Tuesday, March 14th, 2023, (3/14) is Pi Day. Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. The number starts with 3.14, but it goes on for infinity.

I can consistently remember just 3 digits of Pi, which obviously is nothing to brag about.

However, my friend, art director and designer Lyndsay Cooper, is famous in certain...

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The Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia, is probably familiar to many kids, who visit it for school field trips. If your child hasn’t visited it yet (or if they have!) it’s more than worth the short trek to Gastonia.

Read on to see some pictures of the outdoor exhibits,...

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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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Hattie’s Tap & Tavern, at 2918 The Plaza, is a friendly neighborhood bar. They host frequent events, which you can learn about on their Facebook page.

The second Tuesday of every month, starting January 10th, 2023, Hattie’s is hosting Bingo Night!

It takes place from 8 to 10 p.m. It’s free to play, and you can win...

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Best of Charlotte Bridal Show is taking place on March 19th, 2023, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC.

Tickets are $10, but if you use the promo code charlotteonthecheap tickets are FREE.

The Best of Charlotte Bridal Show is headed to Camp North End for their most EPIC event yet! A one-of-a-kind wedding...

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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!)

We are adding events as they’re added.

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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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St. Patrick’s Day is back in Charlotte in 2023 in a big way, with the return of the Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival (formerly known as Charlotte Goes Green Festival.)

There’s also a parade in Fort Mill, the U.S. National Whitewater Center’s Green River Revival, Old Town St....

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Charlotte Pride Band is returning to the concert stage in a free concert, Journey, on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, 7 p.m., at the Parr Center Theater of CPCC, 1201 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC.

Learn all about the various community bands, orchestras and choirs in Charlotte, and how you can participate.

Led by Artistic Director, John...

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Noble Smoke is celebrating its first birthday at Optimist Hall, 115 N Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC, on Tuesday, March 14th, 2023, with a special deal.

All day, buy one pork sandwich and get one free. Noble Smoke’s hours on Tuesday are 11 a.m....

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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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Do you love Krispy Kreme Doughnuts? Do you love a good deal? You’re in the right place. We keep track of the best Krispy Kreme deals, right here.

Also, keep reading for a list of Charlotte area Krispy Kreme locations.

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

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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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LaLa Photography is offering a great deal on a Spring/Easter Mini Event.

LaLa Photography’s studio is at 4205 Stuart Andrew Blvd, Suite G, Charlotte, NC. This is a fantastic, low-priced way to get a picture to celebrate Easter or Spring.

Spring/Easter Photoshoot

On weekends starting February 25th, 2023, and select weekdays,...

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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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Sonic Drive-In is a favorite for its slushes, burgers, corn dogs and more. They offer frequent deals to make their treats more affordable.

For the deals below, if they don’t indicate a date, they are “for a limited time.” It’s always possible that a deal has expired before you read this post, and before we’ve...

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Lake Norman Social District is a partnership between Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Avenue, and Thigs Cocktail Bar, 21234 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC. The Social District, the first in Mecklenburg County, allows customers to take alcoholic beverages between the two venues, and enjoy them outside, within a designated area.

LKN...

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Starlight on 22nd, at 422 E. 22nd Street, Charlotte, boasts a relaxed lounge atmosphere, and beer, wine, spirits and art.

Free parking is available in the secure gravel lot across the street, or along Brevard. It’s also close to the Parkwood and 25th Street stops on the LYNX light rail.

Starlight on...

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Topgolf is a little bit different (to say the least) than traditional golf. You play from climate controlled hitting bays, so you can play all year. The 240-yard outfield has dartboard-like targets in the ground. The closer to the center or “bull’s-eye” you get and the farther out you hit your microchipped balls, the more points you...

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Light of Christ United Methodist Church, 9106 Bryant Farms Road, is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 26th, 2023, at 12 p.m.

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

If you’d like to come early, there will be a service at 10 a.m. and a potluck lunch at 11 a.m. The Easter Egg hunt will start...

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The Town of Waxhaw presents Kaleidoscope Fest on Saturday, May 13th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

This festival is Waxhaw’s annual spring festival of the arts. It features a gift market, performances, food and more.

This is a free event in Downtown Waxhaw.

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Bring the whole family to Indian Trail for a free movie series and a free concert series.

Both series will feature a free bounce house, face painting and yard games. Dinner will be available for purchase.

Please make sure to check below to see which park each event is taking place in. And please follow the links before...

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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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Camden Road, in the South End, will be transformed into an outdoor living room on select Sundays this spring.

Camden Commons, presented by Lowe’s, will feature two blocks of Camden Road, between Tremont and East/West Boulevard.

It will be closed to traffic and open for fun and relaxation.

...

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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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A farm in the Triad, near Winston Salem and Greensboro, plants 100,000 tulip bulbs every year, as well as other spring flowers, in anticipation of visitors from all over North Carolina.

Dewberry Farm is at 2585 Dewberry Farm Lane, Kernersville. It’s around an hour and a half drive from the center of...

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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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Markets at 11 is an open air market that Esther & Elsa and Northwood Office are bringing to Ballantyne. The events will include live music, picnicking, outdoor yoga, shopping, food trucks and more.

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

Check out a huge,...

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The annual GospelSHOUT concert is back. It’s presented by Levine Museum of the New South and Center City Partners and is held at United House of Prayer for All People, 2321 Beatties Ford Road.

The concert is Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., and it’s free. Come early (starting at 6 p.m.) and get a soul food dinner at the...

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Birkdale Village is presenting its second annual Luck of the Village St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Friday, March 17th, 2023 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Check out our big list of St. Patrick’s Day events around Charlotte!

Enjoy an evening of live music, dancing, and festive gear.

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The Charlotte area is home to a large number of community bands, orchestras and choirs. The membership varies. Some are made up of professional or almost-professional musicians, and some are open to anyone with an interest in performing.

Whether you’ve performed professionally and are looking for a new music community, or you...

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Loto Café, at 3102 Eastway Drive, is in the garden/alley area next to VisArt Video. It’s open from 7 am. to 2 p.m. 7 days a week. You can get good coffee, baked goods and other treats.

On Saturday, March 18th, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., they’re hosting a Grand Opening Swap Meet, featuring coffee,...

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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 event:

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The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, celebrates the contributions to our art and culture by African and African-American people. It features changing exhibits, and frequently hosts low-priced arts events for the community, giving them a...

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