
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 more.
Weather Warning!
With severe weather, it’s likely that many events will be canceled or postponed. As we learn about specific cancellations, we update our calendar. However, please don’t assume that because an item is still on our calendar that it hasn’t been canceled. Please check with the organizer.
We focus on free and cheap events, but, of course, the definition of “cheap” varies for each person. We sometimes include events that are a little pricier but are a lot of fun and a good value.
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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 deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.

SG says
Love this site! Thank you for putting it together!
Bob says
Thank you for the great info!
LaShay Redlinger says
Thank you for keeps us in the know of whats going on.. We always look forward to the new events list.
Kiarra Reid says
I really appreciate this site being available. It’s so helpful for finding things to do in and around the city. I always try to tell others about this site and how informative it is. Thanks for working hard and making this available for everyone.
Chelle' says
Whenever I am looking for something fun or informative to do, I head to Charlotte on the Cheap. There, I find a very thorough account of the festivities happening around and about the city and surrounding areas. No other place has the most detailed version of the happenings so thanks for staying on top of the events. I have been referring to this site for years and you never disappoint. You are always current. Keep up the great work!