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Rita’s Italian Ice: Buy a custard cone and get a free Italian ice

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:03:07 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has a special deal for the rest of August. Now through August 31, 2026, Rita s Ice app users who purchase a Small Frozen Custard Cone can get a FREE Small Italian Ice. The deal is available at participating Rita s...

Boileryard Brunch at Camp North End Aug. 23: DJs, live painting, brunch food and drinks

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:00:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Photo courtesy of Kiara the Innovator On the 4th Sunday of the month, from 12 to 4 p.m., the Boileryard district of Camp North End is the spot for Boileryard Brunch. The best address is 1824 Statesville, Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, but keep...

Smithsonian’s “Americans” exhibit comes to Native American Studies Center in Lancaster — opening Aug. 22

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:03:02 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Exploring how deeply intertwined American Indians are in the history, popular culture, and identity of the United States, the traveling Smithsonian exhibit Americans makes its South Carolina tour debut at USC Lancaster’s Native American Studies...

Sonny’s: Free Pork Big Deal for Teachers Aug 20

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:24:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Sonny s BBQ is offering a FREE Pork Big Deal to teachers on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The deal is available to any teacher or staff member who has a valid school ID to show. (Preschool through college, as long as you have a school ID.) A Pork Big...

Discounted tickets to 7th Street Concerts: The Day the Music Didn’t Stop — 9/11 at 25 years on Sept. 1

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:00:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) 7th Street Concerts is a concert series that presents music experiences that are fresh, classical and unexpected, from early music performed on period instruments to experimental new music. The concerts take place at St. Peter s Episcopal Church, 115...

How to visit the Dambo Troll in Charlotte — new trails make him easier to get to

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:00:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Something big has come to Charlotte and it s a troll. He s resting on his side, looking over the growing River District as it develops. His name is Big Pete, or Big Pete with the Big Feet, and he s one of the seven trolls...

One-day Yarn Sale at Upcycle Arts Aug. 16

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:18:32 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Upcycle Arts , at 3046-A Eastway Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a creative re-use center. You ll find materials for all of your projects at great prices. Upcycle Arts announced on Facebook that they re holding a Flash Yarn Sale on Sunday,...

Blocktoberfest at Town Brewing Sept. 12

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:54:37 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Town Brewing, 800 Grandin Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Blocktoberfest on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. It s free to attend. This neighborhood celebration features: All your favorite Fall beers: Marzen, Rathaus...

Chewy: Buy 3 pet toys and get 1 free

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:30:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Your dog or cat really needs more toys for the summer, right? If so (and it is so) check out Chewy.com right now. They ve got a buy 3 and get 1 free sale going on for the Frisco Summer Collection. Mix and match, of course. Because your pet needs...

Krispy Kreme: Wear Pokémon attire and receive a FREE doughnut on August 22 (plus a special Pokemon dozen!)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:45:37 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Image courtesy of Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme is teaming up with The Pokémon Company International to celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with a new Pokémon Doughnut Collection, featuring five beloved Pokémon transformed into Krispy Kreme creations that fans...

Haunted Car Wash at Tiger Xpress in Mount Holly

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:00:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Image: Mace Publishing, LLC Tiger Xpress, 701 Beatty Drive, Mount Holly, North Carolina, is bringing back their Haunted Car Wash ! It October 9–11, 2026: 7:15 to 11:30 p.m. October 16–18, 2026: 7:15 to 11:30 p.m. October 23–25, 2026: 7:15 p.m. to 12...

Hella Spell: A Team-Based Spelling Event at Gilde Brewery every Wednesday, and more!

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:51:31 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Photo courtesy of Gilde Brewery Gilde Brewery , at 3530 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina is an authentic German brewery with a brewing history of several hundred years in Hannover, Germany. It chose Charlotte to be its North American...

Free live music at Frank’s Beer Shop, and more

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:45:10 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Frank s Beer Shop , at 3348 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, was founded by a guy and his dog in 2025. It s a neighborhood bar and bottle shop where dogs are welcome inside and outside on the patio. To give you an idea of where it is,...

Open Mic at Access 21 on Sept. 4

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Access 21, 613 Calvert Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a monthly event, Open Mic at 21. It generally takes place the first Friday of the month, from 7 to 9 p.m. This is a free event. The featured artist on September 4, 2026 is...

Bigfoot in the Park in Gastonia Sept. 19

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:09:23 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Image: Depositphotos Gaston County Parks & Recreation reports that there have been Bigfoot sightings in George Poston Park, 1101 Lowell-Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia, North Carolina or there will be, anyway, on Saturday, September 19, 2026. That s...

