Free & Cheap Things to Do in Charlotte, NC

  • The list below includes 158 free or cheap things to do in or near Charlotte, North Carolina, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Art Museum and Science Museums.
  • From The Billy Graham Library to Freedom Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Charlotte and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Rock Hill, Concord, Cornelius and Huntersville.
  • The list below includes 158 free or cheap things to do in or near Charlotte, North Carolina, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Art Museum and Science Museums.
  • From The Billy Graham Library to Freedom Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Charlotte and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Rock Hill, Concord, Cornelius and Huntersville.
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The singer behind “Babylon” and “Please Forgive Me” teams up with the Grammy Award-winning bluegrass-country singer Alison Krauss
12.8 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 242 Stallings Road, Matthews, NC 28104 MoreLess Info
Stallings Park gets high marks from community members for its use of recreational space. The park boasts a splash pad, walking trails, three playgrounds, tennis courts, picnic spaces and an 18-hole disc golf course.
13.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 6900 S New Hope Road, Belmont, NC 28012 MoreLess Info
Seven Oaks Preserve Trail is a 2.8 mile natural surface trail for runners, hikers and bikers. There are benches along the path where visitors can pause to enjoy the scenery including the many swamp chestnut oak trees.
13.8 Miles
96% 53 votes
Factory Tours 810 Treva Anne Drive, Concord, NC 28027 MoreLess Info
Garage Pass Shop Tours takes racing fans on a behind the scenes tour of NASCAR team garages. The customers pick the itinerary and the expert guide takes them there and relates the relevant history in detail.
14.3 Miles
100% 8 votes
Skating Rinks 4705 Indian Trail Fairview Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079 MoreLess Info
Extreme Ice Center is an ice skating facility. Attractions include ice skating, figure skating, ice hockey, and ballet. Extreme Ice Center also offers ice skating lessons for all age groups and hosts hockey summer camps.
14.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 16131 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 MoreLess Info
The recreational North Mecklenburg Park is a park that features mountain biking trails, two outdoor shelters, four basketball courts, four lighted baseball fields, and a grill. The park spans 98 acres and also has five picnic tables.
14.6 Miles
25% 4 votes
Bowling 16317 Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 MoreLess Info
A bowling alley and indoor entertainment facility, Northcross Lanes At the Lake offers open bowling as well as tournament and league play, and features cosmic bowling in the evenings. The facility also hosts parties.
14.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 15901 NC Hwy 73, Huntersville, NC 28078 MoreLess Info
Situated on 24-acres of land, Blythe Landing is a leisure park that features a dockside cafe, floating piers for boat launching, a beach, and a playground. The park also is home to a number of sand volleyball courts.
14.9 Miles
27% 37 votes
Skating Rinks 14500 Independence Blvd, Indian Trail, NC 28079 MoreLess Info
Kate's Skating Rink has theme nights that entire families can enjoy, and it often becomes crowded as a result of its popularity. In between skating, guests can also purchase food to stay energized.
15.1 Miles
78% 9 votes
Children's Play Area 1504 Carolina Place Dr, Ste 101, Fort Mill, SC 29708 MoreLess Info
Baxter's Bunch Playhouse offer a inflatable bounce areas and a variety of other activities including kids fitness classes and art lessons. The playhouse is inspired by the children's book series of the same name.
15.2 Miles
90% 70 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 4001 Stough Road, Concord, NC MoreLess Info
Operated and managed by Cabarrus County, Frank Liske Park offers a variety of activities and amenities for the public to enjoy. This includes game facilities for volleyball, soccer and tennis, along with a fishing pond, playground and miniature golf.
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