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Ham4Ham Lottery opens April 15 for $10 Hamilton tickets

Hamilton Tickets in Charlotte

Hamilton is returning to the Belk Theater in Charlotte April 26th to May 15th, 2022. Tickets for many of the performances are sold out. There are single tickets available for some of the shows.

Check availability here.

However, if you were not able to get tickets, or they are out of your price range, don’t...

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Best grocery store deals this week in Charlotte

Who really has the cheapest groceries? Everyone wants to save money at the supermarket. We’re providing a weekly list of the best deals and sales at several grocery stores in the Charlotte area. Stay tuned — more stores will be added to this list soon.

Please keep in mind that some grocery stores require you to be a member of their...

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Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend

This list includes things to do in Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas, this weekend, from Friday 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, of course, the definition of...

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Easter Brunch in Charlotte NC — both dining out and eating at home
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Looking to celebrate Easter the easy way? That is, without the cooking?

Check out our list of Charlotte area restaurants and grocery stores where you can order an Easter brunch or dinner to enjoy at home. We’re limiting our list to places where you can get an Easter meal for around $40 or under, per person.

In...

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Free Gumbo Day at Pilot Brewing April 14

Pilot Brewing is at 1331 Central Avenue. They are a nano-brewery that specializes in small batch, experimental brewing.


Check their Facebook page for a full list of announcements and upcoming events. You can also reach them by calling 704-802-9260.

Free Gumbo Day
Thursday, April 14th, 2022
6 p.m.
Free

Get a free serving of Chicken...

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Tax day freebies and deals for 2022

To help take some of the sting out of tax day 2022, restaurants and other businesses are offering tax day deals and freebies. Tax Day is Monday, April 18th, 2022.

Check for specific days of each deal below. These are mostly national deals. Some may not be in your location. Also, participation might vary by location.

Tax Day Deals and...

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Twilight Easter Egg Scramble in Cramerton

The Town of Cramerton is holding its annual Twilight Easter Egg Scramble on Thursday, April 14th, 2022, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Goat Island Park, 141 8th Avenue, Cramerton.

It’s free to participate.

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

There will be more than 3,000 eggs spread in different areas...

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Last weekend of Charlotte SHOUT — Latin Celebration and more

Charlotte SHOUT! is a major event that debuted in 2019. It is a presented by Charlotte Center City Partners.

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, large arts installations, kids’...

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Alchemy hides 50 eggs, with restaurant discounts, on Rail Trail

Photo by Shrimp & Grisettes

Alchemy, at 2517 Distribution Street, Charlotte, is hiding 50 colorful eggs on the Rail Trail, starting Friday, April 15th, 2022.

Learn about the Rail Trail.

Each egg contains one Alchemy token valued between $5 and $50. Look at the center of the QR code to see the value of the token.

To redeem, turn it in to...

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Drink specials every Thursday at On the Border

On the Border is extending the Cinco de Mayo celebration with Countdown to Cinco de Mayo. Every Thursday from April 7th to May 5th, 2022, there will be a drink special.

Find a big list of Cinco de Mayo events in Charlotte.

  • April 7: $3 Cerveza Modelo Especial
  • April 14: $3 Cerveza Dos Equis
  • April 21: $3 Voodoo Ranger IPA
  • April 28: $3 Blue Moon
  • ...

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Easter Bunny at El Thrifty Social CLT (in Optimist Hall)

El Thrifty Social, at 1115 N. Brevard Street, is a Mexican-inspired cantina, bar and gaming venue at Optimist Hall.

It features duckpin bowling, a full-size golf simulator, basketball shot, skeeball, foosball, air hockey and more.

It also features a very comfortable patio, with various kinds of seating, including hammock chairs.

The view from...

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Earth Day Celebrations in Charlotte for 2022

This year, 2022, marks the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day.

In-person Earth Day celebrations are returning this year. Read on for a list of major events, followed by some ways to celebrate Earth Day at home, and then a day by day list of all Earth Day events on Charlotte on the Cheap’s calendar.

If you’re not doing this already,...

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Free Easter Bunny pictures in 2022 at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s — learn all the details!
Courtesy of Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s

The Easter Bunny is coming to Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops in 2022, 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.

Hours:

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Queen Charlotte Fair returns April 14 to 24

Queen Charlotte Fair is bringing some fun to the area from April 14th to 24th, 2022. It will be at the Route 29 Pavilion, 5650 Sandusky Blvd., Concord. This is at the intersection of Hwy 29 and Bruton Smith Blvd.

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

Hours of Queen Charlotte Fair

  • Monday: 1 to 10 p.m.
  • Tuesday to...

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Bluegrass Jam Night at Birdsong Brewing


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.

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

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50+ Easter Egg Hunts and Free Easter Bunny pictures in Charlotte – 2022

If you’re looking for fun celebrations for Easter in 2022 in Charlotte, you came to the right place. We have put together a huge 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.

You might also be...

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¡Fiesta Crawl! — Cinco de Mayo bar crawls in Uptown Charlotte, Belmont and Matthews

Carolina Crawls is presenting three bar crawls for Cinco de Mayo in 2022.

¡Fiesta Crawl! takes place in Uptown Charlotte, Belmont and Matthews. All of them are on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, from 4 to 10 p.m.

The cost for the Uptown Charlotte crawl is $3.75 to $5 per person, if you buy the ticket in advance, and $10 the day of the crawl. The...

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BOOM Charlotte fringe festival moves to Camp North End — Intersection artists announced

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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Lowe’s Kids’ Workshop — free DIY activity

Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops are 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.

Photo: Depositphotos

When you register you’ll sign up for a time slot. If there is no space left you still...

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Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this week

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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