What is there to do this week in Charlotte? A lot! This list includes things to do in Charlotte, and surrounding areas, this week, from Monday 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,...

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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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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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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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If you’d like to make your kids very, very happy, and also save some money, check out the Groupon for Great Wolf Lodge.

They are offering deals on a number of different kinds of suites, with discounts around 23% off, with dates into June, 2023.

Check out all the dates and prices.

Great Wolf Lodge features:

• Howlin’ Tornado—an...

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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.

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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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The Fifth Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival is a multi-day celebration of Juneteenth. It’s free to the public. It also includes several events leading up to the big weekend.

Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area!

Here are all the events associated with EbonyFest Juneteenth.

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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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Charlotte Ballet is offering free dance classes for the community. There are classes for a variety of ages and skill levels. In all, there are 11 free classes a week.

The free classes are sponsored by Culture Blocks — a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.

These are drop-in classes. Except for the virtual classes, you...

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Mindless Minutia Trivia is presenting trivia twice a week at Seoul Food Meat Company‘s Mill District location, 421 E 26th Street, Charlotte, NC.

Check out our big calendar of trivia nights in Charlotte!

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Birkdale Village hosts a free community workout series, Be Well Birkdale, on Tuesdays from April 4th to October 24th, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please check in at 5:45 p.m.

The class will take place under The Willow Oaks in The Grove.

Please bring a mat.

You’ll receive access to a virtual punch card during your first class and if you...

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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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Ballantyne Arts Center, at 11318 N Community House Road, Charlotte, is presenting a free event for kids, Live Story Time, twice a month.

This free family event will engage imaginations of all ages.

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

It will be led by...

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St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 2027 Emerywood Drive, Charlotte, is hosting Touch a Truck on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Admission is free.

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

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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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The City of Kings Mountain is hosting Earth Day at the Gateway Trail on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail. Check back soon for the time, and other details.

Check out more Earth Day celebrations in Charlotte!

Kings Mountain Gateway Trail is at 807 S. Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain,...

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ALC Mosaic, 6100 Monroe Road, is hosting an Artisan Market on May 13, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

It’s free to attend.

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Morning Star Lutheran Church, 12509 Idlewild Road, Matthews, is hosting Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer- in Concert on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public.

Enjoy an eclectic mix of original and traditional folk, old time country, and swing tunes, featuring superb vocal harmonies and dazzling...

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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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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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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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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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El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration of children and of literacy.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has several special Día events planned in the month of April, 2023. We’ve listed the highlights of the programming below. Find more Día programming at the...

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