Special deals and freebies for National Drive-Thru Day July 24

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/20 2:25A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos National Drive-Thru Day is July 24, 2026. We re collecting up info about special deals. So far we have one listed (Dunkin ) but we expect to be announcing more soon! Dunkin On...

Free Tax Preparation with Buenas Finanzas Carolina Aug. 1

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/19 9:51A Jody Mace

Buenas Finanzas Carolinas (BFC) is offering free tax preparation assistance through its VITA Latino program on August 1, 2026, helping eligible taxpayers access trusted, no-cost support during tax...

Back to School Bashes for 2026 — many with free school supplies

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/19 4:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos School is about to start. We re putting together a huge list of back-to-school parties. Many include free school supplies. Some offer features like free haircuts, free smoothies,...

Clothes Bin Kannapolis’ 3rd Annual Back to School Bash Aug. 8

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/19 2:17A Jody Mace

Clothes Bin Kannapolis, a family clothing store, is hosting its 3rd annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is a free event. The event features: Music Games Bubbles Chalk activities Fun for kids More...

Back to School Block Party at Saluda Trail Middle School (Rock Hill) on July 25

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/19 1:45A Jody Mace

Elrod Pope Law Firm is sponsoring a Back 2 School Block Party at Saluda Trail Middle School, 2300 Saluda Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina, for local families. It takes place Saturday, July 25, 2026,...

Dino-themed Back to School Bash at Charlotte Premium Outlets Aug. 15

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/19 1:00A Jody Mace

Illustration: Depositphotos Charlotte Premium Outlets, at 5405 New Fashion Way, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Get...

Back to School: Movin’ & Groovin’ at Northlake Mall July 25

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/19 1:00A Jody Mace

Illustration: Depositphotos Northlake Mall is hosting Movin & Groovin (a back to school event) on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 12 to 3 p.m. This free event will feature: Activities Local...

Movin’ & Groovin’: Back to School Event at Carolina Mall in Concord Aug. 1

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/19 1:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos Carolina Mall, 1480 Concord Parkway North, Concord, North Carolina, is hosting Movin & Groovin , a free back to school event. It takes place Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 12 to 3...

Back to School Community Event at Mallard Creek Rec Center Aug. 22

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/19 12:45A Jody Mace

Millz Dream Eventz and The Right Touch Auto Detailing are presenting the 3rd Annual Back to School Community Event on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It takes place at Mallard Creek Recreation Center is at 2530 Johnston Oehler...

Hottest Amazon deals in July: Ninja Blender, Breville Espresso Machine, Lenovo Laptop, more…

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/18 8:34A Jody Mace

Whether you re shopping for a gift or a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of today s deals at Amazon. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices...

Art Walk on Union in Concord Sept. 12

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/18 8:30A Jody Mace

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Art Walk on Union is an afternoon festival of art and music in Downtown Concord. The next event is Saturday, September 12, 2026: Facebook event It takes place from 11 a.m....

Great Southeast Pollinator Census: Count with Master Gardeners

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/18 7:44A Jody Mace

With many of our pollinators in alarming decline, the Great Southeast Pollinator Count is a positive way for all of us to help. Every August, in across states in the southeast, the public can become...

Insomnia Cookies offers buy-one-get-one free Happy Hour special for limited time

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/16 2:57A Jody Mace

Every Monday to Thursday through July 30, 2206, Insomnia Cookies is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE cookie from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This deal is displayed at insomniacookies.com . The special includes...

Book Swap at Free Range Brewing on July 24, and more!

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/15 4:29A Jody Mace

Free Range Brewing , 2320 North Davidson Street, hosts a number of free and inexpensive events every week. Some are regularly scheduled and recur every week or month, and some are special events. Make sure to check Free Range Brewing s Facebook...

Reel Trivia Night at Independent Picture House July 23, with prizes, free samples and live music

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/15 2:00A Jody Mace

Image: Independent Picture House Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is presenting Reel Trivia Night on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. This is a free...