Food Truck season is arriving! March 17th, 2023, marks the return of several popular Food Truck Fridays in Charlotte!

Somehow food just seems to taste better when it comes from a truck. It can’t be explained. It’s even better when there are lots of trucks to choose from.

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St. Patrick’s Day is back in Charlotte in 2023 in a big way! The weekend before St. Patrick’s Day featured the Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival and the Whitewater’s Center’s Green River Revival, but there’s plenty more to come March 17th and 18th!

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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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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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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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Every Friday in February and March of 2023, Camp North End and Aurora Star Lit Cinema are bringing an indoor movie series to Camp North End.

Be Kind, Rewind will take place in the Historic Ford Building at 1774 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, NC. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m.

Bring your own chair.

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Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte’s first hot glass art studio. It’s at 438 Atando Avenue, which is north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It’s around the corner from NoDa Brewing.

It’s owned by artist Jake Pfeifer, a young artist who has been blowing glass since he was 14 years old.

Hot Glass...

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Tommy’s Pub, 3124 Eastway Drive, is a small neighborhood bar that’s big on music and community. It is now hosting both indoor and outdoor events.

Go to Tommy’s Pub’s Facebook page, where they regularly provide updates about upcoming music.

Upcoming Event at Tommy’s Pub

Here is one upcoming event. All are FREE...

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Madison Perk Coffee Bar, at 5033 South Blvd, Charlotte, serves up coffee, ice cream, cocktails and more.

In addition, it frequently hosts live music and other events. These events are all listed on Madison Perk’s website. Look for updates about performers on their Facebook page.

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The Baxter Village/Fort Mill Spring Fest and St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place Saturday, March 18th, 2023, at Baxter Village Town Center, 900 Market Street, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Baxter Village is one block off I-77 at exit 85 in South Carolina.

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

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The Underground, QC Family Tree, and Northwest School of the Arts are teaming up to create a collaborative visual arts festival.

West Side Arts Festival takes place Saturday, March 18th, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Northwest School of the Arts, 1415 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC.

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

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Mezeh UNCC has opened, at 8925 J M Keynes Drive, Charlotte, NC (in Shoppes at University Place.) They serve Mediterranean style bowls. You choose a base, protein, toppings and sauce.

They’re celebrating their grand opening on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023.

Sign up to get a free bowl, with the purchase of a drink, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30...

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Loto Café, at 3102 Eastway Drive, is in the garden/alley area next to VisArt Video. It’s open from 7 am. to 2 p.m. 7 days a week. You can get good coffee, baked goods and other treats.

On Saturday, March 18th, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., they’re hosting a Grand Opening Swap Meet, featuring coffee,...

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A free baseball clinic for kids is taking place at the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club, 2901 Milton Road, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

All skill levels are welcome. All equipment will be provided. A free lunch is also provided.

The event is for boys and girls ages 6-12.

The Eventbrite listing...

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Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, 1801 Yorkmont Road, operates year-round on Wednesday to Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

It’s a large market, with three retail buildings of 15,000 square feet each, and a fourth, the “greenery shed,” with 21,000 square feet of...

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Devil’s Logic Brewing, at 1426 E 4th Street, features a taproom, kitchen, event space, and outdoor patio space. There’s parking on the 1st level in the parking deck across the street.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Devil’s Logic...

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The Easter Bunny is visiting the N.C. Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, for four days! Tickets are on sale now. Scroll down for the dates, times, and ticket prices. Tickets are coming soon.

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

Throughout the four day eggstravaganza, general...

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Cabela’s in Fort Mill is presenting Spring Fishing Classic Kids’ Weekend on Saturday, March 18th and Sunday, March 19th, 2023. The event is intended to teach kids how to fish.

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

The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 4...

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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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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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The Easter Bunny is coming to Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops in 2023, and we’ve got the details!

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

The Easter Bunny will be at both Bass Pro Shops at Concord Mills and Cabela’s in Fort Mill.

