If you’re age 55+ there are some senior discounts in the Charlotte area that you might want to know about. This isn’t a comprehensive list of discounts, but we’ve collected some good ones. We’ll be adding to the list as time goes on. If you know of discounts that should be added, please email us at info@charlotteonthecheap.com, and we will add them as time permits. (In other words, it might take a little time.)
At this time we’re not listing restaurant discounts for senior, but we hope to add that in the future. We have information on senior discounts for fitness and aquatic centers, grocery shopping, a drugstore, and museums.
Also, please note that all discounts listed below are subject to change without notice. We will periodically update this list, but make sure to visit the venue’s website to verify the information.
Senior Discounts at Gyms and for Outdoor Recreation
MeckPass
MeckPass is Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s comprehensive pass to recreation centers, and indoor and outdoor pools. It gets you access to fitness centers, basketball gymnasiums, some of group fitness and aquatic classes, and more.
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation offers an excellent seniors discount for people age 55+. An adult MeckPass is $45 a month and a senior MeckPass is only $22 a month. There is no initiation fee, no annual fee and no contract. You can cancel at any time.
There are twelve centers that your MeckPass gives you access to:
- Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center
- Cordelia Pool
- Double Oaks Family Aquatic Center
- Eastway Regional Recreation Center
- Mallard Creek Recreation Center
- Marion Diehl Recreation Center
- Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center
- Northern Regional Recreatoin Center
- Ray’s Splash Planet
- Revolution Park Sports Academy
- Southview Recreation Center
- West Charlotte Recreation Center
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Anne Springs Close Greenway, 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort Mill, South Carolina, is a 2,100-acre outdoor oasis, featuring hiking, running and mountain biking trails, fishing, kayaking, horseback riding and more. On the first and third Wednesday of every month, Anne Springs Close Greenway’s Community Days offer free admission to seniors age 65+ .
Senior Discounts at Stores
Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter offers seniors (60+) 5% off every Thursday. In order to get the discount, use your VIC card and tell the cashier that you’re at least 60. The discount does not apply to fuel, pharmacy, tickets and gift cards. The discount applies after all coupons and VIC discounts are deducted. Learn about the Club 60 Senior Discount.
Walgreens
The first Tuesday of the month is Senior Day at Walgreens. Seniors (55+) get 20% off regular price items. (Check the website for exclusions.) In order to get the discount you’ll need to use your myWalgreens account and let the associate know you want to apply your senior discount. There are occasionally variations on when Senior Day takes place, so make sure to visit Walgreens’ website for updates. In addition, you can save 20% on eligible regular price items online with the code SENIOR20 during additional days. Check walgreens.com/topic/promotion/seniorday.jsp for specifics.
Senior Discounts at Museums
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, at 420 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, offers seniors (65+) $7 admission. Regular price is $9.
In addition, active-duty and retired military personnel, National Guard, Reserve and their families get free admission all year, so if you’re in one of those categories, make sure to take advantage of that offer.
Mint Museum
Mint Museum Uptown and Mint Museum Randolph both offer seniors discounts. Regular admission is $15 and senior admission (65+) is $10. When you purchase admission to one Mint Museum you get access to both of them for two consecutive days.
Also, make sure to read about opportunities for free admission to Mint Museum and other museums.
Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
The Gantt Center, at 551 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, offers senior admission at $7. Regular admission is $9. They don’t specify on their website the age requirements for seniors, but we will update with that information.
Charlotte Museum of History
Charlotte Museum of History, at 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC, offers senior admission (62+) at $7. Regular admission is $10.
Museum of Illusions Charlotte
Museum of Illusions Charlotte, at 601 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, offers a seniors discount (60+) of $22. Regular adult admission is $24.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 E MLK Jr. Blvd, Charlotte, NC, offers a discount price of $24 on General Admission for seniors (65+.) Regular adult general admission is $27.
Discovery Place Science
Discovery Place Science, 301 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, offers $3 off admission prices for seniors (60+.)
Senior Discounts for Performing Arts
Opera Carolina
Opera Carolina offers a 25% discount on the single ticket price for seniors. Eligibility for the discount must be mentioned when purchasing tickets. Proof of ID may be required. Use the promo code SENIOR if you order online. We’re checking into the age requirement for the senior discount.
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However, sometimes things change without notice, and we are not always notified. It’s also possible that we can make a mistake.
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Cathey Franklin says
Good you included items of interest to seniors, but how about some active stuff? I am 76 and direct a (darned good) senior clog dance team, distance swim, walk 10+ miles per week, do yoga, and do all my yard work. Many of us are quite active, Y’awl!
Jody Mace says
That’s why I suggested a couple times in the post that you should look at the general calendar. Most of the items on the general calendar are suitable for most seniors. Nobody is limited to certain items on our calendar.
I said this: It bears saying that every person is different, and many of the events on Charlotte on the Cheap’s calendar might be of interest to people of any age. There’s no upper age limits for events for adults, so use your own interests and preferences as a guide.
And this: Again, this is not a comprehensive list of events on the calendars that might be a good fit for you! Check out our whole calendar too.