Win $50 for Charlotte Warehouse Sale March 11-19Free Bojangles Sausage Biscuit when a team scores 77+ points in ACC TournamentFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend21 Trending Deals on Amazon today, including Beats Headphone, outdoor speakers, Echo Dot, more…Be Kind, Rewind! Free 90s Movie Series & free video game play at Camp North EndSpring/Easter Mini Session with LaLa Photography for $29 — reservations requiredLast Weekend: Discount Carowinds ticketsDewberry Farm opening for tulip picking soonMooresville Year-Long 150th Anniversary — Mooresville Day March 4“Growing Our Greenways” Walk: Irwin & Stewart Creek GreenwaysPurim Celebrations in Charlotte 2023Free Art Kits at Mint Museum Randolph March 1-4Regal Cinema’s Best Picture Film Festival March 3-12Target Circle Week — big savings for one week March 5-11New Artist Welcome Reception at Carolina Fine Art (and more)West Side Arts Festival at Northwest School of the Arts features both West Side and student artistsFree museum admission first weekend of month for Bank of America/Merrill customersFirst Friday Gallery Crawl in South End March 3Holi Festival at Hindu Center of Charlotte March 12Art After Dark at the Gantt Center: Grand Opening of The Phygital FunkStudio Works: Open House for “Reflections” March 3Spring Fling at Blakeney Town Center, featuring the Easter BunnyWBT SkyShow — Charlotte’s 4th of July fireworks celebration following Knights game (tickets on sale now)First Fridays Rock HillNoDa Company Store’s 7th Anniversary Weekend Bash, including the return of Sunday Funday Free LunchPreparing for Holi — DIY Gulal at Stevens Creek Nature Center (plus a Holi events at Elon Rec Center)Free admission to Matthews Heritage Museum first Saturday of month — updated basket exhibitFree Charlotte Pride Band concert March 18VAPAversary: VAPA Center’s 1st Anniversary Celebration March 4Luck of the Village at Birkdale Village for St. Patrick’s DayDivine Barrel Brewing’s Funkin’ 5 Anniversary Party — live music, pro wrestling, more…Free improv comedy show at Lenny Boy Brewing (and more)Free viewing of the Film Independent Spirit Awards at Independent Picture HouseCreek Week in Charlotte — tours, workshops, more…Free Easter Bunny pictures in 2023 at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’sCharlotte Art Museums, Galleries and Events — a calendarSt. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Charlotte 2023
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 “Spring is in... 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 • 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 • 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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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 • LaLa Photography is offering a great deal on a Spring/Easter Mini Event. LaLa Photography’s studio is at 4205 Stuart Andrew Blvd, Suite G, Charlotte, NC. This is a fantastic, low-priced way to get a picture to celebrate Easter or Spring. Spring/Easter Photoshoot
On weekends starting February 25th, 2023, and select weekdays,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Carowinds, via GrouponFor the first time, Carowinds is open all year. In January, February and March of 2023, Carowinds is open select days. Groupon has a deal for discount Carowinds tickets, good any day it’s open, from January 14th to March 5th, 2023. During this time period, Carowinds is open on Saturdays and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Dewberry FarmA farm in the Triad, near Winston Salem and Greensboro, plants 100,000 tulip bulbs every year, as well as other spring flowers, in anticipation of visitors from all over North Carolina. Dewberry Farm is at 2585 Dewberry Farm Lane, Kernersville. It’s around an hour and a half drive from the center of... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Mooresville is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2023 with a slew of special events. Next up is Mooresville Day, on March 4th, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m. The celebration will take place on North Main Street, in Downtown Mooresville. Mooresville isn’t the only Lake Norman area town celebrating this year! The nearby town of Huntersville... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Sustain Charlotte, AARP Charlotte, Partners for Parks, and Carolina Thread Trail are hosting a free event, Growing Our Greenways Walk: Irwin and Stewart Creek Greenways. It takes place Friday, March 3rd, 2023, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It’s free, but registration is required. Join us for a casual walk as we explore west Charlotte’s... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosPurim is many Jewish kids’ favorite holiday. It’s got it all — costumes, pastries, noise, games. Purim commemorates the thwarting of the plans to kill all the Jews in the Persian empire. The story is told in the Book of Esther, and dates to the 5th century BC. Read on to learn a little bit about the... 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 RandolphFrom March 1st to 4th, 2023, pick up a free art kit at Mint Museum Randolph. Pick... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Regal is hosting its annual Regal Best Picture Film Festival in 2023. This is your chance to catch up on any of the Best Picture Oscar nominees that you missed. The Must See Nominee films will be shown from March 3rd to 12th, 2023, at select locations. Tickets are $6 each, plus fees. Regal Crown Club members get $5 tickets, plus a $7 small... 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 • Carolina Fine Art, at 300 S Sharon Amity Road, at Cotswold Village Shopping Center, showcases paintings, pottery and textile work. It hosts regular receptions and events on the first Friday of each month. Photo courtesy of Carolina Fine ArtYou might be interested in a list of Charlotte art museums, galleries and events. Here’s some of... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Underground, QC Family Tree, and Northwest School of the Arts are teaming up to create a collaborative visual arts festival. West Side Arts Festival takes place Saturday, March 18th, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Northwest School of the Arts, 1415 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC. You might be interested in a list of Charlotte art... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free. These are the museums that are participating. Mint Museum UptownMint Museum RandolphBechtler Museum of Modern ArtLevine Museum of the New SouthHarvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
South End Gallery Crawl is an arts event that takes place the first Friday of every month. Galleries stay open late to host receptions for new exhibits. Many exhibits are timed to open the first Friday of the month. The events often include live music, food, and beer or wine. The events are free to attend.
