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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The Hindu Center of Charlotte is hosting a Kite Festival on Saturday, January 14th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

It’s free to attend and open to the whole community.

The Hindu Center is at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte.

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Christmas might be over, but Amazon is continuing to offer special deals. Its promotions includes many items that you might have wished you had received as gifts. Or if you’re returning a gift, look here for great deals on what you really want.

We’re listing a few deals below that seem like they might be a good fit, and have...

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On Martin Luther King Day, January 16th, 2023, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with celebrations, art, conversations, marches, music and more.

We are adding events as they’re announced, so please keep checking back.

Also, check out our list of what’s open and closed on MLK Day in the Charlotte area.

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Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Tết Festival, on Saturday, January 14th, 2023, from 1 to 5 p.m., at The Oasis Shriners, 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte, NC, 28262.

Tickets are $5.

This will be the Year of the Cat in the Vietnamese calendar, although it’s Year of the Rabbit in most other Asian countries.

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A free, family-friendly event celebrating Sudan Independence Day will take place on Saturday, January 14th, 2023, 1 to 3 p.m., at Charlotte Art League, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC.

Come by and celebrate the 67th anniversary of Sudan’s independence.

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The Charlotte Knights’ Homer the Dragon knows how to win hearts. He’s got a special Valentine’s Day package available for purchase, and the best part? He will deliver it himself to your sweetheart.

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There are several events in Cabarrus County celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

These events are planned by the Dr. MLK Jr. Celebration Planning Committee of Concord-Cabarrus.

Read on to learn what’s happening in Cabarrus County, as well as a big list of MLK Day events across the Charlotte region.

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Birdsong Brewing Co., at 1016 North Davidson Street, frequently hosts live music and other events. There’s no cover. You can always verify their schedule on their website or on their Facebook page.

Birdsong Brewing was founded in 2011 and is part of Charlotte’s growing craft beer community. If you have questions about their events...

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International House, in partnership with Common Market, is celebrating the cultures of Charlotte’s foreign-born and foreign-rooted neighbors and communities.

The events take place at Common Market Plaza Midwood, 2007 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC. They are free events. They take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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Opera Carolina is presenting Musical Storytime performances at local libraries throughout the Charlotte area. These events are completely free — and you can even get a free book.

Join Opera Carolina for Musical Storytime with Opera Carolina and bring your favorite stories to life!

Perfect for young audiences and families, performers...

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January 15th is National Bagel Day 2022, the official date to honor and enjoy the bagel this year.

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day.

How can you celebrate National Bagel Day? Treat yourself to a...

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Every 2nd Saturday of the month, please join a friendly park ranger at Cabarrus County Parks to celebrate nature and outdoor recreation. Each program is free or low cost and for the whole family!

Find them all and register here.

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

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Bridging Musical Worlds–A Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. is an annual MLK Day tradition in Charlotte that brings together music from the rich, diverse jazz, folk, R&B, and classical traditions.

Learn about all the other MLK Day events in the Charlotte area.

It will take place on Sunday, January 15th, 2023, at 4 p.m., at...

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The Lunar New Year takes place January 22nd, 2023, and is celebrated all month long. Read on to learn how to celebrate in the Charlotte area.

Although commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, it’s also celebrated in other Asian countries, especially Vietnam and Korea.

2023 is the Year of the Rabbit for most Asian...

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The 2023 North Carolina Black Heritage Festival, themed “Culture + Innovation + Heritage” will feature performances, more than 100 black owned companies, crafts, culture, food, art and information.

In addition there will be giveaways, discounts, kids’ activities and coupons.

It takes place Sunday, February 26th, 2023,...

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Lowe’s is celebrating its new Maytag Pet Pro washer and dryer, designed to remove more pet hair than any other washer and dryer, with a Dogs of Lowe’s Pet Party!

The party takes place at all Lowe’s on Saturday, January 14th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s free to attend.

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Mooresville is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2023 with a year of special events.

