Uptown Farmers’ Market, at 300 S. Davidson Street, is opening for the 2022 season on Saturday, April 16th.

Learn about 30 farmers’ markets in the Charlotte area.

Uptown Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine, through December...

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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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Sycamore Brewing, 2161 Hawkins Street, in the South End, hosts frequent events, many of which are free to attend.

Here are a few upcoming events. You can see more on their Facebook page.

South End Food Truck Palooza

South End Food Truck Palooza
Saturday, April 16th, 2022
12 p.m.
Free

Enjoy food trucks, axe throwing, and live...

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Save money at Carowinds with these exclusive discounts!

Carowinds has opened for the season. Carolina Harbor (the water park) will be open on select days starting May 27th, 2022.

The discount tickets will save you a LOT. When you compare prices, make sure you’re comparing apples to apples. When you buy an...

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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.

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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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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.

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Divine Barrel Brewing offers wood fermented and barrel aged wilds and sours, as well as unique interpretations of classic styles. They aim to create interesting experiments to inspire Charlotte’s beer drinking community.

You can find them at 3701 N. Davidson Street, Suite 203. If you have any questions, you can reach them at...

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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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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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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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There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment.

Hound’s Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating. Sunset Drive-In, in Shelby, is not open for the season yet.

In addition to those three, there are often pop-up...

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The Annual Coulwood Easter Egg Hunt is free and open to the public. It takes place on Saturday, April 16th, 2022, at the Coulwood Hills Clubhouse, 506 Coulwood Drive, in northwest Charlotte.

The event takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with the egg hunt starting promptly at 10:30 a.m.

Find more Easter egg hunts...

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PGA Tour Superstore is celebrating its grand opening in Charlotte on Saturday, April 16th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The store is at 5341 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte.

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Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is a family-owned farm in Gaston County.

They grow lavender, and they make and sell lavender products, like lavender essential oil, lotion, linen spray, lavender honey and teas, and more.

Shop for lavender products like honey, tea, lotions and more....

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Optimist Hall, at 1115 N. Brevard Street, Charlotte, is a food hall inside in a redeveloped former gingham mill. Its 147,000 square feet feature a wide variety of unique food stalls, as well as bars, some retail, and restaurants.

It’s situated in Optimist Park, between Uptown and NoDa.

Read on...

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Nebel’s Alley Night Market is an open market that takes place in the evening in the Design District of the Historic South End. For an address, you can use Superica, 101 W. Worthington Avenue. Alternatively, aim for 1920 Camden Road.

Shop from local shops set up under the moonlight, plus live music, activities and good food.

The season...

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Queen City Events is presenting North Carolina Easter Festival on Saturday, April 16th, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 NC 49, Concord.

This is a free event.

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

Find details on the Facebook event or Eventbrite event.

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The City of Kings Mountain, NC, is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16th, 2022, at 10 a.m.

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

It takes place at Rick Murphrey Children’s Park, 211 Cleveland Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC.

It’s free to attend and includes an egg hunt, petting zoo,...

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VTLGCLT (Vintage Charlotte) is one of Charlotte’s most popular sources for unique clothing and accessories. Every year it hosts pop-up shops where it brings together the area’s most talented and resourceful sellers of handmade and vintage items.

VTGCLT Spring Sale is going to take place April 16th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in...

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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.

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

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Learn about Davidson’s history, legends and ghosts on a 90-minute Ghosts of Davidson Walking Tour.

The tour takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays in April, 2022. The start time ranges from 7 to 8 p.m. (See below.) Wednesday tours are $10 and Saturday tours are $12.

The tour is “creepy and meant to scare,” but is suitable...

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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!

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Stonecrest Summer Concert Series takes place every Friday and Saturday through August 27th, 2022.

This is a free concert series.

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.

Find the concert lineup here.

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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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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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