageMany NC colleges waiving application fees during NC Countdown to College October 17-21Latin Night in Camp North End Oct 15Halloween Events in the Charlotte area — movies, pumpkin painting, costume contests, morePumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm“Pay What You Want” night for Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte’s final production, “Evil Dead The Musical”13 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Charlotte (updated!)56 fall festivals in the Charlotte area in 2022National Taco Day deals and freebies in Charlotte for 2022Big discounts for Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Disney Jr., W.A.S.P., and more…Food Trucks and outdoor movie nights at The Green at Prosperity Village: Raya and the Last Dragon Oct 1Retro Horror Series at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas returns with a retro price of $5Free fall photos of your dog at Cotswold Farmers Market for National Black Dog DayFall Free for All at Hart Witzen Gallery Sep 30 Taste 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. It will take place October 7th to 9th, 2022, at Truist Field, 324 S. Mint Street. These are the rescheduled dates. It was supposed to be September 30th... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Charlotte FC is presenting Charlotte FC Block Party Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at the future site of their training facility and headquarters, 8600 McAlpine Park Drive, Charlotte, NC. September 15th to October 15th, 2022, is Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn about more ways to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Charlotte area is ready for fall and Halloween! Here’s a list of haunted trails, corn mazes, fall farm activities and more, for the 2022 season. Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we don’t typically include in Charlotte on the Cheap, but are worth checking out. If you have questions about safety... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Grand Oiseau de Feu sur l’arche by Niki de Saint Phalle. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLCThe Levine Center for the Arts’ Wednesday Night Live returns in the fall of 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
National Coffee Day is Thursday, September 29th, 2022. (International Coffee Day follows soon after, on October 1st, 2022!) Every year, several businesses offer free coffee, or special coffee deals. 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... 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 •
Broad River Campground is a brand new 90 acre campground 4 miles from Boiling Springs, with cabins, glamping domes, and glamping tent and RV sites. The campground has a fall special for cabins — starting at $150 per night. In addition, get an additional 10% off reservations through March 31st, 2023 with code CLTcheap10. Please note... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Pisgah National Forest, from Graveyard Fields (Milepost 418 on Blue Ridge Parkway) Credit: ExploreAsheville.com If you’re seeking North Carolina fall colors, there are many beautiful, scenic drives in North Carolina, especially Western North Carolina, where you can experience vibrant fall foliage as part of a stunning landscape. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The 14th Annual Charlotte Film Festival is taking place September 28th to October 2nd, at The Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC. This is the first time that Charlotte Film Festival will take place in Charlotte’s new Independent Picture House. The film festival will feature more than 100 films from around the... 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 •
Manhattan Short Film Festival is a worldwide event that takes place in more than 400 cities across six continents during a one week period. The Final Ten films are screened simultaneously, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. Each short film is automatically... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Come on out to Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, for Monster Mash on Friday, October 21st, 2022, from 7 to 11 p.m. There’s no cover charge for this event, which raises money for Cabarrus Arts Council. The event is hosted by Dancing for the Arts 2022 star Darien Swain and pro Jenny Grice. This will be a fun... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Charlotte Ballet’s Eduction & Community Engagement Team is hosting FREE community perfomances in Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Centers September 26th to 29th, 2022. These performances are geared toward children and families, and will be performed by Charlotte Ballet’s Second Company members. Find all the best... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Charlotte Symphony often presents free concerts for the community. Sometimes the concerts feature a full orchestra and sometimes they feature ensembles from the orchestra.
Here are two upcoming free concerts: Memorial Service for H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
Thursday, September 29th, 2022
4 p.m.
Myers Park United Methodist Church
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Get ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the inaugural Charlotte International Arts Festival. This festival will take place September 16th to October 2nd, 2022, in locations in Uptown Charlotte and Ballantyne. It’s going to be an annual event. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCNoDa Company Canteen, in the Boileryard of Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, is a new destination for visitors to Camp North End. It’s an indoor and outdoor bar, with the tropical-themed outdoor patio providing a great vantage point for people-watching and enjoying the entertainment at Camp... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Birkdale Buds is a series of fun, interactive events for preschool-aged kids. It takes place every Wednesday morning, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., from June 8th to October 26th, 2022. The event takes place in The Grove, and may include face painting, storytelling, magicians, arts and crafts and more. Find all the best (and cheapest)... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
ight want to target NC Countdown to College, October 17th to 21st, 2022, for applying to college. During that time period, many North Carolina colleges and universities, plus, every North Carolina community college, will waive application fees for North Carolina residents. The application fee for most colleges is $25 or $50, so if... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, is hosting Latin Night on Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is free. This will be a fun night of live music, authentic food, and dancing. Check back for details on the bands. September 15th to October 15th, 2022, is Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn about more ways to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Are you ready for Halloween? Here are a whole bunch of events to get you in the Halloween spirit. The list includes trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more. This list includes events for both kids and adults.
Make sure to scroll down for a monster of a list, organized chronologically, day by day. And it’s growing every day. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Hodges Family FarmHodges Family Farm, at 3900 Rocky River Road, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that’s still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous pumpkin patch over the years. Many are now bringing their own children to visit. Photo courtesy of Hodges...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte is presenting Evil Dead The Musical from September 29th to October 30th, 2022, at The Barn at MoRA, 8300 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC. Bring your own chair to this outdoor show. As you might have seen on the news, this, sadly, will be The Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte’s final production, after 34... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th in the United States. It recognizes the rich and varied cultures of Hispanic and Latino Americans, and the contributions that they have made to the United States. In Charlotte, there are several ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Do you know of others that... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Fall festivals are back in Charlotte! The fall is the perfect time in Charlotte for outdoor events, and there are plenty planned. Read on for a big (and growing) list of Halloween festivals, harvest festivals, apple festivals, cultural festivals, food festivals and more. We will be adding to this list all the time, so please keep checking... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: depositphotos
Tuesday, October 4th, 2022, is National Taco Day. This is the ultimate Taco Tuesday! Several restaurants are celebrating with special deals on tacos.
We’re adding them as we find them. You might also be interested in: Subscribing to Charlotte on the Cheap’s email listFall and Halloween festivals and parties...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Green at Prosperity Village, 5334 Docia Crossing, is part of the City of Charlotte’s initiative to construct 250 place-making projects across the city. The Green is an open space provided by the City of Charlotte. Programming and activities are organized by the Prosperity Village Area Association. The best way to keep up on events... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • From September 30th through November 3th, 2022, watch retro horror flicks on the big screen for retro pricing — just $5 — at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas, 9110 Kings Parade Boulevard. The movies will be shown seven days a week, and there will be two movies every night. Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Charlotte Black DogsCharlotte Black Dogs is a non-profit organization that promotes awareness and eduction about Black Dog Syndrome. Black Dog Syndrome describes the the difficulty that black dogs face in shelters. They are statistically less likely to be adopted and more likely to be euthanized as a result. Charlotte Black Dogs... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Hart Witzen Gallery, at 2422 N. Tryon Street, is holding one of its biggest arts events of the year on Friday, September 30th, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Fall Free for All will feature work by a diverse and extensive group of artists. It’s free to attend. Both Hart Witzen studio artists and regional artists will be exhibiting... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 