7 free and cheap things to do in Charlotte: Ski show, Empanada Fest, Front Porch Sunday
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Friday, June 2
Location: Windjammer Park, 8999 Windjammer Drive, Tega Cay, SC 29708
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Every Friday from June 2 to Aug. 4, the Carolina Show Ski Team puts on a free show. Bring a blanket or chair, and relax and enjoy the flips, trio acts and human pyramids. A food vendor will generally be available.
Saturday, June 3
Location: Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28206
Time: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: Free admission (pay for food and drink)
Empanada Fest has been rescheduled (due to the weather) and will be taking place today. Taste your way around Latin America and the Queen City at Empanada Fest, where you’ll be able to choose from a diverse selection of empanadas. The event will also feature live music, dancing, a DJ and drink specials. Stick around Camp North End afterward for even more music and dancing because Havana Night will be the same evening.
Sunday, June 4
Location: Atherton, 2104 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28023
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Shop from 70+ small businesses, while enjoying food, fun and photo opportunities.
Monday, June 5
Free Scoops at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Location: 9828 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
Location: 4203 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209
Location: 1920 Camden Road, Charlotte, NC 28203
Location: 416 E. 36th St., #400, Charlotte, NC 28205
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is hosting a Hello Summer Party. Rewards members will get a free scoop. In addition, the first 25 people in line at each location will get a free swag bag.
Tuesday, June 6
Location: Varies
Time: Varies
Cost: $2
All summer, several movie theaters will be offering low-cost kids’ movies on weekdays. Two of the theaters that are hosting kids’ movies today are Regal Entertainment Group (participating locations only) and Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas, 5336 Docia Crossing, Charlotte, NC 28269.
Wednesday, June 7
Location: Hi-Wire Brewing, 340 West Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Free outdoor skating on Hi-Wire’s taproom patio. Food will be available for purchase from a food truck. A DJ will be providing the groove.
Thursday, June 8
Location: Metropolitan, 1111 Metropolitan Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Music at the Met takes place every Thursday through Oct. 5, next to Dressler’s. Performing tonight is Natural Fiasco.
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