Spring festivals are coming back to Charlotte in 2023.

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.

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Prom is a rite of passage for many teenagers, but the cost of that dream dress can put it out of reach. For 13 years, Lydia’s Loft Prom Closet has been helping to make that special night possible. It operates out of First Baptist Church, 14813 N Old Statesville Road in Huntersville.

It’s...

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Topgolf is a little bit different (to say the least) than traditional golf. You play from climate controlled hitting bays, so you can play all year. The 240-yard outfield has dartboard-like targets in the ground. The closer to the center or “bull’s-eye” you get and the farther out you hit your microchipped balls, the more points you...

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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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The Cheatham Nutrition & Cognition Lab at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute in Kannapolis is looking for participants for an Infant Nutrition & Cognition Study

The purpose of this research study is to determine if eating eggs during breastfeeding will increase nutrients important for brain development in the milk and subsequently,...

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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 44% off, with dates into June, 2023.

Check out all the dates and prices.

Great Wolf Lodge features:

• Howlin’ Tornado—an...

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South CLT Pres is hosting a free Easter event for families at Ballantyne Elementary School, 15425 Scholastic Drive, Charlotte.

The free event is on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, at 10 a.m.

Find more Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny pictures in the Charlotte area.

The event includes:

• Bouncy houses
• Food
• Raffles
• Photo booth
• Easter egg...

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If you’re looking for fun celebrations for Easter in 2023 in Charlotte, you came to the right place. We are putting together together a huge list of Easter egg hunts and free and cheap Easter Bunny picture opportunities. (We skip the expensive mall pictures!)

Also, check out a list of places to get pictures taken of...

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Looking to celebrate Easter the easy way? That is, without the cooking?

Check out our list of Charlotte area restaurants and grocery stores where you can order an Easter brunch or dinner to enjoy at home. We’re limiting our list to places where you can get an Easter meal for around $40 or under, per person.

In...

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The 14th Annual Charlotte Fair brings entertainment, rides, and plenty of fair food to 6558 Bruton Smith Boulevard, Concord (across U.S. 29 from Charlotte Motor Speedway) from March 24th to April 2nd, 2023.

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

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Legion Brewing W Morehead, at 2013 W Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Pink Tie AfFAIR on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, from 3 to 7 p.m.

This event is free to attend, but tickets or a wristband will need to be purchased for the activities. It’s a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the fight to end breast cancer.

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Weekly live music returns to Camp North End in April, 2023, and will continue through the spring, summer and fall.

Live From the Boileryard is a free concert series every Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. There’s plenty more going on at Camp North End on Friday nights and all weekends.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just...

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South Boulevard Library, 4429 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a free immersive, bilingual, language exchange program.

English speakers will get to practice Spanish through interactive games, engaging activities, and conversation. Similarly, Spanish speakers will be able to English from you! All levels are welcome.

At the end of each...

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Mezeh UNCC has opened, at 8925 J M Keynes Drive, Charlotte, NC (in Shoppes at University Place.) They serve Mediterranean style bowls. You choose a base, protein, toppings and sauce.

They’re celebrating their grand opening on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023.

Sign up to get a free bowl, with the purchase of a drink, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30...

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March 18th to 25th, 2023, is the fifth annual Creek Week in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. This will be a week full of volunteer activities, educational programs and more, hosted by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and its partners.

Mallard Creek Greenway. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

You’ll find a list of events on the Creek Week...

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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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North Carolina Science Festival 2023 is a statewide collection of events during the month of April, intended to ignite an interest in science in both kids and adults. Events take place at a number of venues in the Charlotte area, including museums, parks and libraries.

More than 400 events have been announced throughout the state so far. We...

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Morning Star Lutheran Church, 12509 Idlewild Road, Matthews, is hosting Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer- in Concert on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public.

Enjoy an eclectic mix of original and traditional folk, old time country, and swing tunes, featuring superb vocal harmonies and dazzling...

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The City of Gastonia, Gaston County Public Library, Friends of the Gaston County Public Library and Gaston County Government are hosting Gaston MAX (Multicultural Arts Xperience) on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 107 N South Street, Gastonia.

This is a free festival.

The event will...

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Gaston All American Fair brings rides, carnival games, contests, music, and more to Eastridge Mall, 246 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia, from June 16th to 25th, 2023.

Admission to the fair is free. Some attractions will have a fee.

