I enjoy most hikes, and any hike is better than being indoors. But there are very few perfect hikes. The perfect hike, to me, is one that is not too strenuous, has a dramatic view as a payoff, is well-marked, and has some surprises along the way.

We found such a hike in Elkin, just over an hour north of Charlotte, straight up I-77.

We walked...

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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, but,...

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Learn about Davidson’s history, legends and ghosts on a 90-minute Ghosts of Davidson Walking Tour.

The tour takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays in April, 2022. The start time ranges from 7 to 8 p.m. (See below.) Wednesday tours are $10 and Saturday tours are $12.

The tour is “creepy and meant to scare,” but is suitable...

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Charlotte SHOUT! is a major event that debuted in 2019. It is a partnership between Charlotte Center City Partners and Blumenthal Performing Arts.

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,...

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PetSmart is offering pets FREE pictures with the Easter Bunny.

The Easter Bunny will be available at participating PetSmart locations on Saturday, April 9th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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

You need to make reservations, and they might go quickly, so don’t delay!...

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Blackhawk Hardware, 4225 Park Road, in Park Road Shopping Center, is teaming up with Schleich, to host an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022.

Registration starts in the store at 11:30 a.m. and the egg hunt starts at 12 p.m. It’s free to participate.

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

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Rea Farms is holding its annual Easter event, Where My Peeps At? , on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022. 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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Paws in the Park is a free event Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville.

This is a free, family-friendly event, and will be held rain or shine.

The event is brought to you by Charlotte Black Dogs, and highlights dogs up for adoption, especially black dogs, which are less likely...

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Every Monday (with a few exceptions), The Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson Street, hosts Find Your Muse. This open mic is considered one of the best open mics in Charlotte.

Make sure to check The Evening Muse’s website to see if there is something different taking place on a Monday night.

Performances include...

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Promenade at Providence, 10822 Providence Road, is hosting a movie series for the whole family.

It’s free to attend and you do NOT need a ticket for the movies.

Check out this list of outdoor movies in the Charlotte area!

When you arrive, please stop at the registration tent, located by the fountain. Registration will be open at 7...

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Ballantyne Arts Center, at 11318 N Community House Road, Charlotte, is presenting a free event, Theatre: Live Story Time on Monday, March 28th, 2022, at 10 a.m.

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

This free family event will engage imaginations of all ages.

The...

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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 list of ways to celebration at home, as well as a 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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Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are on Spring Break, including a holiday, a teacher workday, and weekends, from Saturday, April 9th, to Monday, April 18th, 2022.

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...

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Loch Norman Highland Games is is returning in 2022, after a two-year absence! This festival offers two days of fun and Scottish culture for the whole family.

It takes place at Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, Saturday, April 9th, and Sunday, April 10th, 2022.

If you hold tickets from 2020, those tickets will be honored.

The...

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BOOM Charlotte is back in 2022 after a two-year break. Boom is a two-day fringe arts festival that features all genres of art, including music, visual art, dance, spoken word and more.

BOOM Charlotte takes place April 22nd and 23rd, 2022, but this year it will be in Camp North End. The area of Camp North End is the Boileryard. (Look for the...

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Go back in time and experience a Victorian Lawn Party on Saturday, April 9th, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the lawn of Dr. and Mrs. Reid, 134 West John Street in Matthews.

This is a free event.The year is 1915 and you are invited to Dr. & Mrs. T. N. Reid’s annual Victorian Lawn...

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