Aurora Star Lit Cinema is presenting a Mario Kart 64 Tournament at Camp North End. The event will take place 6 to 10 p.m. every Thursday in April, 2023.

Mario Kart 64 will be played on Nintendo 64, projected on the big screen at the Historic Ford Building at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte.

It’s $5 to enter the...

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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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Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is opening at 20545 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius, NC.

Its grand opening celebration is taking place Thursday, April 6, to Saturday, April 8, 2023. Read on to learn what’s going on each day. The festivities were announced on Handel’s Cornelius Facebook page.

The hours each day are 11 a.m. to...

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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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National Burrito Day is April 6, 2023, and Moe’s Southwest Grill is celebrating!

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.

On April 6, 2023, buy one burrito at Moe’s and get...

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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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If you’re looking for fun celebrations for Easter in 2023 in Charlotte, you came to the right place. We’ve put together a huge list of Easter egg hunts and free and cheap Easter Bunny picture opportunities. (We skip the expensive mall pictures!)

Also, check out a list of places to get pictures taken of your dog with the Easter...

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The second annual Empanada Fest will take place May 27, 2023 It will be at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Please note that this is a rescheduled date, due to weather.

Admission is free, with food and drink for purchase.

There will be live music, dancing and a DJ.

And, of course, empanadas!...

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The City of Kings Mountain, NC, is hosting Flashlight and Glow-In-The-Dark Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday, April 6th, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. It takes place at Patriots Park, 220 S Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC.

Gathering time is 7:30 p.m. and the start time is 8 p.m.

Bring your Easter basket, flashlight and camera!

Find more Easter egg...

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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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Kannapolis’ Summer Entertainment Series 2023 includes a diverse lineup of music, fun family movies in both English and Spanish, and children’s entertainment. These are all free events. One of the concerts is followed by fireworks.

While you’re in Kannapolis make sure to explore the city, especially the beautifully revitalized...

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The Charlotte Community ToolBank is a nonprofit tool lending program that provides charitable organizations with year-round access to an inventory of tools for use in volunteer projects, facility and grounds maintenance as well as special events.

They maintain an 8,000 square foot warehouse at 2513 South Tryon...

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Discovery Place Science, 301 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, will be hosting “The Bias Inside Us,” an exhibition and community engagement project from the Smithsonian, from March 11th to April 9th, 2023.

“The Bias Inside Us” unpacks and demystifies the concept of bias through compelling images, interactives, testimonials...

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Queen Charlotte Fair is bringing some fun to the area from April 13 to April 23, 2023. 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!

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Lake Norman friends, this is for you! If you’re having trouble digging through the mountains of events on Charlotte on the Cheap’s Event Calendar to find things happening near you, you’ll want to bookmark this page.

This list will be automatically updated with all the events on...

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Seoul Food Meat Company is hosting an Easter party at its Mill District location, 421 E 26th Street, Charlotte, NC.

The party is now taking place Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 4 to 9 p.m. It’s free to attend. If it rains, the festivities will move indoors and under the covered patio. (It was moved from April 7 because of the impending...

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Walmart is offering an Easter meal deal that will help shoppers who are struggling with inflation. This full Easter meal feeds 8 to 10 people and is available at last year’s prices, bringing it under $100. Walmart offset the higher cost of some items by lowering the cost of other items, such as spiral-cut ham, which is now $2.28/lb.

Best...

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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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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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Mint Museum has two locations:

• Mint Museum Uptown: 500 S. Tryon Street
• Mint Museum Randolph: 2730 Randolph Road

Read on to learn of upcoming events and exhibits.

Free Art Kids at Mint Museum Randolph

Visit Mint Museum Randolph Wednesday, April 5 through Saturday, April 8 during...

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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.

Also, learn about Amazon’s coupon page!

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The U.S. National Whitewater Center’s very popular music and outdoors festival, Tuck Fest, is planned for spring of 2023.

The dates are April 21st to 23rd, 2023.

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

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Brewers at 4001 Yancey is a group of like-minded brewers from Victory Beer Co. & Southern Tier Brewing Co. The taproom features well-known varieties, as well as exciting new offerings designed for the local market. There is also a full-service kitchen and dining spaces.

Keep an eye on Brewers at 4001 Yancey’s Facebook page for...

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Confluence, at 117 Center Street, Cramerton, NC, is a partnership of Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, South Fork Collective, and Cramerton Parks & Recreation.

It’s a downtown arts center that supports the unique outdoor recreation opportunities in the area, the arts community and the health of the South Fork River. It’s a bar,...

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One Medical Seniors is a doctor’s office designed around the needs of seniors. They believe in building strong relationships with our patients and the local community. They are currently offering no-cost events to keep the senior population healthy and connected. Come meet One Medical seniors at one of...

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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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Empowered Living Ministries is presenting a free movie, “Super Mario Brothers,” at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas, 9110 Kings Parade Blvd, Charlotte, on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at 12 p.m. Free, but registration is required.

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Spring festivals are coming back to Charlotte in 2023.

From cultural festivals to music festivals to kids’ festivals, there will be a lot going on! We are highlighting a few major festivals. But then, read on for a much larger, ever-growing list of spring festivals.

Looking for spring fun with your pooch? Check out...

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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,...

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are on Spring Break, including a holiday, a teacher workday, and weekends, from Saturday, April 7, to Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Here are a few FREE or CHEAP things to do with them to keep them busy and happy. Make sure to follow each link to get the necessary details on times and locations. You can keep track of...

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Weekly live music returns to Camp North End in April, 2023, and will continue through the spring, summer and fall.

Live From the Boileryard is a free concert series every Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. There’s plenty more going on at Camp North End on Friday nights and all weekends.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just...

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Metropolitan, at 1111 Metropolitan Avenue, Charlotte, is hosting a Cinco de Mayo party on Thursday, May 4, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m.

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

Admission and parking are free.

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Carolina Crawls is presenting three bar crawls for Cinco de Mayo in 2023.

¡Fiesta Crawl! takes place in South End, NoDa and Plaza Midwood. All of the crawls take place on May 5 and May 6, 2023, from 5 to 10 p.m.

Facebook event.

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

Your ticket covers you for both nights. The cost is $5 per...

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The town of Elkin is holding the 4th annual NC Trail Days from June 1 to 4, 2023.

This festival celebrates the outdoors, the NC Mountains to Sea Trail, and the local trails in Elkin.

Elkin is just a bit over an hour north of Charlotte, in the western Foothills in the Yadkin Valley. Its openness to trails, its friendliness to the people who...

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Cinco de Mayo Charlotte, in Plaza Midwood, returns for its second year.

Cinco de Mayo Charlotte takes place on April 30th, 2023, from 12 to 6 p.m. It will be on Commonwealth Avenue, from Pecan Avenue to the Plaza, and along Thomas Avenue, from Commonwealth to Central Avenue.

Admission is FREE.

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This year, 2023, marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day.

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, you can subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap’s daily...

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Markets at 11 is an open air market in Ballantyne. This family friendly event include live music, picnicking, outdoor yoga, shopping, food trucks and more.

It takes at Ballantyne’s Backyard, 11611 N. Community House Road, Charlotte. Free parking is available.

Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in...

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