Kids in Nature Day in Matthews Oct. 4

Charlotte On The Cheap 9/18 2:32A Jody Mace

Squirrel Lake Park, 1631 Pleasant Plains Road in Matthews, is the site for Kids in Nature Day on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This day of free family fun in the park is presented...

Fall Festival Benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte — free event

Charlotte On The Cheap 9/18 1:44A Jody Mace

Alpha Delta Pi is presenting a Fall Festival benefiting Ronald McDonald House of Greater Charlotte , 1613 E Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC. It takes place Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2...

Trunk or Treat at Gaston County Animal Care Oct. 30 — pet-friendly event

Charlotte On The Cheap 9/14 3:10A Jody Mace

Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement is hosting a Trunk or Treat at its location at 1491 Business Park Court, Gastonia, North Carolina, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. It s free...

Charlotte Weenie Walk, with Halloweenie Costume Contest Oct 26

Charlotte On The Cheap 9/13 10:59P Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos Charlotte Weenie Walk is a free event taking place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville, North Carolina. The walk is free,...

Monster Bash at Waverly–free hot dogs, free mini pumpkins, more…

Charlotte On The Cheap 9/13 9:12P Jody Mace

Waverly, Providence Road and Ardrey Kell Road, is hosting Monster Bash on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It s free attend. Highlights of Party Free Hot Dogs from JJ’s Hot Dogs...

Wag-O-Ween — Halloween dog costume contest at Pins Mechanical Company

Charlotte On The Cheap 9/13 8:16P Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Pins Mechanical Pins Mechanical Co., at 307 W Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Wag-O-Ween on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrive at 5 p.m. if you...

Free Bilingual Concert with Café Amaretto Sept. 20

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The Latin band Café Amaretto is presenting FREE bilingual concerts in Charlotte Mecklenburg Libraries in fall and winter, 2025. Make sure to follow the links below to register. September 15th to...

Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Compare Foods — performances, food, raffles, more

Charlotte On The Cheap 9/13 4:28A Jody Mace

Compare Foods , a Hispanic-owned chain of supermarkets, is hosting Hispanic Heritage celebrations at all of its locations. The events include food, cultural performances and more. These events were...

CLTure Day + Night Market — Asian culture celebration Sept. 14

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CLTure Day + Night Market is a celebration of Charlotte s diverse Asian community. It takes place at the Iron District (home of Blume Studios), 1001 S Clarkson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, and...

Charlotte Film Festival at Independent Picture House Sep 23 to 28 — opening event is the Charlotte...

Charlotte On The Cheap 9/12 1:13A Jody Mace

The 17th Annual Charlotte Film Festival is taking place September 23 to 28, 2025, at The Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC. The opening night event takes place at Carolina...

NFL Team Bars Across Charlotte

Charlotte Magazine 9/12 1:00A Magazine Staff

While Charlotte doesn t have bars or fan groups for every NFL team, most are represented. Find your people and where to congregate for game day. AFC EAST Buffalo Bills Tavern on the Tracks 1411 S....

Signs of a Happy Child

Charlotte Magazine 9/11 5:23A Charlotte Mag Content Studio

In Partnership with By Taren Coley, MD, Psychiatrist & Director of Child & Adolescent Services at HopeWay A global survey found that 73% of Americans believe raising a happy child is the most...

Outlaw Acres — Brand-New Immersive Western-Themed Fall Attraction Near Charlotte

Charlotte On The Cheap 9/11 2:19A Jody Mace

Charlotte families looking for fun can experience the wild west by driving just a little bit southeast. Outlaw Acres , at 4601 Griffith Road, Monroe, North Carolina, is 33 miles from Charlotte and...

A Vibe Called Fresh: Westside Festival with DJ Showdown, Skating, more…

Charlotte On The Cheap 9/10 9:36P Jody Mace

A Vibe Called Fresh is bringing music, art, and more to Charlotte s West Side with a six-hour festival that celebrates community, culture and creativity. The event takes place Saturday, September 20,...

Food Truck Night in East Spencer Sept. 27

Charlotte On The Cheap 9/9 8:39A Jody Mace

East Spencer Parks and Recreation is hosting its first Food Truck Night on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 5 to 10 p.m., at Royal Giants Park, 200 Robinson Road, Salisbury, North Carolina. It s...