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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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Target’s car seat trade-in event is returning: drop off an old car seat, get 20% off new baby gear


Target is holding its very popular car seat trade-in event again this year. It takes place from April 18th to 30th, 2022.

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.

Select baby gear includes:

  • Car seat
  • Car seat base
  • Travel system
  • Booster seat
  • ...

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Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this week

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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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

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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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 performances of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland in Glencairn Garden in Rock Hill

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.

Photo: Old Town Theatre Company

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

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Free pickleball lesson

Charlotte PickleBallers is a Meetup group that gets together to play pickleball. The group is for all levels of Charlotte pickleballers. You’ll get opportunities to begin or improve your game, and meet lots of people to play pickleball with.

Not familiar with Pickleball? It’s similar to tennis, but with a few differences. The...

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Earth Day Weekend Celebration at Anne Springs Close Greenway

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 22nd, to Sunday, April 24th, 2022. The cost is $5 parking, per car.

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Rock Hill’s Come See Me Festival returns April 21-30

Rock Hill’s annual Come See Me spring festival will take place April 21st to 30th, 2022. It’s jam packed with activities and events.

Photo: Depositphotos

Read on for a list of some of the highlights of the festival, but make sure to check out the complete schedule on comeseeme.org.

Thursday, April 21

Parade
6:30 to 8:30...

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Ham4Ham Lottery for $10 Hamilton tickets — everything you need to know

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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Charlotte Taco Week starts April 22! $3 tacos all week!
Photo: Depositphotos

Elevate Lifestyle is presenting Charlotte Taco Week from April 22nd to May 1st, 2022.

Taco joints all over town will be offering a specialty taco that week for just $3. Price doesn’t include sides, drinks, tax, or gratuity.

You don’t need a ticket to participate in CLT Taco Week, but if you do sign up...

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Find Your Muse open mic at The Evening Muse every Monday
Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC


Every Monday (with a few exceptions), The Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson Street, hosts Find Your Muse. This open mic is considered one of the best open mics in Charlotte.

Make sure to check The Evening Muse’s website to see if there is something different taking place on a Monday night.

Performances include...

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Charlotte Earth Day Celebration at First Ward Park

The Charlotte Earth Day Celebration takes place on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at First Ward Park, 301 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC.

This is a free event for the community.

The festival will feature performances, children’s activities, educational activities for everyone, and more.

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