DNC on the Cheap
Whether you’re planning on being in Charlotte for the Democratic National Convention, or you live here, check out some of the free and cheap things to do the week and a half surrounding the convention. Bookmark and visit Charlotte on the Cheap’s DNC on the Cheap page to see the list as it grows. Here’s what’s known right now:
Friday, August 31st
Matthews Alive: A four day Labor Day Festival in Matthews, which borders Charlotte on the east. This festival features live music, carnival rides and kids’ entertainment.
Movies in Harrisburg Park: Harrisburg is right next to Charlotte. Just drive up University City Boulevard (Hwy 49.) Bring the kids to see Kung Fu Panda 2 outside in the park. The movie starts when it gets dark.
Birkdale Village Mingling on the Green: Birkdale Village is a mixed use community in Huntersville, right up I-77. Performing in a free concert is Soundbarrier.
Summer concert series at Blakeney: Performing at this free concert series is Tony Barnes.
Summer concert series at Stonecrest: Kimberly Carper Trio perform.
Buggy Black-Light: A naturalist will help participants identify insects at night time with the help of a black light. At Reedy Creek Nature Center.
Saturday, September 1st
Labor Day Celebration at U.S. National Whitewater Center: Enjoy live music from three bands starting at 4pm, followed by a fireworks display over the whitewater river when it gets dark.
Matthews Alive: A four day Labor Day Festival in Matthews, which borders Charlotte on the east. This festival features live music, carnival rides and kids’ entertainment.
Birkdale Village Mingling on the Green: Birkdale Village is a mixed use community in Huntersville, right up I-77. Performing in a free concert is John T. Woodall Band.
Summer concert series at Blakeney: Performing at this free concert series is Tony Barnes.
Summer concert series at Stonecrest: Kimberly Carper Trio perform.
Experience SC Festival: Just down the road in Rock Hill, SC, enjoy an evening of live music and entertainment, food and literature celebrating the state of South Carolina.
Sunday, September 2nd
Matthews Alive: A four day Labor Day Festival in Matthews, which borders Charlotte on the east. This festival features live music, carnival rides and kids’ entertainment.
Birkdale Village Mingling on the Green: Birkdale Village is a mixed use community in Huntersville, right up I-77. Performing in a free concert is The Invaders.
Minor League Baseball: Charlotte Knights vs. Durham ($8-$14.) Following the game there will be a fireworks display. The Charlotte Knights play in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Concerts on the Green in Davidson: Sunday Union Band, a variety band, performs on the green in Davidson. Bring a picnic and blankets.
Monday, September 3rd
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