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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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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St. Patrick’s Day is back in Charlotte in 2023 in a big way, with the return of the Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival (formerly known as Charlotte Goes Green Festival.)

There’s also a parade in Fort Mill, the U.S. National Whitewater Center’s Green River Revival, Old Town St....

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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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Birkdale Village is presenting its second annual Luck of the Village St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Thursday, March 16th, 2023 from 6 to 9 p.m. Please note that this is a rescheduled date. It was supposed to be on Friday, March 17th.

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

Enjoy an evening of live...

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Both the Carolinas have rich agricultural heritages, and a visit to a State or County Fair is a great way to experience that heritage. The fairs are back in full force for 2023. You’ll have a lot to choose from.

You can find livestock competitions, local or regional food and drink, live music, rides, and, of course,...

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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.

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Pickleball is becoming increasingly popular in Charlotte, NC! If you’re in search of the perfect place to play, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from. Check out the comprehensive list on Pickleheads, a pickleball court data provider, for the best places to play pickleball in Charlotte.

Pickleball, which incorporates elements...

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Discovery Place Science, 301 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, will be hosting “The Bias Inside Us,” an exhibition and community engagement project from the Smithsonian, from March 11th to April 9th, 2023.

“The Bias Inside Us” unpacks and demystifies the concept of bias through compelling images, interactives, testimonials...

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The Charlotte Unconventional Film School is presenting a Story Teller Open Mic on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Common Market Oakwold, 4420-A, Monroe Road, Charlotte.

It’s free to attend, but please buy a little something from Common Market.

If you’d like, come with a 3-5 minute true story that happened in...

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The Easter Bunny is visiting the N.C. Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, for four days! Tickets are on sale now. Scroll down for the dates, times, and ticket prices. Tickets are coming soon.

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

Throughout the four day eggstravaganza, general...

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South CLT Pres is hosting a free Easter event for families at Ballantyne Elementary School, 15425 Scholastic Drive, Charlotte.

The free event is on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, at 10 a.m.

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

The event includes:

• Bouncy houses
• Food
• Raffles
• Photo booth
• Easter egg...

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Food Truck season is arriving! March 17th, 2023, marks the return of several popular Food Truck Fridays in Charlotte!

Somehow food just seems to taste better when it comes from a truck. It can’t be explained. It’s even better when there are lots of trucks to choose from.

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

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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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Enjoy a free concert by The U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus on Monday, March 20th, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., at Knight Theater, 430 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC.

Although it’s a free concert, tickets are required. Follow the above link to purchase tickets. Tickets will be general admission seating.

This will be an exciting...

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Bring the whole family to Indian Trail for a free movie series and a free concert series.

Both series will feature a free bounce house, face painting and yard games. Dinner will be available for purchase.

Please make sure to check below to see which park each event is taking place in. And please follow the links before...

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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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Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte’s first hot glass art studio. It’s at 438 Atando Avenue, which is north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It’s around the corner from NoDa Brewing.

It’s owned by artist Jake Pfeifer, a young artist who has been blowing glass since he was 14 years old.

Hot Glass...

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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.

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

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Mooresville is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2023 with a slew of special events.

Read on for events taking place throughout the year, from spring to the 4th of July to the holiday season.

Mooresville isn’t the only Lake Norman area town celebrating this year! The nearby town of Huntersville is also...

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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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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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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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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.

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

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Movies in the Park are returning to Stowe Park, 24 S. Main Street, Belmont. On select Saturdays, watch some classic movies.

These events are free to attend. They’re presented by Belmont Main Street / Downtown Belmont Development Association and Aurora Star Lit Cinema.

The movies will be shown on a jumbo outdoor...

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Charlotte Ideas Festival is a 5-day festival that’s part of the larger 3-week Charlotte SHOUT! festival. The Charlotte Ideas Festival features a range of thinkers, innovators and audience members, all sharing wisdom and exploring topics—from the hard and necessary work of citizenship to finding joy in our lives to the latest...

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Bring the kids to Stowe Park, 24 S. Main Street, Belmont, for Easter Egg Hunts on Saturday, April 8th, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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

This is a free event, with separate egg hunts for children ages 0-3, 4-6, and 7-12.

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Jiggy with the Piggy Festival is a longstanding favorite in Kannapolis and returns May 4th to 7th, 2023. It features the Jiggy 5K, over 100 arts & crafts vendors, free concerts, fireworks, and a People’s Choice pork tasting.

Over 100 Kansas City Barbeque Society judges will be here to...

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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,...

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Black Food Truck Friday is a way to show some support to Black-owned food trucks, artists, retail vendors and more, while enjoying some of the best food in Charlotte.

Follow the Black Food Truck Friday Facebook group for updates, or follow BBOC on Eventbrite.

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The Town of Harrisburg is presenting Hop To The Movie on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkways, Harrisburg, North Carolina.

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

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The Town of Davidson is hosting Davidson Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Davidson Town Green, 119 S Main Street, Davidson, NC.

This free event typically includes chef demos, games, activities, live music, giveaways, free native seedlings, and more.

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The Town of Cramerton is holding its annual Easter Egg Scramble on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, at 10 a.m., at Goat Island Park, 141 8th Avenue, Cramerton.

It’s free to participate.

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

There will be more than 7,000 eggs spread in different areas of the island for...

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Forest Hill Church Ballantyne and the Morrison Family YMCA are hosting Ballantyne Spring Fling at Morrison Family YMCA, 9405 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, 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...

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Brows a wide array of art vendors at the Harrisburg Art Walk on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Harris Depot Park, 6960 Harris Depot Road, Harrisburg, NC.

This is a free event.

Browse everything from paintings to pottery, metal work, jewelry, hand-made bath soaps and lotions, bags, apparel and more.

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Dairy Queen is celebrating the first day of spring with its annual Free Cone Day!

On Monday, March 20th, 2023, DQ is giving every customer a FREE small vanilla cone at participating locations. (Mall locations do not participate.)

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

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Rita’s Italian Ice is celebrating the beginning of spring with a free ice! They’ve been doing this for 30 years!

All customers who visit a participating Rita’s location on March 20th, 2023, will receive a FREE Italian Ice in the flavor of their choice to celebrate the First Day of Spring, including a new flavor that will be...

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Ben & Jerry’s is hosting Free Cone Day on April 3rd, 2023! This event is returning for the first time since 2019.

Participating shops only. Limit one cone per customer. You might want to check with your favorite scoop shop to make sure they’re participating.

In previous years, Ben...

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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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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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