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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Who really has the cheapest groceries? Everyone wants to save money at the supermarket. We’re providing a weekly list of the best deals and sales at several grocery stores in the Charlotte area. Stay tuned — more stores will be added to this list soon.

Please keep in mind that some grocery stores require you to be a member of their...

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If you’re looking for fun celebrations for Easter in 2022 in Charlotte, you came to the right place. We have put together a list of ways to celebration at home, as well as a 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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Charlotte SHOUT!, from April 1st to 16th, 2022, is presenting a huge menu of art and culture, including music, art installations, dance, and much more.

One additional component is food. Throughout the 16 days of the festival, restaurants in Uptown and South End are participating in Dine SHOUT!

Participating restaurants will be offering...

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Find the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area in the chart below. Powered by Gas Buddy.

The Gas Buddy map below will show the places that have cheap gas near you, and the chart will show the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area. All information is supplied by Gas Buddy users.

But remember that you may save even...

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Northwest School of the Arts is Charlotte’s arts magnet high school and middle school, and is at 1415 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte.

Tickets are $8 for students and...

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Duke Energy and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission are hosting a FREE aquatic clinic for homeschool educators and their students.

It will take place Friday, April 22nd, 2022, from 10 am. to 1 p.m., at EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station, McGuire Nuclear Station Road, Huntersville, NC.

Find all the best (and cheapest)...

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DQ Grill & Chill, at 1339 West Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a special deal.

On Friday, March 25th, 2022, buy one Blizzard or shake and get one for free.

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

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Charlotte SHOUT! is a major event that debuted in 2019. It is a partnership between Charlotte Center City Partners and Blumenthal Performing Arts.

It is returning to Uptown Charlotte April 1st to 17th, 2022.

The festival will feature music, art, poetry, food, interactive activities, large arts installations, kids’ activities and more....

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UNC Charlotte’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences’ Personally Speaking series offers the community a chance to meet UNC Charlotte researchers/scholars and learn about their work. They will lead conversations about their books and how they came to write them.

These are free events.

In the 2021-2022 Personally Speaking...

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There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment.

Hound’s Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating. Sunset Drive-In, in Shelby, is not open for the season yet.

In addition to those three, there are often pop-up...

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The City of Kings Mountain, NC, is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16th, 2022, at 10 a.m.

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

It takes place at Rick Murphrey Children’s Park, 211 Cleveland Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC.

It’s free to attend and includes an egg hunt, petting zoo,...

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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. The Mint Museum will continue to offer at-home activities and events as well.

Purchase tickets.

Party in the Park at Mint Museum...

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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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Paws in the Park is a free event Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, 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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They often host events, which you can find on their Facebook page. When you plan on an event, make sure to verify which location it’s at.

Coming up:

Learn about more ways to celebrate the...

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Ballantyne Arts Center, at 11318 N Community House Road, Charlotte, is presenting a free event, Theatre: Live Story Time on Monday, March 28th, 2022, at 10 a.m.

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

This free family event will engage imaginations of all ages.

The...

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Bopper’s Shag Club is hosting Blast From the Past on Friday, April 1st, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., at Mecklenburg Shrine Club, 5200 Mecklenburg Shrine Club Road.

The cost is $5 for members and $8 for non-members.

Wear your favorite retro outfit from any era (but this is not required!)

Bring a favorite food for the buffet...

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40onTop takes place Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 6:30 to midnight, on the rooftop of Skyline Terrace, 1601 W Trade Street, Charlotte.

It’s FREE with RSVP.

This event is a celebration of art, music, poetry, beauty and love.

The dress code is black and white attire only, and will be strictly enforced.

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The Town of Harrisburg is hosting The Golden Egg Hunt!

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

From Monday, April 11th, to Wednesday, April 13th, 2022, thousands of plastic Easter eggs, along with over 45 golden eggs, will be hidden in parks throughout Harrisburg.

You can search for eggs during park...

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Forest Hill Church Ballantyne and the Morrison Family YMCA are hosting a Spring Fling at Morrison Family YMCA, 9405 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

This is a free event for the whole family.

There will be food...

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Rockin’ the Burg Community Concert Series is a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series that takes place at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg.

The concerts take place the second Saturday in May, June, August, September and October in 2022, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

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

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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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Hindu Center of Charlotte, at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, is hosting an Art Festival on Sunday, March 27th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public.

It will include:

• Arts & Craft Exhibition
• Kids’ Workshops
• Live Contests
• Live Karaoke
• Food Stalls

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The 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 25th to April 3rd, 2022.

You might also be interested in the Queen Charlotte Fair, which takes place April 14th to 24th, 2022.

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Regal is hosting its Must-See Nominees Film Series in 2022. This is your chance to catch up on any of the Best Picture Oscar nominees that you missed.

The films will be shown from March 18th to 27th, 2022, at select locations. Tickets are just $5 each, plus fees.

To buy tickets, go to Regal’s Must-See Nominees Film Series page, make...

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Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, at 420 S. Tryon Street, is a 36,500 square foot museum that focuses on mid-20th-century modern art. The museum is part of the Levine Center for the Arts in Uptown Charlotte, which also includes Mint Museum Uptown, Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, and Knight Theater.

...

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SAS Cupcakes, at 9941 Rea Rd. Suite, regularly holds free events for families, with themed goodies for purchase. Here is one that is coming up.

Meet and Greet with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, March 26th, 2022
12 to 2 p.m.
Free

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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 within 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 up...

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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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Markets are popping up all over Charlotte. You’ll find them in large venues like the Park Expo & Conference Center, in breweries, in arts venues, and more.

Some focus on handmade items, some on vintage goods, some on art, some are flea markets, and some have a broader focus, with many kinds of vendors. Some...

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