Discounted tickets to 7th Street Concerts: The Day the Music Didn’t Stop — 9/11 at 25 years on Sept....

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/17 2:00A Jody Mace

7th Street Concerts is a concert series that presents music experiences that are fresh, classical and unexpected, from early music performed on period instruments to experimental new music. The...

How to visit the Dambo Troll in Charlotte — new trails make him easier to get to

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/16 7:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Something big has come to Charlotte and it s a troll. He s resting on his side, looking over the growing River District as it develops. His name is Big Pete, or Big Pete...

One-day Yarn Sale at Upcycle Arts Aug. 16

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/15 6:18A Jody Mace

Upcycle Arts , at 3046-A Eastway Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a creative re-use center. You ll find materials for all of your projects at great prices. Upcycle Arts announced on Facebook that...

Blocktoberfest at Town Brewing Sept. 12

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/15 5:54A Jody Mace

Town Brewing, 800 Grandin Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Blocktoberfest on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. It s free to attend. This neighborhood celebration...

Chewy: Buy 3 pet toys and get 1 free

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/15 3:30A Jody Mace

Your dog or cat really needs more toys for the summer, right? If so (and it is so) check out Chewy.com right now. They ve got a buy 3 and get 1 free sale going on for the Frisco Summer Collection. Mix and match, of course. Because your pet needs...

Krispy Kreme: Wear Pokémon attire and receive a FREE doughnut on August 22 (plus a special Pokemon...

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/15 2:45A Jody Mace

Image courtesy of Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme is teaming up with The Pokémon Company International to celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with a new Pokémon Doughnut Collection, featuring five beloved Pokémon...

Haunted Car Wash at Tiger Xpress in Mount Holly

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/15 1:00A Jody Mace

Image: Mace Publishing, LLC Tiger Xpress, 701 Beatty Drive, Mount Holly, North Carolina, is bringing back their Haunted Car Wash ! It October 9–11, 2026: 7:15 to 11:30 p.m. October 16–18, 2026: 7:15...

Hella Spell: A Team-Based Spelling Event at Gilde Brewery every Wednesday, and more!

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/14 9:51A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Gilde Brewery Gilde Brewery , at 3530 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina is an authentic German brewery with a brewing history of several hundred years in Hannover, Germany. It...

Free live music at Frank’s Beer Shop, and more

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/14 7:45A Jody Mace

Frank s Beer Shop , at 3348 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, was founded by a guy and his dog in 2025. It s a neighborhood bar and bottle shop where dogs are welcome inside and outside on the patio. To give you an idea of where it...

Open Mic at Access 21 on Sept. 4

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/13 8:00A Jody Mace

Access 21, 613 Calvert Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a monthly event, Open Mic at 21. It generally takes place the first Friday of the month, from 7 to 9 p.m. This is a free event. The featured artist on September 4, 2026 is...

Bigfoot in the Park in Gastonia Sept. 19

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/13 5:09A Jody Mace

Image: Depositphotos Gaston County Parks & Recreation reports that there have been Bigfoot sightings in George Poston Park, 1101 Lowell-Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia, North Carolina or there will...

Help UNC Researchers learn about preteen mental health

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/13 4:40A Jody Mace

Researchers are recruiting 8-11-year-olds for UNC research study on preteen mental health. No travel required! Find out if you are eligible at this link: https://redcap.link/SMSscreener . The purpose...

Free Movie Night at UNC Charlotte’s Jerry Richardson Stadium Aug. 15: Zootopia 2

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/13 1:00A Jody Mace

UNC Charlotte is hosting a FREE movie night at Jerry Richardson Stadium, 8701 Phillips Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, starting at 7:30 p.m. Watch Zootopia 2! This event...

Charlotte Monarch Celebration Sept 19

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/12 8:00A Jody Mace

Charlotte Monarch Celebration is a free event taking place Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, 2986 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, North Carolina. Many...

Oktoberfest at Gilde Brewery returns for three weekends

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/12 2:00A Jody Mace

Gilde Brewery, 3520 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting three full weekends of Oktoberfest festivities. It s free to attend. Oktoberfest takes place from open to close on these days:...