Who really has the cheapest groceries? Everyone wants to save money at the supermarket. We’re providing a weekly list of the best deals and sales at several grocery stores in the Charlotte area. Stay tuned — more stores will be added to this list soon.

Please keep in mind that some grocery stores require you to be a member of their...

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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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It’s already been a long winter, but as always, we can still look forward to spring. Whether you want to enjoy walking in bare feet again on a sunny beach or be dazzled by a kaleidoscope of wildflowers in bloom, travel is a great way to decompress and reconnect — with nature, with loved ones or just with our own thoughts.

If you have...

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There’s no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months in Charlotte, and there’s really no better way to spend a nice evening.

We’ve put together a huge list of outdoor concerts, mostly free, throughout the whole Charlotte area.

After the descriptions of the concerts, which is organized by area, scroll down to see a...

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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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Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are on Spring Break, including a holiday, a teacher workday, and weekends, from Saturday, April 9th, to Monday, April 18th, 2022.

Here are a few FREE or CHEAP things to do with them to keep them busy and happy. Make sure to follow each link to get the necessary details on times and locations. You can keep track of...

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Four Plaza Midwood breweries are hosting the Plaza Midwood Brewery Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 17th, 2022, starting at 12 p.m.

Each brewery will have eggs hidden in its taproom. Find an egg, look inside and win a prize.

The eggs will have numbers inside, and each number corresponds to a specific prize at a specific brewery. The prize might...

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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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The Easter Bunny is coming to Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops in 2022, and we’ve got the details!

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

The Easter Bunny will be at both Bass Pro Shops at Concord Mills and Cabela’s in Fort Mill.

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Chabad Lake Norman and Walls of Books are hosting a Passover themed storytime on Sunday, April 10th, 2022, at 3 p.m.

The event will also include Passover crafts, a snack, and social time.

Wall of Books is at 20920 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius.

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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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SweatNET is presenting a Blacklight Chakti Yoga event at Lenny Boy Brewing, 3000 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, on Thursday, April 21st, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.

The class is $20 for drop-in participants and free for SweatNET members.

Right now you can join and get a FREE month of SweatNET. Use the promo code ...

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

According to North Carolina law it operates as a private club, and, thus, is required to charge a membership fee. The fee is $1 per year.

Free parking is available in the secure gravel...

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North Carolina Science Festival 2021 is a statewide collection of events during the month of April, intended to ignite an interest in science in both kids and adults.

In 2022, there are both in-person and virtual events.

More than 200 events have been announced so far. We will be listing a few of them, below, but make sure to visit the ...

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Shredding your documents is a one way to protect yourself from identity theft and other forms of fraud. Shred pre-approved credit card offers, tax records, employment records, old bills, out-of-date account statements and other personal documents that include confidential information.

Several organizations regularly hold free paper shredding...

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Find the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area in the chart below. Powered by Gas Buddy.

The Gas Buddy map below will show the places that have cheap gas near you, and the chart will show the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area. All information is supplied by Gas Buddy users.

But remember that you may save even...

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Kings Drive Art Walk returns on Saturday, April 30th, and Sunday, May 1st, 2022. Kings Drive Art Walk is traditionally the spring counterpart to the fall’s Festival in the Park, but it hasn’t been held in the springtime since before the pandemic started.

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Charlotte PickleBallers is a Meetup group that gets together to play pickleball. The group is for all levels of Charlotte pickleballers. You’ll get opportunities to begin or improve your game, and meet lots of people to play pickleball with.

Not familiar with Pickleball? It’s similar to tennis, but with a few differences. The...

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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 April 1st to 17th, 2022, and will be the biggest festival Charlotte has ever seen.

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

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Charlotte’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations are coming back. Read on for a list of restaurant deals, and then keep reading for a list of Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

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