National Margarita Day is Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023. Every year we list the margarita specials throughout the region.

Here are the deals we know about so far, and we’ll be updating with more as they’re announced. Remember, unless otherwise specified, these deals are valid only on February 22nd.

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Whether you’re shopping for a gift, for a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of trending deals at Amazon today. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.

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What is there to do this week in Charlotte? A lot! This list includes things to do in Charlotte, and surrounding areas, this week, from Monday 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,...

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The Levine Center for the Arts’ Wednesday Night Live returns in the fall of 2022.

The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the Arts — Mint Museum Uptown, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for...

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Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a non-profit community cinema that screens diverse, foreign and independent films.

Memberships are a way to help support Independent Picture House, and they gain you benefits as well.

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LaLa Photography is offering a great deal on a Spring/Easter Mini Event.

LaLa Photography’s studio is at 4205 Stuart Andrew Blvd, Suite G, Charlotte, NC. This is a fantastic, low-priced way to get a picture to celebrate Easter or Spring.

Spring/Easter Photoshoot

On weekends starting February 25th, 2023, and select weekdays,...

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Charlotte Warehouse Sale has announced a Clearance Event on February 25th and 26th, 2023. If you’ve ever shopped at Charlotte Warehouse Sale and were amazed at the bargains, you will love this. Charlotte Warehouse Sale events always feature new, name brand clothing and shoes from your favorite department stores at 65% to 90% off the...

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The Fairy House Festival, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s extremely popular February festival, is returning as an in-person event on February 25th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Advance tickets are required, and are $7 for ages 5 and up. It’s free for children ages 4 and under. Tickets are on sale now.

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True Cut Ranch, at 5221 Bolick Road, Claremont, North Carolina, is a family-owned and family-operated farm. It’s owned by a family from Charlotte that left successful construction companies behind to pursue ranching full-time.

True Cut Ranch knows that food grown on healthy land with healthy farming practices is healthy food, and...

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One of the most popular events at The Schiele Museum of Natural History is the annual one-day Fossil Fair.

Fossil Fair takes place Saturday, February 25th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Looking for things to do in Charlotte this weekend? You came to the right place! This list contains free and cheap things to do from Friday to Sunday (or Monday if it’s a holiday weekend.)

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

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National Banana Bread Day is February 23rd, 2023, and you can help judge a banana bread competition to help celebrate the day!

Dole Food Company and Community Culinary School of Charlotte are hosting a public bakeoff and blind taste test on February 21st and 22nd, 2023, at the CCSC Café, 9315 Monroe Road,...

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The Market at 7th Street, at 224 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC, is a great place to stop for a meal, a snack, or even a little shopping.

On Wednesdays, save 20% on every purchase except alcohol and gift cards when you pay with Apple Pay. Wednesday hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., but individual vendor hours might vary.

This promotion was announced...

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Lake Norman friends, this is for you! If you’re having trouble digging through the mountains of events on Charlotte on the Cheap’s Event Calendar to find things happening near you, you’ll want to bookmark this page.

This list will be automatically updated with all the events on...

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Extreme Ice Center, 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail, is hosting Kids Try Hockey For Free Day on Saturday, February 25th, 2023.

This event is a chance for kids age 4 to 17 to try out both street hockey (off ice) and ice hockey (on ice.) No experience is needed.

• 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Street hockey with the Charlotte Street...

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Charlotte SHOUT! is a major event that debuted in 2019. It is a presented by Charlotte Center City Partners.

It is returning to Uptown Charlotte March 31st to April 16th, 2023, and will be the biggest festival Charlotte has ever seen.

The festival will feature music, art, poetry, food, interactive activities, large arts installations,...

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SAS Cupcakes, at 9941 Rea Rd. Suite, regularly holds free events for families, with themed goodies for purchase. Here is one that is coming up.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte!

Dino-Mite Edu-tainment Free Family Fun Event
Saturday, February 25th, 2023
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Looking for live music in Charlotte and surrounding areas? Check out this list of what’s on the calendar on Charlotte on the Cheap. These are concerts and music events that are free or cheap! Please note that you should still tip the musician if you can, and purchase a drink if the event is at a bar/brewery/coffee shop.

