12th Annual Laketoberfest in Cornelius October 12

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/26 8:43A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Cornelius Parks Recreation Department The 12th Annual Laketoberfest Music & Brew Festival will take place Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Bailey Road Park,...

Traveling to Raleigh by Train — top things to do

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/26 8:42A Jody Mace

If you re planning a trip from Charlotte to Raleigh, going by train is simpler than you might think. You won t have to worry about traffic on I-85 and I-40, you won t have to find or pay for parking,...

Free yoga at Seoul Food Meat Company (Mill District) on Thursdays in August

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/26 7:07A Jody Mace

Every Thursday in August, 2024, Yonder Yoga is offering a FREE yoga class at Seoul Food Meat Company (Mill District), 421 E 26th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. The free class will take place at 6...

WDAV Holding One-Day Record Sale at Book Buyers

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/26 1:10A Jody Mace

WDAV 89.9, Davidsons College s classical public radio station, is holding a one-day-only record sale at Book Buyers, 3040 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC. The sale will take place on Saturday, August 24,...

Kannapolis National Night Out August 6

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/25 7:27P Jody Mace

National Night Out is a program that encourages local police departments to connect with the community in a fun way, and encourages the community members to stand together for safety and awareness....

Summer Creative Nonfiction Reading and Open Mic at Book Buyers

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/25 7:10P Jody Mace

Book Buyers , the incredible, massive book store, is at 3040 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina. You might also be interested in our list of thrift stores, vintage shops, consignment stores, and...

National Dog Photo Day July 26: professional photo of your dog for $5 at Pet in the City

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/25 5:47A Jody Mace

Pet in the City, 9600 Monroe Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting an event for National Dog Photo Day. On Friday, July 26, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., bring in your dog for a professional...

BYOT (Bring Your Own Textile): Free screen printing at MacFly Fresh Printing Co.

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/25 4:49A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of MacFly Fresh Printing Company Once a month, on the fourth Saturday of the month, MacFly Fresh Printing Company is hosting BYOT (Bring Your Own Textile) from 2 to 6 p.m. During these...

Festival of Lebanon Sep 21

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/25 12:49A Jody Mace

St. Stephen Maronite Catholic Church presents the Festival of Lebanon on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Friday, September 20, 2024, there will also be a drive-thru (to pick up...

Back to School Bash at local McDonald’s restaurants — free school supplies for first 100 kids

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/24 11:14P Jody Mace

Santon Enterprise McDonald s is hosting back to school bashes at several of its Charlotte area stores. At each one, the first 100 kids (ages 2-12) will receive bags filled with school supplies. The children must be present. McDonalds Back to...

4th Annual VIVA Week at VIVA Chicken — Kick off party July 26

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/24 11:16A Jody Mace

VIVA Chicken is celebrating its 4th annual VIVA Week, from July 26 to August 1, 2024. VIVA Insiders who visit during this time can earn up to $35 of free VIVA Chicken for future orders. In addition,...

A.C.E. Academy Block Party, hosted by Power 98

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/24 2:43A Jody Mace

A.C.E. Academy, a charter school at 7807 Caldwell Road, Harrisburg, North Carolina, is presenting an end of summer block party , hosted by Power 98, on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 12 to 2 p.m. The...

The Big Sort: A Major Upgrade to Charlotte’s Recycling is Coming

Charlotte Magazine 7/22 6:38A Carrie Dow

Standing in the middle of Mecklenburg County s Material Recovery Facility, off West Craighead Road in northeast Charlotte, is like being in a version of Willy Wonka s chocolate factory that processes...

4th Annual Sun Valley Commons Fall Festival Oct 19

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/22 6:21A Jody Mace

The 4th Annual Sun Valley Commons Fall Festival takes place Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Sun Valley Commons, 6467 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail, North Carolina. Admission is...

Carolina Renaissance Festival: October 5 to November 24 (learn how to save money!)

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/22 6:14A Jody Mace

Carolina Renaissance Festival is making the Charlotte area more festive and fun, for the 31st season! When is the Carolina Renaissance Festival? It is taking place Saturdays and Sundays from October 5...