BrightFire Music & Arts Festival is a brand new event for Charlotte, and it’s unlike any other festival we’ve seen.

It takes place Saturday, April 30th, 2022, from 4 to 10 p.m., at Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville.

The festival is described as a kaleidoscopic celebration of life,...

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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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The very popular Festival of India is being planned for fall of 2022 at Belk Theater, but you don’t have to wait until then to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of this very popular festival.

The India Association of Charlotte is partnering with the Town of Matthews to present the inaugural Regional Festival of India @ Matthews.

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Kings Drive Art Walk returns on Saturday, April 30th, and Sunday, May 1st, 2022. Kings Drive Art Walk is traditionally the spring counterpart to the fall’s Festival in the Park, but it hasn’t been held in the springtime since before the pandemic started.

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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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The University City Farmers Market returns for its third season season April 30th, 2022.

It takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from April 30th to October 29th, 2022.

The market features local growers and makers, as well as live music and cooking demonstrations.

Shoppes at University Place is easy to get to by car, light...

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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!

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After a fall schedule in 2021, the U.S. National Whitewater Center’s very popular music festival, Tuck Fest, is planned for spring of 2022.

The dates are April 29th to May 1st, 2022.

The festival features multiple music artists, but Tuck Fest is more than just a music festival. It also features many...

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Garibaldi Festival takes place at Stowe Park, 24 S. Main Street, Belmont, NC, on Saturday, April 30th, 2022 from 12 a.m. to 10 p.m.

This is a free event.

Look for updates on the Facebook event.

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JazzArts Charlotte and Music Everywhere CLT are presenting Jazz Appreciation Day on April 30th, 2022.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts around Charlotte. Most are free.

Jazz Appreciation Day will be a FREE outdoor live music celebration at...

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Old Town Theatre Company is performing Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at Glencairn Garden, 725 Crest Street, Rock Hill, South Carolina, on April 23rd and 30th, 2022.

These FREE performances take place at 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

In between the performances, at 2 p.m., there will be a tea party with...

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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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UPDATE: The winner of the $50 to spend at the sale is Alexandra M. Check your email!

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 accessories, at 65% to 90% off retail prices.

Read on to enter a contest to win a...

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Huntersville Parks & Recreation is hosting a jazz concert series on three Saturdays in April, 2022, at Veterans Park, at 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville. (Main and Maxwell.) The concerts take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This is a free concert series.

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Saturday, April 30th, 2022, is Coach Appreciation Night at the Charlotte Independence soccer game. Coaches wearing their their team gear will get FREE admission.

Sponsored by Accuvision Lasik.

The offer extends to club coaches, high school coaches, college coaches and more.

The game, against Union Omaha, starts at 7 p.m. The gates open at...

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Celebrate National Jazz Appreciation Month with a fun, free event at Shoppes at University Place, 8929 JM Keynes Drive, Charlotte.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts around Charlotte. Most are free.

Jam by the Lake takes place on Saturday, April...

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Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center invites guests to the International Circus & Dance Celebration. It takes place on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, from 5 to 8 p.m.

This is a free event at Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center, 9315-E Monroe Road, Charlotte.

This event is a celebration of dance and circus from around the globe.
Inside in...

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1Enemy is hosting the 1st Annual Golden Buffalo Invitational on April 30th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It takes place at 1Enemy headquarters, 575 Separk Circle, Gastonia.

It’s FREE to compete, but you need to sign up by April 16th, 2022.

Represent your gym with teams of 5 (ages 18+) and compete in this fitness competition. There...

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Piedmont Prime Time Community Band is an adult concert band in the Charlotte area, serving Cabarrus, North Mecklenburg, Rowan, and Iredell Counties, as well as the Lake Norman region.

The Piedmont Prime Time Community Band is a performance oriented, non-profit 501c(3) organization comprised of volunteer musicians. The band...

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Morning Star Lutheran Church, 12509 Idlewild Road, Matthews, is hosting the Friends & Neighbors Festival on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, from 12 to 5 p.m.

This free, outdoor festival celebrates the creativity and diversity of the surrounding community.

The festival features live music, a hot dog lunch, creative arts activities and more.

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Four Oaks Farm, 9225 Belt Road, Midland, NC, is hosting Four Oaks Antique and Craft Fair on Saturday, April 30th, and Sunday, May 1st, 2022. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in the Charlotte area!

Shop from 40 vendors, who will be selling...

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The City of Kings Mountain is hosting Earth Day at the Gateway Trail on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Check out more Earth Day celebrations in Charlotte!

Kings Mountain Gateway Trail is at 807 S. Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

This free event includes:

• Upcycle artisans
• Butterfly release
• Petting zoo
• ...

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The Dance Art Boosters at Northwest School of the Arts are presenting Spring Fling Pop-Up Market. This outside event takes place on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the school, at 1415 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte.

Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in the Charlotte area!

Shop...

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President James K. Polk North Carolina State Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, pays tribute to our 11th president and presents living history that brings the early 19th century to life. It’s free to visit.

The site also presents some special events, some of which are also free to attend, and some of which have a small fee.

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Carolinas Black Restaurant Week is taking place from April 22nd to May 1st, 2022.

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Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022, is Teacher Appreciation Day, but it’s Teacher Appreciation Week all week, from May 2nd to May 6th, 2022! Several businesses are offering special deals and freebies to educators, and some do all year long.

Make sure to click each link to get all the details. As always, participation might vary, so if the deal is...

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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.

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Atherton Nights is a new summer series featuring a night market and live music.

It takes place at Atherton, 2000 South Blvd., along the Rail Trail.

Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in the Charlotte area!

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Independence Harley-Davidson, 9205 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, hosts many free events, and lots of them include free food!

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The Belmont Historical Society is hosting a living history day on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on its museum grounds at 40 Catawba Street, Belmont.

This is a free event.

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Charlotte’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations are coming back. Read on for a list of restaurant deals, and then keep reading for a list of Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

If you’re not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap’s daily emails (just one a day), and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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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.

Please note...

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There are plenty of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Charlotte in 2022!

After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother’s Day freebies and discounts, many...

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There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment.

Hound’s Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating. Sunset Drive-In, in Shelby, is not open for the season yet.

In addition to those three, there are often pop-up...

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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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