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[Sept. 18] The Thing: A Blacklight Bodypaint Dance Party (Discount available)The Thing is a Blacklight Bodypaint Dance P...
08/27/2026

[Sept. 18] The Thing: A Blacklight Bodypaint Dance Party (Discount available)

The Thing is a Blacklight Bodypaint Dance Party where YOU become the art! Presented by Bodypaint.Me.

🗓️ Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 8 p.m.
📍Starlight on 22nd, 422 E 22nd Street, Charlotte, NC
🎟️ $20 at the door (use promo code CLT5 to save $5!) or $30 at the door. Plus tips for the bodypainters.
ℹ️ Age 21+

For one night only, the space transforms into a glowing blacklight environment filled with mystical blacklight art and ritual accents designed for movement, connection, and expressive energy.

Once inside, you move freely. Bodypaint artists are stationed throughout the venue adding small to medium glowing accents as the night builds. Visit The Human Scrapbooking Experience to add to your look with glow stamps, stickers, and glitter.

Details: https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/bodypaint-me-event/

[Sept. 12] 4th Annual Citizen Con — Post-Apocalyptic Cosplay EventGear up for a night of post-apocalyptic fun at Distric...
08/27/2026

[Sept. 12] 4th Annual Citizen Con — Post-Apocalyptic Cosplay Event

Gear up for a night of post-apocalyptic fun at District 57's annual cosplay gathering, featuring an underground market hidden behind a Coke machine, interactive challenge arenas, and an after-hours rave. TOO MUCH HAPPENING TO LIST IT ALL HERE!

The Details:
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 11:30 PM (All ages until 7:00 PM; 16+ after 7:00 PM)
📍 Location: District 57, 1526-B Alleghany Street, Charlotte, NC
🎟️ Cost: FREE admission (Advance booking recommended for select activities)

📎 Use the link below to get all the details about this event:
https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/citizen-con/

[Sept 12] Robot Block Party at Sugaw Creek Recreation CenterDrive real robots and explore hands-on technology at the Rob...
08/27/2026

[Sept 12] Robot Block Party at Sugaw Creek Recreation Center

Drive real robots and explore hands-on technology at the Robot Block Party at Sugaw Creek! Queen City Robotics Alliance is hosting an afternoon where participants of all ages can test out controlling robots, watch live demonstrations from local competition teams, and take part in interactive STEM challenges. This event is sponsored by Culture Blocks, a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.

The Details:
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
📍 Sugaw Creek Recreation Center, 943 West Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC
🎟️ FREE

📎 Use the link below to get all the details about this event:
https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/robot-block-party/

[Sept 5] International Vulture Awareness Day at Carolina Raptor Center — FREE admission if you're BALDVultures are natu...
08/26/2026

[Sept 5] International Vulture Awareness Day at Carolina Raptor Center — FREE admission if you're BALD

Vultures are nature’s “clean-up crews” and are important to the environment. Head over to Huntersville to celebrate nature’s clean-up crew with FREE admission if you happen to be bald. The Carolina Raptor Center is marking International Vulture Awareness Day with a full schedule of vulture-themed programs, activities, and games included with standard entry.

The Details:
🗓️ Saturday, September 5
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Carolina Raptor Center (6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC)
🎟️ FREE for bald guests, Check the link at the bottom of this post for ticket prices.

📎 Use the link below to get all the details about this event:
https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/international-vulture-awareness-day-at-carolina-raptor-center/

How is everyone doing today? As we adjust to a world without the physical presence of Dolly Parton, her family has sugge...
08/26/2026

How is everyone doing today? As we adjust to a world without the physical presence of Dolly Parton, her family has suggested honoring her legacy with a donation to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Learn about this program, which has provided over 332 million books to over 3 million children ages 5 and under.

Info: https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/free-books-dolly-parton-imagination-library/

[Aug. 27 to 30] Grand Opening of City Thrift📍6029 South Blvd, Charlotte, NCI got a sneak peek this morning and I took pi...
08/26/2026

[Aug. 27 to 30] Grand Opening of City Thrift

📍6029 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC

I got a sneak peek this morning and I took pictures of a bunch of price tags. I'll put some of the prices in comments.

Every item I looked at was in good shape. No rips, tears, missing buttons, stains, or anything like that.

Grand Opening, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Aug. 27 to 30. Spend $20 and get a raffle ticket to win prizes. First 100 customers each day to spend $20 get a free meal from the food truck that will be on site.

Saving Money: After the store has been open for a couple weeks, check the screen as you walk in to see which colored tag is offering a discount. Each week an item is on the floor, it will be discounted more.

Also, on Monday, Sept. 7, they're having a Labor Day sale with everything 50% off.

In a previous post, a lot of people asked about the prices. I'll post some pictures, with prices, in comments, and you can decide if it seems like a good deal to you!

Also, they're hiring. Follow the link below for info.

More info: https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/city-thrift/

[Sept 4 to 7] Matthews Alive Festival Labor Day WeekendHead to Downtown Matthews over Labor Day weekend to experience fo...
08/26/2026

[Sept 4 to 7] Matthews Alive Festival Labor Day Weekend

Head to Downtown Matthews over Labor Day weekend to experience four days of live music, carnival rides, and local artisan exhibits. Matthews Alive features three stages of live entertainment, a kids' zone, food vendors, and a Labor Day parade, with FREE admission throughout the weekend. Too much happening to list here!

The Details:
📅 September 4–7, 2026
⏰ Friday 4–10 PM, Saturday 10 AM–10 PM, Sunday 1–10 PM, Monday 9 AM–5 PM
📍 Downtown Matthews, NC
🎟️ FREE admission; Carnival ride wristbands $30 on Friday night; Single ride tickets available for purchase

📎 Use the link below to get all the details about this event:
https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/matthews-alive/

Lands End is holding a sale: get 72% off clearance items, INCLUDING lots of fall and winter coats, for men, women and ch...
08/26/2026

Lands End is holding a sale: get 72% off clearance items, INCLUDING lots of fall and winter coats, for men, women and children. It's definitely worth a look for your fall shopping!

Details and promo code here: https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/lands-end-sale/

[Oct 3] Kids in Nature Day in MatthewsKids in Nature Day is a special event to get kids (and adults) having fun outside....
08/25/2026

[Oct 3] Kids in Nature Day in Matthews

Kids in Nature Day is a special event to get kids (and adults) having fun outside. Presented by HAWK (Habitat and Wildlife Keepers) alongside the Town of Matthews Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resource Department and North Carolina Wildlife Federation's Great Outdoors University, this special event features guided nature hikes, STEM activities, fishing, animal explorations, and a scavenger hunt.

The Details:
📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Squirrel Lake Park, 1631 Pleasant Plains Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
🎟️ FREE

📎 Use the link below to get all the details about this event:
https://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/kids-in-nature-day-in-matthews/

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