Purim is many Jewish kids’ favorite holiday. It’s got it all — costumes, pastries, noise, games.

Purim commemorates the thwarting of the plans to kill all the Jews in the Persian empire. The story is told in the Book of Esther, and dates to the 5th century BC.

Read on to learn a little bit about the...

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Charlotte on the Cheap readers have loved Charlotte Warehouse Sale for years. Several times a year, fashion lovers have the chance to shop for new, name-brand clothings and accessories, at 65% to 90% off retail prices.

Read on to enter a contest to win a $50 gift certificate to the next sale!

Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s “Spring is in...

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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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Head to Target for the return of its popular Target Circle Week for lots of savings on many popular categories.

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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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NoDa Company Store, 3221 Yadkin Avenue, might be NoDa’s best hangout. There’s ample seating, they sell food and drink (much of it local), host food trucks, and mix up some really good Sangria, as well as their signature NoDa Colada.

And the setting is possibly (probably?) the most...

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The Hindu Center of Charlotte, at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, is hosting its Holi Festival on Saturday, March 12th, 2023, from 12 to 3 p.m.

This is a free event for the whole community. The event is weather-dependent.

Photo: Depositphotos

Holi is a popular Hindu festival. It’s also known as the “Festival of Love,”...

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Cabela’s in Fort Mill is presenting Spring Fishing Classic Kids’ Weekend on Saturday, March 18th and Sunday, March 19th, 2023. The event is intended to teach kids how to fish.

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

The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 4...

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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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Duck Donuts is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day a little early with this deal.

When you purchase the Lucky Duck Assortment online, get a FREE Cinnamon Sugar Half Dozen.

The deal is good through March 8th, 2023. You must order online to get the deal.

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

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For the first time, Carowinds is open all year. In January, February and March of 2023, Carowinds is open select days.

Groupon has a deal for discount Carowinds tickets, good any day it’s open, from January 14th to March 5th, 2023. During this time period, Carowinds is open on Saturdays and...

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True Cut Ranch, at 5221 Bolick Road, Claremont, North Carolina, is a family-owned and family-operated farm. It’s owned by a family from Charlotte that left successful construction companies behind to pursue ranching full-time.

True Cut Ranch knows that food grown on healthy land with healthy farming practices is healthy food, and...

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Join Charlotte Camellia Society for its annual show and sale on Sunday, March 5th, 2023, from 1 to 5 p.m., at MapleWalk, 4255 Kingswood Road, Charlotte.

It’s free to attend.

The group will have many varieties of camellias and other plants for your winter garden on sale.

Also, check out...

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ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, houses public galleries and event spaces in the Gibson Village neighborhood of Concord.

ClearWater offers free access to gallery exhibitions, public discussions and art events. It’s a hub where artists, performers, hobbyists, and amateurs of all experience levels can come...

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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, March 18th, 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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Nothing Bundt Cakes is celebrating OREO’s 111th birthday with a freebie for their customers.

On Monday, March 6th, 2023, the first 111 guests at each bakery at 1:11 p.m. will get a free OREO Cookies & Cream Bundtlet.

A Bundtlet is an individual sized Bundt Cake. Limit one per person.

We have...

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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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Port City Club, a restaurant at 18665 Harborside Drive, Cornelius, NC, is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Friday, March 17th, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Reservations are suggested.

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

There will be Irish-themed...

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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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Regal is hosting its annual Regal Best Picture Film Festival in 2023. This is your chance to catch up on any of the Best Picture Oscar nominees that you missed.

The Must See Nominee films will be shown from March 3rd to 12th, 2023, at select locations. Tickets are $6 each, plus fees. Regal Crown Club members get $5 tickets, plus a $7 small...

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The Charlotte region is home to several very different botanical gardens, each with its own feel and focus. What they all have in common is that they provide a peaceful, relaxing experience and a way to connect with nature.

Several are free, and none are very expensive.

All are open to the public now.

Whether...

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Carolina Raptor Center, at 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville (within Latta Nature Preserve) is hosting STEM On The Wing Day on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission is FREE. Reservations are not required.

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

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The Underground, QC Family Tree, and Northwest School of the Arts are teaming up to create a collaborative visual arts festival.

West Side Arts Festival takes place Saturday, March 18th, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Northwest School of the Arts, 1415 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC.

You might be interested in a list of Charlotte art...

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Walking in nature is special in every season, and in the springtime, one of the delights is the wide variety of wildflowers that bloom in our region.

If you love wildflowers, one helpful resource is the North Carolina Plant Society. The Southern Piedmont Chapter, which includes the Charlotte area, presents a wide variety of programs, including...

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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 popular Art After Dark program returns to Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture.

On Friday, March 24th, 2023, from 6 to 10 p.m., the Gantt Center is hosting Art After Dark: The Phygital Funk. This is a free event for ages 21+.

Celebrate the grand opening of the Gantt’s new Digital...

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Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte’s first hot glass art studio. It’s at 438 Atando Avenue, which is north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It’s around the corner from NoDa Brewing.

It’s owned by artist Jake Pfeifer, a young artist who has been blowing glass since he was 14 years old.

Hot Glass...

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Do you prefer to find candy or gold? At Reed Gold Mine’s Golden Egg Hunt you don’t have to choose! You can have both!

Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site, at 9621 Reed Mine Road, Locus, North Carolina, is hosting the Golden Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, starting at 1 p.m.

Find more Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny...

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