Charlotte Ballet Open Houses, with free dance class and giveaways

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/5 5:42A Jody Mace

Charlotte Ballet is holding some open houses for kids in August, 2025. At these free events, there will be free dance classes, giveaways and more. This is a chance to learn about all that Charlotte...

Free Yoga at Patagonia Aug. 16

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/5 4:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Cliford Mervil Patagonia , in the South End at 101 W Worthington Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, sells outdoor clothing and equipment, including products for hiking, climbing, skiing and...

Free days at Charlotte museums — updated for 2025

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/5 3:30A Jody Mace

Grand Oiseau de Feu sur l’arche by Niki de Saint Phalle. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC Museums on the cheap? Yes, if you know the schedule. Several Charlotte area museums have free days. Some of the...

CMPD Independence Festival: Back to School Bash with free school supplies and more on Aug. 9

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/5 3:00A Jody Mace

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Independence Division is hosting its annual Independence Festival on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 6711 City View Drive, Charlotte, North...

ArtPop Community Art Market Nov. 1

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/5 1:00A Jody Mace

ArtPop Street Gallery is a a nonprofit organization that showcases local artists by putting their art in highly viewable spaces, like billboards. On Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m.,...

6 Common Fashion Mistakes Men Make and How to Avoid Them

Creative Loafing Charlotte 8/4 9:51A Alan Watts

You know those celebrity fashion disaster pictures that show up on your Instagram feed every once in a while?…

National Fried Chicken and Waffles Day: $5 off at Metro Diner Aug 8

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/4 6:00A Jody Mace

Friday, August 8, 2025, is National Fried Chicken and Waffles Day. Yes, there is also a fried chicken day and a waffles day, but this is Chicken and Waffle Day. Metro Diner is the force behind...

First Ever K-Pop Stan Fest at Seoul Food Meat Co. on Aug. 30

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/4 5:09A Jody Mace

The first ever K-Pop Stan Fest , a celebration of Korean pop culture, takes place Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Seoul Food Meat Co. at the Urban District Market, 421 E 26th Street,...

Charlotte Corgi Club Racing Championship Oct 11

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/4 5:00A Jody Mace

The Charlotte Corgi Club and Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation are presenting the 3rd Annual Charlotte Corgi Racing Championship on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at...

Things To Do Labor Day Weekend in Charlotte 2025 — festivals, parades, markets and more

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/4 5:00A Jody Mace

Labor Day Weekend 2025 features some of the traditions that Charlotte has enjoyed for years! Read on to learn about some festivals and special events. Some popular Labor Day traditions are Matthews...

Free Little Mermaid Meet and Greet at Cabarrus Brewing Co. Aug. 10

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/4 4:52A Jody Mace

Rice Family Community Events is presenting another FREE meet and greet for kids at Cabarrus Brewing Company, 239 McGill Avenue SW, Concord, North Carolina. Meet Princess Ariel and spend a morning...

Ukraine Festival at Cabarrus Brewing Co. Aug. 24

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/4 2:35A Jody Mace

Ukrainian Congress Committee of America is presenting the Ukraine Festival on Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., in the Kettle Room of Cabarrus Brewing Co., 329 McGill Avenue NW, Concord,...

Harrisburg’s Rockin’ the Burg Community Concert Series: Krystal King Aug. 9

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/4 2:00A Jody Mace

Rockin the Burg Community Concert Series is a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series that takes place at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg. The concerts take place the second...

Queen City Cultural Festival at Blush CLT

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/4 12:39A Jody Mace

Say goodby to summer at Create Amazing LLC s Queen City Cultural Festival . It takes place Saturday, September 20, and Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m. each day, at Blush CLT, 7631 Sharon...

Kaleidoscope Dance & Movement Festival at Urban District Market Aug. 9 — many free and low-priced...

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/3 7:43A Jody Mace

Kaleidoscope Dance & Movement Festival takes place Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Urban District Market, 2315 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. It s free to attend...