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Bojangles giving away $1 million in gas cards
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Bojangles has announced that it’s giving away $1 million in gas cards.

Starting Monday, April 4th, 2022, when you purchase a 12-piece or 20-piece Fried Chicken Family Meal, you’ll receive one $10 gas card.

While supplies last, in participating locations.

The giveaway is available:

  • In-store
  • At drive-thru
  • ...

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Evergreen Nature Preserve: walk through an unspoiled hardwood forest right in Charlotte

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

Over the last year we’ve explored a lot of greenways, parks, nature preserves and hiking trails.

We’ve especially been looking for natural places to be that are uncrowded. And we’re looking for places that are in or near Charlotte.
You can see our full list of hikes here:
Our library of...

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Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this week

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, but,...

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Loch Norman Highland Games April 9-10

Loch Norman Highland Games is is returning in 2022, after a two-year absence! This festival offers two days of fun and Scottish culture for the whole family.

It takes place at Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, Saturday, April 9th, and Sunday, April 10th, 2022.

If you hold tickets from 2020, those tickets will be honored.

The...

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Big discounts on Carowinds tickets, including two days for $77 (total)
Photo courtesy of Carowinds

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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Easter Brunch in Charlotte NC — both dining out and eating at home
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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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50+ Easter Egg Hunts and Free Easter Bunny pictures in Charlotte – 2022

If you’re looking for fun celebrations for Easter in 2022 in Charlotte, you came to the right place. We have put 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.

You might also be...

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Save up to 50% at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord — dates through mid-June

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 55% off, with dates on and off through the middle of June, 2022.

Check out all the dates and prices.

IMPORTANT: Please read Great...

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Dozen Years of Digging Festival at Winterfield Community Garden

Dozen Years of Digging is a spring festival celebrating the 12-year anniversary of Winterfield Community Garden.

The free festival takes place at the garden, at 3105 Winterfield Place, Charlotte, on Saturday, May 14th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area!

The festival is a celebration...

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Charlotte Art Collective Spring Show

Charlotte Art Collective is presenting its Spring Show on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Avondale Presbyterian Church Family Life Center, 2821 Park Road, Charlotte.

It’s free to attend.

Browse unique handmade gifts created by 25 juried artists.

Some of what you’ll find:

  • Pottery
  • Painting
  • Wood
  • ...

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CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut at Starlight on 22nd April 23

CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut is an interactive day festival that promotes women empowerment, entrepreneurship and the arts.

It takes place on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Starlight on 22nd, 422 E 22nd Street, Charlotte.

The cost is $5. Age 21+ only. Starlight on 22nd is a private club and requires a membership, which costs...

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Free family meal bags and children’s Easter treats at Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic
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Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic and StarMed Healthcare will continue their annual Easter tradition of giving back to the community by distributing 350 family meal bags on Saturday, April 9th, 2022.

Distribution will begin at 10 a.m. at each of the four Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic locations in Charlotte and...

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Free Easter Bunny pictures in 2022 at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s — learn all the details!
Courtesy of Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s

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.

Hours:

  • ...

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USA Football Blitz — free football camp for kids, with clinics, inflatables and more
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USA Football is presenting USA Football Blitz on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at American Legion Memorial Stadium, 1218 Armory Drive, Charlotte.

This is a FREE event for boys and girls ages 5-14. No football experience is needed. Register here.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’...

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StarLab Planetarium coming to Harrisburg branch of Cabarrus County Library

StarLab, a portable planetarium, is coming to the Harrisburg branch of Cabarrus County Public Library on Tuesday, April 5th, 2022.

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

It will be there from from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., courtesy of the State Library of North Carolina.

...

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Charlotte SHOUT! in Uptown Charlotte through April 17

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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Check out this list of Charlotte chocolate makers for Easter
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Why not splurge on some good local chocolate for Easter? We’ve put together a list of chocolatiers in the Chocolate area, with information on how to place orders.

Visit each website, and, if available, visit in person, to get the full scope of what’s offered.

Twenty Degrees Chocolates

Where: Design Center of...

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Fiesta — Cinco de Mayo at Hoppin’

Hoppin’, at 1402 Winnifred Street, is a 100% self-pour beer and wine taproom. Located in Southend Charlotte, it offers 62 taps in its 4600 square foot building.

It hosts frequent events like trivia, live music, and music bingo. You can their events on their Facebook page.

Here’s one that’s coming up.

Fiesta — Cinco de...

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Free Blacklight Chakti class and a month of SweatNET (with promo code)
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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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Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend

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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Everything you need to know about Topgolf, including half-price Tuesdays

Topgolf is a little bit different (to say the least) than traditional golf. You play from climate controlled hitting bays, so you can play all year. The 240-yard outfield has dartboard-like targets in the ground. The closer to the center or “bull’s-eye” you get and the farther out you hit your microchipped balls, the more points you...

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Brewers at 4001 Yancey: Beer Garden Movies, trivia, more…


Brewers at 4001 Yancey is a group of like-minded brewers from Victory Beer Co. & Southern Tier Brewing Co. The taproom features well-known varieties, as well as exciting new offerings designed for the local market. There is also a full-service kitchen and dining spaces.

Keep an eye on Brewers at 4001 Yancey’s Facebook page for...

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Best grocery store deals this week in Charlotte

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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Potion & Pixels: Game Nights at The Market at 7th Street and Camp North End


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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Find the cheapest gas in Charlotte area

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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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Juneteenth Celebration three-day event

SESA University, in collaboration with Space.212 and More Color Inc., are hosting the Juneteenth 2022 Celebration, which has expanded to a three-day event.


It will take place June 17th to 19th, 2022.

On Friday and Saturday it will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This is a free event. It’s at 7205 N....

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Earth Jam 2022 in Cornelius

Celebrate Earth Day at Earth Jam 2022 at Robbins Park, 17738 W Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

This is a free, family-friendly festival.

Check out more Earth Day celebrations in Charlotte!


The festival will feature:

  • Live music
  • Crafts
  • Nature walks
  • Local businesses showcases their...

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VTGCLT Spring Market in Camp North End

VTLGCLT (Vintage Charlotte) is one of Charlotte’s most popular sources for unique clothing and accessories. Every year it hosts pop-up shops where it brings together the area’s most talented and resourceful sellers of handmade and vintage items.

VTGCLT Spring Sale is going to take place April 16th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in...

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Dine SHOUT! — special tasting menus at restaurants during Charlotte SHOUT

Charlotte SHOUT!, from April 1st to 16th, 2022, is presenting a huge menu of art and culture, including music, art installations, dance, and much more.

One additional component is food. Throughout the 16 days of the festival, restaurants in Uptown and South End are participating in Dine SHOUT!

Participating restaurants will be offering...

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Dallas Lavender Lane opens for the season — including an egg hunt

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.

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

Shop for lavender products like honey, tea, lotions and more....

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