Empanada Fest at Camp North End April 9Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend50+ Easter Egg Hunts and Free Easter Bunny pictures in Charlotte – 2022Free pro wrestling at Lenny Boy Brewing Co.Free Jazz Concert Series in Huntersville in April8 Must-See Charlotte Area Gardens to visit, including one in Concord you need to see in April!Loch Norman Highland Games April 9-10Free Easter Bunny pictures in 2022 at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's — learn all the details!Find the cheapest gas in Charlotte area24 spring festivals in Charlotte in 20223rd Annual Egg Quest at Aw Shucks Farm — visit Easter Bunny and farm animals, more…Free family meal bags and children's Easter treats at Keith Clinic Estramonte ChiropracticNorth Carolina Science Festival returns with star parties and more for 2022Charlotte Garage Sales this weekendSouth CLT Pres Egg HuntFree Easter Bunny pictures at Pinhouse April 9PetSmart: Free pictures of your pet with the Easter BunnyEaster Egg-stravaganzia at Lake Corriher Wilderness Park, including the Easter Bunny, petting zoo and more…Markets at 11 open air markets in Ballantyne April 9Free Easter egg hunt, Easter Bunny pictures and more with Patty Shropshire RealtyEarth Day Celebrations in Charlotte for 2022Shoppes at University Place's Spring concert series 2022Dallas Lavender Lane opens for the season — including an egg huntRock Hill's Come See Me Festival returns April 21-30Drive-in movies near Charlotte — what to see this weekendFree pickleball lessonFree pictures with the Easter Bunny at Just a Buck-CharlotteLady Patriot – Staged reading of a Ted Lange play at Starlight on 22nd (and more)Easter Egg Hunt at West Charlotte Rec Center, with Kingdom Builders Church International10+ free paper shredding events in Charlotte,Concord, Mint Hill, Matthews, and more…Ghosts of Davidson Walking TourHop To It Easter Egg Hunt at Chestnut Square Park April 9Kings Drive Art Walk April 30 and May 1This weekend at Charlotte SHOUT!: Spray Jam, Indie Fest, live chalk art, much more…Uptown Live parties (and more) at D9 Brewing Uptown CharlotteUpdated day by day list of outdoor concerts in Charlotte (mostly free)Queen Charlotte Fair returns April 14 to 24Easter Egg Hunt in Kings Mountain, NCSpring Plant Sale at UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens April 7-9Big discounts on Carowinds tickets, including two days for $77 (total)Free events at Tommy's Pub in April include live music, karaoke, open mics, more…Free performances of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in Glencairn Garden in Rock HillKannapolis' Summer Concert and Movie Series 2022USA Football Blitz — free football camp for kids, with clinics, inflatables and more
The inaugural Empanada Fest will take place April 9th, 2022! It will be at Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free, with food and drink for purchase. There will be live music, dancing and a DJ. And, of course, empanadas! You'll be able to purchase all kinds of empanadas, including baked,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image use with permission by Lenny Boy Brewing Co.Lenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers. Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see all of their upcoming events. Check out a huge calendar of events at... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Huntersville Parks & Recreation is hosting a jazz concert series on three Saturdays in April, 2022, at Veterans Park, at 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville. (Main and Maxwell.) The concerts take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a free concert series. Do you love outdoor concerts? They're not just for summer! Make... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Courtesy of Bass Pro Shops and Cabela'sThe 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: ...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Depositphotos 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Spring festivals are coming back to Charlotte in 2022. From cultural festivals to music festivals to kids' festivals, there will be a lot going on! We are highlighting a few major festivals. But then, read on for a much larger, ever-growing list of spring festivals. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosAw Shucks Farm, at 3718 Plyler Mill Road, Monroe, is holding its 3rd annual Egg Quest on Saturday, April 9th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find more Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny pictures in the Charlotte area. The cost is $10 for kids and $5 for adults. Here's what's going on: Egg HuntVisits with the...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: DepositphotosKeith 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
North Carolina Science Festival 2021 is a statewide collection of events during the month of April, intended to ignite an interest in science in both kids and adults.
