A new outdoor concert series, SouthPark After 5, will take place at Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC.

It kicks off April 20, 2023, and will take place every Thursday through May 25, 2023 at 5 p.m.

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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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Common Market Oakwold, at 4420 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC, is hosting its 3rd Annual 4/20 Party on Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 4:20 to 7 p.m.

The event features live music from Josh Daniel, with special guest, the TBD Brass Band.

Besides the music, enjoy Chef Geoff’s BBQ and pop-up vendors.

There is overflow parking across the...

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The 10th Annual Charlotte ​African American Festival will take place Saturday, April 22nd, and Sunday, April 23rd, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

It will be at Second Ward Gym, 710 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Charlotte, NC.

This is a free event.

The festival features:

• Cultural performances
• Exhibits
• Food
• Black Wall Street
• ...

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If you love Smashburger, you’ve come to the right place. Read on for a list of current Smashburger deals.

We have a big day-by-day list of restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day.

420 Deal

Smashburger has a special offer on April 20, 2023 only....

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NoDa Brewing Company, at 150 W 32nd Street, Charlotte (the North End location) hosts many free events. They also have a second location at 2229 N. Davidson St. Be sure to double-check the location before attending an event.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

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The City of Kings Mountain is hosting Earth Day at the Gateway Trail on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail. Check back soon for the time, and other details.

Check out more Earth Day celebrations in Charlotte!

Kings Mountain Gateway Trail is at 807 S. Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain,...

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Aurora Star Lit Cinema is presenting a Mario Kart 64 Tournament at Camp North End. The event will take place 6 to 10 p.m. every Thursday in April, 2023.

Mario Kart 64 will be played on Nintendo 64, projected on the big screen at the Historic Ford Building at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte.

It’s $5 to enter the...

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North Carolina Symphony’s Concerts in Your Community Series brings free performances to locations around North Carolina.

There are two Concerts in Your Community events coming up in the Charlotte region. In both cases, although the concerts are free, you still need to reserve tickets, and seating is limited.

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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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Queen City Sports Camp is a free sports camp for 6-14-year-olds, serving the city of Charlotte.

It takes place June 26 to 29, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Marie G. Davis School, 3351 Griffith Street, Charlotte, NC.

Check out a big list of summer camps in the Charlotte area!

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Opera Carolina is presenting a family opera, The Tortoise and the Hare, at Historic Rosedale, 3427 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC. The gardens will be in full bloom.

The performances take place Sunday, April 30, 2023, on this schedule:

• 12 p.m.: Gates Open for first show
• 1 p.m.: Opera Carolina performs The Tortoise and The Hare
• 2:30 p.m.:...

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Infinity’s End is celebrating 420 Day on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023.

All four locations of Infinity’s End are celebrating 420 day with 20% off, storewide, on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

The location at 1500-B West Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC, is teaming up with Town Brewing and Rhino Market for their annual 420 Festival on...

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Mattie’s Diner, at 3100 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a 420 Celebration on Tuesday, April 20, 2023, from 4:20 to 9 p.m.

There will be music on the patio, a hemp infused menu and special giveaways.

This event was announced on Mattie’s Diner’s Facebook page.

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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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BOOM Charlotte is back as a three-day festival in 2023. Boom is a fringe arts festival that features all genres of art, including music, visual art, dance, spoken word and more.

BOOM Charlotte takes place April 21st to 23rd, 2023, at Camp North End.

• Friday, April 21: 5 to 10 p.m.
• Saturday, April 22: 12 to 10 p.m.
• Sunday, April 23: 12...

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Metropolitan’s music series, Music at the Met, is taking place every Thursday from April 20th to October 5th, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m.

It takes place next to Dressler’s.

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Huntersville Parks & Recreation is hosting a jazz concert series one weekend in April of 2023, at Veterans Park, at 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville. (Main and Maxwell.) The concerts take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 22 and 23, 2023.

This is a free concert series.

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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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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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There’s no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months in Charlotte, and there’s really no better way to spend a nice evening.

We’ve put together a huge list of outdoor concerts, mostly free, throughout the whole Charlotte area.

Many outdoor concert series have not been announced yet for 2023. We will update here...

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The City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is presenting a FREE summer concert series once a month (except July and August) from May to October, 2023.

The concerts take place at 6 p.m., at Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain.

In addition, there will be a Cruise-In on these nights as well. Local car enthusiasts will line...

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Looking for a summer camp in Charlotte for your child? We get a lot of requests from parents for summer camps, so we’ve put together a list of resources for you to explore.

It’s important to know that registration for some of the camps happens early–as early as January–and spots can fill up quickly. So, research in...

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The best way to explore a city is on foot, which is why City Walks have been so popular.

They are taking place in Charlotte May 3 to 6, 2023.

