Be Kind, Rewind! Free 90s Movie Series & free video game play at Camp North EndCharlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival March 11Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendPooch Party with the Charlotte CheckersFree admission to Discovery Place Science’s “The Bias Inside Us” on Community Evenings21 Trending Deals on Amazon today, including Amazon Fire tablet, metal detector, Roomba, more…5 Cat Cafes (with discounts)Spring Free for All at Hart Witzen Gallery March 10Just-a-Buck closing — everything 75¢Free Bojangles Sausage Biscuit March 10 and whenever a team scores 77+ points in ACC Tournament30+ St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Charlotte 2023Winner announced for $50 for Charlotte Warehouse Sale March 11-19Charlie Houck was killed by a lion — help restore his headstone at Elmwood CemeteryHoli Festival at Hindu Center of Charlotte rescheduled to March 19Greater Charlotte Book Crawl — visit 15 indie bookstores in April for a chance at a prizeTarget Circle Week — big savings for one week March 5-11SXSE: South by South End Music Festival at Protagonist Beer LoSoReservations Open March 10 for Breakfast with Easter Bunny and Duck in Huntersville April 1Free comedy show at Lenny Boy Brewing (and more)HERstory — Women’s History Month Celebration with Levine Museum at VAPA CenterEaster Egg Hunts and Free Easter Bunny pictures in Charlotte – 2023Free Farm Tours at True Cut Ranch March 9-11Celebrate Pi Day 2023 in Charlotte with these dealsRich & Bennett’s 21st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl March 11International Women’s Day Events, Free Live Professional Wrestling at Resident Culture Brewing Plaza Midwood, and more!Canceled: Free outdoor movie in Waxhaw: Angels in the OutfieldCelebrate Chili’s 48th birthday with $3.13 Presidente Margaritas March 13Green River Revival — St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Whitewater CenterFree ice at Rita’s for first day of spring — March 20Free pictures with the Easter Bunny and Duck at Huntersville ParksFree Cone Day at Dairy Queen March 20Charlotte Art Museums, Galleries and Events — a calendarZetas of Charlotte 13th Annual Easter Egg HuntGeneral Tire Redcrest Outdoor Sports Expo — free fishing expo in CharlotteThe Building STEAM Festival in Kannapolis (and 2 more events)Earth Day Celebrations in Charlotte for 2023Registration opens March 13 for TreesCharlotte’s End of Season Citywide TreeAdoptionDiscounts on Tax ProductsWomen’s History Month Events in Charlotte3-Day St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at Primal Brewery Huntersville & Belmont (and more)Charlotte Roller Derby Shamrock Smash March 11Day by day list of outdoor concerts in Charlotte (mostly free)Free Spring Concert by Piedmont Prime Time Community Band: European Folk Songs March 12
Every Friday in February and March of 2023, Camp North End and Aurora Star Lit Cinema are bringing an indoor movie series to Camp North End. Be Kind, Rewind will take place in the Historic Ford Building at 1774 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, NC. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own chair. The event will... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
After a hiatus of several years, the Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day and Festival are returning in 2023! The new organizer, the Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Committee, is a North Carolina non-profit, 501C3 corporation, and are working to make sure that the tradition continues for many years. Would you like to participate in the event... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Discovery Place Science, 301 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, will be hosting “The Bias Inside Us,” an exhibition and community engagement project from the Smithsonian, from March 11th to April 9th, 2023. “The Bias Inside Us” unpacks and demystifies the concept of bias through compelling images, interactives, testimonials... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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. Sale
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Hart Witzen Gallery, at 2422 N. Tryon Street, is holding one of its biggest arts events of the year on Friday, March 10th, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Spring Free for All will feature work by a diverse and extensive group of artists. It’s free to attend. Both Hart Witzen studio artists and regional artists will be exhibiting... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Just a Buck-Charlotte is a locally owned dollar store at 6510 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, is closing. Everything is marked down to 75 cents. As of March 9th, 2023, there are still a lot of great finds. Look for updates on their Facebook and Instagram pages. Double-Check Before You Head Out!We make every effort to make sure that...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • It’s Biscuits and Baskets time in North Carolina! The men’s and women’s ACC basketball tournament is taking place in Greensboro. The women’s tournament is March 1st to 5th, 2023, and the men’s tournament is March 7th to 11th. Photo courtesy of BojanglesBojangles has announced through a press release that any time... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: DepositphotosSt. Patrick’s Day is back in Charlotte in 2023 in a big way, with the return of the Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival (formerly known as Charlotte Goes Green Festival.) There’s also a parade in Fort Mill, the U.S. National Whitewater Center’s Green River Revival, Old Town St.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
