Mint Museum has two locations:

• Mint Museum Uptown: 500 S. Tryon Street
• Mint Museum Randolph: 2730 Randolph Road

Read on to learn of upcoming events and exhibits. The Mint Museum will continue to offer at-home activities and events as well.

Purchase tickets.

Party in the Park at Mint Museum...

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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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Come out to Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, for the Brunch! Spring Food Truck Rally on Sunday, March 27th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free, but parking is $5 (cash.)

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Hindu Center of Charlotte, at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, is hosting an Art Festival on Sunday, March 27th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public.

It will include:

• Arts & Craft Exhibition
• Kids’ Workshops
• Live Contests
• Live Karaoke
• Food Stalls

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Kizomba Alegria Dance Company is hosting Kizomba Al Fresco on Sunday, March 27th, 2022.

This FREE event takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. at Pearl Street Park, 1200 Baxter Street, Charlotte.

There will be a free intro to Kizomba lesson at 4 p.m. if enough interested people show up right at 4 p.m. And then, after that, enjoy the evening dancing...

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NoDa Company Store, 3221 Yadkin Avenue, might be NoDa’s best hangout. There’s ample seating, they sell food and drink (much of it local), host food trucks, and mix up some really good Sangria, as well as their signature NoDa Colada.

And the setting is possibly (probably?) the most...

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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 list of ways to celebration at home, as well as a 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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Do you love Krispy Kreme Doughnuts? Do you love a good deal? You’re in the right place. We keep track of the best Krispy Kreme deals, right here.

Also, keep reading for a list of Charlotte area Krispy Kreme locations.

Get a free doughnut for showing your bracket

It’s officially “Bracket Season” and the popular doughnut shop is...

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Free Range Brewing, 2320 North Davidson Street, hosts a number of free and inexpensive events every week. Some are regularly scheduled and recur every week or month, and some are special events. Make sure to check Free Range Brewing’s Facebook page for updates to this schedule.

Here’s some of...

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Charlotte SHOUT! is a major event that debuted in 2019. It is a partnership between Charlotte Center City Partners and Blumenthal Performing Arts.

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,...

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If you associate tulips with the Netherlands, you might be surprised to learn that in the springtime, there’s a farm within an hour of Charlotte with a big field of tulips. You can go during their opening hours and cut your own tulips.

Howard Family Farm is at 250 Crater Road in Harmony, 57 miles straight up...

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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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Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are on Spring Break, including a holiday, a teacher workday, and weekends, from Saturday, April 9th, to Monday, April 18th, 2022.

Here are a few FREE or CHEAP things to do with them to keep them busy and happy. Make sure to follow each link to get the necessary details on times and locations. You can keep track of...

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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!...

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The Charlotte Fair brings entertainment, rides, and plenty of fair food to 6558 Bruton Smith Boulevard, Concord (across U.S. 29 from Charlotte Motor Speedway) from March 25th to April 3rd, 2022.

You might also be interested in the Queen Charlotte Fair, which takes place April 14th to 24th, 2022.

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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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Providence United Methodist Church, at 2810 Providence Road, offers free chamber music concerts throughout the year. The Providence Chamber Music Recital Series presents top-notch music to the community. Scroll down to see a description of the concerts. The concerts take place on Sundays evenings.

Sunday, December 5th, 2021
7 p.m. ...

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Steinway Piano Gallery-Charlotte, at 7030 Smith Corners Boulevard, often hosts free concerts. It’s near Northlake Mall. There are two concerts coming up.

Matthews Manwarren

The next concert features Matthews Manwarren on Sunday, March 27th, 2022, from 4 to 5 p.m.

Matthews Manwarren will perform Beethoven’s Eroica Variations,...

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Concerts are coming back, and that means that discounts for concert tickets are coming back too! We will update this page as frequently as we can, but there will still be times when you events on this page have sold out, or the discount is no longer available, or the event is over.

We also include tickets for sports events, when there’s...

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C.R.A.F.T. Fest combines vendor booths, a viewers’ choice art show, demonstrations, classes and food trucks.

This event is presented by Charlotte Region Arts Fibers and Textiles Guild.

It takes place at Sleepy Poet Antique Mall, 6426 South Boulevard, Charlotte, on Saturday, March 26th, and Sunday, March 27th, 2022.

• Saturday: 11 a.m....

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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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Why not splurge on some good local chocolate for Easter? We’ve put together a list of chocolatiers in the Chocolate area, with information on how to place orders.

Visit each website, and, if available, visit in person, to get the full scope of what’s offered.

Twenty Degrees Chocolates

Where: Design Center of...

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