Rita’s Italian Ice: Buy a custard cone and get a free Italian ice

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/19 3:03A Jody Mace

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has a special deal for the rest of August. Now through August 31, 2026, Rita s Ice app users who purchase a Small Frozen Custard Cone can get a FREE Small Italian...

Boileryard Brunch at Camp North End Aug. 23: DJs, live painting, brunch food and drinks

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/19 3:00A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Kiara the Innovator On the 4th Sunday of the month, from 12 to 4 p.m., the Boileryard district of Camp North End is the spot for Boileryard Brunch. The best address is 1824...

Smithsonian’s “Americans” exhibit comes to Native American Studies Center in Lancaster — opening...

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/18 7:03A Jody Mace

Exploring how deeply intertwined American Indians are in the history, popular culture, and identity of the United States, the traveling Smithsonian exhibit Americans makes its South Carolina tour...

Sonny’s: Free Pork Big Deal for Teachers Aug 20

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/18 2:24A Jody Mace

Sonny s BBQ is offering a FREE Pork Big Deal to teachers on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The deal is available to any teacher or staff member who has a valid school ID to show. (Preschool through...

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...