The Easter Bunny is coming to Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops in 2022, 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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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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Unless you just emerged from a coma (welcome back!) you know that UNC and Duke are facing each other in a Final Four game on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022. The game is scheduled for 8:49 p.m.

UNC and Duke have never faced each other in the NCAA Tournament, much less the Final Four, so it’s a big deal for the many people who have a favorite...

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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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Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic and StarMed Healthcare will continue their annual Easter tradition of giving back to the community by distributing 350 family meal bags on Saturday, April 9th, 2022.

Distribution will begin at 10 a.m. at each of the four Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic locations in Charlotte and...

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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, and will be the biggest festival Charlotte has ever seen.

The festival will feature music, art, poetry, food, interactive activities,...

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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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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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Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are on Spring Break, including a holiday, a teacher workday, and weekends, from Saturday, April 9th, to Monday, April 18th, 2022.

Here are a few FREE or CHEAP things to do with them to keep them busy and happy. Make sure to follow each link to get the necessary details on times and locations. You can keep track of...

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Every Wednesday and Friday at 12 p.m., there’s a free walking tour at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte.

The tours are scheduled from January 12th to March 30th, 2022.

To attend, you need to RSVP on Eventbrite.

Camp North End is one of the largest adaptive reuse projects in the country. The...

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Celebrate the upcoming start of the Charlotte Knights’ season at Knights Fest on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Truist Field, 324 Mint Street.

Admission is $5 and a portion of ticket sales benefits Charlotte Knights Charities. Buy tickets now.

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Looking to celebrate Easter the easy way? That is, without the cooking?

Check out our list of Charlotte area restaurants and grocery stores where you can order an Easter brunch or dinner to enjoy at home. We’re limiting our list to places where you can get an Easter meal for around $40 or under, per person.

In...

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The City of Kings Mountain is hosting Earth Day at the Gateway Trail on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Check out more Earth Day celebrations in Charlotte!

Kings Mountain Gateway Trail is at 807 S. Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

This free event includes:

• Upcycle artisans
• Butterfly release
• Petting zoo
• ...

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Anne Springs Close Greenway, 288 Dairy Barn Lane, Fort Mill, South Carolina, will host its annual Earth Day Celebration, but this year it’s a whole weekend.

Check out more Earth Day celebrations in Charlotte!

The celebration takes place from Friday, April 22nd, to Sunday, April 24th, 2022. The cost is $5 parking, per car.

Photo...

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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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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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The inaugural Empanada Fest will take place April 9th, 2022! It will be at Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission is free, with food and drink for purchase.

There will be live music, dancing and a DJ.

And, of course, empanadas! You’ll be able to purchase all kinds of empanadas, including baked,...

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Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is a family-owned farm in Gaston County.

They grow lavender, and they make and sell lavender products, like lavender essential oil, lotion, linen spray, lavender honey and teas, and more.

Shop for lavender products like honey, tea, lotions and more....

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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.

It will start up for 2022 on April 6th, 2022, and will take place every Wednesday, through October.

North End Farmers’ Market features an eclectic mix of farmers, food artisans...

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Hello Huntersville, the annual music and arts festival, is returning in 2022.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area!

It will take place Sunday, May 1st, 2022, from 12 to 6 p.m. at Veterans Park at Main and Maxwell Streets in Huntersville.

This festival features live music, art, food trucks and beverage...

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Mooresville Public Library, at 304 S. Main Street, Mooresville, NC, offers a wide variety of free events and activities for all ages.

Some of the opportunities are STEM programs, chess drop-in sessions, exam preparation, and a teen writing group. Find all the events here.

Here are a couple free events coming up:

Crocheting with Sylvia: April...

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Eleven Lakes Brewing, which opened its doors at at 10228 Bailey Road, Cornelius, in May of 2017, uses a small batch process and quality products. They host many events, which you can find on their Facebook page.

Here are a few upcoming free events:

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Free Comic Book Day is back on Saturday, May 7th, 2022! On Free Comic Book Day, participating stores give away free comic books to guests, and some have additional activities, like signings from artists, and more. Libraries also participate.

Below is a list of stores and libraries in the Charlotte area that are participating in Free Comic...

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Pilot Brewing is at 1331 Central Avenue. They are a nano-brewery that specializes in small batch, experimental brewing.

Check their Facebook page for a full list of announcements and upcoming events. You can also reach them by calling 704-802-9260.

Free Gumbo Day
Thursday, April 14th, 2022
6 p.m.
Free

Get a free serving of Chicken...

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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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Wendy’s fans, you’ve come to the right place! We’ll add current deals as they’re announced.

And, if you’re a regular, join the chain’s loyalty program Wendy’s Rewards for FREE food and exclusive discounts. Many of Wendy’s deals are available only on the app.

We have a big day-by-day list of restaurant deals...

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Zetas of Charlotte are holding their 12th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Rain date is April 9th, 2022.

This event is FREE and open to the community.

It takes place at Zeta House, 4248 Beatties Ford Road.

Enjoy:

• Games
• ...

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NoDa Company Canteen, at Camp North End, is co-hosting a free Cinco de Mayo party with Carlotan Talents. The party will take place in the Boileryard at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, on Thursday, May 5th, 2022, from 5 to 9 p.m.

While NoDa Company Canteen is serving up drinks, enjoy music and dancing.

When more info about the party is...

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A limited number of FREE tickets are available to two upcoming shows through Blumenthal Performing Arts. To grab your free tickets, follow the links below.

Memphis Jookin: The Show featuring Lil Buck

Memphis Jookin: The Show featuring Lil Buck
April 2nd, 2022
7 p.m.
Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts
Click here for free...

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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 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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Blackhawk Hardware, 4225 Park Road, in Park Road Shopping Center, is teaming up with Schleich, to host an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022.

Registration starts in the store at 11:30 a.m. and the egg hunt starts at 12 p.m. It’s free to participate.

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

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