The Carolina Panthers are hosting a 2023 Draft Party, presented by Bud Light, on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Bank of America Stadium, 800 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC.

Gates will open at 6:30 p.m., and on-field stage programming, hosted by Panthers play-by-play announcer Anish Shroff, and Panthers legend Jake Delhomme, will start at 7:30...

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This year, 2023, marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day.

Read on for a list of major events, followed by some ways to celebrate Earth Day at home, and then a day by day list of all Earth Day events on Charlotte on the Cheap’s calendar.

If you’re not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap’s daily...

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El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration of children and of literacy.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has several special Día events planned in the month of April, 2023. We’ve listed the highlights of the programming below. Find more Día programming at 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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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.

Also, learn about Amazon’s coupon page!

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Farmers’ markets are the most important way to connect farmers to the community. Shop at one of these Charlotte area farmers’ markets for the freshest produce, meat and other products.

Know of one that should be on the list? Let us know by emailing info@charlotteonthecheap.com.

You might also be interested in our list of ...

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Opera Carolina is presenting a family opera, The Tortoise and the Hare, at Historic Rosedale, 3427 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC. The gardens will be in full bloom.

The performances take place Sunday, April 30, 2023, on this schedule:

• 12 p.m.: Gates Open for first show
• 1 p.m.: Opera Carolina performs The Tortoise and The Hare
• 2:30 p.m.:...

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Shop for unique, locally crafted pottery at the NoDa Pottery Market. The holiday event takes place Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 3000 North Davidson Street.

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

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

A small, select group of Charlotte...

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The 14th Annual South Carolina Strawberry Festival takes place in nearby Fort Mill, South Carolina, Saturday, May 6th, 2023.

It’ll be at Walter Elisha Park, 345 N White Street, Fort Mill, SC, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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

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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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Bring the kids to Stowe Park, 24 S. Main Street, Belmont, for Easter Egg Hunts on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. This event was rescheduled from April 8 because of the weather.

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

This is a free event, with separate egg hunts for children ages 0-3, 4-6, and...

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Bart’s Mart is a beer and wine bottle shop at 3042 Eastway Crossing. They also hold events of various kinds…

On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Pub Theology is taking place from 7 to 9 p.m. Stop by for conversation.

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Charlotte SHOUT! is a major event that debuted in 2019. It is presented by Charlotte Center City Partners.

It is returning to Uptown Charlotte March 31st to April 16th, 2023, and will be the biggest festival Charlotte has ever seen.

The festival will feature music, art, poetry, food, interactive activities, large arts installations,...

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One Medical Seniors is a doctor’s office designed around the needs of seniors. They believe in building strong relationships with our patients and the local community. They are currently offering no-cost events to keep the senior population healthy and connected. Come meet One Medical seniors at one of...

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Looking for something for the kids to do during spring break? Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas is offering a Spring Break Movie Series for kids.

On April 11th to 13th, 2023, at 10 a.m., take the kids to the movies. Tickets are just $2.50 each.

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

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Weekly live music returns to Camp North End in April, 2023, and will continue through the spring, summer and fall.

Live From the Boileryard is a free concert series every Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. There’s plenty more going on at Camp North End on Friday nights and all weekends.

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

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Anne Springs Close Greenway, 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is hosting a Summer Concert Series that will run on Thursdays from May 4th through July 27th, 2023.

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...

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The City of Kings Mountain is hosting Earth Day at the Gateway Trail on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail. Check back soon for the time, and other details.

Check out more Earth Day celebrations in Charlotte!

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

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Aurora Star Lit Cinema is presenting a Mario Kart 64 Tournament at Camp North End. The event will take place 6 to 10 p.m. every Thursday in April, 2023.

Mario Kart 64 will be played on Nintendo 64, projected on the big screen at the Historic Ford Building at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte.

It’s $5 to enter the...

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Squirrel Lake Park, 1631 Pleasant Plains Road in Matthews, is the site for Earth Day with Kids in Nature Day on Saturday, April 15th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This day of free family fun in the park is presented by HAWK (Habitat and Wildlife Keepers), the Town of Matthews and NCWF’s Great Outdoors University.

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Queen Charlotte Fair is bringing some fun to the area from April 13 to April 23, 2023. It will be at the Route 29 Pavilion, 5650 Sandusky Blvd., Concord. This is at the intersection of Hwy 29 and Bruton Smith Blvd.

