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Plan your days with free and cheap things to do with your family in the Charlotte area for the next 30 days. Festivals, music, movies, learning activities and more.at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Looking for a place to play an instrument or sing? Here's a big list of community bands, orchestras and choruses in the Charlotte, NC area.at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Super Abari Game Bar, 1015 Seigle Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, is holding a Retro PC and Video Game Swap Meet on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A lineup of vendors will be set up on the lot with all kinds of…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Listening Labs is presenting Around the World in Objects: A World-Building Adventure. This free event takes place on select Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at University City Regional Library, 5528 Waters Edge Village Drive,…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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It’s always the right time to get organized! But if your resolve has fallen to the wayside, now’s the time to try again! Many, many items are 60-80% off at the Container Store. There’s no time like the present to sort your photos, organize…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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The City of Belmont, North Carolina, is holding Howl-O-Ween on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 9 a.m., at Stowe Park, 24 S Main Street, Belmont, North Carolina. The features a pet costume parade and contest. The parade route is around Stowe…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Summit Coffee NoDa, at 416 E 36th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a live music series. This one is for the early birds! It will take place on the patio on the 3rd Saturday of the month. The next event in this series takes…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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The Secret Chocolatier, at 2935 Providence Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a local family-run chocolate shop that creates handcrafted treats from scratch. They’re definitely worthy of gift-giving and festive occasions! They’re hosting…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Charlotte Blues Society, an affiliate of the Blues Foundation, is a non-profit organization dedicated to “Keepin’ the Blues Alive.” They host “Blues Sunday” at the Skyline Room at Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts, 1030 Woodward Avenue,…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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704Play is bringing big city comedy to Cornelius. Catch this improv comedy show on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., at Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216 Wetmoreland Road, Cornelius, North Carolina. The show is approximately…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotteat Unpretentious Palate
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Steinway Piano Gallery-Charlotte, at 7030 Smith Corners Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina, often hosts free concerts. It’s near Northlake Mall. Next up: On Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 4 to 5 p.m., pianist Sanjana Bellapu will be…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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WDAV Classical Public Radio’s Small Batch Concert Series is returning for the 2026/2027 season. This popular chamber music series presents innovative music in an unconventional, laid-back atmosphere. The concerts will take place at Free…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Super Abari Game Bar is hosting a kids’ costume contest on Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 1 p.m. This is a free event. Bring your kid to show off their costumes for a chance to win a grand prize of one Pokémon Prismatic Evolutions…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Jammin’ on the 1 is a musicians’ jam session that takes place the 3rd Friday of every month, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Access 21, 613 Calvert Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s free to attend. Sound check is at 6 p.m. Bring your…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Jambox, at 707 E Hebron Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, offers practice rooms to musicians in Charlotte. You can rent a private room by the month, or become a subscribed member and then rent practice rooms by the hour or day. There’s…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Telling the Untold Story at Davidson College is a history talk that takes place at Duke Mansion, 400 Hermitage Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m. Tickets are free but there aren’t many left.…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Super Abari Game Bar and @spookyclt are hosting Godzilla Day at Super Abari Game Bar, 1015 Seigle Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Friday, November 13, 2026. Time TBA. This is a free event. The main event will be an art auction/raffle…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Carolina Raptor Center, at 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville (within Latta Nature Preserve) is hosting Owl-O-Ween on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Featured Activities: Schedule of Events: Tickets:at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Japan-America Association of South Carolina is hosting Otsukimi Festival — Japanese Moon Festival on November 14, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Northside Recreation Center, 900 Annafrel Street, Rock Hill, South Carolina. This is a free event.…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Experience a day of beauty and creativity at Barnful of Art on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Fox Farms, 7505 Sims Road, Waxhaw, North Carolina. Admission is free. Barnful of Art will feature 30+ artists and…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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A group of Charlotte creatives are hosting All Hallows’ Feed, a FREE community event, on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Black Wednesday, at 529 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte, North Carolina. The event will start at 11 a.m. and go until 1…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Charlotte Art Collective is holding its 2025 Holiday Art Show on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Avondale Presbyterian Church Family Life Center, 2821 Park Road, Charlotte, NC. Admission and parking are both free.…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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The Geekery Market is described as “Like real life Etsy for Geeks.” It features artists and artisans who create products across all fandoms, from Star Wars to Doctor Who and everything in between. The Geekery Market takes place Saturday,…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Gibson Mill Market, at 305 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, North Carolina, is hosting Sunday Funday: Halloween Edition on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Enjoy: A special treat for our Food Hall customers:…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Charlotte Chess Center offers chess classes and coaching for all ages, as well as camps and school programs. In addition, Charlotte Chess Center holds chess meet-ups for adults at local breweries. They are free to attend. Enjoy drinks and…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday in which participants remember and pray for their friends and family members who have passed away. Here's a list of celebrations in Charlotte.at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library, at 2412 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Autumn ComicFest on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. This FREE all-ages event will feature FREE comic books to take home.