Free Dippin’ Dots July 19 for National Ice Cream Day

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Sunday, July 19, 2026, is National Ice Cream Day! To celebrate, participating Dippin Dot stores are giving away FREE mini cups of Dippin Dots (any flavor!) The giveaways will take place during a...

Lands End: 50% off all backpacks and lunch boxes with promo code!

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/11 2:33A Jody Mace

It s time for Back to School shopping (believe it or not) and Lands End has a great deal right now. Use promo code SCHOOLBUS for 50% off most backpacks and lunch boxes . The promo code also offers 25%...

Percent Game Night with free smoked wings (while supplies last) at Percent Tap House Harrisburg on...

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/9 6:09A Jody Mace

Percent Tap House , 4250 Main Street, Harrisburg, holds some regularly scheduled events. Look for more events on their Facebook page. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries....

This Charlotte Shopping Secret Could Save You Hundreds on Furniture & Home Finds

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Photo courtesy of Vista Auction If you ve never heard of Vista Auction , you re not alone but once people discover it, they usually wish they had found it sooner. Think of it as one of Charlotte s...

Summer Puppy Pawty at Petty Thieves Brewing Co. July 11

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Destination Home Puppy Rescue , a rescue organization in Fort Mill, is hosting a Summer Pawty on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Petty Thieves Brewery, 413 Dalton Avenue, Charlotte,...

Sandal Sale at Zappos, including Birkenstock, Nike, Calvin Klein and more

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Photo: Birkenstock Get your feet ready for the rest of the summer with Zappos Sandal Sale ! They re offering big deals on a wide variety of styles, from Birkenstock, Nike, Calvin Klein and more. Some deals are only for certain colors, so be sure...

45th Annual Farmers Day Festival in China Grove July 17-18

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/9 3:25A Jody Mace

China Grove, North Carolina, is presenting the 45th Annual Farmers Day Festival on Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, 2026: Friday: 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The festival takes...

Weekly Trivia and Board Game Nights at Hi-Wire Brewing, and more!

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/9 3:04A Jody Mace

Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte is open in the South End at 340 West Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC. Hi-Wire Brewing includes two separate bars, and features 20 unique taps of Hi-Wire beer, wine and draft...

Lowe’s gives away lots of free gifts for two days — including MyLowe’s Money!

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Image courtesy of Lowe s On July 11 and 12, 2026, Lowe’s is giving the first 150 customers (must be MyLowe s Rewards members) each day at every location an opportunity to select a one of many...

Summer sale on beautiful kids’ clothes at Hanna Andersson — many at 60% off

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Photo: Hanna Andersson Hanna Andersson is loved for its adorable, well-made, super-soft kids clothes that are built for play and comfort. Their summer sale allows you to suit up your growing kids and...

Free fruits and vegetables for WIC participants at 3 farmers’ markets

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Photo: Depositphotos Fresh fruits and vegetables are now easier to access for families enrolled in WIC! Eligible recipients of Public Health’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program can now use...

Community Day of Love at Second Calvary Baptist Church July 18: free food, clothes, diapers, more…

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Second Calvary Baptist Church, at 114 Nelson Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, is holding its Community Day of Love on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please register here. At this...

Save $50 on Shark SilkiPro Hair Straightener and Dryer — go from wet to silky-smooth with no heat...

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Photo courtesy of Shark Ninja Shark SilkiPro Hair Straightener and Dryer is trending for all the best reasons. It produces a silky smooth result while eliminating heat damage on your hair, with...

Panthers Fan Fest at Bank of America Stadium July 31

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Carolina Panthers Fan Fest Powered by Verizon will take place Friday, July 31, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium, 800 S Mint Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. Tickets are $5 each, with proceeds...

Plaza Midwood Chess Club Meetups Every Thursday

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/8 9:00A Jody Mace

Plaza Midwood Chess Club is a group of chess enthusiasts who gather to enjoy the game without the fuss of ratings or formal education. If you re an adult in the Charlotte area looking to make new...