| National Pretzel Day 2023 — where to get free pretzels (and some great local pretzels!) April 26Spring/summer special on glamping domes at new campground near Boiling Springs — starting at $120/night, with additional discount availableNew CLT Airport Overlook Opening in 2024 — here’s a sneak peekFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekDog Days Family Event at Cabela's -- free stuff for your pup12 Trending Deals on Amazon today: Ninja Ice Cream Maker, Car Seat, Roomba, more…Diversity Day with Boy Scouts of America Piedmont CouncilFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend18 Free paper shredding events in the Charlotte area in 2023 (more added)SXSE: South by South End Music Festival at Protagonist Beer LoSo April 29Adoptable dogs and cats in CharlotteLive Under the Oaks free concert series at Birkdale VillageGreat Wolf Lodge Offering a Discount to TeachersPhillips Place Spring Market & Shopping StrollMario Kart 64 Tournament at Camp North EndOpening Reception for “The Next Hundred Years” at Studio 229 on BrevardTool Rush: 3-Day Tool Sale at Charlotte Community ToolBankCharlotte Dragon Boat Races and Asian Festival May 13Hippie Festival at Dallas Lavender Lane Farm May 6-7Music at the Met on Thursdays through SeptemberDaydream Music Fest at Suffolk Punch Brewing: Easy Honey April 28 (free admission)Free concert by Charlotte Strings Collective at Five Points Plaza April 29Charlotte Art Collective Spring Show April 29Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream Grand Opening in Steele Creek April 27 — First 50 guests get free ice cream for a yearStudents: Buy one, get one free ticket Wednesdays at Independent Picture House (plus, free membership)Yom Ha’atzmaut at Levine JCC April 26Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch in Charlotte for dine-in or to-go — 2023Lake Norman Foodees Food and Culture FestivalParty in the Park at Mint Museum Randolph April 30Outdoor movie at Toringdon: Ferris Bueller’s Day OffRoly Poly Fest at Rob Wallace Park in MidlandKings Drive Art Walk May 6th and 7thCarolina Panthers Hosting Draft Party at Bank of America Stadium April 27Haitian Flag Day CelebrationBelmont’s Friday Night LiveCLT Taco Week April 21-30Matthews Beats ‘n Bites Outdoor Concert SeriesMother’s Day Gift Guide — With DiscountsCelebrate Mother’s Day in Charlotte in 2023 — deals, events, and moreBelmont Historical Society presents Living History Day April 29Garibaldi Festival in Belmont April 29 — bands announcedRegional Festival of India @ Matthews April 29 Wednesday, April 26, 2023, is National Pretzel Day. Read on for a list of pretzel freebies and deals. We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day. Subscribe
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Broad River Campground is a brand new 90 acre pet friendly campground near Charlotte with cabins, glamping domes, primitive tent sites and RV sites. The campground has a Spring/Summer special for glamping domes — starting at $120 for weeknights. In addition, get an additional 10% off reservations through October 31st, 2023 with code ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Plane taking off from old Overlook. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCCharlotte Douglas International Airport’s popular Overlook area closed in October, 2022, to allow for construction of the North End-Around Taxiway and future fourth parallel runway. There’s a temporary overlook available now (keep reading for info on that), but the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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,... 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. Also, learn about Amazon’s coupon page! ...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... 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 • 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... 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 • Birkdale Village is hosting an outdoor music series, Live Under the Oaks, on Fridays from April 7th to October 27th, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a free concert series. Birkdale Village is at Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville. A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks Cafe. Please bring... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Great Wolf Lodge is offering a discount for educators during Teacher Appreciation Week at all of its locations, including at Great Wolf Lodge Concord, at 10175 Weddington Road, Concord, NC. Photo courtesy of Great Wolf LodgeTeachers and everyone in the educator community can save up to 40% on reservations booked from May 8 to 14, 2023, using... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Phillips Place, at 6800 Phillips Place Court, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a Spring Market and Shopping Stroll on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop from local Charlotte artisan vendors in the courtyard. Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in the Charlotte area! The event also... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Aurora Star Lit Cinema is presenting a Mario Kart 64 Tournament at Camp North End. The event will take place 6 to 10 p.m. every Thursday in April, 2023. Mario Kart 64 will be played on Nintendo 64, projected on the big screen at the Historic Ford Building at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte. It’s $5 to enter the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Opening Reception for “The Next Hundred Years” takes place Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Studio 229, Brooklyn Collective CLT, 229 South Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC. It’s free to attend. A cash bar will be available. The Brooklyn Collective is excited to announce “The Next 100 Years III” 3... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCThe Charlotte Community ToolBank is a nonprofit tool lending program that provides charitable organizations with year-round access to an inventory of tools for use in volunteer projects, facility and grounds maintenance as well as special events. They maintain an 8,000 square foot warehouse at 2513 South Tryon... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosCharlotte Dragon Boat Races Festival and Asian Festival takes place at Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Road, Cornelius, NC, on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. This popular annual event features the racing of colorful dragon boats by various local teams, and a cultural festival with... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Dallas Lavender Lane, 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is hosting its Hippie Festival on May 6th and 7th, 2023, from 12 to 7 p.m. each day. Tickets are $12.99 for individual day passes and $19.99 for a weekend pass. Purchase here.
