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...

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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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UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, 9090 Craver Road, is free to visit. It also hosts many free and inexpensive events.

Read on to learn a little bit about the Gardens, and about some of the upcoming events. Make sure to keep reading to learn about the Spring Plant Sale on April 7th to 9th, 2022. The gardens are a...

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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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Charlotte Beer Garden, at 1300 S. Tryon Street, says it has the world's largest number of taps under one roof. Due to their huge selection of beers, which change frequently, they don't print a paper menu, but you can find the list on their website.

They also offer wine, cocktails, and foods, including salads, burgers, sandwiches,...

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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.

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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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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.

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Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic and StarMed Healthcare will continue their annual Easter tradition of giving back to the community by distributing 350 family meal bags on Saturday, April 9th, 2022.

Distribution will begin at 10 a.m. at each of the four Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic locations in Charlotte and...

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South CLT Pres is hosting a free Easter event for families at Ballantyne Elementary School, 15425 Scholastic Drive, Charlotte.

The free event is on Saturday, April 9th, 2022, at 10 a.m.

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

There will be bounce houses, raffles, food and a photo booth.

The egg hunt...

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Opera Carolina is offering $15 tickets to their production of Verdi's Aida. The price includes taxes and fees. To get the discounted ticket, use this link and use the promo code SPECIALGUEST.

Then you'll see tickets for $9.56 at all levels. Those are the $15 seats when fees and taxes are included.

The special price is for ANY...

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Loch Norman Highland Games is is returning in 2022, after a two-year absence! This festival offers two days of fun and Scottish culture for the whole family.

It takes place at Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, Saturday, April 9th, and Sunday, April 10th, 2022.

If you hold tickets from 2020, those tickets will be honored.

The...

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The best way to explore a city is on foot, which is why City Walks have been so popular last year, and filled up so quickly.

They haven't taken place in person since 2019, but they're back in 2022, taking place from April 25th to May 8th.

These walks are led by historians, neighborhood leaders,...

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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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NoDa Brewing Company, at 2921 N. Tryon St., hosts many free events.

Check out NoDa Brewing Company's Facebook page for information on events like:

• Trivia
• Beer releases
• Run club
• Live music
• You Drink We Donate Fundraisers
• NoDa Hop Yoga
• More

Here are a few highlighted events (and scroll down for a huge list of events taking place...

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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, but,...

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Tommy's Pub, 3124 Eastway Drive, is a small neighborhood bar that's big on music and community. It is now hosting both indoor and outdoor events.

Go to Tommy's Pub's Facebook page, where they regularly provide updates about upcoming music.

Upcoming Events at Tommy's Pub

Here are some upcoming events in spring...

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Shredding your documents is a one way to protect yourself from identity theft and other forms of fraud. Shred pre-approved credit card offers, tax records, employment records, old bills, out-of-date account statements and other personal documents that include confidential information.

Several organizations regularly hold free paper shredding...

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Old Town Theatre Company is performing Alice's Adventures in Wonderland at Glencairn Garden, 725 Crest Street, Rock Hill, South Carolina, on April 23rd and 30th, 2022.

These FREE performances take place at 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

In between the performances, at 2 p.m., there will be a tea party with...

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Kannapolis' Summer Entertainment Series 2022 includes a diverse lineup of music, fun family movies in both English and Spanish, and children's entertainment. These are all free events. Some of the concerts are followed by fireworks.

While you're in Kannapolis make sure to explore the city, especially the beautifully...

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Find the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area in the chart below. Powered by Gas Buddy.

The Gas Buddy map below will show the places that have cheap gas near you, and the chart will show the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area. All information is supplied by Gas Buddy users.

But remember that you may save even...

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If you'd like to make your kids very, very happy, and also save some money, check out the Groupon for Great Wolf Lodge.

They are offering deals on a number of different kinds of suites, with discounts up to 55% off, with dates on and off through the middle of June, 2022.

Check out all the dates and prices.

IMPORTANT: Please read Great...

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Charlotte SHOUT!, from April 1st to 16th, 2022, is presenting a huge menu of art and culture, including music, art installations, dance, and much more.

One additional component is food. Throughout the 16 days of the festival, restaurants in Uptown and South End are participating in Dine SHOUT!

Participating restaurants will be offering...

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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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