Free Guitar Strings on June 6 — World String Change Day!

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/31 4:00A Jody Mace

You might have heard of National Coffee Day or National Donut Day, but did you know that there s also a day devoted to changing your guitar strings? World String Change Day takes place June 6, 2025!...

Summer Festivals in Charlotte

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/31 4:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos There s a lot to celebrate in Charlotte this year! Check out this growing list of summer festivals. Celebrate the season with live music, culture, food, kids activities and much...

30 Farmers’ Markets in the Charlotte Area

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/31 4:00A Jody Mace

Farmers markets are the most important way to connect farmers to the community. Shop at one of these Charlotte area farmers markets for the freshest produce, meat and other products. Know of one that...

Upcoming free and cheap events for kids

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/31 3:14A Jody Mace

Find plenty of free and cheap things for kids to do on this list. Events for all age kids are included, from toddlers to teens, so make sure to follow the links to learn more about each event. Be sure...

Chick-fil-A Davis Lake: Free 4-count Chick-n-Minis Meal for Dads on June 7

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/31 2:47A Jody Mace

Chick-fil-A Davis Lake, 8433 Davis Lake Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Minis with Dad on June 7, 2025, from 8 to 10 a.m. If we learn that other locations are also hosting this event,...

Soap Bubble Circus coming to Cabarrus County Library (multiple locations)

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/31 2:05A Jody Mace

Soap Bubble Circus is coming to multiple locations of Cabarrus County Library the first week of June, 2025. This program was announced on Facebook. This is a FREE program for families, including kids...

Fresh Flea Market at Urban District Market June 20

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/31 1:13A Jody Mace

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Pop CLTure is presenting Fresh Flea Market at Urban District Market, 2315 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. Shop for...

Summer Kids Club at Carolina Mall

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/31 12:57A Jody Mace

Cabarrus County Public Library is presenting Summer Kids Club at the Mall, a free weekly event at Carolina Mall, 1480 Concord Parkway N, Concord, North Carolina. This event takes place on Tuesdays in...

Free swimming lessons for kids at Ray’s Splash Planet — lottery June 11

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/29 2:38A Jody Mace

Ray s Splash Planet. Courtesy of Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Did you know that Ray s Splash Planet , the indoor water park at 215 North Sycamore Street run by Mecklenburg County Parks and...

Free ice cream for dads on Father’s Day at Ben & Jerry’s Davidson

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/28 1:13A Jody Mace

Dads can get a free scoop of ice cream on Father s Day , June 15, 2025, from 12 to 9 p.m., at Ben & Jerry s, 202 South Main Street, Davidson, North Carolina. This location only. Make sure to check Ben...

Why I Quit Amazon Prime And Joined VisArt Video

Charlotte Magazine 5/26 8:31A Jen Tota McGivney

My search for positivity during ominous times has grown desperate and almost comical. My latest theory: Knitting will help. Knitters seem so serene as they transform balls of yarn into works of art. When I heard about a knitting 101 class at...

Travel From CLT: Branson, Missouri

Charlotte Magazine 5/26 8:12A Matt Crossman

One of my kids likes fast roller coasters, and the other doesn t (yet). Both have fun when we visit Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. My older daughter adds one, and only one, big coaster every...

The Cost Of Living In Charlotte

Charlotte Magazine 5/26 6:14A Ely Portillo

Walking through First Ward in uptown on a warm late-winter afternoon, Tom Hanchett sees layers of the city invisible to most people. You might describe the homes we re walking past as apartments and...

Treat Dad to Father’s Day dine-in and to-go meals in Charlotte, 2025

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/26 4:36A Evelyn Warkulwiz

Photo: Depositphotos Celebrate Father s Day with a tasty meal! Father s Day is Sunday, June 15, 2025. We re putting together a list of restaurants in the Charlotte area for Father s Day meals ranging...

Birkdale Village 4th of July Celebration includes bike parade, fire truck “wet down,” and block...

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/25 12:00A Jody Mace

Birkdale Village s 4th of July Celebration is back for 2025 and it offers families a great time, with bike decorating, a bike parade, and entertainment. This event is one of many on the list of...