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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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 FREE.

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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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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UPDATE: On the last two days, March 18th and 19th, there will be an EXTRA 30% off!

UPDATE: The contest has ended and the winner is Doris K. We’ve emailed you!

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...

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The Hindu Center of Charlotte, at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, is hosting its Holi Festival on Saturday, March 19th, 2023, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Please note that this date is a rescheduled date, due to the expected inclement weather on March 12th.

This is a free event for the whole community. The event is weather-dependent.

Please...

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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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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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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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Enjoy a free concert by The U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus on Monday, March 20th, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., at Knight Theater, 430 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC.

Although it’s a free concert, tickets are required. Follow the above link to purchase tickets. Tickets will be general admission seating.

This will be an exciting...

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Charlotte SHOUT! is a major event that debuted in 2019. It is 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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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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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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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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The Hugh Torance House and Store, at 8231 Gilead Road, Huntersville, is one of Mecklenburg County’s only surviving 18th century structures, and is North Carolina’s oldest surviving store. The building was the home of Hugh and Isabella Torance. The log cabin was first built in 1780, with additions built through the early 1800s. The...

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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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Charlotte SHOUT! is a major festival from March 31st to April 16th, 2023, that features multiple art installations, music performances and more.

Charlotte SHOUT! kicks off with Jazz Fest from March 31st to April 2nd, 2023.

Three days of free jazz performances will take place at the Ally Main Stage at The Plaza, 329 S Tryon Street,...

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is presenting the Trail of History Festival on Saturday, April 8th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Elizabeth Park, 101 N Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC.

This is the first year for this annual, one-day event that celebrates the history, growth and development of Mecklenburg County

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Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, 4150 Yancey Road, hosts events throughout the year. Find them all on OMB’s Facebook page.

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If you associate tulips with the Netherlands, you might be surprised to learn that in the springtime, there’s a farm about an hour of Charlotte with a big field of tulips. You can go during their opening hours and cut your own tulips.

Howard Family Farm is at 250 Crater Road in Harmony, 57 miles straight...

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The Easter Bunny is coming to Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops in 2023, 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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Target is holding its very popular car seat trade-in event again this year. It takes place from April 16th to 29th, 2023.

Trade in any car seat and you can get 20% off coupon for a new car seat, booster seat, stroller or other select baby gear item.

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BOOM Charlotte is back as a three-day festival in 2023. Boom is a fringe arts festival that features all genres of art, including music, visual art, dance, spoken word and more.

BOOM Charlotte takes place April 21st to 23rd, 2023, at Camp North End. We will update when we learn of the schedule.

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

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The Easter Bunny is visiting the N.C. Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, for four days! Tickets are on sale now. Scroll down for the dates, times, and ticket prices. Tickets are coming soon.

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

Throughout the four day eggstravaganza, general...

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Pickleball is becoming increasingly popular in Charlotte, NC! If you’re in search of the perfect place to play, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from. Check out the comprehensive list on Pickleheads, a pickleball court data provider, for the best places to play pickleball in Charlotte.

Pickleball, which incorporates elements...

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