The festival features: BandsSky walkersJugglersVendorsPetting zooPhoto opsBubble showVW...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Metropolitan’s music series, Music at the Met, is taking place every Thursday from April 20th to October 5th, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m. It takes place next to Dressler’s. 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. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Suffolk Punch, at 2911 Griffith Street, Charlotte, is a combination coffee bar, tap house, culinary cafe, and fermentation lab, and is steps away from the New Bern light rail station. The Suffolk Punch offers events throughout the year. Check their Facebook page to see what they have coming up.
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Five Points Plaza, at 1803 West Trade Charlotte, is the gateway to the West End. It’s the meeting of West Trade Street, Beatties Ford Road, Rozzelle’s Ferry Road, West Fifth Street and State Street. It’s less than a mile from Uptown Charlotte and across the street from Johnson C. Smith University. Five Points Plaza has been... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Charlotte Art Collective is presenting its Spring Show on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Avondale Presbyterian Church Family Life Center, 2821 Park Road, Charlotte. It’s free to attend. Browse unique handmade gifts created by a talented group of artisans and artists. Some of what you’ll find: Ceramics...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is opening in Steele Creek at 4923 Trojan Drive, Charlotte, NC. Its grand opening celebration is taking place Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The hours each day are 11 a.m. to 10 pm. We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a non-profit community cinema that screens diverse, foreign and independent films. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCMemberships are a way to help support Independent Picture House, and they gain you benefits as well. With a membership, you’ll get $3 off... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte is hosting a free community-wide Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m. This event is a celebration of Israel’s 75th Anniversary. Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area! It takes place at the Levine JCC, 5007 Providence... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Lake Norman Foodees Food and Culture Festival is taking place Memorial Day Weekend at Lake Norman Family Branch YMCA, 21300 Davidson Street, Cornelius, NC: Friday, May 26, 2023: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.Saturday, May 27, 2023: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Sunday, May 28, 2023: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Admission is free. This three-day celebration of food,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Mint Museum Randolph. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLCMint Museum has two locations: Mint Museum Uptown: 500 S. Tryon StreetMint Museum Randolph: 2730 Randolph RoadRead on to learn of upcoming events and exhibits. Free Art Kids at Mint Museum RandolphVisit Mint Museum Randolph Wednesday, April 5 through Saturday, April 8 during... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Enjoy a free outdoor movie on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., at Toringdon Office Park’s The Green. 3436 Toringdon Way, Charlotte, NC. Check out this big list of outdoor movies coming up around Charlotte! The event starts at 7:30 p.m., with 30 free-play retro arcade games, and movie concessions for purchase. Vita Da Pizza... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks is presenting Roly Poly Fest on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Rob Wallace Park, 12900 Bethel School Road, Midland, NC. Family-friendly, fun, and free, this event is a day full of “get outside and play” activities…Roly-Poly Rumbles, Races, Rolling, and Bowling, and much, much... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Kings Drive Art Walk returns on Saturday, May 6th, and Sunday, May 7th, 2023. Kings Drive Art Walk is the spring counterpart to the fall’s Festival in the Park.
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Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area! It takes place on Little Sugar... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Carolina Panthers are hosting a 2023 Draft Party, presented by Bud Light, on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Bank of America Stadium, 800 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m., and on-field stage programming, hosted by Panthers play-by-play announcer Anish Shroff, and Panthers legend Jake Delhomme, will start at 7:30... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Haitian Heritage & Friends of Haiti present a Haitian Flag Day Celebration on May 20, 2023, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Winget Park, 12025 Winget Road, Charlotte, NC. This is a free community day with Haitian food available for purchase, music, games, vendors and more. There will be dominoes and card game tournaments. Double-Check Before You...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Bemont’s Friday Night Live summer concert series is back in 2023, with five concerts announced. Please note that the June 30th event is part of Red, White & Belmont, Belmont’s 4th of July celebration, and is followed by fireworks. The events take place from 6 to 10 p.m. at 24 S. Main Street in Downtown Belmont. April 28th:...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosCharlotte 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. Participating Restaurants (find details here) Angry Ale’sTime OutJackBeagle’sRock TacoSmall BarQue OndaOld Pineville Premium Pubel...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Town of Matthews is presenting Beats ‘n Bites, an outdoor concert series. The concerts will take place the last Friday of the month, April through September, 2023, in Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews. Image: DepositphotosEach event will feature a live band, plus five or six food trucks, as well as beer from a local... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosShop for Mother’s Day with this list of recommended gifts. Make sure to also check out our list of local Mother’s Day gifts and events, and our list of where to find Mother’s Day Brunch in Charlotte. In this list, we are mostly showcasing items that are on sale. Please note that discounts and prices can... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Belmont Historical Society is hosting a living history day on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on its museum grounds at 40 Catawba Street, Belmont. This is a free event.
The event includes: Local historyCraftsPersonalized genealogy informationRock paintingHot dogs for saleBaked goods for sale...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Garibaldi Festival takes place at Stowe Park, 24 S. Main Street, Belmont, NC, on Saturday, April 29th, 2023 from 12 a.m. to 10 p.m. This is a free event. Garibaldi Festival features: Local arts and crafts vendorsLive musicKids’ activitiesFood vendorsGaribaldi Festival Music Schedule: 12 p.m.: JazzGroupProject2...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The very popular Festival of India is being planned for fall of 2023 at Belk Theater, but you don’t have to wait until then to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of this very popular festival. The India Association of Charlotte is partnering with the Town of Matthews to present the Regional Festival of India @ Matthews. This... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 