Charlotte Taco Week is from April 21 to 30, 2023. During this time, some of the Charlotte area’s favorite taco joints will be offering $3 specialty tacos.

Find a list of all the participating restaurants here.

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The Charlotte Earth Day Celebration takes place on Saturday, April 15th, 2023, 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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Whether you’re shopping for a gift, for a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of trending deals at Amazon today. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.

Also, learn about Amazon’s coupon page!

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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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There’s no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months in Charlotte, and there’s really no better way to spend a nice evening.

We’ve put together a huge list of outdoor concerts, mostly free, throughout the whole Charlotte area.

Many outdoor concert series have not been announced yet for 2023. We will update here...

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Davidson College is holding its Spring Football Game on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 6 p.m., at Richardson Stadium, 200 Baker Drive, Davidson, NC.

Admission is free, and there will also be bounce houses, food trucks, autograph sessions, tailgate games and more.

Get a first look at the 2023 Wildcats!

Look for updates on the Facebook event.

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Prom is a rite of passage for many teenagers, but the cost of that dream dress can put it out of reach. For 13 years, Lydia’s Loft Prom Closet has been helping to make that special night possible. It operates out of First Baptist Church, 14813 N Old Statesville Road in Huntersville.

It’s...

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Keith Family YMCA instructors are leading FREE fitness classes on The Green at Prosperity Village, 5334 Docia Crossings Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area!

These classes started in April, 2023. They are ongoing, but we don’t know an end date yet. We’ll update when...

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Squirrel Lake Park, 1631 Pleasant Plains Road in Matthews, is the site for Earth Day with Kids in Nature Day on Saturday, April 15th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This day of free family fun in the park is presented by HAWK (Habitat and Wildlife Keepers), the Town of Matthews and NCWF’s Great Outdoors University.

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To help take some of the sting out of tax day 2023, restaurants and other businesses are offering tax day deals and freebies. Tax Day is Tuesday, April 18th, 2023.

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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Kona Ice is turning Tax Day into Chill Out Day! On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, Kona Ice Trucks throughout the country are offering a free Kona Ice to guests.

You can use the map on this page to find out where a Kona Ice Truck will be near you on April 18, giving out free Shaved Ice. Or scroll down to see the participating locations in the...

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VTLGCLT (Vintage Charlotte) is one of Charlotte’s most popular sources for unique clothing and accessories. Every year it hosts pop-up shops where it brings together the area’s most talented and resourceful sellers of handmade and vintage items.

VTGCLT Spring Sale is going to take place April 15th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at...

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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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Dairy Queen is offering a small Blizzard for just 85¢ from April 10 to 23, 2023. A small Blizzard is normally around $4. Participating locations only!

The offer is only available via DQ’s app at participating locations. And you can get the deal only one time. Download the app here.

DQ is presenting five new Blizzard...

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Charlotte SHOUT! is a major event that debuted in 2019. It is presented by Charlotte Center City Partners.

It is returning to Uptown Charlotte March 31st to April 16th, 2023, and will be the biggest festival Charlotte has ever seen.

The festival will feature music, art, poetry, food, interactive activities, large arts installations,...

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Boy Scouts of America Piedmont Council is holding Diversity Day on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 2650 Union Road, Gastonia, NC.

This is a free event and open to all. Please sign up here.

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

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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.

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Queen Charlotte Fair is bringing some fun to the area from April 13 to April 23, 2023. 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!

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Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville, will be presenting Light, Camera, Birkdale, a free outdoor movie series, on the second Saturday of the month from April to October, 2023.

The movies will start at 7:30 p.m. each date except for October 14th, when the movie will start at 7 p.m.

There’s some...

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Pike Nurseries frequently offers free gardening classes and other events. Read on to see what’s coming up. Find more information on Pike Nurseries’ website.

Pike Nurseries now has four locations in the Charlotte area:

Pike Nurseries Ballantyne
12630 N. Community House Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28277

Pike Nurseries Matthews
...