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Birkdale Village, at Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, shows a variety of sports events and tournaments on its 10×18 LED Screen.

It’s free to watch. First come, first serve seating. Coolers are prohibited. There are many opportunities to purchase food in Birkdale.

This could be a great option if...

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Birkdale Village hosts a free community workout series, Be Well Birkdale, on Tuesdays from April 4th to October 24th, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please check in at 5:45 p.m.

The class will take place under The Willow Oaks in The Grove.

Please bring a mat.

You’ll receive access to a virtual punch card during your first class and if you...

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The George Gallery, at 631 S Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC, is showing Otto Neumann: Century to Century, a solo exhibition of works by German artist Otto Neumann (1895-1975.)

The exhibition will be on view from March 24th to April 14th, 2023.

There will be an opening reception on Friday, March 24th, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The reception...

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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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Outdoor movies and drive-in movies are very popular in spring, summer, and fall. Many of these outdoor movies are free. You’re encouraged to bring a blanket or chair.

The list will grow during the warmer months, so keep checking back.

At many of these events, there will be food trucks and beverage vendors...

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The Harp & Crown, at 19930 W Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, North Carolina, is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, and also gearing up with St. Practice Day!

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

Read on to learn about these events, as well as some live music taking place at the pub on another date....

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Birkdale Buds is a series of fun, interactive events for preschool-aged kids. It takes place every Wednesday morning, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., from April 5th to October 25th, 2023.

The event takes place in The Plaza, and may include face painting, storytelling, magicians, arts and crafts and more.

Find all the best (and cheapest)...

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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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Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy. South, Concord, is hosting a monthly Cars and Coffee “cruise-in” event.

They generally take place the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Cars and Coffee will take place in the Speedway’s Fan Zone from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Upcoming dates:

• February 18th, 2023
• March 18th, 2023
• April...

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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 Town of Matthews is presenting a free St. Patrick’s Day concert.

The ShamROCK concert is free to attend. It takes place Friday, March 17th 2023, from 7 to 9 p.m., on Matthews Station Street, Matthews, NC.

Enjoy live music from REV ON Band — The Foreigner Experience.

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

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The Hindu Center of Charlotte, at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, is hosting its Holi Festival on Saturday, March 19th, 2023, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Please note that this date is a rescheduled date, due to the expected inclement weather on March 12th.

This is a free event for the whole community. The event is weather-dependent.

Please...

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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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Rock Hill’s Old Town St. Patrick’s Day Festival is worth that short drive down I-77.

St. Patrick’s Old Town St. Patrick’s Day Festival takes place at Fountain Park, 300 E Main Street, Rock Hill, SC, on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, from 4 to 9 p.m.

There will be live music, inflatables, balloon art,...

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Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Ave NW in Concord, is Concord’s first full-scale production brewery. It’s open seven days a week.

It also hosts live music (and more) to go along with the craft beer, usually on Fridays and Saturdays. Find all events on their Facebook page or their website calendar.

Check out a huge calendar...

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Black Food Truck Friday is a way to show some support to Black-owned food trucks, artists, retail vendors and more, while enjoying some of the best food in Charlotte.

Follow the Black Food Truck Friday Facebook group for updates, or follow BBOC on Eventbrite.

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Anne Springs Close Greenway, 288 Dairy Barn Lane, Fort Mill, South Carolina, will host its annual Earth Day Celebration, but this year it’s a whole weekend.

Check out more Earth Day celebrations in Charlotte!

The celebration takes place from Friday, April 21st, to Sunday, April 23rd, 2023. The celebration is free, and parking is $5...

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Brows a wide array of art vendors at the Harrisburg Art Walk on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Harris Depot Park, 6960 Harris Depot Road, Harrisburg, NC.

This is a free event.

Browse everything from paintings to pottery, metal work, jewelry, hand-made bath soaps and lotions, bags, apparel and more.

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