Charlotte is close enough to where I live for a day trip, and we go up there every once in a while, but even I was ignorant of all the free things there are to do there! I think I know where we’ll be going for our next field trip. You can take advantage of these fun, frugal options with our top 25 free things to do in Charlotte.
25 Free Things to Do in Charlotte
Explore Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve
This nature preserve is made up of almost 1,000 acres of protected forest habitat. You can enjoy being outside, and there are also playgrounds and picnic shelters available.
Learn history at the James K. Polk Historic Site
President Polk was born on this land at the turn of the 18th century, and the original buildings built by his family have been renovated and reconstructed so that you can see what it would have been like to live there 200+ years ago.
Take the kids to ImaginOn
Part of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library System, this special library has spaces for kids and teens as well as tons of other cool free programs throughout the year.
Watch planes at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport Overlook
If you have kids who love things that go, the airport overlook has got to be on your list of destinations! You can see airplanes arrive and depart from the airport against a clear sky. Any kid will love it!
It’s a great time to shop the Align Collection at Lululemon! There are some great finds on their We Made Too Much page!
There is a limited amount of styles and colors available, so act quickly because they will be gone soon!
Deal Ideas
lululemon Align High-Rise Short 4″, Pink Haze – $29 (reg. $64)
lululemon Align™ Waist-Length Racerback Tank Top – $39 (reg. $58)
lots of color options
Offer good for a limited time only. Shipping is free on any order.
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Right now at Amazon, score canned vegetables for as low as 45¢ when you clip a digital coupon and opt to Subscribe & Save.
These are perfect for helping you get to 5 different items in your subscribe and save order to get the largest discount possible!
Deal Ideas:
Amazon Grocery Canned Sliced Carrots 14.5oz 65¢ (reg. $1.06)
– Clip the 15% off digital coupon
– Subscribe & Save (5-15% off + free shipping w/ Prime)
Makes it as low as 45¢ shipped (15% off)!
Amazon Grocery Canned Peas and Carrots 15oz 67¢ (reg. 91¢)
– Clip the 15% off digital coupon
– Subscribe & Save (5-15% off + free shipping w/ Prime)
Makes it as low as 47¢ shipped (15% off)!
Amazon Grocery Canned Cut Green Beans 14.5oz 67¢ (reg. 91¢)
– Clip the 15% off digital coupon
– Subscribe & Save (5-15% off + free shipping w/ Prime)
Makes it as low as 47¢ shipped (15% off)!
Amazon Grocery Canned French Style Green Beans 14.5oz 75¢
– Clip the 15% off digital coupon
– Subscribe & Save (5-15% off + free shipping w/ Prime)
Makes it as low as 53¢ shipped (15% off)!
This week at Aldi, find all the fun things you need to make your house spooky! Grab a large posable skeleton, ghost wall art, the coolest skeleton candelabra and more.
Plus, grab a tailgate tent for just $59.99, craft organization supplies and more.
Note: Aldi products may vary by location. What will you find in your Aldi??
Aldi Fun Finds:
Here are some Kroger meal plans ideas based on the sales that are starting today, 9/17!
Look through the full Kroger weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Note: All images used are from the original recipe creators.
Kroger Meal Plans:
photo via thegirlonbloor.com
Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash
- Kroger – Acorn, Butternut or Spaghetti Squash, $1.29 lb
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Kroger – Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breast, $2.69 lb - Kroger – DeLallo Simply Pesto, 6.35 oz, $4.49
- Kroger – Kroger Cheese, 6-8 oz, $1.67 ea. wyb (3+)
Pulled Chicken
Baked Potatoes
Side Salad
- Kroger – Kroger Hardwood Smoked Pulled Chicken, 16 oz, $8.99
- Kroger – Russet Potatoes, 5 lb, $3.99
(makes it 79¢ lb) - Kroger – Taylor Farms Salad Kit, 7.3-13.5 oz, $3.66
photo via eatyourselfskinny.com
Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken
Rice
Spring Rolls
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Here is a list of the deals from the new Lowes Foods weekly ad that will run through 9/23. Get good deals on Red Baron pizza, Powerade drinks, and more.
