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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Every Friday in February and March of 2023, Camp North End and Aurora Star Lit Cinema are bringing an indoor movie series to Camp North End.

Be Kind, Rewind will take place in the Historic Ford Building at 1774 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, NC. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m.

Bring your own chair.

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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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Charlotte Warehouse Sale has announced a Clearance Event on February 25th and 26th, 2023. If you’ve ever shopped at Charlotte Warehouse Sale and were amazed at the bargains, you will love this. Charlotte Warehouse Sale events always feature new, name brand clothing and shoes from your favorite department stores at 65% to 90% off the...

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

Next up is Mooresville Day, on March 4th, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m. The celebration will take place on North Main Street, in Downtown Mooresville.

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

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LaLa Photography is offering a great deal on a Spring/Easter Mini Event.

LaLa Photography’s studio is at 4205 Stuart Andrew Blvd, Suite G, Charlotte, NC. This is a fantastic, low-priced way to get a picture to celebrate Easter or Spring.

Spring/Easter Photoshoot

On weekends starting February 25th, 2023, and select weekdays,...

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Lenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten-free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers.

Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see all of their upcoming events.

Check out a huge calendar of events at...

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True Cut Ranch, at 5221 Bolick Road, Claremont, North Carolina, is a family-owned and family-operated farm. It’s owned by a family from Charlotte that left successful construction companies behind to pursue ranching full-time.

True Cut Ranch knows that food grown on healthy land with healthy farming practices is healthy food, and...

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For the first time, Carowinds is open all year. In January, February and March of 2023, Carowinds is open select days.

Groupon has a deal for discount Carowinds tickets, good any day it’s open, from January 14th to March 5th, 2023. During this time period, Carowinds is open on Saturdays and...

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Omega Tau Omega is hosting its second Pretty Girl Pop Up on Sunday, March 12th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Keller Williams, 901 Dave Gibson Blvd, Fort Mill, SC.

OTO is assembling some of the best small businesses in the area for this event. The outdoor market will feature craft beverages, sweet and savory treats, clothing, jewelry, home...

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Purim is many Jewish kids’ favorite holiday. It’s got it all — costumes, pastries, noise, games.

Purim commemorates the thwarting of the plans to kill all the Jews in the Persian empire. The story is told in the Book of Esther, and dates to the 5th century BC.

Read on to learn a little bit about the...

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Brewers at 4001 Yancey is a group of like-minded brewers from Victory Beer Co. & Southern Tier Brewing Co. The taproom features well-known varieties, as well as exciting new offerings designed for the local market. There is also a full-service kitchen and dining spaces.

Keep an eye on Brewers at 4001 Yancey’s Facebook page for...

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Armored Cow Brewing, in University City, at 8821 JW Clay Boulevard, features both gluten-free and traditional beers. It often hosts food trucks and events.

You can see all their upcoming events on their Facebook page.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Coming Up

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Subway is a fast and affordable meal option on-the-go! You can easily customize your order to fit your dietary needs and (let’s face it) your culinary cravings.

With regular and footlong options, the new protein bowls, salads, wraps, kids’ meals, and even breakfast (at participating shops), you’ll find what you want, when you need it!...

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Extreme Ice Center, 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail, is hosting Kids Try Hockey For Free Day on Saturday, February 25th, 2023.

This event is a chance for kids age 4 to 17 to try out both street hockey (off ice) and ice hockey (on ice.) No experience is needed.

• 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Street hockey with the Charlotte Street...

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The Fairy House Festival, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s extremely popular February festival, is returning as an in-person event on February 25th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Advance tickets are required, and are $7 for ages 5 and up. It’s free for children ages 4 and under. Tickets are on sale now.

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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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Charlotte Home + Remodeling Show will be at the Park Expo and Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC, February 24th to 26th, 2023.

• Friday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets are $12 but you can get tickets for $6 with the promo code, CHEAP.

Seniors age 60+ get free...

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The Town of Huntersville is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2023. The Sesquicentennial Celebration will include a whole year of festivals, concerts, historical exhibits.

When events are added they’ll be announced on Huntersville 150th Anniversary webpage.

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Cornelius Parks & Recreation Department and Smithville CommUNITY Coalition are presenting a Black History Month celebration on Saturday, February 25th, 2023, from 12 to 2 p.m., at the Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, North Carolina.

This is a free event for the whole community, featuring performances, speakers,...

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Cinco de Mayo Charlotte, in Plaza Midwood, returns for its second year.

Cinco de Mayo Charlotte takes place on April 30th, 2023, from 12 to 6 p.m. It will be on Commonwealth Avenue, from Pecan Avenue to the Plaza, and along Thomas Avenue, from Commonwealth to Central Avenue.

Admission is FREE.

Check...

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Green Leaf Farms and Four Seasons Therapy are hosting Spring Fling at the Farm, a free event on Saturday, March 4th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Green Leaf Farms, 1639 Saint Johns Church Road, Concord, NC.

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

The family fun day will include local vendors, raffle items...

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Empowered Living Ministries is presenting a free movie, “Creed 3,” at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas, 9110 Kings Parade Blvd, Charlotte, on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023, at 7 p.m. Free, but registration is required.

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After a hiatus of several years, the Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day and Festival are returning in 2023! The new organizer, the Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Committee, is a North Carolina non-profit, 501C3 corporation, and are working to make sure that the tradition continues for many years.

Would you like to participate in the event...

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Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, is presenting its annual African-American Heritage Festival Saturday, February 25th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This is a free event for the community.

Learn more about Black History Month in Charlotte!

This year the festival will emphasize regional HBCUs through performance, panels and...

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One of the most popular events at The Schiele Museum of Natural History is the annual one-day Fossil Fair.

Fossil Fair takes place Saturday, February 25th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Challenge yourself at the annual Goat Island Games on May 7th, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Goat Island Park, 141 8th Avenue, Cramerton.

Enjoy a full day filled with events open to the whole family. Most activities are free, but some have a fee.

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Matthews Playhouse is presenting Seussical from February 24th to March 5th, 2023, at Matthews Community Center, 100 E McDowell Street, Matthews, North Carolina.

Tickets range in price from $10 to $19.

On February 25th, 2023, at 6 p.m., there is a “pay what you can” performance, which will benefit a local nonprofit. Seating is...

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and AAA Carolinas to provide a free catalytic converter anti-theft etching.

This event takes place on Saturday, February 25th, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at AAA – Pineville, 10403 Park Road, Charlotte, NC.

You need to reserve a time slot in order to get your catalytic converter etched....

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Charlotte SHOUT! is a major event that debuted in 2019. It is a 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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The U.S. National Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is sharing its film series, Whitewater Film Series, again this spring.

On three Fridays in April, the Whitewater Center will be showing films with outdoor themes. It’s free to attend. The only cost is $6 for parking.

Check out this big list of outdoor movies...

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Families are invited to Family Day at Cabarrus Arts Council on Saturday, February 25th, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Galleries at Cabarrus Arts Council are at 65 Union Street South, Concord.

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

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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.

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

Dino-Mite Edu-tainment Free Family Fun Event
Saturday, February 25th, 2023
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Looking for live music in Charlotte and surrounding areas? Check out this list of what’s on the calendar on Charlotte on the Cheap. These are concerts and music events that are free or cheap! Please note that you should still tip the musician if you can, and purchase a drink if the event is at a bar/brewery/coffee shop.

If you’d...

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