Armbands are $25 and will allow the wearer to ride unlimited rides for one day. Tickets are $1.25 each, and the...

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The 10th Annual Charlotte ​African American Festival will take place Saturday, April 22nd, and Sunday, April 23rd, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

It will be at Second Ward Gym, 710 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Charlotte, NC.

This is a free event.

The festival features:

• Cultural performances
• Exhibits
• Food
• Black Wall Street
• ...

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ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, houses public galleries and event spaces in the Gibson Village neighborhood of Concord.

ClearWater offers free access to gallery exhibitions, public discussions and art events. It’s a hub where artists, performers, hobbyists, and amateurs of all experience levels can come...

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Starlight on 22nd, at 422 E. 22nd Street, Charlotte, boasts a relaxed lounge atmosphere, and beer, wine, spirits and art.

Free parking is available in the secure gravel lot across the street, or along Brevard. It’s also close to the Parkwood and 25th Street stops on the LYNX light rail.

Starlight on...

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A farm in the Triad, near Winston Salem and Greensboro, plants 100,000 tulip bulbs every year, as well as other spring flowers, in anticipation of visitors from all over North Carolina.

Dewberry Farm is at 2585 Dewberry Farm Lane, Kernersville. It’s around an hour and a half drive from the center of...

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VisArt Video, at 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation, creation, and experience of movies through education, community events, and rental of over 40,000 titles—some being rare and non-streaming. Check out the Micro Cinema for private events, parties and...

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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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Woodlawn School, at 135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville, is holding STEAMfest 2023 on Sunday, March 26th, 2023, from 12 to 7 p.m.

STEAMfest invites participants to image, discover and explore.

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

It will feature over 100 fun and...

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Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is a family-owned farm in Gaston County.

They grow lavender, and they make and sell lavender products, like lavender essential oil, lotion, linen spray, lavender honey and teas, and more.

Shop for lavender products like honey, tea, lotions and more....

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RiverFest is a family friendly festival presented by Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation. It takes place on the banks of the Catawba River, at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park, 1400 E Catawba Street, Belmont, on Saturday, May 13th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This is a free festival that includes fun activities...

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NoDa Brewing Company, at 150 W 32nd Street, Charlotte (the North End location) hosts many free events. They also have a second location at 2229 N. Davidson St. Be sure to double-check the location before attending an event.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

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Town Brewing Company is one of Charlotte’s newer breweries, at 800 Grandin Road, in the FreeMoreWest neighborhood, near Morehead Street and Freedom Drive.

You’ll find Town Brewing’s upcoming events on their Facebook page.

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Recurring Events

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Find Your Flow: Holistic Healing Arts Fest is a free event on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Cabarrus Brewery, 329 McGill Avenue, Concord, NC.

The event features FREE classes and workshops all day for the whole family, as well as holistic based vendors, practitioners, food trucks and coffee.

Offerings range from...

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Radiant Cauldron’s Cosmic Creature Festival takes place Saturday, April 29th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Magnolia Woods, 12125 Statesville Road, Huntersville, North Carolina.

Admission is free.

Meet artisans and discover their metaphysical handmade goods, including ritual candles, energetic sprays, spell oils, crystal jewelry...

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The popular Art After Dark program returns to Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture.

On Friday, March 24th, 2023, from 6 to 10 p.m., the Gantt Center is hosting Art After Dark: The Phygital Funk. This is a free event for ages 21+.

Celebrate the grand opening of the Gantt’s new Digital...

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Rea Farms is holding its annual Easter event, Where My Peeps At? , on Saturday, March 25th, 2023. Rea Farms is at 9855 Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte, NC.

Find more Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny pictures in the Charlotte area.

There are two parts to the event, Brunch with the Bunny, which has a charge and requires a ticket, and Where My...

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains several nature centers, Reedy Creek, Quest at Latta Preserve, McDowell and Stevens Creek. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. In addition, they also host festivals, workshops, nature hikes, campfire and more events, many of which are...

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Ben & Jerry’s is hosting Free Cone Day on April 3rd, 2023! This event is returning for the first time since 2019.

Participating shops only. Limit one cone per customer. You might want to check with your favorite scoop shop to make sure they’re participating.

In previous years, Ben...

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Looking for a summer camp in Charlotte for your child? We get a lot of requests from parents for summer camps, so we’ve put together a list of resources for you to explore.

It’s important to know that registration for some of the camps happens early–as early as January–and spots can fill up quickly. So, research in...

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