Wednesday, April 26, 2023, is National Pretzel Day. Read on for a list of pretzel freebies and deals.

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.

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Broad River Campground is a brand new 90 acre pet friendly campground near Charlotte with cabins, glamping domes, primitive tent sites and RV sites.

The campground has a Spring/Summer special for glamping domes — starting at $120 for weeknights. In addition, get an additional 10% off reservations through October 31st, 2023 with code ...

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Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s popular Overlook area closed in October, 2022, to allow for construction of the North End-Around Taxiway and future fourth parallel runway.

There’s a temporary overlook available now (keep reading for info on that), but the...

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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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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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Boy Scouts of America Piedmont Council is holding Diversity Day on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 2650 Union Road, Gastonia, NC.

This is a free event and open to all. Please sign up here.

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

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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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Shredding your documents is one way to protect yourself from identity theft and other forms of fraud. Shred pre-approved credit card offers, tax records, employment records, old bills, out-of-date account statements and other personal documents that include confidential information.

Several organizations regularly hold free paper shredding...

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SXSE — South by South End Music Festival takes place at Protagonist Beer, 227 Southside Drive, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts around Charlotte. Most are free.

Admission...

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Birkdale Village is hosting an outdoor music series, Live Under the Oaks, on Fridays from April 7th to October 27th, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This is a free concert series.

Birkdale Village is at Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville.

A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks Cafe. Please bring...

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Great Wolf Lodge is offering a discount for educators during Teacher Appreciation Week at all of its locations, including at Great Wolf Lodge Concord, at 10175 Weddington Road, Concord, NC.

Teachers and everyone in the educator community can save up to 40% on reservations booked from May 8 to 14, 2023, using...

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Phillips Place, at 6800 Phillips Place Court, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a Spring Market and Shopping Stroll on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Shop from local Charlotte artisan vendors in the courtyard.

Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in the Charlotte area!

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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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The Opening Reception for “The Next Hundred Years” takes place Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Studio 229, Brooklyn Collective CLT, 229 South Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC.

It’s free to attend. A cash bar will be available.

The Brooklyn Collective is excited to announce “The Next 100 Years III” 3...

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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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Charlotte Dragon Boat Races Festival and Asian Festival takes place at Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Road, Cornelius, NC, on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Admission is free.

This popular annual event features the racing of colorful dragon boats by various local teams, and a cultural festival with...

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Dallas Lavender Lane, 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is hosting its Hippie Festival on May 6th and 7th, 2023, from 12 to 7 p.m. each day.

Tickets are $12.99 for individual day passes and $19.99 for a weekend pass.

Purchase here.

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Metropolitan’s music series, Music at the Met, is taking place every Thursday from April 20th to October 5th, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m.

It takes place next to Dressler’s.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts around Charlotte. Most are free.

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The Suffolk Punch, at 2911 Griffith Street, Charlotte, is a combination coffee bar, tap house, culinary cafe, and fermentation lab, and is steps away from the New Bern light rail station.

The Suffolk Punch offers events throughout the year. Check their Facebook page to see what they have coming up.

Coming Up

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Five Points Plaza, at 1803 West Trade Charlotte, is the gateway to the West End. It’s the meeting of West Trade Street, Beatties Ford Road, Rozzelle’s Ferry Road, West Fifth Street and State Street. It’s less than a mile from Uptown Charlotte and across the street from Johnson C. Smith University.

Five Points Plaza has been...

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Charlotte Art Collective is presenting its Spring Show on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Avondale Presbyterian Church Family Life Center, 2821 Park Road, Charlotte.

It’s free to attend.

Browse unique handmade gifts created by a talented group of artisans and artists.

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Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is opening in Steele Creek at 4923 Trojan Drive, Charlotte, NC.

Its grand opening celebration is taking place Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The hours each day are 11 a.m. to 10 pm.

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if...

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Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a non-profit community cinema that screens diverse, foreign and independent films.

Memberships are a way to help support Independent Picture House, and they gain you benefits as well.

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The Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte is hosting a free community-wide Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m.

This event is a celebration of Israel’s 75th Anniversary.

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

It takes place at the Levine JCC, 5007 Providence...

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Celebrate Mother’s Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, 2023. We’re putting together a list of restaurants in the Charlotte area where you can get Mother’s Day Brunch for $35 or under per person. (That doesn’t mean you can’t spend more at these restaurants!)

We’re including...

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Admission is free.

This three-day celebration of food,...

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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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Enjoy a free outdoor movie on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., at Toringdon Office Park’s The Green. 3436 Toringdon Way, Charlotte, NC.

Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte!

The event starts at 7:30 p.m., with 30 free-play retro arcade games, and movie concessions for purchase. Vita Da Pizza...

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Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks is presenting Roly Poly Fest on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Rob Wallace Park, 12900 Bethel School Road, Midland, NC.

Family-friendly, fun, and free, this event is a day full of “get outside and play” activities…Roly-Poly Rumbles, Races, Rolling, and Bowling, and much, much...

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Kings Drive Art Walk returns on Saturday, May 6th, and Sunday, May 7th, 2023. Kings Drive Art Walk is the spring counterpart to the fall’s Festival in the Park.

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

It takes place on Little Sugar...

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The Carolina Panthers are hosting a 2023 Draft Party, presented by Bud Light, on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Bank of America Stadium, 800 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC.

Gates will open at 6:30 p.m., and on-field stage programming, hosted by Panthers play-by-play announcer Anish Shroff, and Panthers legend Jake Delhomme, will start at 7:30...

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Haitian Heritage & Friends of Haiti present a Haitian Flag Day Celebration on May 20, 2023, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Winget Park, 12025 Winget Road, Charlotte, NC.

This is a free community day with Haitian food available for purchase, music, games, vendors and more.

There will be dominoes and card game tournaments.

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Bemont’s Friday Night Live summer concert series is back in 2023, with five concerts announced. Please note that the June 30th event is part of Red, White & Belmont, Belmont’s 4th of July celebration, and is followed by fireworks.

The events take place from 6 to 10 p.m. at 24 S. Main Street in Downtown Belmont.

• April 28th:...

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Charlotte Taco Week is from April 21 to 30, 2023. During this time, some of the Charlotte area’s favorite taco joints will be offering $3 specialty tacos.

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The Town of Matthews is presenting Beats ‘n Bites, an outdoor concert series.

The concerts will take place the last Friday of the month, April through September, 2023, in Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews.

Each event will feature a live band, plus five or six food trucks, as well as beer from a local...

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Shop for Mother’s Day with this list of recommended gifts. Make sure to also check out our list of local Mother’s Day gifts and events, and our list of where to find Mother’s Day Brunch in Charlotte.

In this list, we are mostly showcasing items that are on sale. Please note that discounts and prices can...

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There are plenty of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Charlotte in 2023!

After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother’s Day freebies and discounts. And after that we have a big list of all the events that are on our calendar for Friday, May 12, through Sunday, May 14, 2023. If you’re ordering a gift...

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The Belmont Historical Society is hosting a living history day on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on its museum grounds at 40 Catawba Street, Belmont.

This is a free event.

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Garibaldi Festival takes place at Stowe Park, 24 S. Main Street, Belmont, NC, on Saturday, April 29th, 2023 from 12 a.m. to 10 p.m.

This is a free event.

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The very popular Festival of India is being planned for fall of 2023 at Belk Theater, but you don’t have to wait until then to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of this very popular festival.

The India Association of Charlotte is partnering with the Town of Matthews to present the Regional Festival of India @ Matthews.

This...

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