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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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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If you’ve wanted to upgrade your kitchen appliances, make sure to check out Kitchen-Aid’s spring sale! Kitchen-Aid appliances aren’t cheap by any means, but they are high-quality and extremely durable. So, any time you can get a discount, it’s worth considering.

Here are some of the best deals, but you might find other...

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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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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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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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Paws in the Park is a free event Saturday, April 1st, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville.

This is a free, family-friendly event, and will be held rain or shine.

The event is brought to you by Charlotte Black Dogs, and highlights dogs up for adoption, especially black dogs, which are less likely...

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The Downtown Huntersville Top Deck Car & Truck Show, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance, takes place on Sunday, March 26th, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m. This is a rescheduled date, due to the forecasted rain on Saturday. It will be on the top deck of the parking deck at Discovery Place Kids, 105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, North Carolina.

Enjoy...

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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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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!)

Also, check out a list of places to get pictures taken of your dog with the...

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Light of Christ United Methodist Church, 9106 Bryant Farms Road, is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 26th, 2023, at 12 p.m.

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

If you’d like to come early, there will be a service at 10 a.m. and a potluck lunch at 11 a.m. The Easter Egg hunt will start...

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There’s no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months in Charlotte, and there’s really no better way to spend a nice evening.

We’ve put together a huge list of outdoor concerts, mostly free, throughout the whole Charlotte area.

Many outdoor concert series have not been announced yet for 2023. We will update here...

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Petra’s, at 1919 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC, is presenting a brand new pop-up market on Sunday, March 26th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

New Wave Vintage Market will feature vintage, thrift and secondhand clothing and jewelry.

It’s free to attend.

To see if they’re still accepting applications, email ...

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The 14th Annual Charlotte Fair brings entertainment, rides, and plenty of fair food to 6558 Bruton Smith Boulevard, Concord (across U.S. 29 from Charlotte Motor Speedway) from March 24th to April 2nd, 2023.

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

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SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney, at 9941 Rea Road, Ste C, Charlotte, NC, is hosting the Easter Bunny for a fun, FREE event.

On Sunday, March 26th, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. bring the kids by for a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny. There’s no cost to take your child’s picture with the Easter Bunny.

Find more Easter egg hunts and Easter...

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Providence United Methodist Church, at 2810 Providence Road, offers free chamber music concerts throughout the year. The Providence Chamber Music Recital Series presents top-notch music to the community. Scroll down to see a description of the concerts. The concerts take place on Sundays evenings.

Remaining Schedule of Providence Chamber...

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Zetas of Charlotte has rescheduled their 13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt to Saturday, April 1st, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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

This event is FREE and open to the community.

It takes place at Zeta House, 4248 Beatties Ford Road.

Enjoy:

• Games
• Snacks
• Food truck
• ...

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The 2nd Annual CRAFT Fest will take place at Petty Thieves Brewing, 413 Dalton Avenue, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, March 25th, and Sunday, March 26th, 2023.

• Saturday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Sunday: 12 to 4 p.m.

Admission is free.

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

This event is presented by a...

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Woodlawn School, at 135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville, is holding STEAMfest 2023 on Sunday, March 26th, 2023, from 12 to 7 p.m.

STEAMfest invites participants to image, discover and explore.

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

It will feature over 100 fun and...

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Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, brings craft beers to Lake Norman.

They also host frequent events. You can find all the upcoming events on their Facebook page or website calendar.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Coming Up

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Greater Enderly Park Neighborhood Association is hosting the Enderly Park Grand Opening and Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

This is a free event.

• 11 a.m.: Opening Ceremony
• 11:15 a.m.: Egg Hunt begins for all age groups (Ages separated by sections)
• 11:30 a.m.: Pickleball Intro Workshop
• 11:45 a.m.: Dog...

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South CLT Pres is hosting a free Easter event for families at Ballantyne Elementary School, 15425 Scholastic Drive, Charlotte.

The free event is on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, at 10 a.m.

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

The event includes:

• Bouncy houses
• Food
• Raffles
• Photo booth
• Easter egg...

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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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Nothing beats freshly picked produce, and it can be fun to do it yourself. An outing to a U-pick farm can be a great tradition for kids.

We keep a list, year-round, of farms where you can pick your own produce, and that list is below. Please scroll down to see it.

You might also be interested in this list of farmers markets in the Charlotte...

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