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The Hindu Center of Charlotte, at 7400 City View Drive, Charlotte, is hosting its Holi Festival on Saturday, March 12th, 2023, from 12 to 3 p.m. This is a free event for the whole community. The event is weather-dependent. Photo: DepositphotosHoli is a popular Hindu festival. It’s also known as the “Festival of Love,”... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The popular Art After Dark program returns to Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCOn Friday, March 24th, 2023, from 6 to 10 p.m., the Gantt Center is hosting Art After Dark: The Phygital Funk. This is a free event for ages 21+. Celebrate the grand opening of the Gantt’s new Digital... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Studio Works Artist Collective + Gallery, at 307 East Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a collective gallery and working studios in Charlotte’s Dilworth neighborhood. It’s in the Crutchfield-Bomar-Brem House, an official Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmark. You might be interested in a list of Charlotte art museums,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Blakeney Town Center, at the intersection of Ardrey Kell and Rea Roads, is hosting Spring Fling on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, from 1 to 4 p.m. Find more Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny pictures in the Charlotte area. This free family event features: Easter Bunny photo opportunity at the archway on the GreenBalloon artistsFace...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Learn about all the 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in the Charlotte area. SkyShow is returning to Charlotte for 2023! This 4th of July fireworks show will take place in Truist Field, after a baseball game pitting the Charlotte Knights against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. The game starts at 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The first Friday of every month, businesses in Rock Hill are participating in First Fridays Rock Hill. Breweries, shops, galleries, restaurants and other venues are participating. This event is a celebration of Rock Hill’s creative culture. You can expect to experience music, art, pop-up markets and more. Many restaurants will have... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • NoDa Company Store, 3221 Yadkin Avenue, might be NoDa’s best hangout. There’s ample seating, they sell food and drink (much of it local), host food trucks, and mix up some really good Sangria, as well as their signature NoDa Colada. NoDa Company Store. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLCAnd the setting is possibly (probably?) the most... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is hosting two Holi events. Preparing for Holi — DIY Gulal on Saturday, March 4th, 2023, from 2 to 3 p.m., at Stevens Creek Nature Center, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina.Holi Celebration on Saturday, March 11th, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Elon Recreation Center, 11401...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Matthews Heritage MuseumMatthews Heritage Museum, 232 North Trade Street, Matthews, is housed in the 1879 Massey-Clark House, one of the oldest buildings in Downtown Matthews. The museum offers a glimpse into the past, and a close look at historic artifacts and long-gone ways of life. Learn about free days at other... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Charlotte Pride Band is returning to the concert stage in a free concert, Journey, on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, 7 p.m., at the Parr Center Theater of CPCC, 1201 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC. Learn all about the various community bands, orchestras and choirs in Charlotte, and how you can participate.
Led by Artistic Director, John... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • VAPA is a non-profit organization formed in 2021 by ten arts organizations in Charlotte to create a space for artists to create, perform, and exhibit their work. The space, the VAPA Center, opened at 700 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, in March of 2022. The VAPA Center is hosting a wide range of arts events. You can find them listed on their ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Birkdale Village is presenting its second annual Luck of the Village St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Friday, March 17th, 2023 from 6 to 9 p.m. Check out our big list of St. Patrick’s Day events around Charlotte! Enjoy an evening of live music, dancing, and festive gear. Image: DepositphotosThere will be special performances... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Divine Barrel Brewing offers wood-fermented and barrel-aged wilds and sours, as well as unique interpretations of classic styles. They aim to create interesting experiments to inspire Charlotte’s beer-drinking community.
You can find them at 3701 N. Davidson Street, Suite 203. If you have any questions, you can reach them at... 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 •
The Film Independent Spirit Awards recognize the best independent film and television, as voted upon by Film Independent Members. Independent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC, is a voting member of the organization. They’re hosting a free viewing party of the awards broadcast on Saturday, March 4th, 2023, from 5 to... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
March 18th to 25th, 2023, is the fifth annual Creek Week in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. This will be a week full of volunteer activities, educational programs and more, hosted by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and its partners. Mallard Creek Greenway. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCYou’ll find a list of events on the Creek Week... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Courtesy of Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’sThe Easter Bunny is coming to Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops in 2023, and we’ve got the details! Find more Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny pictures in the Charlotte area. The Easter Bunny will be at both Bass Pro Shops at Concord Mills and Cabela’s in Fort Mill. Hours: ...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 • 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 • | 