IHOP is celebrating National Pancake Day by offering a FREE Buttermilk Short Stack to all customers on February 28th, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at participating locations. No purchase is required.

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...

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March brings the beginning of spring activities in Charlotte. Plan March 2023 with this list of the top things to do this March in Charlotte.

We’re highlighting a few major events this month. But then, scroll down for our huge calendar of things to do in Charlotte, and surrounding areas in March. This calendar will be updated all the...

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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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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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Gibson Mill Market, at 305 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, NC, is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Festival on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, from 12 to 8 p.m.

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

Admission is free.

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Camp North End is growing by leaps and bounds as more stores, restaurants, art galleries, and other businesses are setting up shop here.

That’s Novel Books, a used book store, is located inside Hygge Coworking’s space, in the Mount District of Camp North End, at 330 Camp Road. Look for the sign that says “Lokal.”

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NoDa Company Store, 3221 Yadkin Avenue, might be NoDa’s best hangout. There’s ample seating, they sell food and drink (much of it local), host food trucks, and mix up some really good Sangria, as well as their signature NoDa Colada.

And the setting is possibly (probably?) the most...

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The U.S. National Whitewater Center is planning Green River Revival on Saturday, March 11th, 2023, from 9 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Green River Revival is one of Charlotte’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day events, featuring the Color Me Green 5K Trail Run, live music, yoga, and a green river.

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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

From March 1st to 4th, 2023, pick up a free art kit at Mint Museum Randolph. Pick...

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Charlotte Ballet is offering free dance classes for the community. There are classes for a variety of ages and skill levels. In all, there are 11 free classes a week.

The free classes are sponsored by Culture Blocks — a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.

These are drop-in classes. Except for the virtual classes, you...

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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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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...

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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 ...

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Spring festivals are coming back to Charlotte in 2023.

From cultural festivals to music festivals to kids’ festivals, there will be a lot going on! We are highlighting a few major festivals. But then, read on for a much larger, ever-growing list of spring festivals.

If you’re not doing this already, you can subscribe to...

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is hosting two Holi events.

• Preparing for Holi — DIY Gulal on Saturday, March 4th, 2023, from 2 to 3 p.m., at Stevens Creek Nature Center, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina.
• Holi Celebration on Saturday, March 11th, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Elon Recreation Center, 11401...

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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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Head to Target for the return of its popular Target Circle Week for lots of savings on many popular categories.

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VisArt Video, at 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation, creation, and experience of movies through education, community events, and rental of over 40,000 titles—some being rare and non-streaming. Check out the Micro Cinema for private events, parties and...

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The 14th Annual Charlotte Fair brings entertainment, rides, and plenty of fair food to 6558 Bruton Smith Boulevard, Concord (across U.S. 29 from Charlotte Motor Speedway) from March 24th to April 2nd, 2023.

You might also be interested in the Queen Charlotte Fair, which is coming soon.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the...

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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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Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville, will be presenting Light, Camera, Birkdale, a free outdoor movie series, on the second Saturday of the month from April to October, 2023.

The movies will start at 7:30 p.m. each date except for October 14th, when the movie will start at 7 p.m.

There’s some...

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The Downtown Huntersville Top Deck Car & Truck Show, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance, takes place on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will be on the top deck of the parking deck at Discovery Place Kids, 105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, North Carolina.

Enjoy live music from the Tim Cook Band, coffee provided by Farm...

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Starlight on 22nd, at 422 E. 22nd Street, Charlotte, boasts a relaxed lounge atmosphere, and beer, wine, spirits and art.

Free parking is available in the secure gravel lot across the street, or along Brevard. It’s also close to the Parkwood and 25th Street stops on the LYNX light rail.

Starlight on...

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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 Easter bunny pictures in the Charlotte area.

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The first Friday of every month, businesses in Rock Hill are participating in First Fridays Rock Hill. Breweries, shops, galleries, restaurants and other venues are participating.

This event is a celebration of Rock Hill’s creative culture. You can expect to experience music, art, pop-up markets and more. Many restaurants will have...

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St. Philip Neri Italian Festival is returning May 18th to 20th, 2023.

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

It takes place at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 292 Munn Road East, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Activities will take place inside the Parish Center and outside.

Admission is free.

There will be plenty...

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Regal is hosting its annual Regal Best Picture Film Festival in 2023. This is your chance to catch up on any of the Best Picture Oscar nominees that you missed.

The Must See Nominee films will be shown from March 3rd to 12th, 2023, at select locations. Tickets are $6 each, plus fees. Regal Crown Club members get $5 tickets, plus a $7 small...

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Bring the kids to Chestnut Square Park, 320 Chestnut Parkway, Indian Trail, for a fun free event on Saturday, March 5th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

Touch-a-Truck will give kids a chance to explore police cars, fire trucks,...

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Looking for a chance to show off your smarts? Here’s a list of upcoming Charlotte trivia nights. Most are held on a regular weekly schedule.

You’ll find them at bars, breweries, cideries, restaurants and coffee shops. Keep reading for a day-by-day list of trivia nights around Charlotte.

Most of the trivia...

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Charlotte, North Carolina, has a vibrant art culture. You can find visual art in museums, galleries, grass-roots exhibitions, and in murals all over the city. Visual artists often collaborate with musicians and dancers to create multi-media performances.

Read on for a calendar of upcoming art events. By no means is this an exhaustive list, but...

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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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Studio Works Artist Collective + Gallery, at 307 East Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a collective gallery and working studios in Charlotte’s Dilworth neighborhood.

It’s in the Crutchfield-Bomar-Brem House, an official Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmark.

You might be interested in a list of Charlotte art museums,...

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