UPDATE: On the last two days, March 18th and 19th, there will be an EXTRA 30% off!

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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...

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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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St. Patrick’s Day is back in Charlotte in 2023 in a big way! The weekend before St. Patrick’s Day featured the Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival and the Whitewater’s Center’s Green River Revival, but there’s plenty more to come March 17th and 18th!

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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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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 Pride Band is returning to the concert stage in a free concert, Journey, on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, 7 p.m., at the Parr Center Theater of CPCC, 1201 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC.

Learn all about the various community bands, orchestras and choirs in Charlotte, and how you can participate.

Led by Artistic Director, John...

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The Baxter Village/Fort Mill Spring Fest and St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place Saturday, March 18th, 2023, at Baxter Village Town Center, 900 Market Street, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Baxter Village is one block off I-77 at exit 85 in South Carolina.

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

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Best of Charlotte Bridal Show is taking place on March 19th, 2023, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC.

Tickets are $10, but if you use the promo code charlotteonthecheap tickets are FREE.

The Best of Charlotte Bridal Show is headed to Camp North End for their most EPIC event yet! A one-of-a-kind wedding...

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The Underground, QC Family Tree, and Northwest School of the Arts are teaming up to create a collaborative visual arts festival.

West Side Arts Festival takes place Saturday, March 18th, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Northwest School of the Arts, 1415 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC.

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

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Loto Café, at 3102 Eastway Drive, is in the garden/alley area next to VisArt Video. It’s open from 7 am. to 2 p.m. 7 days a week. You can get good coffee, baked goods and other treats.

On Saturday, March 18th, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., they’re hosting a Grand Opening Swap Meet, featuring coffee,...

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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!)

We are adding events as they’re added.

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West Avenue District in Kannapolis and Old Armor Beer Company, 211 West Avenue, Kannapolis, North Carolina, are partnering to present Shamrock & Roll Festival on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m.

Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

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Rock Hill’s Old Town St. Patrick’s Day Festival is worth that short drive down I-77.

St. Patrick’s Old Town St. Patrick’s Day Festival takes place at Fountain Park, 300 E Main Street, Rock Hill, SC, on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, from 4 to 9 p.m.

There will be live music, inflatables, balloon art,...

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Gibson Mill Market, at 305 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, NC, is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Festival on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, from 12 to 8 p.m.

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

Admission is free.

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Cabela’s in Fort Mill is presenting Spring Fishing Classic Kids’ Weekend on Saturday, March 18th and Sunday, March 19th, 2023. The event is intended to teach kids how to fish.

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

The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 4...

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The Charlotte Museum of History, at 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a screening of the film, “Chinese in the Segregated South: Blurring the Color Line,” on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, at 6 p.m.

The event will also feature a panel discussion with director Crystal Kwok, and a free catered meal.

The event is free, but ...

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Lake Norman Social District is a partnership between Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Avenue, and Thigs Cocktail Bar, 21234 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC. The Social District, the first in Mecklenburg County, allows customers to take alcoholic beverages between the two venues, and enjoy them outside, within a designated area.

LKN...

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North Carolina Science Festival 2023 is a statewide collection of events during the month of April, intended to ignite an interest in science in both kids and adults. Events take place at a number of venues in the Charlotte area, including museums, parks and libraries.

More than 400 events have been announced throughout the state so far. We...

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The Fairwood 226, at 226 Fairwood Avenue, Charlotte, is a bar that also offers a variety of sandwiches, tacos, mac & cheese options and more.

Trivia

On Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fairwood 226 hosts Survey Says, presented by Mindless Minutia. If you like Family Feud, you will LOVE Survey Says!

Bring your crew and try to come up with the most...

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A free baseball clinic for kids is taking place at the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club, 2901 Milton Road, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

All skill levels are welcome. All equipment will be provided. A free lunch is also provided.

The event is for boys and girls ages 6-12.

The Eventbrite listing...

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Potions & Pixels is a group with a passion for games. They have a library of around 300 games, including nostalgic games from childhood, party games and strategic games. They hold game nights at various venues, and they bring 75-100 of their games to each event.

You can find their schedule on their Facebook page.