It’s kicking off the celebratory year with the Anniversary Kick-Off Fireworks Spectacular. This event was scheduled for New Year’s Eve, but is being postponed until January 14th, 2023, due to the weather forecast.

This...

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Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with United Way’s MLK Call to Service.

Learn about all the other MLK Day events in the Charlotte area.

On Saturday, January 14th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., join the United Way at Northside Baptist Church, 333 Jeremiah Blvd, Charlotte, NC, to help assemble snack packs for students attending tutoring...

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Uptown Farmers’ Market, at 300 S. Davidson Street, is opening for its inaugural Winter Season from January 14th to March 18th, 2023.

This announcement was made on Facebook.

The winter market will have shorter hours, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

As always, parking is free during market hours. Uptown Farmers Market is a SNAP approved retailer and...

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VisArt Video, at 3102 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a Lunar New Year Celebration on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, at 2 p.m.

Local filmmaker Jinna Kim will be providing delicious dumplings and Asian snacks for the screening of his two short films.

Learn about more ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year around Charlotte!

Afterwards...

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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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Opera Carolina is presenting a free program celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Art * Poetry * Music MLK Concert will take place Sunday, January 15th, 2023, at 4 p.m., at Caldwell Presbyterian Church, 1609 East 5th Street, Charlotte, NC.

Learn about all the other MLK Day events in the Charlotte area.

This event...

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Find the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area in the chart below. Powered by Gas Buddy.

The Gas Buddy map below will show the places that have cheap gas near you, and the chart will show the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area. All information is supplied by Gas Buddy users.

But remember that you may save even...

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Mac Tabby Cat Cafe Concord, at 25 Market Street SW, Concord, North Carolina, is presenting Jazzy Brunch on Saturday, January 14th, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hang out with the “cool cats” (in the jazz sense) for live jazz, beverages and brunch from the cafe.

Want to visit with the feline cats? Make a reservation for the...

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Master Mixologist Bob Peters is offering a FREE craft cocktail class on Saturday, November 19th, 2022, from 2 to 3 p.m., at The People’s Market Elizabeth, 1609 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte. (The former location of Earl’s Grocery.)

The People’s Market Elizabeth announced this event on their Facebook page.

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Annual Love Pawty at Pet in the City, 9600 Monroe Road, on Saturday, February 18th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Admission is free.

Check out our guide to Valentine’s Day in Charlotte, including cheap dates, local chocolate, Valentine’s Day events and more.

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If your New Year’s Resolution is to get your home more organized, you might need some home organization and storage products to do it, and you might as well save some money on them!

Right now, Amazon has some good deals on organization and storage products, from the kitchen to the garage to the bedroom and bath.

Here are some that got...

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Gilde Brewery, at 3530 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina is an authentic German brewery with a brewing history of several hundred years in Hannover, Germany.

It chose Charlotte to be its North American headquarters for brewing and distribution in 2019. Gilde Brewing actually has a long and unique connection with Charlotte — Queen...

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has several events plan to celebrate and explore Black History Month, February, 2023.

The events are geared toward different age groups and include film, stories, history talks and more. Follow the links to make sure that there haven’t been any changes in plans.

Learn more about Black History Month in...

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Triple C Brewing Company, 2900 Griffith Street (scroll down for a map), hosts frequent events, many free, and you can find them all on their Facebook page.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

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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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Visit the Rail Trail from February 3rd to 19th, 2023, and experience Rail Trail Lights, six never-before-seen interactive light installations.

Installations on Rail Trail Lights

Descriptions...

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For better or worse, it’s probably time to think about how you’re going to file your tax return this year. If you’re thinking about using tax software, please keep reading for discounts on some tax products.

At the time of this post, all of the below items are discounted by 20% to 38%, but prices change rapidly and promotions...

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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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To honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the City of Kings Mountain and Mauney Memorial Library welcome Bright Star Touring Theatre to perform “Meet Dr. King” at the Joy Performance Center, 202 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

The performance will take place Monday, January 16th, 2023, at 2 p.m....

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