In the warmer months, there’s no shortage of opportunities to enjoy music outdoors, for free. Check out some of these concert series around the Charlotte area.

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Find free and cheap things to do near you in Charlotte this weekend. This list includes festivals, concerts, kids' activities and more.

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There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment. Hound’s Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating. Sunset Drive-In,...

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Cabela’s in Fort Mill is presenting Spring Fishing Classic Kids’ Weekend on Saturday, March 19th and 20th, 2022. The event is intended to teach kids how to fish. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Facebook event for...

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Find the best grocery deals in multiple grocery stores and supermarkets in Charlotte. Updated each week.

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Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte’s first hot glass art studio. It’s at 438 Atando Avenue, which is north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It’s around the corner from NoDa Brewing. It’s owned by artist Jake...

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BrightFire Music & Arts Festival is a brand new event for Charlotte, and it’s unlike any other festival we’ve seen. It takes place Saturday, April 30th, 2022, from 4 to 10 p.m., at Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville....

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Celebrate the upcoming start of the Charlotte Knights’ season at Knights Fest on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Truist Field, 324 Mint Street. Admission is $5 and a portion of ticket sales benefits Charlotte Knights...

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Every Wednesday and Friday at 12 p.m., there’s a free walking tour at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte. The tours are scheduled from January 12th to March 30th, 2022. To attend, you need to RSVP on Eventbrite. Camp North End...

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Free Easter Bunny pictures, egg hunt and Easter crafts at Bass Pro Shops

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Birkdale Village is presenting its second annual Luck of the Village St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Friday, March 18th, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m. NOTE: This was rescheduled from March 11th, because of the weather forecast. Enjoy an evening of...

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Celebrate Easter in Charlotte, with egg hunts and Easter Bunny pictures. We also include a list of ways to celebrate at home.

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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, 2022, in Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews. Each event will feature a...

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Huntersville Parks & Recreation is hosting a jazz concert series on three Saturdays in April, 2021, at Veterans Park, at 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville. (Main and Maxwell.) The concerts take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is...

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Regal is hosting its Must-See Nominees Film Series in 2022. This is your chance to catch up on any of the Best Picture Oscar nominees that you missed. The films will be shown from March 18th to 27th, 2022, at select locations. Tickets are just $5...

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Join the Cornelius PARC Department for Hop Into Spring on Saturday, April 9th, 2022, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Robbins Park, 17738 W Catawba Avenue, Cornelius. This is a free event. This family-friendly event is designed for ages 3-12. Participants can...

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Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Ave NW in Concord, is Concord’s first full-scale production brewery. It’s open seven days a week. It also hosts live music (and more) to go along with the craft beer, usually on Fridays and Saturdays....

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The opening of SouthEnd Arts’ new exhibition, “Outer Limits,” will take place on Friday, March 18th, 2022, from 5 to 8:30 p.m., at CPCC Harris Campus, 3210 CPCC Harris Campus Drive, Charlotte. This is a free event, and parking is...

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Matthews Chamber of Commerce is presenting Healthy Living Expo on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m It takes place on the Green in Downtown Matthews, at 210 Matthews Station Street. The event is free, family-friendly, and open to the...

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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...

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Celebrate the spring in Charlotte with festivals! Music festivals, kids' festivals, cultural festivals and more.

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The Hindu Center of Charlotte, at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, is hosting its Holi Festival on Saturday, March 19th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a free event for the whole community. It will feature a live DJ, food, shopping, and, of...

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Resident Culture Brewing Company, has two locations: Plaza Midwood: 2101 Central Avenue, Charlotte South End: 332 W Bland Street, Charlotte They often host events, which you can find on their Facebook page. When you plan on an event, make sure to...

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Town of Cornelius Department of Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture (PARK) is presenting the Cornelius Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 21st, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry Street Cornelius. This is a free event. The...

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Armored Cow Brewing, in University City, at 8821 JW Clay Boulevard, features both gluten-free and traditional beers. It often hosts food trucks and events. You can see all their upcoming events on their Facebook page. Here’s some coming...

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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the Charlotte area with festivals, bar crawls, music and more

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The Town of Cornelius and Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists are joining together to present Hooked on Cornelius, a free fishing event on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 12 pm. There’s an 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. session. It takes...

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The Baxter Village/Fort Mill Spring Fest and St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place Saturday, March 19th, 2022, at Baxter Village Town Center, 900 Market Street, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Baxter Village is one block off I-77 at exit 85 in South...

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Mint Hill Family Fun Nights are free events that are held at Mint Hill Veterans Park, 8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill. Fun for the kids includes activities like a bounce house, face painting, giant Jenga, corn hole and more. Food will be available for...

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The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation works to ensure clean, plentiful water in the Catawba River Basin through advocacy and education. Learn more about what they do and how you can be involved. The organization is offering a growing number of...

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Paws in the Park is a free family event featuring lots of adoptable dogs, a dog walk, entertainment, vendors and more.

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