In 2022, there are both in-person and virtual events. More than 200 events have been announced so far. We will be listing a few of them, below, but make sure to visit the ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • We've partnered with the website GSalR.com to bring Charlotte on the Cheap readers an interactive map of Charlotte area garage sales, Charlotte yard sales, Charlotte moving sales and Charlotte estate sales. You can click on the map and move it north, south, east or west. Click on a red flag for information about a sale. You can also add... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Easter Bunny will be at Pinhouse, 2306 Central Avenue, Charlotte, on Saturday, April 9th, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Find more Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny pictures in the Charlotte area. Get a FREE picture with the Easter Bunny. Both humans and pets are welcome. Donations will be accepted or Catering to Cats and Dogs, and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
PetSmart is offering pets FREE pictures with the Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny will be available at participating PetSmart locations on Saturday, April 9th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Find more Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny pictures in the Charlotte area. You need to make reservations, and they might go quickly, so don't delay!... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosLake Corriher Wilderness Park, at 265 Tranquil Lake Drive, China Grove, NC, is hosting an Easter Egg-stravaganzia on Saturday, April 9th, 2022, at 9 a.m. Find more Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny pictures in the Charlotte area. This is a FREE event. The event includes: Egg huntsMini petting zoo from Future Hope Farm...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Markets at 11 is a new open air market that Esther & Elsa and Northwood Office are bringing to Ballantyne. The events will include live music, picnicking, outdoor yoga, shopping, food trucks and more. It will take place at Ballantyne's Backyard, 11611 N. Community House Road, Charlotte. Free parking is available. Check out a huge,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosPatty Shropshire Realty and Amy Crawford with Movement Mortgage are hosting a free Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 9th, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Find more Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny pictures in the Charlotte area. It takes place at 1448 Devon Drive, Charlotte, which is in Myers Park. In addition to the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Shoppes at University Place's longstanding concert series returns to the bandstand near the lake. They've just announced the lineup of their spring 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. The... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is a family-owned farm in Gaston County. They grow lavender, and they make and sell lavender products, like lavender essential oil, lotion, linen spray, lavender honey and teas, and more. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCShop for lavender products like honey, tea, lotions and more.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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: DepositphotosRead 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 21Parade
6:30 to 8:30... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Just a Buck-Charlotte is a locally owned Dollar Store at 6510 Albemarle Road, Charlotte. Everything there costs a buck. 100 cents. As it should. On April 9th, 2022, from 2 to 4 p.m., Just A Buck is hosting Bonnie the Easter Bunny. Stop by and get your picture taken with her. She will also be handing out special surprises to the kids. Find... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Starlight on 22ndStarlight on 22nd, at 422 E. 22nd Street, Charlotte, boasts a relaxed lounge atmosphere, and beer, wine, spirits and art. According to North Carolina law it operates as a private club, and, thus, is required to charge a membership fee. The fee is $1 per year. Free parking is available in the secure gravel... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Kingdom Builders Church International is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at West Charlotte Recreation Center, 2401 Kendall Drive, Charlotte.
Find more Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny pictures in the Charlotte area. It takes place on Saturday, April 9th, 2022, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and is free to attend. There will also be lots of games and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Learn about Davidson's history, legends and ghosts on a 90-minute Ghosts of Davidson Walking Tour. The tour takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays in April, 2022. The start time ranges from 7 to 8 p.m. (See below.) Wednesday tours are $10 and Saturday tours are $12. The tour is “creepy and meant to scare,” but is suitable... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Indian Trail Parks & Rec is presenting Hop To It on Saturday, April 9th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Chestnut Square Park, 320 Chestnut Parkway, Indian Trail, NC.
Find more Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny pictures in the Charlotte area. The event features photos with the Easter Bunny, games, crafts, prizes and an Easter Egg Hunt.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Kings Drive Art Walk returns on Saturday, April 30th, and Sunday, May 1st, 2022. Kings Drive Art Walk is traditionally the spring counterpart to the fall's Festival in the Park, but it hasn't been held in the springtime since before the pandemic started.
Hours are: Saturday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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'... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of D9 BrewingD9 Brewing Uptown Charlotte is at 650 E Stonewall Street, Charlotte, on the ground level of Savoy Apartments. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. The brewery features an indoor lounge, an outdoor concert pavilion and a 5,000 square foot beer garden. In addition to D9 beers, ciders and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
There's no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months in Charlotte. Concert series are starting to be announced, and we're adding them here as we learn the schedule. We are updating this list all the time when more are announced. After the descriptions of the concerts, which is organized by area, scroll down to see a... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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 FairMonday: 1 to 10 p.m.Tuesday to...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The City of Kings Mountain, NC, is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16th, 2022, at 10 a.m. Find more Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny pictures in the Charlotte area. It takes place at Rick Murphrey Children's Park, 211 Cleveland Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC. It's free to attend and includes an egg hunt, petting zoo,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of CarowindsSave 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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 PubHere are some upcoming events in spring... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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 CompanyIn between the performances, at 2 p.m., there will be a tea party with... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of USA FootballUSA Football is presenting USA Football Blitz on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at American Legion Memorial Stadium, 1218 Armory Drive, Charlotte. This is a FREE event for boys and girls ages 5-14. No football experience is needed. Register here. Find all the best (and cheapest) kids'... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 