Here’s...

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Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops and The Home Depot Kids Workshops are both fun, in-person workshops that give kids a chance to build a simple (usually seasonal) toy or accessory.

The workshops, which are free, teach kids basic building skills, as well as safety.

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

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is presenting the Trail of History Festival on Saturday, April 8th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Elizabeth Park, 101 N Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC.

This is the first year for this annual, one-day event that celebrates the history, growth and development of Mecklenburg County

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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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Phillips Place, at 6800 Phillips Place Court, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a Spring Market and Shopping Stroll on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Shop from local Charlotte artisan vendors in the courtyard.

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

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Charlotte SHOUT! is a major festival from March 31st to April 16th, 2023, that features multiple art installations, music performances and more.

Charlotte SHOUT! kicks off with Jazz Fest from March 31st to April 2nd, 2023.

Three days of free jazz performances will take place at the Ally Main Stage at The Plaza, 329 S Tryon Street,...

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March 18th to 25th, 2023, is the fifth annual Creek Week in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. This will be a week full of volunteer activities, educational programs and more, hosted by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and its partners.

Mallard Creek Greenway. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

You’ll find a list of events on the Creek Week...

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Birkdale Village, at Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, shows a variety of sports events and tournaments on its 10×18 LED Screen.

It’s free to watch. First come, first serve seating. Coolers are prohibited. There are many opportunities to purchase food in Birkdale.

This could be a great option if...

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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. Tours are $2 for adults and $1 for children (ages 5-12) and seniors (age 62+)

Upcoming event:

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Looking for a summer camp in Charlotte for your child? We get a lot of requests from parents for summer camps, so we’ve put together a list of resources for you to explore.

It’s important to know that registration for some of the camps happens early–as early as January–and spots can fill up quickly. So, research in...

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Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, 4150 Yancey Road, hosts events throughout the year. Find them all on OMB’s Facebook page.

Coming Up

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Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy. South, Concord, is hosting a monthly Cars and Coffee “cruise-in” event.

They generally take place the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Cars and Coffee will take place in the Speedway’s Fan Zone from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Upcoming dates:

• February 18th, 2023
• March 18th, 2023
• April...

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Mezeh UNCC has opened, at 8925 J M Keynes Drive, Charlotte, NC (in Shoppes at University Place.) They serve Mediterranean style bowls. You choose a base, protein, toppings and sauce.

They’re celebrating their grand opening on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023.

Sign up to get a free bowl, with the purchase of a drink, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30...

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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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The Hugh Torance House and Store, at 8231 Gilead Road, Huntersville, is one of Mecklenburg County’s only surviving 18th century structures, and is North Carolina’s oldest surviving store. The building was the home of Hugh and Isabella Torance. The log cabin was first built in 1780, with additions built through the early 1800s. The...

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If you associate tulips with the Netherlands, you might be surprised to learn that in the springtime, there’s a farm about an hour of Charlotte with a big field of tulips. You can go during their opening hours and cut your own tulips.

Howard Family Farm is at 250 Crater Road in Harmony, 57 miles straight...

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Ballantyne Arts Center, at 11318 N Community House Road, Charlotte, is presenting a free event for kids, Live Story Time, twice a month.

This free family event will engage imaginations of all ages.

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

It will be led by...

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Lore Brewing Company, at 1218 Rosemont Drive, Indian Land, South Carolina, is the first brewery in Indian Land.

It’s family owned and serves up fresh craft beer brewed on site.

Lore Brewing hosts frequent events, which you can find on their Facebook page.

Coming Up

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The Rooster, at 334 W Main Avenue, Gastonia, hosts Roostapalooza Artisan Festival the 3rd Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This event is currently scheduled from March to December, 2023.

• March 18
• April 15
• May 20
• June 17
• July 15
• August 19
• September 16
• October 21
• November 18
• Deceuber 16

This event is a showcase of...

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Outdoor movies and drive-in movies are very popular in spring, summer, and fall. Many of these outdoor movies are free. You’re encouraged to bring a blanket or chair.

The list will grow during the warmer months, so keep checking back.

At many of these events, there will be food trucks and beverage vendors...

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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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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.

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

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