Buy One Get Ones
- Baby Back Pork Ribs, 1.25 lb, at $16.99 ($8.49)
- Smokehouse Pulled Pork, 1 lb, at $15.99 ($7.99) where available
- Wagyu or Kobe Ground Beef Brick, 16 oz, at $11.99 ($5.99)
- Lowes Foods Cooked Peeled & Deveined Tail On Shrimp, 41/50 ct. 16 oz, at $21.99 ($10.99)
- Lowes Foods Raw Peeled & Deveined Tail Off Shrimp, 41/50 ct. 16 oz, at $17.99 ($8.99)
- Argentine Jumbo Raw Shrimp, 16/25 ct. 16 oz, at $14.99 ($7.49)
- Worley’s Belgian Waffles, selected, 9.2 oz, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- Yummy Dino Buddies Chicken, selected, 18-22.3 oz, at $8.19 ($4.09)
- Halo Top Ice Cream, selected, pint, at $6.39 ($3.19)
- Hudsonville Ice Cream or Novelties, selected, 48 oz or 4 ct., at $6.49 ($3.24)
- Bakery Cookies, selected, 12 ct., at $5.99 ($2.99)
- Thomas’ English Muffins, selected, 6 pk , at $5.49 ($2.74)
- Nature’s Own 100% Whole Wheat or Hawaiian Bread, 20 oz, at $4.29 ($2.14)
-.25/1 Nature’s Own Loaves, select 20 oz 1 or 2-ct, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-1000 points WYB (2) Nature’s Own Bread, 20 oz, limit 1, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
(buy (2), use Ibotta and Fetch, makes them $1.89 each and earn 1000 points) - Frito Lay Lay’s or Kettle Cooked Chips, selected, 4.75-8.5 oz, at $4.99 ($2.49)
-$1.50 off Lay’s potato snacks 6 oz+, AND (1) Pepsi or Mtn Dew 2 L bottle printable - Capri Sun Fruit Juice, selected, 10 pk , at $5.89 ($2.94)
- 7-Up Products, selected, 12 pk 12 oz cans, at $10.49 ($5.24)
Produce
- Rockwell Farms Fall Mums, 1.5 gallon, $6.99
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Light up your driveway with these Harbor Breeze 5-Lumen Black Solar LED Outdoor Path Lights 4-pack, currently on sale at Lowe’s or just $13.49 (regularly $17.98)!
These lights provide 8 hours of lighting after a full charge. Includes one AA solar chargeable battery, which comes pre-installed.
The 3500K warm white light color is perfect for lighting up gardens, patios and walkways.
This offer is good for a limited time. Shipping is with orders of $45+ or choose free store pickup.
See more online shopping deals!
If you like Blue Diamond Almonds, I have a great deal for you! Use a Kroger eCoupon at the Kroger Mega Event right now and pick up almonds for $3.99 (reg. $6.99).
This item is part of a mega event. The price listed is after a $2 instant savings when you purchase 3+ items. You can mix and match items and are welcome to buy more than 3.
Kroger Blue Diamond Mega Deal (ends 9/23):
- Blue Diamond Almonds, 14-16 oz, $4.99
-$1 off Blue Diamond Almonds 12 oz+, limit 1, Kroger Cashback eCoupon
-$1 off Blue Diamond Almonds, 12 oz+, Kroger eCoupon
(makes it $3.99)
See the full Kroger Ad for more great deals.
It’s a little early, but top Advent calendars sell out every year!
Sam’s Club already dropped a selection of Advent calendars for Christmas, with prices starting at $16.88! We found Disney and Bluey storybook calendars!
Need a Sam’s Club membership? Join now and get 50% off a Club membership. That’s only $25!
Deal Ideas
Disney Classics Advent Calendar, Mixed Media – $16.88
Disney Princess Advent Calendar, Mixed Media – $16.88
Bluey: The Most Amazing Advent Calendar Book Bundle, Mixed Media – $19.98
These offers are good while supplies last.
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