| Amazon Prime Day July 12 & 13 (but some deals are available early)Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekSubway giving away a million free subs July 12Starbucks: Half off cold beverages Tuesdays in JulyBest food and drink deals and events in CharlotteEverything you need to know about Topgolf, including half-price TuesdaysCook Out Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway — free for kidsKrispy Kreme: 85-cent dozen deal for 85th birthday (plus more deals)Queen City Dance Summer Block Party July 30Be Well Birkdale — free yoga classes at Birkdale VillagePop-up roller skating rink in Uptown CharlotteBig day-by-day list of outdoor movies in Charlotte in 2022VisArt Video: Cult Movies in the CaveCharlotte Restaurant Week in July 22-31McDonald’s: Freebies and deals all July with Camp McDonald’s5 low-priced summer movie programs for kids in Charlotte areaSam’s Club Membership: $24.88 (includes $10 Sam’s Club E-Gift Card)Best Walmart Deals this week — shop Flash Picks onlineLive at Patriots Park — summer concert series in Kings MountainAfrofuturism Fest July 14-16Pageland Watermelon Festival July 15-16National Ice Cream Day freebies, events and deals for 2022 around CharlotteUpcoming free and cheap events for kidsBig list of Summer Festivals in CharlotteChristmas in July at Open Door Studios: free performance of How the Grinch Stole ChristmasFree concert at Rock Hill Velodrome: Rod Viske + The Jam Garden Band July 30 Amazon Prime Day will take place July 12th and 13th, 2022. Note: You can try Amazon Prime for free, for 30 days. If you’re going to try it, this is the time! You can cancel whenever you want. Amazon Prime Day is a bit like Black Friday in July. For two days only, Amazon will offer tremendous savings on TVs, smart home, kitchen, grocery,... 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 • Subway is a fast and affordable meal option on-the-go! You can easily customize your order to fit your dietary needs and (let’s face it) your culinary cravings. With regular and footlong options, the new protein bowls, salads, wraps, kids’ meals, and even breakfast (at participating shops), you’ll find what you want, when you need it!... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • If you love Starbucks you came to the right place. We will update about new deals right here as they’re announced. 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. Here’s one deal that will help you cool off this... 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 • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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! ... 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 •
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 • Birkdale Village is hosting a community yoga series, Be Well Birkdale, on Tuesdays from June 7th to October 25th, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please check in at 5:45 p.m. The class will take place under The Willow Oaks in The Grove. Please bring a mat. You’ll receive access to a virtual punch card during your first class and if you come to 4... 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 •
VisArt Video, at 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation, creation, and experience of movies through education, community events, and rental of over 40,000 titles—some being rare and non-streaming. Check out the Micro Cinema for private events, parties and screenings here. Upcoming Events from VisArt...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’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... 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 •
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 • Photo: depositphotosDid 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is presenting a FREE summer concert series once a month (except August) from May to October, 2022. The concerts take place at 6 p.m., at Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain. Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day... 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 • 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 • 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 •
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 • There’s a lot to celebrate in Charlotte this year! Check out this growing list of summer festivals. Celebrate the season with live music, culture, food, dancing, kids’ activities and much more. We’re adding to the list all the time, so keep checking back. We focus on free and cheap events here on Charlotte on the Cheap, and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Open Door Studios is presenting a free performance of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This “Christmas in July” event will take place Sunday, July 24th, 2022, at 4 p.m., at Open Door Studios, 3706 Central Avenue (on the corner of Central and Eastway.) Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 