…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is presenting several events to celebrate Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Read on to learn about each one, and to register, when required. Día de Muertos Events Free Movie Screening: Book of LifeSaturday,…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Charlotte Chalk Art Festival is a FREE, family-friendly 2-day festival on October 17 and 18, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day. It takes place at NoDa Brewing Company, 150 W 32nd Street, Charlotte, NC. Charlotte Chalk Art Festival…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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The Grove Presbyterian Church, 5735 E. WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting their Yard Give on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. It’s like a yard sale, but everything is free! Take what you need! You can…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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The Charlotte Corgi Club and Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation are presenting the Annual Charlotte Corgi Racing Championship on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Renaissance Park, 1536 W Tyvola Road, Charlotte,…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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NC Liver Mush Festival: Mush, Music & Mutts is an annual festival in Uptown Shelby, North Carolina. It takes place Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to attend. If you love liver mush, don’t miss this! If you’ve…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, 4150 Yancey Road, hosts events throughout the year. Find them all on OMB’s Facebook page. This page is for events at the original location in LoSo. Find information about the second location of The Olde…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Petra’s, at 1919 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting A Diamond in a Rhinestone World: A Tribute to Dolly Parton on Friday, October 23, 2026. Doors are at 7 p.m. and the show is at 8 p.m. Enjoy a night of Dolly Parton…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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The Matthews Concert Band is a volunteer community band of professional and dedicated amateur musicians. Its mission is to provide performance opportunities to adult wind and percussion players. Its repertoire includes classic concert band…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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The Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade is one of Charlotte's favorite traditions -- this year it will be a nighttime paradeat Charlotte On The Cheap
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The Happening is a collaborative arts movement in Charlotte, taking shape in a weekly gathering of creative people. You can expect to find visual artists, musicians, DJs and much more, all making art in a collaborative setting. Every…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Looking for somewhere to show off your pet’s Halloween costume? Bring your pup to one of these canine costume parties in the Charlotte area. These events are for 2026. Make sure to click on the links for all the details. Some offer pet…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Big list of Halloween bar crawls, costume parties, Halloween concerts and movies in the Charlotte area.at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Whataburger, at 3415 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina, is hosting Panthers legend and hall-of-famer Luke Kuechly on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. Event highlights include: This is a rescheduled date.at Charlotte On The Cheap
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King Canary Brewing, at 562 Williamson Road, Mooresville, NC, is a family-friendly microbrewery in a 4,500 square-foot, multi-story home. The brewery hosts many events, which you can find on their calendar and Facebook page. Upcoming…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Dear Soul Music Co. is presenting DEVOTE: Live at Hardy Boys. This is a live music residency on select Fridays, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Hardy Boys Records in Camp North End, 701 Keswick Avenue, #105, Charlotte, North Carolina. Enjoy FREE…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Idlewild Baptist Church, 12701 Idlewild Road, Matthews, North Carolina, is hosting its 7th Annual Fall Fair on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a FREE event for the community and all activities and food are free. The…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Tommy’s Pub, 3124 Eastway Drive, is a small neighborhood bar that’s big on music and community. Go to Tommy’s Pub’s Facebook page, where they regularly provide updates about upcoming music and other events. All events are FREE to attend,…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Matthews Playhouse's Haunted Trail includes a Not So Spooky Trail and a Spooky Trail, for three nights in October.at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Primal Brewery, at 16432 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, hosts frequent events, including live music, holiday parties, and more. To see all of their events, visit Primal Brewery Huntersville’s Facebook page or the Primal Brewery…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Crafters and artists, there’s a brand new spot for you to feed your creativity, while saving money and keeping stuff out of the landfill. Concord Creative Reuse is in the back of the Mercantile On Market, in Downtown Concord at 40 Union…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Wear a costume to Krispy Kreme on Halloween and get a free doughnut.at Charlotte On The Cheap
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As you plan your Halloween festivities, don’t miss some of the amazing and fun decorations and attractions that your neighbors are providing! We are listing a few impressive displays here. We know that there are more, and we will add to…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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The Chamber by Wooden Robot, at 416 E 36th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is in NoDa, steps away from the 36th Street Station Light Rail stop. The Chamber features a rotating selection of draft and packaged beer, with a focus on…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Gatito Night Market is a multicultural market that brings the community together to support small businesses and have fun! It takes place at 4410 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, and is free to attend. Shop from small business…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Charlotte Craft Beer Week, from October 16 to 25, 2026, is a celebration of the Queen City’s craft beer culture and brewers. Many events are planned for Craft Beer Week, including brewery crawls in various neighborhoods, awards and more.…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Gibson Mill Market, 305 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, North Carolina, is hosting a bluegrass jam every other Wednesday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. It’s scheduled on the following dates in 2026: We recommend that you contact Gibson Mill Market…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Brewers at 4001 Yancey is a group of like-minded brewers from Victory Beer Co. & Southern Tier Brewing Co. The taproom features well-known varieties, as well as exciting new offerings designed for the local market. There is also a…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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Monday Night Brewing Garden Co., at 2217 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, features 40 taps, a lounge, and an outside space with fire pits and outdoor games. You can find a list of their upcoming events on their website or…at Charlotte On The Cheap
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