4 Lawn Tickets for $99 at Concerts at Amphitheaters

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/17 7:31A Jody Mace

The Summer of Live Lawn 4-pack at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre and Truliant Amphitheater in Charlotte, NC, gives fans access to four lawn tickets at select shows for just $99 all-in, while supplies...

America the Duck’s 1st Birthday Party (Free ice cream and water slide) on July 4

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/17 5:42A Jody Mace

True Cut Ranch , at 5221 Bolick Road, Claremont, North Carolina, is opening the farm to all for America the Duck s 1st Birthday Party on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. The celebration...

GATHER: Women’s Community & Connection on June 28

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/17 5:04A Jody Mace

GATHER is an intimate monthly event where professional women come together to share challenges, celebrate victories, and support each other through life s complexities. In a world that often demands...

SNAP recipients can get FREE rides to some farmers’ markets

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/16 1:23A Jody Mace

Farmers Market Transportation Program is a new program by Mecklenburg County that offers FREE CATS Microtransit rides to some farmers markets in North Mecklenburg County to SNAP recipients. To be...

Father’s Day Car Show at Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse and Grill — North End Matthews

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/15 9:00P Jody Mace

Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse and Grill North End Matthews, at 316 North Trade Street, Matthews, North Carolina, is hosting a Father s Day Car Show on Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It s free to attend. If you d like to enter a car the fee...

Donuts with Dad at Good Karma Ranch — meet alpacas

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/15 1:47A Jody Mace

Celebrate Father s Day with the alpacas at Good Karma Ranch, 1041 Brevard Place Road, Iron Station, North Carolina. This alpaca ranch is about 26 miles to the north west of Charlotte. It s just 17 miles from Huntersville. Good Karma Ranch is...

Father’s Day 2026: freebies, discounts, and things to do — updated!

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/14 5:10A Jody Mace

Make Father s Day 2026 special in the Charlotte area with these ideas about how to spend the weekend. Keep reading for food deals, special events and a calendar for the whole weekend. As Dad always...

Father’s Day: Free racing at The Pit for dads

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/14 3:00A Jody Mace

If a dad you know has the need for speed, take him to The Pit Indoor Kart Racing on Father s Day, Sunday, June 21, 2026. All dads accompanied by a kid paying the full price for a race will get to race...

Tropical Smoothie Cafe: get a free smoothie on National Smoothie Day June 21, with food purchase

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/14 12:11A Jody Mace

National Smoothie Day is June 21, 2026. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is celebrating National Smoothie Day by giving Tropic Rewards members a free 24-oz smoothie with any bowl or food purchase. Excludes...

Free (and discount) smoothies for National Smoothie Day and the start of summer June 21

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/13 10:10P Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos Sunday, June 21, 2026, is National Smoothie Day and the first day of summer. Here are some ways to enjoy the day with free or discount smoothies in the Charlotte area. Make sure...

Planet Smoothie: Free Lunar Lemonade on National Smoothie Day June 21

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/13 7:57P Jody Mace

Planet Smoothie is celebrating National Smoothie Day on Saturday, June 21, 2026, with a special deal. Get a 20oz Lunar Lemonade smoothie from 2 to 5 p.m. The deal is only for Planet VIP members and...

Cut free sunflowers in Salisbury now! Plus info on 13 sunflower fields near Charlotte

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/13 3:00A Jody Mace

Oddie s Sunflowers. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC There s nothing that says summer like a big, happy field of sunflowers. There are several farms and fields near Charlotte where the public can visit and...

Juneteenth at Grier Heights Community Garden: From Soil to Soul on June 18

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/13 2:30A Jody Mace

Celebrate Juneteenth at Grier Heights Community Garden, 3110 Leroy Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. From Soil to Soul: A Juneteenth Tribute to Our Ancestors and Our Land takes place Thursday, June...

Focal 4 Fridays: Local short film screenings at TAOH Outdoor Gallery

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/12 5:11A Jody Mace

Every Friday night this summer, through August 15, 2026, head to TAOH Outdoor Gallery , 2200 N Brevard Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, for Focal 4 Fridays. There will be a live DJ and Sip & Paint...

Bridges of Belonging Summer Celebration June 13

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/12 4:41A Jody Mace

Ourbridge for Kids, Refugee Support Services and BOOM Charlotte are hosting Bridges of Belonging (formerly World Refugee Day) on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Refugee Support Services,...