If you’d...

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Kings Mountain Historical Museum, at 100 East Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina, features archives and objects related to the City of Kings Mountain. It’s free to visit.

War & Memory: A Commemoration of Remembrance

The current exhibit is War & Memory: A Commemoration of Remembrance. It will take place from...

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Charlotte StrEATs Festival is a two-day celebration of Charlotte’s food and beverage scene, on April 15th and 16th, 2023. It’s part of Charlotte SHOUT!, which takes place March 31st to April 16th, 2023.

Charlotte StrEATs takes place at Gateway Village, 900 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC.

Leading up to Charlotte StrEATs will be...

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Sustain Charlotte, AARP Charlotte, Partners for Parks, and Carolina Thread Trail are hosting a free event, Growing Our Greenways Walk: Irwin and Stewart Creek Greenways.

It takes place Friday, March 3rd, 2023, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It’s free, but registration is required.

Join us for a casual walk as we explore west Charlotte’s...

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Great Decisions is a national program of the Foreign Policy Association. It’s a non-partisan citizen education effort that includes a free public lecture series.

In North Carolina, the Office of International Programs at UNC Charlotte is the state coordinator.

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Davidson College’s Music Department presents many concerts throughout the year. Some feature student groups, like the jazz ensemble or Davidson Chorale, some feature faculty members and some feature guest performers. You can see the whole calendar...

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Rí Ra Charlotte, at 208 North Tryon Street, is hosting Paddy Fest, a week-long St. Patrick’s Day celebration, including Irish music and dance, rugby watch parties, live music and food.

Check out our big list of St. Patrick’s Day events around Charlotte!

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IHOP is celebrating National Pancake Day by offering a FREE Buttermilk Short Stack to all customers on February 28th, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at participating locations. No purchase is required.

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...

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Best of Charlotte Bridal Show is taking place on March 19th, 2023, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC.

Tickets are $10, but if you use the promo code charlotteonthecheap tickets are half price.

The Best of Charlotte Bridal Show is headed to Camp North End for their most EPIC event yet! A one-of-a-kind wedding...

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Every Friday in February and March of 2023, Camp North End and Aurora Star Lit Cinema are bringing an indoor movie series to Camp North End.

Be Kind, Rewind will take place in the Historic Ford Building at 1774 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, NC. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m.

Bring your own chair.

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Get your blood pumping with one of these free fitness classes in Charlotte. There are lots of free yoga classes, free group exercise classes, free guided hikes and more.

This is a growing list and there’s a lot more that will be added to it. Know of more that should be on the list? Email info@charlotteonthecheap.com

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Charlotte Ideas Festival is a 5-day festival that’s part of the larger 3-week Charlotte SHOUT! festival. The Charlotte Ideas Festival features a range of thinkers, innovators and audience members, all sharing wisdom and exploring topics—from the hard and necessary work of citizenship to finding joy in our lives to the latest...

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The U.S. National Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is sharing its film series, Whitewater Film Series, again this spring.

On three Fridays in April, the Whitewater Center will be showing films with outdoor themes. It’s free to attend. The only cost is $6 for parking.

Check out this big list of outdoor movies...

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Families are invited to Family Day at Cabarrus Arts Council on Saturday, February 25th, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Galleries at Cabarrus Arts Council are at 65 Union Street South, Concord.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte!

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The 3rd Annual CLT Donut Festival takes place Sunday, March 5th, 2023, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Norfolk Hall, 2905 Griffith Street, Charlotte, North Carolina.

This is a 21+ festival that includes both sweet treats and adult beverages (craft beer, mimosa, hard seltzer and cocktails.)

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte...

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Looking for a chance to show off your smarts? Here’s a list of upcoming Charlotte trivia nights. Most are held on a regular weekly schedule.

You’ll find them at bars, breweries, cideries, restaurants and coffee shops. Keep reading for a day-by-day list of trivia nights around Charlotte.

Most of the trivia...

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