Do you love Krispy Kreme Doughnuts? Do you love a good deal? You’re in the right place. We keep track of the best Krispy Kreme deals, right here.

Also, keep reading for a list of Charlotte area Krispy Kreme locations.

“Beat the Pump” — Gas Price Promotion

The high gas prices are no joke, but Krispy Kreme is trying...

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The Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte is presenting Hype Man through May 7th, 2022. It will take place at the Hadley Theatre, at Queens University of Charlotte, 2132 Radcliffe Avenue, Charlotte.

From April 20th to May 7th, 2022, the show will take place Wednesday through Sunday.

Every Wednesday will be “pay what you want.”...

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The Levine Center for the Arts is continuing Wednesday Night Live in 2022.

The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the Arts — Mint Museum Uptown, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts...

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Camp North End hosts a weekly farmers’ market, called North End Farmers’ Market, every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., from April through October.

North End Farmers’ Market features an eclectic mix of farmers, food artisans and other small businesses, between the Mount and Keswick districts. Camp...

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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, but,...

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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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Park Crossing Women’s Club is presenting Spring Sip ‘n’ Shop at Park Crossing Recreation Club, at 10201 Park Crossing Drive, Charlotte, on May 1st, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

At this free open air market, shop from 20+ local...

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VisArt Video, at 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation, creation, and experience of movies through education, community events, and rental of over 40,000 titles—some being rare and non-streaming. Check out the Micro Cinema for private events, parties and screenings here.

Upcoming Events from VisArt...

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Condado Tacos is celebrating the grand opening of their first Charlotte restaurant on Thursday, May 12th, 2022. It will be at 1515 S. Tryon Street.

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

Condado Tacos specializes in unique tacos,...

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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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Learn about Davidson’s history, legends and ghosts on a 90-minute Ghosts of Davidson Walking Tour.

The tour takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays in April, 2022. The start time ranges from 7 to 8 p.m. (See below.) Wednesday tours are $10 and Saturday tours are $12.

The tour is “creepy and meant to scare,” but is suitable...

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Model A Concert Series is a free outdoor music series that takes place one Saturday a month from April to September, 2022 (except for July.)

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.

The free, family-friendly concerts take...

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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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Queen Charlotte Fair is bringing some fun to the area from April 14th to 24th, 2022. 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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Ethiopian Community Association of Charlotte is presenting a free community health fair on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will take place at Galilee Center, 3601 Central Avenue, Charlotte.

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Extreme Ice Center, 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail, is hosting Kids Try Hockey For Free Day on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, at 12:25 p.m.

This event is a chance for kids age 4 to 9 to try out ice hockey. No experience is needed. Trained coaches will help them try hockey in a fun, safe environment.

Find all the best (and cheapest)...

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Rock Hill’s annual Come See Me spring festival will take place April 21st to 30th, 2022. It’s jam packed with activities and events.

Read on for a list of some of the highlights of the festival, but make sure to check out the complete schedule on comeseeme.org.

Parade
6:30 to 8:30...

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Blue Blaze Brewing, 528 South Turner Avenue, is the first brewery in the Historic West End. It maintains a strong connection with the outdoors and healthy living. The brewery is named after the “blue blaze” symbol on the Appalachian Trail, which leads hikers off-trail to something interesting, like a spring or overlook.

Blue Blaze hosts...

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Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Ave NW in Concord, is Concord’s first full-scale production brewery. It’s open seven days a week.

It also hosts live music (and more) to go along with the craft beer, usually on Fridays and Saturdays. Find all events on their Facebook page.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte...

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Town Brewing Company is a one of Charlotte’s newer breweries, at 800 Grandin Road, in the FreeMoreWest neighborhood, near Morehead Street and Freedom Drive.

You’ll find Town Brewing’s upcoming events on their Facebook page.

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Ballantyne Earth Day Celebration will be back Friday, April 22nd, 2022.

This year there will be two parts to the celebration.

Check out more Earth Day celebrations in Charlotte!

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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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Spring is here and the water is calling. There’s nothing better than to be out on a boat in the summer, whether the boat is a kayak, a pontoon, a pedal boat or something in between.

But what if you don’t own a boat?

There are still several opportunities for enjoying a float or a paddle on a river or a lake. Read on for some...

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This year, 2022, marks the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day.

In-person Earth Day celebrations are returning this year. 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,...

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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 (but not all) at restaurants. And after that we have a big list of all the events that are on our calendar for Friday, May 7th, through Sunday, May 9th.

...

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The Starving Artist Market is one of the biggest handmade vendor markets in Charlotte.

The Starving Artist Market takes place at numerous venues in the Charlotte area, and offers many chances to shop for local handmade art.

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

It’s free to...

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Enjoy art and music in downtown Cornelius at the ‘Tawba Walk Music & Arts Festival Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

There are some recent updates on the Facebook event.

Head to Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, for this family-friendly event.

The event features several bands, street performances, a kid...

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The 3rd Thursday of the month, from April to September, 2022, Monroe Road Advocates (MoRA), with presenting sponsor Edge City Brewery, will present Thursdays Live.

The events will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Embrace Community Sculpture, 6697 Monroe Road.

• April 21 – Late Night Special
• May 19 – Barcerado
• June 16 – Caleb Wolfe
• ...

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Target is holding its very popular car seat trade-in event again this year. It takes place from April 18th to 30th, 2022.

Trade in any car seat and you can get 20% off coupon for a new car seat, booster seat, stroller or other select baby gear item.

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Elevate Lifestyle is presenting Charlotte Taco Week from April 22nd to May 1st, 2022.

Taco joints all over town will be offering a specialty taco that week for just $3. Price doesn’t include sides, drinks, tax, or gratuity.

You don’t need a ticket to participate in CLT Taco Week, but if you do sign up...

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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.

After the descriptions of the concerts, which is organized by area, scroll down to see a...

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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...

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The Charlotte Earth Day Celebration takes place on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, 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.

Check out more Earth Day...

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Hamilton Tickets in Charlotte

Hamilton is returning to the Belk Theater in Charlotte April 26th to May 15th, 2022. Tickets for many of the performances are sold out. There are single tickets available for some of the shows.

Check availability here.

However, if you were not able to get tickets, or they are out of your price range, don’t...

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