Paws in the Park is a free event Saturday, April 1st, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville.

This is a free, family-friendly event, and will be held rain or shine.

The event is brought to you by Charlotte Black Dogs, and highlights dogs up for adoption, especially black dogs, which are less likely...

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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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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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If you’ve wanted to upgrade your kitchen appliances, make sure to check out Kitchen-Aid’s spring sale! Kitchen-Aid appliances aren’t cheap by any means, but they are high-quality and extremely durable. So, any time you can get a discount, it’s worth considering.

Here are some of the best deals, but you might find other...

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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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The second ever drag brunch benefiting Dudley’s Place is coming back to Letty’s on Shamrock, 2121 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC.

There will be two seatings – one day only – on Sunday, April 2.

Grab a ticket for 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Your ticket includes a brunch buffet provided by Letty’s on Shamrock, and you will...

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President James K. Polk North Carolina State Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, pays tribute to our 11th president and presents living history that brings the early 19th century to life.

It’s free to visit. Tours are $2 for adults and $1 for children (ages 5-12) and seniors (age 62+)

Upcoming Events

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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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If you’re looking for fun celebrations for Easter in 2023 in Charlotte, you came to the right place. We are putting together 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...

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The Landing at 4th Ward, at 644 N Church Street, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Comedy Open Mic Night at the Landing on Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

This is a free event.

The event is hosted by Jordan Centry.

Seating is first come, first serve. Free parking is...

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Greater Charlotte Crawl, which takes place from April 1st to 29th, 2023, challenges you to visit some of the excellent indie bookstores in the Charlotte region.

The list of bookstores includes both used bookstores and new bookstores, all over the Charlotte region, including Cornelius, Davidson, Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, Pineville,...

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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 15th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at...

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Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte is open in the South End at 340 West Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC.

Hi-Wire Brewing includes two separate bars, and features 20 unique taps of Hi-Wire beer, wine and draft cider taps, and non-alcoholic options. You’re welcome to bring in outside food, including Benny Ferrovia’s pizza next door.

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Free Range Brewing, 2320 North Davidson Street, hosts a number of free and inexpensive events every week. Some are regularly scheduled and recur every week or month, and some are special events. Make sure to check Free Range Brewing’s Facebook page for updates to this schedule.

Coming Up

Free Live Music:

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Looking for something for the kids to do during spring break? Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas is offering a Spring Break Movie Series for kids.

On April 11th to 13th, 2023, at 10 a.m., take the kids to the movies. Tickets are just $2.50 each.

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

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The 14th Annual Charlotte Fair brings entertainment, rides, and plenty of fair food to 6558 Bruton Smith Boulevard, Concord (across U.S. 29 from Charlotte Motor Speedway) from March 24th to April 2nd, 2023.

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

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Providence United Methodist Church, at 2810 Providence Road, offers free chamber music concerts throughout the year. The Providence Chamber Music Recital Series presents top-notch music to the community. Scroll down to see a description of the concerts. The concerts take place on Sundays evenings.

Remaining Schedule of Providence Chamber...

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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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Both Waxhaw residents and non-Waxhawians are invited to the Waxhaw Sk8 Night on Friday, April 28th, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will take place at Waxhaw Sk8 Park, on the corner of S. Church Street and Caldwell Street in Waxhaw.

It’s free to attend and participate, but bring money for the food and dessert trucks.

Test your...

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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.

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Nothing beats freshly picked produce, and it can be fun to do it yourself. An outing to a U-pick farm can be a great tradition for kids.

We keep a list, year-round, of farms where you can pick your own produce, and that list is below. Please scroll down to see it.

You might also be interested in this list of farmers markets in the Charlotte...

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