| National Pretzel Day 2022 — where to get free pretzelsBig discounts on Carowinds tickets, including two days for $77 (total)Win 4 tickets for BrightFire Music & Arts Festival, plus parking pass and campsiteEverything you need to know about Topgolf, including half-price TuesdaysRegional Festival of India @ MatthewsVista Auction: where savvy Charlotte shoppers buy overstocks and returns from Amazon and other big retailersBest grocery store deals this week in CharlotteSpring Fling Pop-Up Market at Northwest School of the ArtsBuzz City Games and $2 tulips at Buzzed Viking Brewing (and more)Gantt Center: Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green (and more)Jam by the Lake — Free National Jazz Appreciation Month event at Shoppes at University PlaceLuck Factory Games: Board Game Night, more, at Lenny Boy Brewing Co.Tuck Fest April 29 – May 1Kings Drive Art Walk April 30 and May 1Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekPDQ deals for Mother’s Day, Teachers and Nurses Appreciation WeekFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendFirst Saturday Open Studio at VAPA Center May 7Dozen Years of Digging Festival at Winterfield Community GardenFour Oaks Farms Antique and Craft FairBig discounts for OneRepublic, Snoop Dogg, Flip Circus, and more…Moms skate for free at Extreme Ice Center on Mother’s DayCelebrate Mother’s Day in Charlotte in 2022 — deals, events, and moreWin $50 to spend at Charlotte Warehouse SaleBluegrass Jam Night at Birdsong BrewingVisit Tasting Rooms, Earn Cool Swag with $10 Cheers! Trail PassportBig list of outdoor movies in Charlotte in 2022Charlotte Taco Week — $3 tacos all week! Tuesday, April 26th, 2022, is National Pretzel Day. Read on for a list of pretzel freebies, deals, and events! We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day. Some deals are available in person, and don’t even require a... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of CarowindsSave money at Carowinds with these exclusive discounts! Carowinds has opened for the season. Carolina Harbor (the water park) will be open on select days starting May 27th, 2022. The discount tickets will save you a LOT. When you compare prices, make sure you’re comparing apples to apples. When you buy an... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
BrightFire Music & Arts Festival is a brand new event for Charlotte, and it’s unlike any other festival we’ve seen. It takes place Saturday, April 30th, 2022, from 4 to 10 p.m., at Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville. One lucky Charlotte on the Cheap reader will win four tickets, plus a campsite and parking pass!... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Topgolf is a little bit different (to say the least) than traditional golf. You play from climate controlled hitting bays, so you can play all year. The 240-yard outfield has dartboard-like targets in the ground. The closer to the center or “bull’s-eye” you get and the farther out you hit your microchipped balls, the more points you... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The very popular Festival of India is being planned for fall of 2022 at Belk Theater, but you don’t have to wait until then to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of this very popular festival. The India Association of Charlotte is partnering with the Town of Matthews to present the inaugural Regional Festival of India @ Matthews. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Charlotte’s best kept secret for savvy shoppers is Vista Auction. Ever wonder what happens to the overstocks and returns at Amazon, Home Depot, Kohl’s, and other big retailers? Are you looking for an Amazon overstock store in Charlotte, NC? Vista Auction is better than you imagined, because you can shop from home! No digging... 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 •
The Dance Art Boosters at Northwest School of the Arts are presenting Spring Fling Pop-Up Market. This outside event takes place on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the school, at 1415 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte.
Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in the Charlotte area! Shop... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Buzzed Viking Brewing Company, at 1048 Copperfield Boulevard, Concord, is a locally owned, full-service brewery. It features a large outdoor patio and balcony with cornhole and giant Jenga. Buzzed Viking hosts many events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. Here are a few... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCThe 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,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Celebrate National Jazz Appreciation Month with a fun, free event at Shoppes at University Place, 8929 JM Keynes Drive, Charlotte. Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts around Charlotte. Most are free. Jam by the Lake takes place on Saturday, April... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image use with permission by Lenny Boy Brewing Co.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» • Email to a friend • Tuck Fest (photo: Sharon Welling)After a fall schedule in 2021, the U.S. National Whitewater Center’s very popular music festival, Tuck Fest, is planned for spring of 2022. The dates are April 29th to May 1st, 2022. The festival features multiple music artists, but Tuck Fest is more than just a music festival. It also features many... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Kings Drive Art Walk returns on Saturday, April 30th, and Sunday, May 1st, 2022. Kings Drive Art Walk is traditionally the spring counterpart to the fall’s Festival in the Park, but it hasn’t been held in the springtime since before the pandemic started.
Hours are: Saturday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ... 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,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • PDQ serves up hand-breaded, never-frozen, chicken tenders, sandwiches and fresh salads, with sauces and dressings crafted in house. We will be updating this space with PDQ deals as they’re announced. All of these deals are valid at all PDQ restaurants, except for arena, stadium, airport and test kitchen locations. Mother’s Day Deal... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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 •
VAPA is a non-profit organization formed in 2021 by ten arts organizations in Charlotte to create a space for artists to create, perform, and exhibit their work. The space, the VAPA Center, opened at 700 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, in March of 2022. The VAPA Center is hosting a wide range of arts events. You can find them listed on their ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Dozen Years of Digging is a spring festival celebrating the 12-year anniversary of Winterfield Community Garden. The free festival takes place at the garden, at 3105 Winterfield Place, Charlotte, on Saturday, May 14th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area! The festival is a celebration... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Four Oaks Farm, 9225 Belt Road, Midland, NC, is hosting Four Oaks Antique and Craft Fair on Saturday, April 30th, and Sunday, May 1st, 2022. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in the Charlotte area! Shop from 40 vendors, who will be selling... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Don’t pay full price for concerts if you don’t have to! We will update this page as frequently as we can, but there will still be times when you events on this page have sold out, or the discount is no longer available, or the event is over. We also include tickets for sports events, when there’s a discount. Please note... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosExtreme Ice Center, at 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail, NC, is offering FREE skating to moms on Mother’s Day. Learn more about more Mother’s Day freebies, deals and events in Charlotte! On Sunday, May 8th, 2022, from 2 to 4:30 p.m., moms are admitted for free with youth admission purchase. This... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
There are plenty of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Charlotte in 2022. After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother’s Day freebies and discounts, many (but not all) at restaurants. And after that we have a big list of all the events that are on our calendar for Friday, May 7th, through Sunday, May 9th. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Charlotte on the Cheap readers have loved Charlotte Warehouse Sale for years. Several times a year, fashion lovers have the chance to shop for new, name-brand clothings and accessories, at 65% to 90% off retail prices. Read on to enter a contest to win a $50 gift certificate to the sale! Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s “Hello Spring”... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Birdsong Brewing Co., at 1016 North Davidson Street, frequently hosts live music and other events. There’s no cover. You can always verify their schedule on their website.
Birdsong Brewing was founded in 2011 and is part of Charlotte’s growing craft beer community. If you have questions about their events or beer, call them at... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
One of North Carolina’s newest craft beverage experiences is the Cheers! Trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Hendersonville. And one of the neatest ways to explore the trail is via the Cheers! Trail Passport.
The passport serves as a guide to 24 tasting rooms along the state’s only trail that features beer, wine, cider and mead. The... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Outdoor movies and drive-in movies have been taking place all year, and are continuing this spring and summer. You might also be interested in: Subscribing to Charlotte on the Cheap's email listBest skyline views in Charlotte for photosBest food and drink deals in CharlotteEverything you need to know about visiting...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosElevate Lifestyle is presenting Charlotte Taco Week from April 22nd to May 1st, 2022. Taco joints all over town will be offering a specialty taco that week for just $3. Price doesn’t include sides, drinks, tax, or gratuity. You don’t need a ticket to participate in CLT Taco Week, but if you do sign up... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 