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Ham4Ham Lottery opens April 15 for $10 Hamilton tickets

Hamilton Tickets in Charlotte

Hamilton is returning to the Belk Theater in Charlotte April 26th to May 15th, 2022. Tickets for many of the performances are sold out. There are single tickets available for some of the shows.

Check availability here.

However, if you were not able to get tickets, or they are out of your price range, don’t...

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Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend

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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Big discounts on Carowinds tickets, including two days for $77 (total)
Photo courtesy of Carowinds

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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Queen Charlotte Fair returns April 14 to 24

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!

Hours of Queen Charlotte Fair

  • Monday: 1 to 10 p.m.
  • Tuesday to...

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5 Food Truck Fridays this week — where to find your favorite food trucks


Food Truck season is in full swing in Charlotte!

Somehow food just seems to taste better when it comes from a truck. It can’t be explained. It’s even better when there are lots of trucks to choose from.

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

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Drive-in movies near Charlotte — what to see this weekend (plus, get pictures with the Easter Bunny)

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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Tax day freebies and deals for 2022

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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Easter Brunch in Charlotte NC — both dining out and eating at home
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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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Open Demos at Hot Glass Alley scheduled all year — next up is April 15


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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Alchemy hides 50 eggs, with restaurant discounts, on Rail Trail

Photo by Shrimp & Grisettes

Alchemy, at 2517 Distribution Street, Charlotte, is hiding 50 colorful eggs on the Rail Trail, starting Friday, April 15th, 2022.

Learn about the Rail Trail.

Each egg contains one Alchemy token valued between $5 and $50. Look at the center of the QR code to see the value of the token.

To redeem, turn it in to...

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Best grocery store deals this week in Charlotte

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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Brewers at 4001 Yancey: 70s Decade Party


Brewers at 4001 Yancey is a group of like-minded brewers from Victory Beer Co. & Southern Tier Brewing Co. The taproom features well-known varieties, as well as exciting new offerings designed for the local market. There is also a full-service kitchen and dining spaces.

Keep an eye on Brewers at 4001 Yancey’s Facebook page for...

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Last weekend of Charlotte SHOUT — Latin Celebration, StrEATs Festival, Spray Jam, and more

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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Whitewater Film Series


The U.S. National Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is showing its film series, Whitewater Film Series, again this spring.


On three Fridays in April, the Whitewater Center will be showing films with outdoor themes. It’s free to attend. The only cost is $6 for parking.

The films screen at dusk, so the time varies a...

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Movie nights, nature trivia and free yoga at Free Range Brewing (and more)
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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.

Here’s some of...

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Black Food Truck Friday April 15

Black Food Truck Friday is a way to show some support to Black-owned food trucks, artists, retail vendors and more, while enjoying some of the best food in Charlotte.


Follow the Black Food Truck Friday Facebook group for updates, or follow BBOC on Eventbrite.

The next Black Food Truck Friday takes place Friday, April 15th, 2022, from 4 p.m....

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Spring and Summer concert series at Stonecrest Shopping Center

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.

Photo: Depositphotos

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50+ Easter Egg Hunts and Free Easter Bunny pictures in Charlotte – 2022

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.

You might also be...

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Earth Day Celebrations in Charlotte for 2022

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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Free Easter Bunny pictures in 2022 at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s — learn all the details!
Courtesy of Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s

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.

Hours:

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¡Fiesta Crawl! — Cinco de Mayo bar crawls in Uptown Charlotte, Belmont and Matthews

Carolina Crawls is presenting three bar crawls for Cinco de Mayo in 2022.

¡Fiesta Crawl! takes place in Uptown Charlotte, Belmont and Matthews. All of them are on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, from 4 to 10 p.m.

The cost for the Uptown Charlotte crawl is $3.75 to $5 per person, if you buy the ticket in advance, and $10 the day of the crawl. The...

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