UPDATE: The contest has ended and the winner is Doris K. We’ve emailed you! 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Elmwood Cemetery. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLCHistoric Elmwood/Pinewood Cemetery, at 700 West 6th Street, is an invaluable historical resource. The headstones tell the stories of generations of Charlotte residents. Keeping the headstones in good repair is a costly endeavor, and this is something the Charlotte community can help with.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Hindu Center of Charlotte, at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, is hosting its Holi Festival on Saturday, March 19th, 2023, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Please note that this date is a rescheduled date, due to the expected inclement weather on March 12th. This is a free event for the whole community. The event is weather-dependent. Please... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Greater Charlotte Crawl, which takes place from April 1st to 29th, 2023, challenges you to visit some of the excellent indie bookstores in the Charlotte region. The list of bookstores includes both used bookstores and new bookstores, all over the Charlotte region, including Cornelius, Davidson, Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, Pineville,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Head to Target for the return of its popular Target Circle Week for lots of savings on many popular categories. Photo: TargetFrom March 5th to 11th, 2023, Target Circle members enjoy the following deals: 20% off select skin care20% off select bedding & bath items20% off select swimwear for the family20% off select vitamins...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
SXSE — South by South End Music Festival takes place at Protagonist Beer, 227 Southside Drive, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 10 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 around Charlotte. Most are free. Admission... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Town of Huntersville Parks and Recreation is presenting Breakfast with a Bunny and Duck on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, at Veterans Park, at Main and Maxwell, in Huntersville. There will be three time slots: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12 p.m. There are only 30 tables available, and registration is required. Reservations are $20 per table. A table... 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 •
Levine Museum of the New South is celebrating Women’s History Month with a free event. HERstory will take place March 12th, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m., at VAPA Center, 700 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC. Learn about more Women’s History Month events in Charlotte. This free family day will include: Arts and craftsMusic...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosIf you’re looking for fun celebrations for Easter in 2023 in Charlotte, you came to the right place. We are putting together 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. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • True Cut Ranch, at 5221 Bolick Road, Claremont, North Carolina, is a family-owned and family-operated farm. It’s owned by a family from Charlotte that left successful construction companies behind to pursue ranching full-time. True Cut Ranch knows that food grown on healthy land with healthy farming practices is healthy food, and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023, (3/14) is Pi Day. Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. The number starts with 3.14, but it goes on for infinity. I can consistently remember just 3 digits of Pi, which obviously is nothing to brag about. However, my friend, art director and designer Lyndsay Cooper, is famous in certain... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Pub crawls abound on St. Patrick’s Day, but the granddaddy of them all in Charlotte is Rich & Bennett. The 21st Annual Rich & Bennett’s St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl takes place Saturday, March 11th, 2023. Check-in is between 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pub Crawl Party Lot, 300 N Brevard Street, Charlotte. The event... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Resident Culture Brewing Company has two locations:
Plaza Midwood: 2101 Central Avenue, CharlotteSouth End: 332 W Bland Street, CharlotteThey often host events, which you can find on their Facebook page. When you plan on an event, make sure to verify which location it’s at. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Update: This event has been canceled due to projected high winds. The Town of Waxhaw, North Carolina, is hosting Movie Night Under the Water Tank. On Friday, March 10th, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m., enjoy watching Angels in the Outfield. Waxhaw Kettle Corn will be selling popcorn and other treats. The event takes place at the Water Tower... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Chili’s is celebrating its 48th birthday! Chili’s opened in 1975 in a converted postal station in Dallas. It now has 1,500 locations worldwide. Photo: Chili’sTo mark the milestone, Chili’s is offering its signature Presidente Margarita for just $3.13 on March 13th, 2023, at participating locations. The signature... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of U.S. National Whitewater CenterThe U.S. National Whitewater Center is planning Green River Revival on Saturday, March 11th, 2023, from 9 p.m. until 5 p.m. Green River Revival is one of Charlotte’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day events, featuring the Color Me Green 5K Trail Run, live music, yoga, and a green river. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Rita’s Italian Ice is celebrating the beginning of spring with a free ice! They’ve been doing this for 30 years!
