There are plenty of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Charlotte in 2023!

After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother’s Day freebies and discounts. And after that we have a big list of all the events that are on our calendar for Friday, May 12, through Sunday, May 14, 2023. If you’re ordering a gift...

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On Sunday, May 14, 2023, moms get free general admission to both Mint Museum Uptown and Mint Museum Randolph.

At the front desk, just tell them that you’re a mom!

Free admission does not include the Picasso exhibit at Mint Museum Uptown.

Learn about more Mother’s Day freebies,...

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Make your mom’s day a little sweeter on Mother’s Day with a visit to TCBY. Participating TCBY locations are giving all moms 6 ounces of free frozen yogurt on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, 2023

At self-serve stores, toppings are included in the 6 ounces. At traditional stores, toppings are extra.

There are many TCBY stores in...

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Looking for things to do in Charlotte this weekend? You came to the right place! This list contains free and cheap things to do from Friday to Sunday (or Monday if it’s a holiday weekend.)

You’ll find festivals, live music and dance, kids’ activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much...

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Celebrate Mother’s Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, 2023. We’re putting together a list of restaurants in the Charlotte area where you can get Mother’s Day Brunch for $35 or under per person. (That doesn’t mean you can’t spend more at these restaurants!)

We’re including...

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Moms can celebrate Mother’s Day by visiting Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for free on Saturday, May 13, and Sunday, May 14, 2023.

On both days the hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please make sure to reserve or purchase a timed ticket.

The first 275 moms in the door each day will receive a free mini potted plant. ...

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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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Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte is open in the South End at 340 West Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC.

Hi-Wire Brewing includes two separate bars, and features 20 unique taps of Hi-Wire beer, wine and draft cider taps, and non-alcoholic options. You’re welcome to bring in outside food, including Benny Ferrovia’s pizza next door.

Check out...

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We regularly feature some of the best Amazon deals on Charlotte on the Cheap, but there’s another way to save that a lot of people don’t know about.

Amazon has a Coupon Page with some pretty steep discounts. It’s not at all unusual to see 80% discounts.

The key to using the coupon page is to...

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Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, is offering a special membership deal for Mother’s Day.

Learn about more Mother’s Day freebies, deals and events in Charlotte!

From Friday, May 12, to Sunday, May 14, 2023, get 20% off memberships, whether it’s for a new or returning...

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Spring is here and the water is calling. There’s nothing better than to be out on a boat in the spring and summer summer, whether the boat is a kayak, a pontoon, a pedal boat or something in between.

But what if you don’t own a boat?

There are still several opportunities for enjoying a float or a paddle on a river or a lake. Read...

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Memorial Day 2023 in Charlotte will feature events celebrating the beginning of summer, as well as events to commemorate our fallen military personnel.

We will also share information on Memorial Day freebies and discounts when they’re announced. And we also have a schedule below of everything on our event calendar for Memorial Day...

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Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC, is celebrating Mother’s Day with a Buy One Get One Free offer.

Learn about more Mother’s Day freebies, deals and events in Charlotte!

Buy one ticket to any show playing at Independent Picture House on Sunday, May 14, 2023, and get one...

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains several nature centers, Reedy Creek, Quest at Latta Preserve, McDowell and Stevens Creek. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. In addition, they also host festivals, workshops, nature hikes, campfire and more events, many of which are...

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Piedmont Prime Time Community Band is an adult concert band in the Charlotte area, serving Cabarrus, North Mecklenburg, Rowan, and Iredell Counties, as well as the Lake Norman region.

The Piedmont Prime Time Community Band is a performance oriented, non-profit 501c(3) organization comprised of volunteer musicians. The...

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On Sunday, May 21, 2023, the town of Davidson invites the community to the grand opening of the Fisher Farm Archery Range. The event takes place from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Check out this list of upcoming Lake Norman events!

This archery range will be the first public range in the North Mecklenburg area. It will have open hours...

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Whole Foods Market is offering a special deal on flowers for Mother’s Day. From May 10 to 16, 2023, get a 15-stem bunch of tulips for only $9.99.

This deal is exclusively for Prime members. Try Prime for 30 days for free.

The deal is valid for single-color, multicolor, bicolor and classic 15-stem bunches only....

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Old Armor Beer Company, at 211 West Avenue, Kannapolis, offers a wide variety of locally brewed, carefully crafted beers.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

The brewery supports veterans and first responders through its Pay It Forward Board. It allows anyone to give back to their favorite military branch or first...

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Primal Brewery, at 16432 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, hosts frequent events, including live music, holiday parties, and more. To see all of their events, visit Primal Brewery’s Facebook page or the Primal Brewery website calendar.

Primal Brewery has a second location, at 52 Ervin Street, Belmont, so please make sure, when you...

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Trolley Barn Fermentory and Food Hall, at 2104 South Blvd, Charlotte, is located next to the Rail Trail in Atherton Mill. It offers experimental beers, a cocktail program, and three food stalls.

On Sunday, May 14, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Trolley Barn Fermentory is hosting a Mother’s Day Market.

• Permanent jewelry from Link x Lou
• ...

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Town of Cornelius Parks & Recreation is presenting the Cornelius Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 20th, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry Street Cornelius.

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...

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Petty Thieves Brewing Co., at 413 Dalton Avenue, Charlotte, creates craft beers, fueled by passion and imagination.

They also host many events, which you can find on their Facebook page.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Coming Up

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Presents: Barbie: From Mother to Mogul is a free event on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., at the Matthews Library, 230 Matthews Station Street, Matthews, NC.

We may know Barbie for her fashion sense and Dream House, but do we truly understand how this 12-inch doll has impacted America and beyond?...

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Concerts on the Green, a summer music series, is returning to Davidson’s Village Green in 2023! The concerts will take place on select Saturdays and Sundays from April 30th to October 8th, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m.

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

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Pilot Brewing is at 1331 Central Avenue. They are a nano-brewery that specializes in small batch, experimental brewing.

Check their Facebook page or website for a full list of announcements and upcoming events. You can also reach them by calling 704-802-9260.

Coming Up

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NoDa Brewing Company, at 150 W 32nd Street, Charlotte (the North End location) hosts many free events. They also have a second location at 2229 N. Davidson St. Be sure to double-check the location before attending an event.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

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Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is hosting a Hello Summer Party on Monday, June 5, 2023, from 7 to 10 p.m. During this time, Jeni’s Splendid Rewards members will get a free scoop.

In addition, the first 25 people in line will get free swag bags.

Make sure to download the new Jeni’s app and become a Rewards members so that you can...

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Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, brings craft beers to Lake Norman.

They also host frequent events. You can find all the upcoming events on their Facebook page or website calendar.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Coming Up

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Lower Left Brewing Co., at 4528 Nations Crossing Drive, is a new arrival in Charlotte’s brewery scene. They opened their doors in August of 2019 in the historic Lower South End neighborhood.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

The owners have an affinity for all styles of IPA’s, Sour Ales and...

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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.

Check out a huge calendar of events at...

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PLEASE NOTE: We have started gathering information about 2023 Juneteenth celebrations. This article will continue to be updated.

Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States.

It marks the day, June 19, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st,...

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