One of North Carolina’s newest craft beverage experiences is the Cheers! Trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Hendersonville. And one of the neatest ways to explore the trail is via the Cheers! Trail Passport.

The passport serves as a guide to 24 tasting rooms along the state’s only trail that features beer, wine, cider and mead. The...

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Mint Museum has two locations:

• Mint Museum Uptown: 500 S. Tryon Street
• Mint Museum Randolph: 2730 Randolph Road

Read on to learn of upcoming events and exhibits. The Mint Museum will continue to offer at-home activities and events as well.

Purchase tickets.

Party in the Park at Mint Museum...

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Save money at Carowinds with these exclusive discounts!

Carowinds has opened for the season. Carolina Harbor (the water park) will be open on select days starting May 27th, 2022.

The discount tickets will save you a LOT. When you compare prices, make sure you’re comparing apples to apples. When you buy an...

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This list includes things to do in Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas, this weekend, from Friday to Sunday.

You’ll find festivals, live music and dance, kids’ activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much more.

We focus on free and cheap events, but, of course, the definition of...

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NoDa Company Store, 3221 Yadkin Avenue, might be NoDa’s best hangout. There’s ample seating, they sell food and drink (much of it local), host food trucks, and mix up some really good Sangria, as well as their signature NoDa Colada.

And the setting is possibly (probably?) the most...

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Don’t pay full price for concerts if you don’t have to! We will update this page as frequently as we can, but there will still be times when you events on this page have sold out, or the discount is no longer available, or the event is over.

We also include tickets for sports events, when there’s a discount.

Please note...

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If you’d like to make your kids very, very happy, and also save some money, check out the Groupon for Great Wolf Lodge.

They are offering deals on a number of different kinds of suites, with discounts up to 55% off, with dates on and off through the middle of June, 2022.

Check out all the dates and prices.

IMPORTANT: Please read Great...

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The Town of Davidson is celebrating the arts in April, 2022. The celebration includes two public arts events, as well as the kick-off of Davidson’s Concerts on the Green.

Follow the Town of Davidson on Facebook for update and announcements.

Here’s what’s coming up.

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Camden Road, in the South End, will be transformed into an outdoor living room on select Saturdays this spring.

Camden Commons, presented by Lowe’s, will feature two blocks of Camden Road, between Tremont and East/West Boulevard.

It will be closed to traffic and open for fun and...

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Charlotte on the Cheap readers have loved Charlotte Warehouse Sale for years. Several times a year, fashion lovers have the chance to shop for new, name-brand clothings and accessories, at 65% to 90% off retail prices.

Read on to enter a contest to win a $50 gift certificate to the sale!

Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s “Hello Spring”...

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The Green at Prosperity Village, 5334 Docia Crossing, is part of the City of Charlotte’s initiative to construct 250 place-making projects across the city.

The Green is an open space provided by the City of Charlotte. Programming and activities are organized by the Prosperity Village Area Association. The best way to keep up on events...

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Carolinas Black Restaurant Week is taking place from April 22nd to May 1st, 2022.

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Outdoor movies and drive-in movies have been taking place all year, and are continuing this spring and summer.

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UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, 9090 Craver Road, is free to visit. It also hosts many free and inexpensive events.

Read on to learn a little bit about the Gardens, and about some of the upcoming events. Make sure to keep reading to learn about the Spring Plant Sale on April 7th to 9th, 2022. The gardens are a...

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Elevate Lifestyle is presenting Charlotte Taco Week from April 22nd to May 1st, 2022.

Taco joints all over town will be offering a specialty taco that week for just $3. Price doesn’t include sides, drinks, tax, or gratuity.

You don’t need a ticket to participate in CLT Taco Week, but if you do sign up...

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Concerts on the Green, a summer music series, is returning to Davidson’s Village Green in 2022! The concerts will take place on select Saturdays and Sundays from April 24th to October 16th, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor...

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BrightFire Music & Arts Festival is a brand new event for Charlotte, and it’s unlike any other festival we’ve seen.

It takes place Saturday, April 30th, 2022, from 4 to 10 p.m., at Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville.

One lucky Charlotte on the Cheap reader will win four tickets, plus a campsite and parking pass!...

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Queen Charlotte Fair is bringing some fun to the area from April 14th to 24th, 2022. It will be at the Route 29 Pavilion, 5650 Sandusky Blvd., Concord. This is at the intersection of Hwy 29 and Bruton Smith Blvd.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area!

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Charlotte’s best kept secret for savvy shoppers is Vista Auction. Ever wonder what happens to the overstocks and returns at Amazon, Home Depot, Kohl’s, and other big retailers?

Are you looking for an Amazon overstock store in Charlotte, NC? Vista Auction is better than you imagined, because you can shop from home! No digging...

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Spring festivals are coming back to Charlotte in 2022.

From cultural festivals to music festivals to kids’ festivals, there will be a lot going on! We are highlighting a few major festivals. But then, read on for a much larger, ever-growing list of spring festivals.

If you’re not doing this already, you can subscribe to...

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Kannapolis’ Summer Entertainment Series 2022 includes a diverse lineup of music, fun family movies in both English and Spanish, and children’s entertainment. These are all free events. Some of the concerts are followed by fireworks.

While you’re in Kannapolis make sure to explore the city, especially the beautifully...

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Tuesday, April 26th, 2022, is National Pretzel Day. Read on for a list of pretzel freebies, deals, and events!

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day.

If you’re interested in the history of pretzels, just know that...

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Celebrate Mother’s Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th, 2022. We’re putting together a list of restaurants in the charlotte area where you can get Mother’s Day Brunch for $35 or under per person. (That doesn’t mean you can’t spend more at these restaurants!)

We’re including...

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There are plenty of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Charlotte in 2022.

After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother’s Day freebies and discounts, many (but not all) at restaurants. And after that we have a big list of all the events that are on our calendar for Friday, May 7th, through Sunday, May 9th.

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