All customers who visit a participating Rita’s location on March 20th, 2023, will receive a FREE Italian Ice in the flavor of their choice to celebrate the First Day of Spring, including a new flavor that will be... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Easter Bunny will be hopping from park to park in Huntersville with his pal, the Duck, the first week in April. At each event, get free pictures with the Bunny and Duck, and enjoy crafts. Find more Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny pictures in the Charlotte area. April 3rd, 2023
6 to 7 pm.
Abernathy Park
14813 Glendale Drive,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Dairy Queen is celebrating the first day of spring with its annual Free Cone Day! On Monday, March 20th, 2023, DQ is giving every customer a FREE small vanilla cone at participating locations. (Mall locations do not participate.) We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Charlotte, North Carolina, has a vibrant art culture. You can find visual art in museums, galleries, grass-roots exhibitions, and in murals all over the city. Visual artists often collaborate with musicians and dancers to create multi-media performances. Read on for a calendar of upcoming art events. By no means is this an exhaustive list, but... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Zetas of Charlotte are holding their 13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Find more Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny pictures in the Charlotte area. Rain date is April 1st, 2023. This event is FREE and open to the community. It takes place at Zeta House, 4248 Beatties Ford Road. Enjoy: ...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Credit: Major League FishingMajor League Fishing is hosting General Tire Redcrest Outdoor Sports Expo, a FREE, family-friendly expo in Charlotte. The expo will take place at The Park Expo and Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, from March 10th to 12th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Credit: Major...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
We’re Building STEAM is coming to Kannapolis in April. There will be three fun family events on April 22nd, 26th, and 27th, as the community celebrates (STEAM) – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Building STEAM FestivalThe Building STEAM Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 22nd, 2023, at the North... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
This year, 2023, marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day. 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, you can subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap’s daily... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
TreesCharlotte, an organization dedicated to increasing Charlotte’s tree canopy, holds several free TreeStores every year. At these events, Charlotte residents can receive free trees, as well as training on how to care for them. In general, each household can receive up to two free trees per event. When you register you’ll get to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • For better or worse, it’s probably time to think about how you’re going to file your tax return this year. If you’re thinking about using tax software, please keep reading for discounts on some tax products. At the time of this post, all of the below items are discounted by 20% to 38%, but prices change rapidly and promotions... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: DepositphotosMarch has been designated as Women’s History Month. During this month, there are many opportunities to study, observe and celebrate the role of women in American history. Read on for a day by day list of some Women’s History Month event taking place in the Charlotte area. Make sure to follow each link for more... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Charlotte Roller Derby returns to the track with the Shamrock Smash. the action starts with the Luck Harms vs. Zero Lucks Given, followed by Charlotte Roller Derby Bad Assets vs. Savannah Derby Devils. It takes place Saturday, March 11th, 2023, at Grady Cole Center, 310 N Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC. The Timeline: 3 p.m.: Doors Open4...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosPiedmont 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 