Stevens Creek Nature Center. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Stevens Creek Nature Center and Safe Kids Charlotte are hosting Safe Kids Family Day on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Stevens Creek Nature Center, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina. This is a free event. You can pre-register or drop in. The event features free outdoor activities and take-home safety tips. The event features: Campfire cooking Yoga Slackline Lawn fishing Nature walks Live animals Crafts Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte ..read more

Meg-Art Pottery Studio, 16940 Northcross Drive, Suite A, Huntersville, North Carolina, is offering free pottery painting for moms on Mother’s Day. They’ll be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Moms must be accompanied by one or more people. The combined total price of everyone else’s pottery must be at least as much as the FREE piece that Mom picks out to paint. All participants must stay and paint the items on Mother’s Day. Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Charlotte on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things cha ..read more

QCQ@5 is a free live music series on the 3rd floor rooftop of Queen City Quarter, (formerly EpiCentre.) This new concert series might bring back memories of Alive After Five, which used to take place at the same spot. The music series will feature local artists. QCQ@5 is scheduled on Thursdays from May 2 to 23, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Outside food is permitted. (There are several food options at Queen City Quarter.) Chairs are allowed. Admission is free, and there is parking available in the parking deck. QCQ@5 Schedule May 2: Colby Dobbs May 9 ..read more

LKN Cars and Coffee is a monthly event that takes place the 4th Saturday of each month, from 8 to 11 a.m., at Merino Mill Mooresville, 500 South Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina. Come on out to check out the cars, and then stay for fresh coffee, donuts and conversation. It’s free to attend. On the LKN Cars and Coffee Facebook page you’ll see a Facebook event for each month’s gathering. Make sure to check there for any changes, or for additional information. Check out a list of car shows in the Charlotte area! Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that eve ..read more

AutoBarn Classic Cars is hosting their Annual AutoBarn Spring Cruise-In on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Gibson Mill, 325 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, North Carolina. It’s free to participate. All makes and models of classic cars are welcome. Enjoy food, a 50/50 raffle, a chance to win door prizes, music by DJ Gary Walter and more. There will also be a free trolley to AutoBarn. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County. Check out a list of car shows in the Charlotte area! Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that every ..read more

Mint Hill Cruise-In takes place the first Friday of every month, from 5 to 9 p.m. It’s currently scheduled through October, 2024. The location is Mint Hill Festival Shopping Center, 6908 Matthews Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina. It’s free to participate. Check out a list of car shows in the Charlotte area! Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Charlotte on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and we are not always notified. It's also possible that we can make a mistake.  Please verify all d ..read more

Photo courtesy of Jamba and Auntie Anne’s Jamba and Auntie Anne’s are hosting a grand opening for a new co-brand location in Charlotte at 5110 Park Road Charlotte, NC 28209 on Friday, May 3, 2024. Auntie Anne’s will be joining Jamba in a joint space located in the Park Selwyn Terrace Shopping Center between Harris Teeter and Great Clips. This is the first co-brand location in Charlotte that is not located inside a mall, airport or amusement park. The grand opening celebration will take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will feature: The chance to win free smoothies or pretzels for a year! Fre ..read more

Street Scene Charlotte is hosting a car show on Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Galleria Central Market, 1720 Galleria Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s free to attend. If you want to register a vehicle, it’s $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event. Enjoy live music, food trucks and shopping from vendors. The Galleria is a flea market that takes place every Saturday and Sunday. Check out a list of car shows in the Charlotte area! Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Charlotte on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, someti ..read more

The Charlotte Knights are celebrating Star Wars Day (May the 4th) with a themed celebration. At the game vs. the Memphis Redbirds on Saturday, May 4, 2024, 6:05 p.m.: Players wear Star Wars jersey Star Wars themed games and entertainment Post-game fireworks themed to Star Wars music Tickets range in price, starting at $19. Buy tickets. Gates open at 5 p.m. Learn about Star Wars Day events throughout the Charlotte area! Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Charlotte on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without no ..read more

Team Turse is offering a free one-day football skills showcase on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It takes place on the athletic field at Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy, 16115 Poplar Tent Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina. The event is open to students in 6th through 11th grades, who attend any school and play any position. Players will participate in drills, hear from guest speakers and showcase their skills in front of coaches from across the area. Registration is required. Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Charlotte on the C ..read more