These walks are led by historians, neighborhood leaders, landscape architects, or anyone with a passion for a neighborhood.

City Walks are...

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Queen Charlotte Fair is bringing some fun to the area from April 13 to April 23, 2023. 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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Charlotte Taco Week is from April 21 to 30, 2023. During this time, some of the Charlotte area’s favorite taco joints will be offering $3...

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The U.S. National Whitewater Center’s very popular music and outdoors festival, Tuck Fest, is planned for spring of 2023.

The dates are April 21st to 23rd, 2023.

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

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Mindless Minutia Trivia is presenting trivia and other weekly game nights at Seoul Food Meat Company.

Check out our big calendar of trivia nights...

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Vaulted Oak Brewing, at 3726 Monroe Road, Charlotte, is serving the Echo Hills and Oakhurst neighborhoods of East Charlotte.

Follow Vaulted Oak on Facebook for announcements of upcoming events.

Vaulted Oak Brewing WILL be open on Christmas Day, 2023. Come on by for a beer, as well as chili, cornbread, pimento cheese sandwiches and hot...

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The Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, has launched its Community Impact Film Series, focused on timely issues and concerns that impact the people of Charlotte. It’s partnering with educators, non-profit organizations, and community groups to spark dialogue through the power of film.

The next Community Impact...

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The Town of Davidson is hosting Davidson Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Davidson Town Green, 119 S Main Street, Davidson, NC.

Check out more Earth Day celebrations in Charlotte!

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Anne Springs Close Greenway, 288 Dairy Barn Lane, Fort Mill, South Carolina, will host its annual Earth Day Celebration, but this year it’s a whole weekend.

Check out more Earth Day celebrations in Charlotte!

The celebration takes place from Friday, April 21st, to Sunday, April 23rd, 2023. The celebration is free, and parking is $5...

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Cavendish Brewing Company, 207 North Chester Street, Gastonia, hosts many events, including live music, trivia, a run club, and more. You can see listings for them on the Facebook page.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Coming Up

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Hungry Howie’s is opening its first location in Dallas, North Carolina, at 701 W Trade Street.

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Celebrate Earth Day at Concord Mills, 8111 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC, at Go Green Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 12 to 3 p.m..

Check out more Earth Day celebrations in Charlotte!

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Celebrate the Grand Opening of Steele Creek Community Place, 13501 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This is a free event and the whole community is invited.

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We’re Building STEAM is coming to Kannapolis in April. There will be three fun family events on April 22nd, 26th, and 27th, as the community celebrates (STEAM) – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.

Building STEAM Festival

The Building STEAM Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 22nd, 2023, at the North...

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Celebrate Earth Day with Envision Charlotte by volunteering for Clean the Queen Events, and then participating in the grand opening of the Community Apiary.

All the events take place at The Innovation Barn, 932 Seigle Avenue, Charlotte, NC.

Check out more Earth Day celebrations in Charlotte!

Clean the Queen Volunteer Events

The volunteer...

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Charlotte Art League is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit that offers a mix of open working studios, classes, and community outreach programs, as well as public galleries.

In the studios you’ll see artists who work in many media, including paint, photography, fiber, reclaimed materials, and more.

In addition, there’s a separate area with...

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The Town of Matthews is presenting Beats ‘n Bites, an outdoor concert series.

The concerts will take place the last Friday of the month, April through September, 2023, in Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews.

Each event will feature a live band, plus five or six food trucks, as well as beer from a local...

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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.

Also, learn about Amazon’s coupon page!

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MECK Pre-K is a FREE program offered to eligible children. Children must be four years old on or before August 31st, 2023, and must live in Mecklenburg County.

MECK Pre-K takes place in many locations around Mecklenburg County.

Learn more or apply here.

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On Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., a free tour is being offered at Elmwood Cemetery/Pinewood Cemetery, 299 N Cedar Street, Charlotte, NC.

Register for Treetops and Tombstones: Charlotte’s Supernatural Arboretum. Space is limited.

Learn about visiting Elmwood/Pinewood...

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Pineville Parks and Recreation Department is once again offering a full summer entertainment schedule of free live music and movies. Pineville Rockin’ and Reelin’ Summer Concert and Movie Series will take place on various dates from June to September, 2023.

Concerts start at 7 p.m. In the case of the Charlotte Symphony concert, the...

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Free Comic Book Day is back on Saturday, May 6, 2023! On Free Comic Book Day, participating stores give away free comic books to guests, and some host additional activities, like sketches from artists, and more. Libraries also participate.

Below is a list of stores and libraries in the Charlotte area that are participating in Free Comic Book...

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Target is holding its very popular car seat trade-in event again this year. It takes place from April 16th to 29th, 2023.

Trade in any car seat and you can get 20% off coupon for a new car seat, booster seat, stroller or other select baby gear item.

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