Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds

...

Read the whole entry»

When the weather keeps you indoors but your kids need to burn off some energy, this list of indoor playgrounds and play areas of different kinds around Charlotte will come in handy. We’ve included trampoline parks, arcades, children’s museums, skating rinks, bowling alleys, climbing gyms, go karting, laser tag...

Read the whole entry»

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...

Read the whole entry»

Prom is a rite of passage for many teenagers, but the cost of that dream dress can put it out of reach. For 13 years, Lydia’s Loft Prom Closet has been helping to make that special night possible. It operates out of First Baptist Church, 14813 N Old Statesville Road in Huntersville.

It’s...

Read the whole entry»

We regularly feature some of the best Amazon deals on Charlotte on the Cheap, but there’s another way to save that a lot of people don’t know about.

Amazon has a Coupon Page with some pretty steep discounts. It’s not at all unusual to see 80% discounts.

The key to using the coupon page is to...

Read the whole entry»

Queen City Community Orchestra is presenting a free concert on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 8 p.m. at Gorelick Family Theater at Charlotte Country Day School, 1440 Carmel Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.

The orchestra is collecting non-perishable food donations.

As a volunteer orchestra, Queen City...

Read the whole entry»

UPDATE: The Bunny Run 5K and 1-mile Fun Run will take place, but, due to the weather, the festival has b been canceled.

Celebrate Easter at the Bunny Run 5K and Festival in Downtown Concord on Saturday, April 8th, 2023. The events will start in the vicinity of Fifth Third Bank, 40 Cabarrus Avenue E., Concord.

Find more Easter egg hunts and...

Read the whole entry»

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.

Free Art Kids at Mint Museum Randolph

Visit Mint Museum Randolph Wednesday, April 5 through Saturday, April 8 during...

Read the whole entry»

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...

Read the whole entry»

Lowe’s is hosting a free event for the spring! SpringFest Egg-Venture takes place Saturday, April 8th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at participating stores.

Join Lowe’s for a fun-filled, Easter-themed Egg-Venture event on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (local time) — full of tasty treats, a photo opportunity and activities for all...

Read the whole entry»

Greater Charlotte Crawl, which takes place from April 1st to 29th, 2023, challenges you to visit some of the excellent indie bookstores in the Charlotte region.

The list of bookstores includes both used bookstores and new bookstores, all over the Charlotte region, including Cornelius, Davidson, Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, Pineville,...

Read the whole entry»

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,...

Read the whole entry»

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are on Spring Break, including a holiday, a teacher workday, and weekends, from Saturday, April 7, to Sunday, April 16, 2023.

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...

Read the whole entry»

Nebel’s Alley Night Market is an open market that takes place in the evening in the Design District of the Historic South End. For an address, you can use Superica, 101 W. Worthington Avenue. Alternatively, aim for 1920 Camden Road.

Shop from local shops set up under the moonlight, plus live music, activities and good food.

Read the whole entry»

Enjoy art and music in downtown Cornelius at the ‘Tawba Walk Music & Arts Festival Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a rescheduled date, due to the rain April 8.

Look for updates on the Facebook event.

Head to Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, for this family-friendly event.

Check out this list of...

Read the whole entry»

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...

Read the whole entry»

Both Waxhaw residents and non-Waxhawians are invited to the Waxhaw Sk8 Night on Friday, April 28th, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will take place at Waxhaw Sk8 Park, on the corner of S. Church Street and Caldwell Street in Waxhaw.

It’s free to attend and participate, but bring money for the food and dessert trucks.

Test your...

Read the whole entry»

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, celebrates the contributions to our art and culture by African and African-American people. It features changing exhibits, and frequently hosts low-priced arts events for the community, giving them a...

Read the whole entry»

The Sip-N-Savor Music Fest takes place Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Dallas Park, 1303 Dallas Cherryville Highway, Dallas, NC.

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

Admission is free, and parking is free too.

Read the whole entry»

Free Range Brewing, 2320 North Davidson Street, hosts a number of free and inexpensive events every week. Some are regularly scheduled and recur every week or month, and some are special events. Make sure to check Free Range Brewing’s Facebook page for updates to this schedule.

Coming Up

Read the whole entry»

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...

Read the whole entry»

The Belmont Historical Society is hosting a living history day on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on its museum grounds at 40 Catawba Street, Belmont.

This is a free event.

Read the whole entry»

Quail Corners Shopping Center, 8500 Park Road, Charlotte, celebrating the PGA and the Queen City’s love of golf at Putt & Play.

This free family event takes place Friday, May 5, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 3 to 7 p.m.

There will be a DJ and golf activities for the whole family.

Read the whole entry»

Confluence, at 117 Center Street, Cramerton, NC, is a partnership of Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, South Fork Collective, and Cramerton Parks & Recreation.

It’s a downtown arts center that supports the unique outdoor recreation opportunities in the area, the arts community and the health of the South Fork River. It’s a bar,...

Read the whole entry»