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Charlotte Harps, the Charlotte chapter of the American Harp Society, is a non-profit organization made up of professional and semi-professional harpists, harp instructors, students and just people who love the harp.

The organization presents concerts, masterclasses, guest artist recitals and more.

On Saturday, April 15th, 2023, Charlotte...

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President James K. Polk North Carolina State Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, pays tribute to our 11th president and presents living history that brings the early 19th century to life.

It’s free to visit. Tours are $2 for adults and $1 for children (ages 5-12) and seniors (age 62+)

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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.

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling...

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Charlotte on the Cheap readers have loved Charlotte Warehouse Sale for years. Several times a year, fashion lovers have the chance to shop for new, name-brand clothings and accessories, at 65% to 90% off retail prices.

Read on to enter a contest to win a $50 gift certificate to the next sale!

Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s “Hello,...

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Charlotte area drive-in movie fans have fewer opportunities this year. There is only one drive-in theater currently operating — Badin Road Drive-in, in Albemarle.

Two other drive-ins announced permanent closures this winter.

In February, Hound’s Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, which enjoyed great success during...

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Charlotte Folk Society is committed to preserving the traditional folkways of the Carolina Piedmont, including music, dance, craft, and storytelling. They’ve been hosting monthly public Gatherings for 40 years.

The concerts take place at Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina.

• Food Truck available...

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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.

Check out NoDa Brewing Company’s Facebook page for...

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The Landing at 4th Ward, at 644 N Church Street, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Comedy Open Mic Night at the Landing every Saturday, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

This is a free event and is scheduled through the rest of 2023.

The event is hosted by Jordan Centry. Each week you’ll be entertained by comedians working on their new jokes, including...

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Celebrate Earth Day at Earth Jam 2023 at Robbins Park, 17738 W Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, on Saturday, April 15th, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m.

This is a free, family-friendly festival.

This free event is a great way to come together as a community to celebrate Earth Day, eat delicious food, listen to live music, enjoy drinks from local...

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Tega Cay Concert Series is a series of free outdoor concerts in Tega Cay, South Carolina. They take place one Saturday a month from April to September, 2023, except July, at two parks in Tega Cay, from 6 to 10 p.m. See the schedule below.

Tega Cay is about 20 miles to the south west of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Do you love outdoor...

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Shredding your documents is 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...

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Wing Haven, 260 Ridgewood Avenue, is a local treasure, with three public gardens that are a haven for nature-seeking visitors, as well as the birds and wildlife that call them home.

The garden is holding its Spring Plant Sale April 13th to 15th, 2023. The plant sale is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

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Loch Norman Highland Games is is returning in 2023. 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 15th, and Sunday, April 16th, 2023.

The festival will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Loch Norman Highland Games...

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The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, celebrates the contributions to our art and culture by African and African-American people. It features changing exhibits, and frequently hosts low-priced arts events for the community, giving them a...

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Ballantyne Earth Day Celebration will be back Friday, April 21, 2023

This year there will be two parts to the celebration.

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Charlotte AutoFair will be at Charlotte Motor Speedway from April 13 to 16, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Thursday tickets are $10, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday tickets are $15. Kids 12 and under get in for free with an adult.

Purchase tickets online.

This is the largest collector car flea market and car corral in the southern...

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The Charlotte Woodcarvers Club will be hosting the 40th Annual Showcase of Woodcarvings on April 15th and 16th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on each day. It takes place at CPCC’s Worrell Building, 1228 Elizabeth Avenue.

This is the largest woodcarving show in the Southeast with work from more than 150 artists. The theme of the show is...

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Target is holding its very popular car seat trade-in event again this year. It takes place from April 16th to 29th, 2023.

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.

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Did you know there’s a rodeo in Mint Hill? The annual Mint Hill Rodeo is a project of the Mint Hill Historical Society and provides family fun for all ages.

Mint Hill Rodeo will be at McWhirter Rodeo Arena, 8201 Bartlett Road, Mint Hill, on Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Tickets are not sold in advance. They’re...

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