Baskin-Robbins celebrates 80th birthday with 80-cent ice cream scoops for one day only

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/1 5:02A Jody Mace

You can’t have birthday cake without ice cream! Baskin-Robbins , the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is celebrating its milestone 80th birthday on Dec. 7, 2025 and everyone’s...

ACC Football Championship Tickets and 2-day Fan Fest, including free performance by Rick Ross

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/1 5:00A Jody Mace

University of Virginia and Duke University will compete in the ACC Football Championship Game on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 8 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Read on to learn about...

Festival of Carols: Journey to Bethlehem at South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church Dec. 14

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/1 4:19A Jody Mace

Photo by Tom Schellin Photography South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church, 8601 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is presenting Festival of Carols: Journey to Bethlehem on Sunday, December...

Free Concert by Queen City Community Orchestra Dec. 7

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/30 8:01P Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Queen City Community Orchestra Queen City Community Orchestra is presenting their fall concert on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., at Gorelick Family Theater at Charlotte...

Baskin-Robbins offers buy-one-get-one free ice cream scoop on Cyber Monday

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/30 9:04A Jody Mace

Baskin-Robbins is offering ice cream lovers a scoop of savings on Cyber Monday. On Dec. 1, 2025, Baskin-Robbins is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE scoop of ice cream at participating locations. Photo...

Christmas Enchantment in the Garden at Mt. Holly Community Garden Dec. 13

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/30 9:00A Jody Mace

Join Mount Holly Community Garden, 125 N. Main Street, Mount Holly, North Carolina, for Christmas Enchantment in the Garden on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. This free,...

Ed’s Dinosaurs Live at ImaginOn Dec. 2

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/30 9:00A Jody Mace

The first Tuesday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ed s Dinosaurs Live comes to ImaginOn , 300 E Seventh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a free program for children up to age 11. Photo...

Journey Through Bethlehem — Live Nativity (and more) Dec. 11-14

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/30 8:56A Jody Mace

New Hope Baptist Church, 830 Choate Road, Salisbury, North Carolina, is presenting Journey Through Bethlehem on December 11 to 14, 2025, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each night. This is a free event....

December at Goodyear Arts: Way Out Open Mic, Nutrient Rich Art Show, more…

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/28 11:00P Jody Mace

Opening Goodyear Arts is a program that sets up shop in underused buildings and offers artists residencies for two months. In addition to the studio space, the artists are paid a stipend. The artists...

Aspire Giving Festival Dec.13: food, clothing, toys

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/28 1:06A Jody Mace

Aspire is holding its Second Annual Giving Festival on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Albemarle Road Middle School, 6900 Democracy Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina. They ll be giving away hot meals,...

A Very Merry Market and Festival, benefiting Charlotte Regional Fire Foundation Dec. 7

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/27 9:57P Jody Mace

Shop Local QC is presenting A Very Merry Holiday Market on Saturday, December 7, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Pleasant Grove Farm, 7132 Pleasant Grove Road, Charlotte, NC. Enjoy shoping from local...

Try LED Saber Combat and Choreography for Free Nov. 30

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/27 8:00P Jody Mace

Have you ever wanted to wield an LED Saber? You re in luck, because Charlotte has its own LED Saber Combat and Choreography Club. Read on to learn about a special event, and then the regularly...

Adoption Event with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control Dec. 6 (pictures with Santa and...

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/27 7:19P Jody Mace

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is hosting the Season of Second Chances Adoption Event on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 8315 Byrum Dr., Charlotte, North Carolina....

Black Friday sale on Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeders with Camera (including their Hummingbird Feeder)

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/27 1:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC, via Bird Buddy Holiday present alert! Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeders with Cameras are on sale for Black Friday! Bird Buddy s range of products are 25% to 50% off right now...

Improv Comedy at Charlotte Comedy Theater on Saturdays

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/26 11:03P Jody Mace

The Award-Winning Charlotte Comedy Theater presents improv comedy shows every Saturday at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at VAPA Center, 731 N. College St. Charlotte, North Carolina. Parking is free in VAPA Center...