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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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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Looking for a place to watch the UNC vs. Duke Final Four game?

Here are some options in the Charlotte area. The game is on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, at 8:49 p.m.

Would you prefer to watch from home? Here are some ways to watch the UNC vs. Duke Final Four game if you don’t have cable.

It goes without saying that this is not a...

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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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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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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.

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Unless you just emerged from a coma (welcome back!) you know that UNC and Duke are facing each other in a Final Four game on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022. The game is scheduled for 8:49 p.m.

UNC and Duke have never faced each other in the NCAA Tournament, much less the Final Four, so it’s a big deal for the many people who have a favorite...

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Paws in the Park is a free event Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville.

This is a free, family-friendly event, and will be held rain or shine.

The event is brought to you by Charlotte Black Dogs, and highlights dogs up for adoption, especially black dogs, which are less likely...

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Have you attended a Tosco Music Party show yet? If you like music, of any genre, you should.

It’s a family friendly musical variety show. Bands and musicians each play two songs. You might see a jazz pianist, followed by bluegrass band, followed by a classical guitar virtuoso. All in all you will experience the music of approximately 15...

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Through the Culture Blocks program, Piedmont Music Therapy is offering a Music Connection Club for teens and young adults with disabilities.

There is NO cost to participate, but space is limited — just 11 club members per class.

The groups will have fun meeting at a local recreation center singing, playing instruments, and exploring...

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The Town of Cornelius and Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists are joining together to present Hooked on Cornelius, a free fishing event on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 12 pm. There’s an 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. session.

It takes place at Robbins Park, 17738 West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, at the upper pond....

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VAPA is a non-profit organization formed in 2021 by ten arts organizations in Charlotte to create a space for artists to create, perform, and exhibit their work.

The space, the VAPA Center, opened at 700 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, in March of 2022.

The VAPA Center is hosting a wide range of arts events. You can find them listed on their...

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Wendy’s fans, you’ve come to the right place! We’ll add current deals as they’re announced.

And, if you’re a regular, join the chain’s loyalty program Wendy’s Rewards for FREE food and exclusive discounts. Many of Wendy’s deals are available only on the app.

We have a big day-by-day list of restaurant deals...

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Art Walk on Union is an all-day festival of art and music in Downtown Concord. The next two dates are April 2nd and June 25th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Artists and makers will be selling their handmade art work on Union Street and the lawn of the Cabarrus Arts...

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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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The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free.

Learn about free days at Charlotte museums.

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A limited number of FREE tickets are available to two upcoming shows through Blumenthal Performing Arts. To grab your free tickets, follow the links below.

Memphis Jookin: The Show featuring Lil Buck

Memphis Jookin: The Show featuring Lil Buck
April 2nd, 2022
7 p.m.
Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts
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The U.S. National Whitewater River Center’s popular River Jams are free concerts take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening in the warm months.

They take place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May to September, 2022.

The music will go from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The schedule might be a...

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2022 is the United Nations’ International Year of Glass. This is a year-long celebration of the role that glass plays in our society.

Hot Glass Alley, Charlotte’s first glass-blowing studio, is celebrating the International Year of Glass with a special celebration on April 2nd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The studio holds...

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Celebrate the upcoming start of the Charlotte Knights’ season at Knights Fest on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Truist Field, 324 Mint Street.

Admission is $5 and a portion of ticket sales benefits Charlotte Knights Charities. Buy tickets now.

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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.

Shop for lavender products like honey, tea, lotions and more....

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Northwest School of the Arts is Charlotte’s arts magnet high school and middle school, and is at 1415 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte.

Tickets are $8 for students and...

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A group is planning an event to show support for Ukraine on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022.

Charlotte for Ukraine takes place at Romare Bearden Park, 300 S Church Street, Charlotte, from 3 to 5 p.m.

The event will feature Ukrainian music, dance and sweets. There will also be fun activities for kids.

Participants are encouraged to make a sunflower...

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Forest Hill Church Ballantyne and the Morrison Family YMCA are hosting a Spring Fling at Morrison Family YMCA, 9405 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

This is a free event for the whole family.

There will be food...

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Blackhawk Hardware, 4225 Park Road, in Park Road Shopping Center, is teaming up with Schleich, to host an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022.

Registration starts in the store at 11:30 a.m. and the egg hunt starts at 12 p.m. It’s free to participate.

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

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Optimist Hall, at 1115 N. Brevard Street, Charlotte, is a food hall inside in a redeveloped former gingham mill. Its 147,000 square feet feature a wide variety of unique food stalls, as well as bars, some retail, and restaurants.

It’s situated in Optimist Park, between Uptown and NoDa.

Read on...

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May 20th, 2022, marks the 247th anniversary of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, which preceded the signing of the more famous Declaration by more than a year. Influential Charlotte (then called Charlottetown) men declared themselves “free and independent” of the British crown. The declaration was read on...

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Rea Farms is holding its annual Easter event, Where My Peeps At? , on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022. Rea Farms is at 9855 Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte, NC.

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

There are two parts to the event, Brunch with the Bunny, which has a charge and requires a ticket, and Where My...

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Carolina Raptor Center, at 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville (within Latta Nature Preserve) is hosting STEM On The Wing Day on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Admission is FREE.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte!

Take off into science at STEM on the...

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Charlie’s Carnival is a FREE event at Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews, on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event features bounce houses and inflatables, carnival games, food trucks and more.

It’s free to attend, and everything is free except the food trucks and concessions....

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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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Matthews Chamber of Commerce is presenting Healthy Living Expo on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m It takes place on the Green in Downtown Matthews, at 210 Matthews Station Street.

The event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public. There will be vendors and activities, and is all about ways to improve your mental,...

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Zetas of Charlotte are holding their 12th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Rain date is April 9th, 2022.

This event is FREE and open to the community.

It takes place at Zeta House, 4248 Beatties Ford Road.

Enjoy:

• Games
• ...

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Matthews Heritage Museum, 232 North Trade Street, Matthews, is housed in the 1879 Massey-Clark House, one of the oldest buildings in Downtown Matthews. The museum offers a glimpse into the past, and a close look at historic artifacts and long-gone ways of life.

Read on for information on visiting...

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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...

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40onTop takes place Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 6:30 to midnight, on the rooftop of Skyline Terrace, 1601 W Trade Street, Charlotte.

It’s FREE with RSVP.

This event is a celebration of art, music, poetry, beauty and love.

The dress code is black and white attire only, and will be strictly enforced.

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Noodles & Company has some special deals coming up. They are all exclusive to Noodles’ Rewards Members.

• April 1st to 3rd, 2022: Free side of Mac & Cheese or side salad. No minimum purchase required.
• April 8th to 10th, 2022: Free shareable with regular entrée jpurchase
• April 15th to 17th, 2022: Free delivery, for Tax Day
• April...

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704 The Culture Fest is a one day event celebrating Black creatives and urban culture in Charlotte, NC.

It takes place on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 3 to 10 p.m., at Moretz Center, 908 Moretz Avenue, Charlotte.

It’s free to attend.

The event will be hosted by Tierra Bratton, an independent filmmaker in Charlotte, and comedian...

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Main Street Live in Rock Hill will feature free outdoor concerts and food truck vendors. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open, and this will be a great time to support local businesses.

The events will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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

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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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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 ...

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The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation works to ensure clean, plentiful water in the Catawba River Basin through advocacy and education. Learn more about what they do and how you can be involved.

The organization is offering a growing number of opportunities to kayak, included kayak rentals, guided tours, and kids’ programs. Read on to learn...

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