7+ free and cheap things to do in Charlotte: mural tour, Oktoberfest, Haunted Tavern
This list is curated by Charlotte on the Cheap, where you’ll find even more free and cheap things to do every day, and detailed by Denise Casalez.
Friday, Oct. 6
Location: 1115 N Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28206
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Be part of the Talking Walls Mural Festival with a mural tour in the Optimist Hall and Belmont Charlotte areas. Join Talking Walls board member Rebecca Lipps for a free-guided mural walk and experience firsthand how murals enliven public spaces, learn about street art and the Talking Walls festival, and more. This free, one-hour mural walk begins at Optimist Hall.
Saturday, Oct. 7
Location: 324 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Time: 11 a.m.
Cost: Free entry
Celebrate Mecklenburg Oktoberfest — and the Charlotte Knights Pumpkin Patch — at Truist Field. The day will begin with the Pink Cupcake Walk for Breast Cancer, rolling into the Charlotte Knights Pumpkin Patch. These events will include an all-day Oktoberfest celebration, offering a mix of entertainment, local craft beer, shopping, live music, family activities, food and more. Food and beverages can be purchased with festival coins, available on the app or at coin booths inside Truist Field.
Sunday, Oct. 8
Location: 1 Cannon Baller Wy, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Time: 12-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
The Cannon Ballers are hosting their 4th Annual Oktoberfest at Atrium Health Ballpark. Fun features this year include face painters for the kids, an on-field pumpkin patch and traditional-style food and drink vendors. Don’t miss your opportunity to explore Kannapolis and enjoy a weekend of fun with the family.
Monday, Oct. 9
Killer Queen Game Night at Free Range Brewing
Location: 2320 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Join Free Range Brewing every Monday from 7-9 p.m. to play Killer Queen. Network with other enthusiasts, learn to play, battle or spectate. While you’re there, you can kick back with a small-batch Free Range brew in hand, a glass of natty wine, some kombucha or a shrub.
Tuesday, Oct. 10
Free evening admission to Schiele Museum
Location: 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
Time: 4-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Looking for a fun date idea or a fun family adventure? Enjoy your Tuesday night with free museum admission and planetarium shows at The Schiele Museum. Book your tickets online to reserve your seats or just arrive between 4-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 11
Party on the Plaza: UK/Irish Black History Month Celebration
Location: 420 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Get festive with a night of culture and heritage at the Bechtler’s Wednesday Night Live “Party on the Plaza.” Experience the vibrant diversity of the UK and Ireland while honoring the contributions of Black artists. You can find yourself in the rhythms of live music, eat local food truck favorites with flavors inspired by traditions of the UK and Ireland, or explore Black European art.
Thursday, Oct. 12
Location: 300 E Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Time: 7-12 a.m.
Cost: $20
Enjoy the spooky season at Morehead’s Haunted Tavern, a 13-day indoor space to take photos, eat and drink with a frightful Halloween twist. There will be over-the-top décor, spooky cocktails and ghost and goblins roaming around with a DJ mixing.
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This story was originally published October 5, 2023 at 11:27 AM.
