Front Porch Sundays, the popular monthly vendor market, starts up for 2022 on Sunday, April 3rd, and will continue the first Sunday of the month for the rest of the year.

This season, it’s moving from Sycamore Brewing to Atherton, at 2104 South Boulevard, Charlotte.

Enjoy shopping from 70+ local vendors and artisans, as well as food...

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The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation works to ensure clean, plentiful water in the Catawba River Basin through advocacy and education. Learn more about what they do and how you can be involved.

The organization is offering a growing number of opportunities to kayak, included kayak rentals, guided tours, and kids’ programs. Read on to learn...

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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...

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Get your blood pumping with one of these free fitness classes in Charlotte. There are lots of free yoga classes, free group exercise classes, free guided hikes and more.

This is a growing list and there’s a lot more that will be added to it. Know of more that should be on the list? Email info@charlotteonthecheap.com

Also, don’t...

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Woodlawn School, at 135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville, is holding STEAMfest 2022 on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m.

STEAMfest invites participants to image, discover and explore.

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

It will feature over 50 fun and...

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Save 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...

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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 April 1st to 17th, 2022, and will be the biggest festival Charlotte has ever seen.

The festival will feature music, art, poetry, food, interactive activities, large arts installations, kids’...

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Charlotte SHOUT!, from April 1st to 16th, 2022, is presenting a huge menu of art and culture, including music, art installations, dance, and much more.

One additional component is food. Throughout the 16 days of the festival, restaurants in Uptown and South End are participating in Dine SHOUT!

Participating restaurants will be offering...

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If you’re looking for fun celebrations for Easter in 2022 in Charlotte, you came to the right place. We have put together a huge list of Easter egg hunts and free and cheap Easter Bunny picture opportunities. (We skip the expensive mall pictures!)

We are adding events as they’re added.

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The 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 25th to April 3rd, 2022.

You might also be interested in the Queen Charlotte Fair, which takes place April 14th to 24th, 2022.

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Spring is here and the water is calling. There’s nothing better than to be out on a boat in the summer, whether the boat is a kayak, a pontoon, a pedal boat or something in between.

But what if you don’t own a boat?

There are still several opportunities for enjoying a float or a paddle on a river or a lake. Read on for some...

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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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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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Opera Carolina is offering $15 tickets to their production of Verdi’s Aida. The price includes taxes and fees. To get the discounted ticket, use this link and use the promo code SPECIALGUEST.

Then you’ll see tickets for $9.56 at all levels. Those are the $15 seats when fees and taxes are included.

The special price is for ANY...

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On Sunday, April 3rd, 2022, enjoy a FREE concert in Kannapolis. It takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. at Veterans Park, 119 N. Main Street, Kannapolis.

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...

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Love Lake Norman, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. This event follows their 10:30 a.m. service. You’re welcome to come to the service and stay for the Easter Egg Hunt, or just come for the Easter Egg Hunt.

Find more Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny...

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Charlotte Beer Garden, at 1300 S. Tryon Street, says it has the world’s largest number of taps under one roof. Due to their huge selection of beers, which change frequently, they don’t print a paper menu, but you can find the list on their website.

They also offer wine, cocktails, and foods, including salads, burgers, sandwiches,...

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Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is a family-owned farm in Gaston County.

They grow lavender, and they make and sell lavender products, like lavender essential oil, lotion, linen spray, lavender honey and teas, and more.

Shop for lavender products like honey, tea, lotions and more....

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A group is planning an event to show support for Ukraine on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022.

Charlotte for Ukraine takes place at Romare Bearden Park, 300 S Church Street, Charlotte, from 3 to 5 p.m.

The event will feature Ukrainian music, dance and sweets. There will also be fun activities for kids.

Participants are encouraged to make a sunflower...

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This year, 2022, marks the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day.

In-person Earth Day celebrations are returning this year. Read on for a list of major events, followed by some ways to celebrate Earth Day at home, and then a day by day list of all Earth Day events on Charlotte on the Cheap’s calendar.

If you’re not doing this already,...

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Shredding your documents is a one way to protect yourself from identity theft and other forms of fraud. Shred pre-approved credit card offers, tax records, employment records, old bills, out-of-date account statements and other personal documents that include confidential information.

Several organizations regularly hold free paper shredding...

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Why not splurge on some good local chocolate for Easter? We’ve put together a list of chocolatiers in the Chocolate area, with information on how to place orders.

Visit each website, and, if available, visit in person, to get the full scope of what’s offered.

Twenty Degrees Chocolates

Where: Design Center of...

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The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free.

Learn about free days at Charlotte museums.

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Through the Culture Blocks program, Piedmont Music Therapy is offering a Music Connection Club for teens and young adults with disabilities.

There is NO cost to participate, but space is limited — just 11 club members per class.

The groups will have fun meeting at a local recreation center singing, playing instruments, and exploring...

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