In most years there's no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months. In 2020, there was a shortage! The concerts are slowly coming back in 2021, but some will start out a little bit differently. Some of the concerts are no longer... Read the whole entry...»  Learn more about more First Baptist Charlotte's 301 Kids Week. This list includes in-person and virtual events in the Charlotte area this weekend, from Friday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities,... Read the whole entry...» 
We've partnered with the website GSalR.com to bring Charlotte on the Cheap readers an interactive map of Charlotte area garage sales, Charlotte yard sales, Charlotte moving sales and Charlotte estate sales. You can click on the map and move it... Read the whole entry...» 
Celebrate Mother's Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9th, 2021. 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.... Read the whole entry...» Markets at 11 is a new open air market that Esther & Elsa and Northwood Office are bringing to Ballantyne. The events will include live music, picnicking, outdoor yoga, shopping, food trucks and more. Sycamore Brewing will be on hand to supply... Read the whole entry...» Safe Kids Charlotte Mecklenburg is presenting a free event for families, Gear Up to Go Out, on Saturday, May 15th, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at McAlpine Creek Park, 8711 Monroe Road, Charlotte. Atrium Health, Mecklenburg Sheriff, and High... Read the whole entry...» Sure, you could shower Mom with flowers or chocolates, but here's another idea: Why not give her Frank Sinatra, Alexander Hamilton and the Mona Lisa for Mother's Day? You can–for a whole year–and it doesn't cost much... Read the whole entry...» 
Mother's Day 2021 should be a little more normal than 2020, with more in-person events happening. Here are some ideas to celebrate in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of... Read the whole entry...» 
Markets are popping up all over Charlotte. You'll find them in large venues like the Park Expo & Conference Center, in breweries, in arts venues, and more. Some focus on handmade items, some on vintage goods, some on art, some are flea... Read the whole entry...»  7th Street Public Market, 224 East 7th Street, is a great spot for breakfast or lunch, with many tables inside and outside, and a good variety of restaurants and other businesses.
Vendors at 7th Street Public Market Vendors include: Read the whole entry...» Krispy Kreme has some great deals and freebies! Each of these deals is a way to be sweet to someone — the community, your friends and neighbors, or yourself! Be Sweet To Your Community 
Krispy Kreme is encouraging everyone to roll up their... Read the whole entry...» Are you a fan of burgers? Then put Burger Fest on your calendar! Burger Fest takes place Saturday, May 8th, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Aw Shucks Farm, 3718 Plyler Mill Road, Monroe. The festival will feature live music, arts and crafts... Read the whole entry...» 
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... Read the whole entry...»  Source: SweatNET Charlotte SweatNET is offering yoga with rotating instructors, followed by mimosas, every Saturday in April and May, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The regular price for people who are not members of SweatNET is $20, and that includes the... Read the whole entry...» 
Charlotte Warehouse Sale is coming back! This is the perfect way to get ready for summer, while keeping to your budget. The sale will take place from May 15th to 23rd, 2021. One lucky Charlotte on the Cheap readers will win $50 to spend at the... Read the whole entry...»  Photo: Mace Publishing LLC The U.S. National Whitewater River Center's popular River Jams are free concerts take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening in the warm months. They were canceled in 2020, but they have returned!... Read the whole entry...» | 
