Best of Charlotte Bridal Show is taking place on May 7th, 2023, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Pleasant Grove Farm, 7132 Pleasant Grove Road, Charlotte, NC.

Tickets are $5, but if you use the promo code charlotteonthecheap tickets are FREE.

Come meet carefully curated selection of vendors at this boutique-style bridal show, take a selfie at one of...

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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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One of the main reasons that Charlotte on the Cheap reaches so many people is because of word of mouth. We’d like to thank our newsletter subscribers for spreading the word by running a contest throughout the month of May.

Invite a friend to subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap and at the end of May, you AND your friend might each win a...

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Hello Huntersville, the annual music and arts festival, is returning in 2023.

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

It will take place Sunday, May 7th, 2023, from 12 to 6 p.m. at Veterans Park at Main and Maxwell Streets in Huntersville.

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Kings Drive Art Walk returns on Saturday, May 6th, and Sunday, May 7th, 2023. Kings Drive Art Walk is the spring counterpart to the fall’s Festival in the Park.

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

It takes place on Little Sugar...

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Free Family Outdoor Event! Please join Historic Rosedale on Sunday, May 7, 2023, when Opera Carolina presents The Tortoise and the Hare in the gardens in full bloom. (Please note that this is a rescheduled date, because of the weather forecast.)

All ages are welcome, but space is limited.

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Dallas Lavender Lane, 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is hosting its Hippie Festival on May 6th and 7th, 2023, from 12 to 7 p.m. each day.

Tickets are $12.99 for individual day passes and $19.99 for a weekend pass.

Purchase here.

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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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Queen City Fitness Games is holding a free, gamified workout session every Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Veterans Park’s Play 60 court, 2136 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC.

This strength and conditioning class is unique because it includes a game element to the workout to promote friendly...

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Help a mom in your life celebrate Mother’s Day with the help of Grubhub. From May 1 to 14, 2023, diners who have signed up for Grubhub+ through Amazon Prime will receive 25% off an order of $20+. Use the promo code MAMA25. This is a one-time use promo code.

Learn about more Mother’s Day freebies, deals and events in Charlotte!

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Front Porch Sundays, a popular monthly vendor market, takes place the first Sunday of the month, from April to November, 2023.

This season, it’s at Atherton, at 2104 South Boulevard, Charlotte.

Enjoy shopping from 70+ local vendors and artisans, as well as food trucks, live music, interactive fun, coffee, and more. These are...

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Do you love Krispy Kreme Doughnuts? Do you love a good deal? You’re in the right place. We keep track of the best Krispy Kreme deals, right here.

Also, keep reading for a list of Charlotte area Krispy Kreme locations.

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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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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We regularly feature some of the best Amazon deals on Charlotte on the Cheap, but there’s another way to save that a lot of people don’t know about.

Amazon has a Coupon Page with some pretty steep discounts. It’s not at all unusual to see 80% discounts.

The key to using the coupon page is to...

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There are plenty of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Charlotte in 2023!

After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother’s Day freebies and discounts. And after that we have a big list of all the events that are on our calendar for Friday, May 12, through Sunday, May 14, 2023. If you’re ordering a gift...

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Celebrate Mother’s Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, 2023. We’re putting together a list of restaurants in the Charlotte area where you can get Mother’s Day Brunch for $35 or under per person. (That doesn’t mean you can’t spend more at these restaurants!)

We’re including...

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The Charlotte Singers, a group of amateur, professional and semi-professional singers, are presenting two free spring concerts in 2022.

Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted and are tax deductible.

Sunday, May 7, 2023
7 p.m.
Providence Presbyterian Church
10140 Providence Church Lane, Charlotte, NC

Sunday, June...

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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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Nurses Appreciation Week is May 6 to 12, 2023, and we all know that nurses deserve a ton of appreciation (all year long.) We will be updating this page with special deals that businesses are offering to nurses this week. Please make sure to follow each link for the details. The dates of the deals are not necessarily on the actual dates of Nurses...

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Shop for Mother’s Day with this list of recommended gifts. Make sure to also check out our list of local Mother’s Day gifts and events, and our list of where to find Mother’s Day Brunch in Charlotte.

In this list, we are mostly showcasing items that are on sale. Please note that discounts and prices can...

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023, has been named Teacher Appreciation Day. However, May 8 to 12, 2023, has been named Teacher Appreciation Week, so you can expect to see various days for Teacher Appreciation deals. Also, several businesses are offering special deals and freebies to educators just during this time, and some offer deals all year long.

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We’ve compiled a list of places to get Mother’s Day Brunch in Charlotte, but thought this one deserves a special mention.

The Charlotte Knights are hosting Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Gates open at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, at 12 p.m., and the special Mother’s Day event takes...

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