Looking for things to do in Charlotte this weekend? You came to the right place! This list contains free and cheap things to do from Friday to Sunday (or Monday if it’s a holiday weekend.)

You’ll find festivals, live music and dance, kids’ activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much...

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On Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Management Program is hosting its 2nd annual Touch-A-Truck event at Compost Central Recycling Center, 140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.

This is a free event.

Large vehicles will be on display, free Recycling Center tours available by...

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Belk is opening its first outlet location in North Carolina. It will be at Northlake Mall, 6801 Northlake Mall Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina.

The outlet will operate on the second level of the store, with Belk operating its traditional store on the first level.

At the Belk Outlet you’ll have the opportunity to shop for high-end,...

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St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church, 7609 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Serb Fest on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Cultural table at Serb Fest. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

Admission and parking are free.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or...

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The Charlotte area is ready for fall and Halloween! Here’s a list of haunted trails, corn mazes, fall farm activities and more, for the 2024 season.

Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we don’t typically include in Charlotte on the Cheap, but are worth checking out.

If you have questions about safety...

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