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

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The Charlotte Woodcarvers Club will be hosting the 40th Annual Showcase of Woodcarvings on April 15th and 16th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on each day. It takes place at CPCC’s Worrell Building, 1228 Elizabeth Avenue.

This is the largest woodcarving show in the Southeast with work from more than 150 artists. The theme of the show is...

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Tommy’s Pub, 3124 Eastway Drive, is a small neighborhood bar that’s big on music and community. It is now hosting both indoor and outdoor events.

Go to Tommy’s Pub’s Facebook page, where they regularly provide updates about upcoming music.

April, 2023, Events at Tommy’s Pub

Here are a few upcoming events. All...

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The Landing at 4th Ward, at 644 N Church Street, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Comedy Open Mic Night at the Landing every Saturday, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

This is a free event and is scheduled through the rest of 2023.

The event is hosted by Jordan Centry. Each week you’ll be entertained by comedians working on their new jokes, including...

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To help take some of the sting out of tax day 2023, restaurants and other businesses are offering tax day deals and freebies. Tax Day is Tuesday, April 18th, 2023.

Check for specific days of each deal below. These are mostly national deals. Some may not be in your location. Also, participation might vary by location.

Tax Day Deals and...

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The Charlotte Earth Day Celebration takes place on Saturday, April 15th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at First Ward Park, 301 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC.

This is a free event for the community.

The festival will feature performances, children’s activities, educational activities for everyone, and more.

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True Cut Ranch, at 5221 Bolick Road, Claremont, North Carolina, is a family-owned and family-operated farm. It’s owned by a family from Charlotte that left successful construction companies behind to pursue ranching full-time.

True Cut Ranch knows that food grown on healthy land with healthy farming practices is healthy food, and...

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Celebrate Earth Day at Earth Jam 2023 at Robbins Park, 17738 W Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, on Saturday, April 15th, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m.

This is a free, family-friendly festival.

This free event is a great way to come together as a community to celebrate Earth Day, eat delicious food, listen to live music, enjoy drinks from local...

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Dairy Queen is offering a small Blizzard for just 85¢ from April 10 to 23, 2023. A small Blizzard is normally around $4. Participating locations only!

The offer is only available via DQ’s app at participating locations. And you can get the deal only one time. Download the app here.

DQ is presenting five new Blizzard...

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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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NoDa Brewing Company, at 150 W 32nd Street, Charlotte (the North End location) hosts many free events. They also have a second location at 2229 N. Davidson St. Be sure to double-check the location before attending an event.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Check out NoDa Brewing Company’s Facebook page for...

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The U.S. National Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is sharing its film series, Whitewater Film Series, again this spring.

On three Fridays in April, the Whitewater Center will be showing films with outdoor themes. It’s free to attend. The only cost is $6 for parking.

Check out this big list of outdoor movies...

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Shredding your documents is one way to protect yourself from identity theft and other forms of fraud. Shred pre-approved credit card offers, tax records, employment records, old bills, out-of-date account statements and other personal documents that include confidential information.

Several organizations regularly hold free paper shredding...

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Belmont Abbey College presents concerts at the beautiful Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd. Belmont. Each of these concerts is free for all, but donations are accepted. The college is off exit 26 from I-85, and very close to Charlotte in nearby Gaston County.

All concerts are at 8 p.m. unless otherwise indicated.

The concerts will be...

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are on Spring Break, including a holiday, a teacher workday, and weekends, from Saturday, April 7, to Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Here are a few FREE or CHEAP things to do with them to keep them busy and happy. Make sure to follow each link to get the necessary details on times and locations. You can keep track of...

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Drinking Water Week, from May 7 to 13, 2023, is a celebration of the vital role water plays in our lives.

Charlotte Water is hosting a family fun day at Quest, at Latta Nature Preserve, on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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BOOM Charlotte is back as a three-day festival in 2023. Boom is a fringe arts festival that features all genres of art, including music, visual art, dance, spoken word and more.

BOOM Charlotte takes place April 21st to 23rd, 2023, at Camp North End. We will update when we learn of the schedule.

• Friday, April 21: 5 to 10 p.m.
• Saturday,...

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North Carolina Symphony’s Concerts in Your Community Series brings free performances to locations around North Carolina.

There are two Concerts in Your Community events coming up in the Charlotte region. In both cases, although the concerts are free, you still need to reserve tickets, and seating is limited.

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Every Thursday, from May through September, LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd, Mooresville, hosts LangTree Live, a free concert series.

The events take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

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.

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