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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Charlotte Warehouse Sale has announced a Clearance Event on February 25th and 26th, 2023. If you’ve ever shopped at Charlotte Warehouse Sale and were amazed at the bargains, you will love this. Charlotte Warehouse Sale events always feature new, name brand clothing and shoes...

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Purim is many Jewish kids’ favorite holiday. It’s got it all — costumes, pastries, noise, games.

Purim commemorates the thwarting of the plans to kill all the Jews in the Persian empire. The story is told in the Book of Esther, and dates to the 5th century BC.

Read on to learn a little bit about the...

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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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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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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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Mattie’s Diner, at 3100 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC, is celebrating Johnny Cash’s birthday with a live performance and a Johnny Cash-inspired menu.

The event takes place Sunday, February 26th, 2023. The diner closes at 2 p.m. on Sundays but will reopen at 6 p.m. for the special event. The show starts at 7 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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Davidson College’s Music Department presents many concerts throughout the year. Some feature student groups, like the jazz ensemble or Davidson Chorale, some feature faculty members and some feature guest performers. You can see the whole calendar...

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The 2023 North Carolina Black Heritage Festival, themed “Culture + Innovation + Heritage” will feature performances, more than 100 black owned companies, crafts, culture, food, art and information.

In addition there will be giveaways, discounts, kids’ activities and coupons.

It takes place Sunday, February 26th, 2023,...

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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.

You might also be interested in the Queen Charlotte Fair, which is coming soon.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the...

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IHOP is celebrating National Pancake Day by offering a FREE Buttermilk Short Stack to all customers on February 28th, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at participating locations. No purchase is required.

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We...

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Charlotte Ballet is offering free dance classes for the community. There are classes for a variety of ages and skill levels. In all, there are 11 free classes a week.

The free classes are sponsored by Culture Blocks — a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.

The classes are held in person or virtually. Please see below or ...

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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 a chance to show off your smarts? Here’s a list of upcoming Charlotte trivia nights. Most are held on a regular weekly schedule.

You’ll find them at bars, breweries, cideries, restaurants and coffee shops. Keep reading for a day-by-day list of trivia nights around Charlotte.

Most of the trivia...

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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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Looking for live music in Charlotte and surrounding areas? Check out this list of what’s on the calendar on Charlotte on the Cheap. These are concerts and music events that are free or cheap! Please note that you should still tip the musician if you can, and purchase a drink if the event is at a bar/brewery/coffee shop.

If you’d...

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Free Range Brewing, 2320 North Davidson Street, hosts a number of free and inexpensive events every week. Some are regularly scheduled and recur every week or month, and some are special events. Make sure to check Free Range Brewing’s Facebook page for updates to this schedule.

Coming Up

Free Live Music:

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Studio Works Artist Collective + Gallery, at 307 East Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a collective gallery and working studios in Charlotte’s Dilworth neighborhood.

It’s in the Crutchfield-Bomar-Brem House, an official Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmark.

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

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Cinco de Mayo Charlotte, in Plaza Midwood, returns for its second year.

Cinco de Mayo Charlotte takes place on April 30th, 2023, from 12 to 6 p.m. It will be on Commonwealth Avenue, from Pecan Avenue to the Plaza, and along Thomas Avenue, from Commonwealth to Central Avenue.

Admission is FREE.

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Green Leaf Farms and Four Seasons Therapy are hosting Spring Fling at the Farm, a free event on Saturday, March 4th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Green Leaf Farms, 1639 Saint Johns Church Road, Concord, NC.

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

The family fun day will include local vendors, raffle items...

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Rí Ra Charlotte, at 208 North Tryon Street, is hosting Paddy Fest, a week-long St. Patrick’s Day celebration, including Irish music and dance, rugby watch parties, live music and food.

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

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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 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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Get your blood pumping with one of these free fitness classes in Charlotte. There are lots of free yoga classes, free group exercise classes, free guided hikes and more.

This is a growing list and there’s a lot more that will be added to it. Know of more that should be on the list? Email info@charlotteonthecheap.com

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