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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March brings the beginning of spring activities in Charlotte. Plan March 2023 with this list of the top things to do this March in Charlotte.

We’re highlighting a few major events this month. But then, scroll down for our huge calendar of things to do in Charlotte, and surrounding areas in March. This calendar will be updated all the...

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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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Do you prefer to find candy or gold? At Reed Gold Mine’s Golden Egg Hunt you don’t have to choose! You can have both!

Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site, at 9621 Reed Mine Road, Locus, North Carolina, is hosting the Golden Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, starting at 1 p.m.

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Don’t pay full price for concerts if you don’t have to! We will update this page as frequently as we can, but there will still be times when you events on this page have sold out, or the discount is no longer available, or the event is over.

We also include tickets for sports events, when there’s a discount.

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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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Mint Museum has two locations:

• Mint Museum Uptown: 500 S. Tryon Street
• Mint Museum Randolph: 2730 Randolph Road

Read on to learn of upcoming events and exhibits.

Free Art Kids at Mint Museum Randolph

From March 1st to 4th, 2023, pick up a free art kit at Mint Museum Randolph. Pick...

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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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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has Women’s History Month events scheduled throughout March, 2023.

You can find them on the library’s events calendar.

Here are a few of them! These are all free events. Make sure to follow each link...

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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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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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The Cheesecake Factory is celebrating its 45th birthday with a sweet giveaway.

From February 7th to March 3rd, 2023, get one FREE slice of cheesecake with an online pick-up or delivery order via DoorDash of $45 or more.

Use promo code 45YEARS at checkout.

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte...

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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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March has been designated as Women’s History Month. During this month, there are many opportunities to study, observe and celebrate the role of women in American history.

Read on for a day by day list of some Women’s History Month event taking place in the Charlotte area. Make sure to follow each link for more...

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Wing Haven, 260 Ridgewood Avenue, is a local treasure, with three public gardens that are a haven for nature-seeking visitors, as well as the birds and wildlife that call them home.

The garden is holding its Spring Plant Sale April 13th to 15th, 2023. The plant sale is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

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Birkdale Village is hosting an outdoor music series, Live Under the Oaks, on Fridays from April 7th to October 27th, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This is a free concert series.

Birkdale Village is at Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville.

A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks Cafe. Please bring...

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The Town of Matthews is presenting Beats ‘n Bites, an outdoor concert series.

The concerts will take place the last Friday of the month, April through September, 2023, in Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews.

Each event will feature a live band, plus five or six food trucks, as well as beer from a local...

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Mint Hill Family Fun Nights are free events that are held at Mint Hill Veterans Park, 8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill.

Fun for the kids includes activities like a bounce house, face painting, giant Jenga, corn hole and more.

Food will be available for purchase.

The events start at 6:30 p.m. and the concerts start at 7 p.m.

Guests are...

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The Charlotte Quilters Guild is hosting Carolina Lily Quilt Show on March 3rd and 4th, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at Union County Agricultural Center, 3230 Presson Road, Monroe, NC.

Admission is $8. Parking is free.

The show will feature over 200 quilts, guild boutique for shopping, local and regional vendors, food trucks and...

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For the first time, Carowinds is open all year. In January, February and March of 2023, Carowinds is open select days.

Groupon has a deal for discount Carowinds tickets, good any day it’s open, from January 14th to March 5th, 2023. During this time period, Carowinds is open on Saturdays and...

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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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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is hosting two Holi events.

• Preparing for Holi — DIY Gulal on Saturday, March 4th, 2023, from 2 to 3 p.m., at Stevens Creek Nature Center, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina.
• Holi Celebration on Saturday, March 11th, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Elon Recreation Center, 11401...

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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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The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, celebrates the contributions to our art and culture by African and African-American people. It features changing exhibits, and frequently hosts low-priced arts events for the community, giving them 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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Huntersville Parks & Recreation is hosting a jazz concert series one weekend in April of 2023, at Veterans Park, at 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville. (Main and Maxwell.) The concerts take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This is a free concert series.

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The South End Rail Trail Cleanup is a fun way for individuals and families to volunteer and help the South End. The events take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The next three Rail Trail Cleanups take place:

• Saturday, March 25th, 2023: Registration link
• Saturday, April 22nd, 2023: Registration link
• Saturday, May 20th, 2023: Registration link

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West Avenue District in Kannapolis and Old Armor Beer Company, 211 West Avenue, Kannapolis, North Carolina, are partnering to present Shamrock & Roll Festival on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m.

Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

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Gibson Mill Market, at 305 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, NC, is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Festival on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, from 12 to 8 p.m.

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

Admission is free.

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Head to Target for the return of its popular Target Circle Week for lots of savings on many popular categories.

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Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville, will be presenting Light, Camera, Birkdale, a free outdoor movie series, on the second Saturday of the month from April to October, 2023.

The movies will start at 7:30 p.m. each date except for October 14th, when the movie will start at 7 p.m.

There’s some...

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The Downtown Huntersville Top Deck Car & Truck Show, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance, takes place on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will be on the top deck of the parking deck at Discovery Place Kids, 105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, North Carolina.

Enjoy live music from the Tim Cook Band, coffee provided by Farm...

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The U.S. National Whitewater Center is planning Green River Revival on Saturday, March 11th, 2023, from 9 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Green River Revival is one of Charlotte’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day events, featuring the Color Me Green 5K Trail Run, live music, yoga, and a green river.

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Regal is hosting its annual Regal Best Picture Film Festival in 2023. This is your chance to catch up on any of the Best Picture Oscar nominees that you missed.

The Must See Nominee films will be shown from March 3rd to 12th, 2023, at select locations. Tickets are $6 each, plus fees. Regal Crown Club members get $5 tickets, plus a $7 small...

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Bring the kids to Chestnut Square Park, 320 Chestnut Parkway, Indian Trail, for a fun free event on Saturday, March 5th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

Touch-a-Truck will give kids a chance to explore police cars, fire trucks,...

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