The Trailhead Store Birthday Bash March 7 at Stowe Conservancy

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/13 7:30A Jody Mace

The Trailhead Store at Stowe Conservancy. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The Trailhead Store at Stowe Village, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, is part of Daniel Stowe Conservancy. It s...

Charlotte Robot Rumble — watch robots battle it out on April 18

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/13 2:00A Jody Mace

The UNC Charlotte Combat Robot Club is hosting the Charlotte Robot Rumble on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Belk Gym, at UNC Charlotte, 8911 University Road, Charlotte, North...

Charlotte SHOUT! April 3-19

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Charlotte SHOUT! is a one of the most beloved festivals in Charlotte. It is presented by Charlotte Center City Partners. It is returning to Uptown Charlotte from April 3 to 19, 2026. The festival will...

Best Presidents’ Day Sales on Amazon: Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy, Kitchen Aid, Tempur-Pedic, more…

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/13 12:04A Jody Mace

The next big sales event is Presidents Day. Presidents Day is Monday, February 16, 2026, and sales go on all week leading up to that Monday. Traditionally, for whatever reason, Presidents Day tended to bring deals on mattresses, furniture and...

Community Literacy Fair on Feb. 26

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Footprints Learning & Leadership Academy is presenting a Community Literacy Fair on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Iglesia Vital, 6701 Pleasant Grove Road, Charlotte, North...

Safety Day at Steele Creek Church @ Eastfield March 14

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/12 1:36A Jody Mace

Steele Creek Church @ Eastfield, at 11800 Eastfield Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Safety Day on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event....

Shrove Tuesday Community Pancake Supper at Matthews United Methodist Church Feb. 17

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/10 5:59A Jody Mace

Matthews United Methodist Church, at 801 South Trade Street, Matthews, North Carolina, is hosting a Community Pancake Supper for Shrove Tuesday, on February 17, 2026, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. This event is...

Super Bowl LX at Gilde Brewery, and more

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/6 4:31A Jody Mace

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 chose Charlotte to be its North...

Valentine’s Orchid and Chocolate Sale with UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens

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UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens Valentine s event is back in 2026. Shop for orchids and chocolate. There will also be opportunities to learn about orchids. Check out our guide to Valentine s Day in...

Spin Cycle Social: Free Cuban Salsa Dancing, including lesson, at North Tryon 2 Laundromat Feb. 12

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/6 2:50A Jody Mace

Spin Cycle Social is a high energy Cuban Salsa event, bringing the community together to move and connect at a laundromat! And it s FREE! What to expect: Beginner-friendly Cuban salsa lesson Partner work + fun casino-style turns Social dancing to...

Free community screening of film, “Join or Die” at East City Church Feb. 10

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/5 1:00A Jody Mace

MoRA (Monroe Road Advocates) and McClintock Woods Garden Club are presenting a free screening of the film, Join or Die, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at East City Church, 6850 Monroe...

Wendy’s: $3 key tag gets free Jr. Frosty throughout 2026

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/5 12:16A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Wendy s Want to get FREE Jr. Frostys at Wendy s throughout 2026? If you enjoy a little sweet treat with your meal (or just as a snack), you’ll definitely want to snag one of the...

30 Community bands, orchestras and choirs in the Charlotte area — learn how you can participate

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/4 9:00A Jody Mace

The Charlotte area is home to a large number of community bands, orchestras and choirs. The membership varies. Some are made up of professional or almost-professional musicians, and some are open to...

CLTure Day + Night Market — New Moon Festival on Feb. 21

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/4 9:00A Jody Mace

CLTure Day + Night Market: New Moon Festival is a Lunar New Year celebration that takes place at Blume Studios, 904 Post Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. CLTure Day + Night Market: New Moon Festival...

Green River Revival — St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Whitewater Center March 14

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Photo courtesy of U.S. National Whitewater Center The U.S. National Whitewater Center is planning Green River Revival on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Green River Revival is one...