Saturday, February 4th, 2023, is National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. If you’ve never celebrated this food holiday, or heard of it, well, in short, it’s a day to eat ice cream for breakfast. That’s all. But isn’t that enough?

Here are four ice cream shops in Charlotte that have special events...

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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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For the first time, Carowinds is open all year. In January, February and March of 2023, Carowinds is open select days.

Groupon has a deal for discount Carowinds tickets, good any day it’s open, from January 14th to March 5th, 2023. During this time period, Carowinds is open on Saturdays and...

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Acclaimed local children’s book author, Tameka Fryer Brown, will be at Park Road Books, 4139 Park Road, Charlotte, on Saturday, February 4th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., for the launch of her new book, That Flag.

Bring the kids for a book launch with the author! The event will include a reading and discussion.

That Flag is an...

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As you’re planning Valentine’s Day, there are many ways to show your love for that special someone. We’ve put together a list of truly local Charlotte Valentine’s gifts, as well as a list of 50+ cheap dates in Charlotte.

If you’re shopping online, here are some frugal Valentine’s gifts in any price range.

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Whether you’re shopping for Valentine’s Day, 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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Charlotte Mini-Con, Charlotte’s longest running comic book convention, takes place Saturday, February 4th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Grady Cole Center, 310 North Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC.

Admission is $5. Guests 16 years and younger are admitted for free.

The Charlotte Mini-Con is brought to you by Heroes Aren’t Hard To...

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NoDaHood Market is a seasonal market that spreads across several locations in NoDa. You can walk between them and check out 80+ local artists, artisans and businesses, while enjoying food and drinks at the hosting venues.

NoDaHood Valentine’s Market takes place Saturday, February 4th, 2023, from 12 to 5 p.m. There’s no cost to...

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Muggles Market is described as “Like real life Etsy for Geeks.” It features artists and artisans who create products across all fandoms, from Harry Potter to Doctor Who and everything in between.

Muggles Market takes place Sunday, February 5th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Queens Sports Complex, 2229 Tyvola Road, Charlotte.

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Looking for a place to watch Super Bowl in 2023 without spending a football field of money? Or do you want to watch from the comfort of home, but with a great deal on food?

Read on for a list of Super Bowl watch parties, as well as info from local restaurants that are offering take-home feasts for Super Bowl Sunday.

Super Bowl Sunday is...

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National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. – Queen City Metropolitan Chapter and Communities in Schools are presenting HBCU College Fair on February 18th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at West Mecklenburg High School, 7400 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.

This is a free event and is open to the public.

This event will...

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Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift but want to avoid the mad dash to the drugstore, or the overpriced flowers? Here are some ideas for Valentine gifts with a local twist. Celebrate your Valentine, while also celebrating the Queen City.

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Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds

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No matter how you like to celebrate Mardi Gras, there’s a party for you in the Charlotte area in 2023. Here’s a list of events that are free or cheap to attend. Drinks are on you, but you can expect to find some drink specials at many of these events. Some of these are family events and some are fo radults.

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Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops and The Home Depot Kids Workshops are both fun, in-person workshops that give kids a chance to build a simple (usually seasonal) toy or accessory.

The workshops, which are free, teach kids basic building skills, as well as safety.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of ...

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TreesCharlotte, an organization dedicated to increasing Charlotte’s tree canopy, holds several free TreeStores every year. At these events, Charlotte residents can receive free trees, as well as training on how to care for them. In general, each household can receive up to two free trees per event. When you register you’ll get to...

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Black History Month, which takes place in February every year, is celebrated throughout the Charlotte area with festivals, storytelling, performances, lectures, film, and much more.

We’re putting together a list of some of the special events taking place in Charlotte for Black History Month in 2023, as well as a couple of places that have...

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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 screenings here.

Upcoming Events from VisArt...

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The Laff House Comedy Show — Super Bowl Valentine’s Edition takes place on Sunday, February 12th, 2023, from 6 to 10 p.m., at The Shatley Blue, 1424 South Main Street, Kannapolis, North Carolina.

Tickets are $15 per person.

Enjoy multiple comedy performances, plus the Super Bowl projected on the big screen.

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Looking for a summer camp in Charlotte for your child? We get a lot of requests from parents for summer camps, so we’ve put together a list of resources for you to explore.

It’s important to know that registration for some of the camps happens early–as early as January–and spots can fill up quickly. So, research in...

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University City Regional Library, at 301 East W.T. Harris Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, is celebrating its 30th anniversary on Tuesday, February 14th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This free event is for the whole community. There will be storytelling, henna art, free books, crafts and more. Light refreshments will be served.

• 10 to 11 a.m.:...

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Carolina Beer Temple, at 195 N Trade Street, Matthews, North Carolina, is a craft beer store and beer. They are dedicated to carrying only beers made by independently owned breweries.

They feature 26 beers on tap, as well as beer to go.

You can find their upcoming events on their Facebook page.

Here’s some of what’s coming up. ...

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Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse, at multiple locations in the Charlotte area, can help make Super Bowl Sunday tasty, whether you watch the game there or at home.

Learn about Super Bowl parties throughout the Charlotte area, as well as options for take-home feasts.

Super Bowl Sunday at Duckworth’s

If you’re looking for a...

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In The Wind Bar offers pool tables and entertainment. It’s at 15800 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville.

Here are a couple of upcoming events.

Valentine’s Party
Saturday, February 11th, 2023
6:30 p.m.
$30 per person

Includes 6-oz fillet or BBQ chicken with grilled shrimp, baked potato, grilled asparagus and dessert....

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If you’re planning for Valentine’s Day in Charlotte, check out our growing list of Valentine’s Day parties, markets, and gatherings of all kind.

We’re not forgetting those among us who don’t have a romantic partner. Many of these ideas are perfect for enjoy with a friend, with family, or on...

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Looking for a restaurant for Valentine’s Day in Charlotte? Here are some restaurants where you can get a special Valentine’s Day dinner for two. Prices are a little bit higher than past years, but we are still highlighting options that are good values.

Also, please scroll down for a list of Valentine’s...

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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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The 19th Annual Charlotte Jewish Festival takes place February 4th to 26th, 2023, with two bonus films in January. The film festival includes opening and closing receptions. Some of the events include Q&As with filmmakers or other presentations.

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UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens’ Valentine’s event is back, expanded and in an in-person format.

The Orchid Festival and Ganache in the Gardens will take place February 11th and 12th, 2023, from 12 to 5 p.m. each day.

Most of the events will take place at Cone University Center, 9025 University Road, with selected events at...

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The second annual Empanada Fest will take place April 8th, 2023 It will be at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission is free, with food and drink for purchase.

There will be live music, dancing and a DJ.

And, of course, empanadas! You’ll be able to purchase all kinds of empanadas,...

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Super Abari Game Bar, 1015 Seigle Avenue, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a special event for Valentine’s Day.

On Tuesday, February 14th, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., come on by for Valentine’s Day Special and Split Flipper Tournament.

A host of two-player games will be on FREE PLAY all night.

Check out our guide to...

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West Avenue District in Kannapolis and Old Armor Beer Company, 211 West Avenue, Kannapolis, North Carolina, are partnering to present Shamrock & Roll Festival on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m.

Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

Check out our...

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Charlotte, North Carolina, has a vibrant art culture. You can find visual art in museums, galleries, grass-roots exhibitions, and in murals all over the city. Visual artists often collaborate with musicians and dancers to create multi-media performances.

Read on for a calendar of upcoming art events. By no means is this an exhaustive list, but...

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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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