St. Patrick’s Day is back in Charlotte in 2023 in a big way, with the return of the Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival (formerly known as Charlotte Goes Green Festival.)

There’s also a parade in Fort Mill, the U.S. National Whitewater Center’s Green River Revival, Old Town St....

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Walking in nature is special in every season, and in the springtime, one of the delights is the wide variety of wildflowers that bloom in our region.

If you love wildflowers, one helpful resource is the North Carolina Plant Society. The Southern Piedmont Chapter, which includes the Charlotte area, presents a wide variety of programs, including...

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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 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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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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The Film Independent Spirit Awards recognize the best independent film and television, as voted upon by Film Independent Members.

Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC, is a voting member of the organization.

They’re hosting a free viewing party of the awards broadcast on Saturday, March 4th, 2023, from 5 to...

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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.

If you’re not doing this already, you can subscribe to...

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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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Carolina Fine Art, at 300 S Sharon Amity Road, at Cotswold Village Shopping Center, showcases paintings, pottery and textile work. It hosts regular receptions and events on the first Friday of each month.

You might be interested in a list of Charlotte art museums, galleries and events.

Here’s some of...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Cabela’s in Fort Mill is presenting Spring Fishing Classic Kids’ Weekend on Saturday, March 18th and Sunday, March 19th, 2023. The event is intended to teach kids how to fish.

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

The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 4...

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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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Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte’s first hot glass art studio. It’s at 438 Atando Avenue, which is north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It’s around the corner from NoDa Brewing.

It’s owned by artist Jake Pfeifer, a young artist who has been blowing glass since he was 14 years old.

Hot Glass...

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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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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, North Carolina, has a vibrant art culture. You can find visual art in museums, galleries, grass-roots exhibitions, and in murals all over the city. Visual artists often collaborate with musicians and dancers to create multi-media performances.

Read on for a calendar of upcoming art events. By no means is this an exhaustive list, but...

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Potions & Pixels is a group with a passion for games. They have a library of around 300 games, including nostalgic games from childhood, party games and strategic games. They hold game nights at various venues, and they bring 75-100 of their games to each event.

You can find their schedule on their Facebook page.

Here’s...

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South End Gallery Crawl is an arts event that takes place the first Friday of every month. Galleries stay open late to host receptions for new exhibits. Many exhibits are timed to open the first Friday of the month. The events often include live music, food, and beer or wine. The events are free to attend.

Hours for the different venues...

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After a hiatus of several years, the Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day and Festival are returning in 2023! The new organizer, the Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Committee, is a North Carolina non-profit, 501C3 corporation, and are working to make sure that the tradition continues for many years.

Would you like to participate in the event...

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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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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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The Harp & Crown, at 19930 W Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, North Carolina, is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, and also gearing up with St. Practice Day!

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

Read on to learn about these events, as well as some live music taking place at the pub on another date....

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Bring the whole family to Indian Trail for a free movie series and a free concert series.

Both series will feature a free bounce house, face painting and yard games. Dinner will be available for purchase.

Please make sure to check below to see which park each event is taking place in. And please follow the links before...

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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!)

We are adding events as they’re added.

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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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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.

No...

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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 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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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.

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

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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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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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Celebrate Easter at the Bunny Run 5K and Festival in Downtown Concord on Saturday, April 8th, 2023. The events will start in the vicinity of Fifth Third Bank, 40 Cabarrus Avenue E., Concord.

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

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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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