Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendBest grocery store deals this week in CharlotteEaster Egg Hunts, Free Easter Bunny pictures, and more ways to celebrate Easter 2022 in CharlotteDine SHOUT! — special tasting menus at restaurants during Charlotte SHOUTFind the cheapest gas in Charlotte areaSister Act at Northwest School of the Arts April 1-2Free Aquatic Workshop, with fishing, for homeschool familiesDQ Grill & Chill: BOGO Blizzards and shakes for one-year anniversary (Sugar Creek location)Charlotte SHOUT! returns — here are the detailsPersonally Speaking author series with UNC Charlotte — Rocks and Rifles: The Influence of Geology on Combat and Tactics during the American Civil War, Scott HippensteelDrive-in movies near Charlotte — what to see this weekendEaster Egg Hunt in Kings Mountain, NCParty in the Park at Mint Museum Randolph March 27Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekPaws in the Park April 2Free pro wrestling at Resident Culture Brewing in Plaza Midwood March 26Free event at Ballantyne Arts Center: Theatre — Live Story Time“Blast from the Past” — dance with Bopper’s Shag Club40onTop event on rooftop of Skyline TerraceGolden Egg Hunt in HarrisburgSpring Fling, with egg hunt, at Morrison Family YMCAHarrisburg’s Rockin’ the Burg Outdoor Concerts return this summerLost City Movie Premier Party at NoDa Company Store: free sangria for first 20 people (rescheduled to Thursday)Art Festival at Hindu Center of Charlotte March 27The Charlotte Fair opens March 25 — learn about discountsRegal Cinema’s Must-See Nominees Film Series — tickets are $5Bechtler Museum free through April 1Free Family Fun Event at SAS Cupcakes — meet and greet with the Easter Bunny March 26Howard Family Farm opening early for U-cut tulips — March 2112 ways to get out on the water if you don’t own a boat — kayaking, canoeing, more…Day-by-day list of 30+ spring markets around Charlotte — art, vintage, hand-made items
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Depositphotos 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Northwest School of the Arts is presenting their production of Sister Act on April 1st, and 2nd, 2022: Friday, April 1st: 7 p.m.Saturday, April 2nd: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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)... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image courtesy of DQDQ 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Mint Museum Randolph. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLCMint Museum has two locations: Mint Museum Uptown: 500 S. Tryon StreetMint Museum Randolph: 2730 Randolph RoadRead 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...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Resident Culture Brewing Company, has two locations:
Plaza Midwood: 2101 Central Avenue, CharlotteSouth End: 332 W Bland Street, CharlotteThey 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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. Schedule of events6:30 to...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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. NoDa Company Store. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLCAnd the setting is possibly (probably?) the most... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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 ExhibitionKids’ WorkshopsLive ContestsLive KaraokeFood StallsThe art contests include: Rangoli Art ContestHenna...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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. Hours of Charlotte FairMonday to...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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.
Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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
SAS Cupcakes is teaming up with Children’s Party Plus for a FREE Easter Family Fun event. Stop by... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 