South CLT Pres is hosting a free Easter event for families at Ballantyne Elementary School, 15425 Scholastic Drive, Charlotte.

The free event is on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, at 10 a.m.

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

The event includes:

• Bouncy houses
• Food
• Raffles
• Photo booth
• Easter egg...

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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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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.

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

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Dairy Queen is celebrating the first day of spring with its annual Free Cone Day!

On Monday, March 20th, 2023, DQ is giving every customer a FREE small vanilla cone at participating locations. (Mall locations do not participate.)

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling...

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Rita’s Italian Ice is celebrating the beginning of spring with a free ice! They’ve been doing this for 30 years!

All customers who visit a participating Rita’s location on March 20th, 2023, will receive a FREE Italian Ice in the flavor of their choice to celebrate the First Day of Spring, including a new flavor that will be...

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The Cheatham Nutrition & Cognition Lab at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute in Kannapolis is looking for participants for an Infant Nutrition & Cognition Study

The purpose of this research study is to determine if eating eggs during breastfeeding will increase nutrients important for brain development in the milk and subsequently,...

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If you’d like to make your kids very, very happy, and also save some money, check out the Groupon for Great Wolf Lodge.

They are offering deals on a number of different kinds of suites, with discounts up to 44% off, with dates into June, 2023.

Check out all the dates and prices.

Great Wolf Lodge features:

• Howlin’ Tornado—an...

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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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If you’re looking for fun celebrations for Easter in 2023 in Charlotte, you came to the right place. We are putting together together a huge list of Easter egg hunts and free and cheap Easter Bunny picture opportunities. (We skip the expensive mall pictures!)

Also, check out a list of places to get pictures taken of...

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Find Your Flow: Holistic Healing Arts Fest is a free event on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Cabarrus Brewery, 329 McGill Avenue, Concord, NC.

The event features FREE classes and workshops all day for the whole family, as well as holistic based vendors, practitioners, food trucks and coffee.

Offerings range from...

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Enjoy a free concert by The U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus on Monday, March 20th, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., at Knight Theater, 430 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC.

Although it’s a free concert, tickets are required. Follow the above link to purchase tickets. Tickets will be general admission seating.

This will be an exciting...

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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,...

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Radiant Cauldron’s Cosmic Creature Festival takes place Saturday, April 29th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Magnolia Woods, 12125 Statesville Road, Huntersville, North Carolina.

Admission is free.

Meet artisans and discover their metaphysical handmade goods, including ritual candles, energetic sprays, spell oils, crystal jewelry...

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North Carolina Science Festival 2023 is a statewide collection of events during the month of April, intended to ignite an interest in science in both kids and adults. Events take place at a number of venues in the Charlotte area, including museums, parks and libraries.

More than 400 events have been announced throughout the state so far. We...

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The popular Art After Dark program returns to Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture.

On Friday, March 24th, 2023, from 6 to 10 p.m., the Gantt Center is hosting Art After Dark: The Phygital Funk. This is a free event for ages 21+.

Celebrate the grand opening of the Gantt’s new Digital...

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Primal Brewery, at 16432 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, hosts frequent events, including live music, holiday parties, and more. To see all of their events, visit Primal Brewery’s Facebook page or the Primal Brewery website calendar.

Primal Brewery has a second location, at 52 Ervin Street, Belmont, so please make sure, when you...

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ALC Mosaic, 6100 Monroe Road, is hosting an Artisan Market on April 8th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

It’s free to attend.

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Rea Farms is holding its annual Easter event, Where My Peeps At? , on Saturday, March 25th, 2023. Rea Farms is at 9855 Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte, NC.

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

There are two parts to the event, Brunch with the Bunny, which has a charge and requires a ticket, and Where My...

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Bopper’s Shag Club is hosting its next Friday Night Party on Friday, April 5th, 2023, starting at 6:30 p.m. It takes place at Mecklenburg Shrine Club, 5200 Mecklenburg Shrine Club Road.

The theme for the April dance is The Beach is calling….April Pre-SOS Party.

The cost is $6 for members, $10 for non-members, and $6 for juniors.

...

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Zetas of Charlotte are holding their 13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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

Rain date is April 1st, 2023.

This event is FREE and open to the community.

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

Enjoy:

• ...

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Carolina Fine Art, at 300 S Sharon Amity Road, at Cotswold Village Shopping Center, showcases paintings, pottery and textile work. It hosts regular receptions and events on the first Friday of each month, as well as other times.

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

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The City of Gastonia, Gaston County Public Library, Friends of the Gaston County Public Library and Gaston County Government are hosting Gaston MAX (Multicultural Arts Xperience) on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 107 N South Street, Gastonia.

This is a free festival.

The event will...

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Morning Star Lutheran Church, 12509 Idlewild Road, Matthews, is hosting Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer- in Concert on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public.

Enjoy an eclectic mix of original and traditional folk, old time country, and swing tunes, featuring superb vocal harmonies and dazzling...

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains several nature centers, Reedy Creek, Quest at Latta Preserve, McDowell and Stevens Creek. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. In addition, they also host festivals, workshops, nature hikes, campfire and more events, many of which are...

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Ben & Jerry’s is hosting Free Cone Day on April 3rd, 2023! This event is returning for the first time since 2019.

Participating shops only. Limit one cone per customer. You might want to check with your favorite scoop shop to make sure they’re participating.

In previous years, Ben...

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Charlotte SHOUT! is a major festival from March 31st to April 16th, 2023, that features multiple art installations, music performances and more.

Charlotte SHOUT! kicks off with Jazz Fest from March 31st to April 2nd, 2023.

Three days of free jazz performances will take place at the Ally Main Stage at The Plaza, 329 S Tryon Street,...

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is presenting the Trail of History Festival on Saturday, April 8th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Elizabeth Park, 101 N Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC.

This is the first year for this annual, one-day event that celebrates the history, growth and development of Mecklenburg County

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A farm in the Triad, near Winston Salem and Greensboro, plants 100,000 tulip bulbs every year, as well as other spring flowers, in anticipation of visitors from all over North Carolina.

Dewberry Farm is at 2585 Dewberry Farm Lane, Kernersville. It’s around an hour and a half drive from the center of...

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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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If you associate tulips with the Netherlands, you might be surprised to learn that in the springtime, there’s a farm about an hour of Charlotte with a big field of tulips. You can go during their opening hours and cut your own tulips.

Howard Family Farm is at 250 Crater Road in Harmony, 57 miles straight...

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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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