Help UNC Researchers learn about preteen mental health

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:40:23 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Researchers are recruiting 8-11-year-olds for UNC research study on preteen mental health. No travel required! Find out if you are eligible at this link: https://redcap.link/SMSscreener . The purpose of the study is to understand friendships and...

Free Movie Night at UNC Charlotte’s Jerry Richardson Stadium Aug. 15: Zootopia 2

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:00:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) UNC Charlotte is hosting a FREE movie night at Jerry Richardson Stadium, 8701 Phillips Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, starting at 7:30 p.m. Watch Zootopia 2! This event is free, and open to the public. Food and...

Charlotte Monarch Celebration Sept 19

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Charlotte Monarch Celebration is a free event taking place Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, 2986 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, North Carolina. Many local nature-oriented nonprofit organizations are...

Old Town Oktoberfest in Rock Hill Oct. 3

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:00:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Image: Depositphotos Rock Hill s Oktoberfest is an annual Bavarian street festival in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Fountain Park, 300 E. Main Street, Rock Hill, South Carolina. It s...

Charlotte Chalk Art Festival Oct 17-18

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:00:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Charlotte Chalk Art Festival is a FREE, family-friendly 2-day festival on October 17 and 18, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day. It takes place at NoDa Brewing Company, 150 W 32nd Street, Charlotte, NC. Charlotte Chalk Art Festival features a...

Oktoberfest at Gilde Brewery returns for three weekends

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:00:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Gilde Brewery, 3520 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting three full weekends of Oktoberfest festivities. It s free to attend. Oktoberfest takes place from open to close on these days: September 18 to 20, 2026 September 25 to 27, 2026...

Mecktoberfest at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, both locations

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:00:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is hosting Mecktoberfest for four weekends in 2026, two weekends at each of their locations: Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSo , 4150 Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Mecktoberfest on September 11 to 13, and from September...

30th Annual Festival of India on Sept. 19 and 20

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The 30th Festival of India takes place September 19 and 20, 2026, from 12 to 8 p.m., at Belk Theater, 130 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. Tickets are $5, including sales tax and ticket fees. Purchase tickets....

Charlotte Oktoberfest celebrations in 2026

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:30:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Image: Depositphotos In September and October, Charlotte is bursting with Oktoberfest celebrations. You ll find them at breweries, restaurants, music venues and more. At some of these celebrations you can enjoy beer that s not available other times...

Serb Fest and Soccer Tournament Sep 19

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:05:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Cultural table at Serb Fest. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church, 7609 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Serb Fest on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Look for updates on St. Simeon Serbian...

Save up to 40% on Labor Day Travel — like Airbnb but way cheaper

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:30:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) As you make travel plans, especially if you re planning a trip in the next 30 days , consider a rental through Whimstay. Right now Whimstay is offering BIG savings on summer travel. If you thought it was too late to book a vacation rental for Labor...

Goodwill opening a record & media store — grand opening Sept. 4

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:05:09 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Celebrate the Grand Opening of Rewind: A Goodwill Record & Media Store. Opening in the heart of downtown Matthews at 100 W. Matthews Street, Rewind: A Goodwill Record & Media Store will bring together music lovers, collectors, and bargain hunters in...

Davidson College Fan Fest Aug 14

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Mark your calendar for Friday, August 14, 2026, for the Davidson Wildcats Fall Fan Fest . Celebrate the upcoming fall season of Wildcats athletics at this free event at Davidson College Football Stadium, 109 Patterson Court Circle, Davidson, NC, from...

Invasives ID TreeWalk with TreesCharlotte Aug. 20 (free, but registration required)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:00:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) TreesCharlotte is offering a free Invasives ID TreeWalk on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Briar Creek Greenway. It s free, but registration is required. Have you ever thought wisteria or porcelain berry are beautiful vines? Have you...

Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra’s on Mondays

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:00:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Photo courtesy of Petra s Petra s Bar , at 1919 Commonwealth Avenue in Plaza Midwood, is a friendly neighborhood bar that includes a main bar with a stage, a taproom, an art gallery and a patio. It frequently hosts excellent live music, pop-up vendor...

WDAV’s Small Batch Concerts at Free Range Brewing: Charlotte Master Chorale Chamber Singers Aug. 29

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:30:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) WDAV Classical Public Radio s Small Batch Concert Series is returning for the 2026/2027 season. This popular chamber music series presents innovative music in an unconventional, laid-back atmosphere. The concerts will take place at Free Range...

Try Cann (THC and non-THC) at 20% off

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:30:50 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) If you want to drink socially, without alcohol, and you re open to hemp-derived THC and CBD, Cann is an option you might want to explore. It offers non-alcoholic social tonics, most infused with small amounts of THC and CBD. You can expect a little...