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...

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Shredding your sensitive documents is an important step to protect yourself from identify theft and fraud. It’s especially important to shred document that you have your social security number, credit card info or bank account information on them.

We maintain a list of free shredding events around Charlotte. The free...

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Kannapolis’ Summer Entertainment Series 2023 includes a diverse lineup of music, fun family movies in both English and Spanish, and children’s entertainment. These are all free events. One of the concerts is followed by fireworks.

While you’re in Kannapolis make sure to explore the city, especially the beautifully revitalized...

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The Sip-N-Savor Music Fest takes place Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Dallas Park, 1303 Dallas Cherryville Highway, Dallas, NC.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area!

Admission is free, and parking is free too.

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Charlotte SHOUT! is a major event that debuted in 2019. It is presented by Charlotte Center City Partners.

It is returning to Uptown Charlotte March 31st to April 16th, 2023, and will be the biggest festival Charlotte has ever seen.

The festival will feature music, art, poetry, food, interactive activities, large arts installations,...

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We regularly feature some of the best Amazon deals on Charlotte on the Cheap, but there’s another way to save that a lot of people don’t know about.

Amazon has a Coupon Page with some pretty steep discounts. It’s not at all unusual to see 80% discounts.

The key to using the coupon page is to...

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Free Range Brewing, 2320 North Davidson Street, hosts a number of free and inexpensive events every week. Some are regularly scheduled and recur every week or month, and some are special events. Make sure to check Free Range Brewing’s Facebook page for updates to this schedule.

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Walmart is offering an Easter meal deal that will help shoppers who are struggling with inflation. This full Easter meal feeds 8 to 10 people and is available at last year’s prices, bringing it under $100. Walmart offset the higher cost of some items by lowering the cost of other items, such as spiral-cut ham, which is now $2.28/lb.

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Quail Corners Shopping Center, 8500 Park Road, Charlotte, celebrating the PGA and the Queen City’s love of golf at Putt & Play.

This free family event takes place Friday, May 5, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 3 to 7 p.m.

There will be a DJ and golf activities for the whole family.

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One Medical Seniors is a doctor’s office designed around the needs of seniors. They believe in building strong relationships with our patients and the local community. They are currently offering no-cost events to keep the senior population healthy and connected. Come meet One Medical seniors at one of...

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The U.S. National Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is sharing its film series, Whitewater Film Series, again this spring.

On three Fridays in April, the Whitewater Center will be showing films with outdoor themes. It’s free to attend. The only cost is $6 for parking.

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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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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation has announced Sundown Sounds, a FREE concert series that will take place at parks throughout Mecklenburg County.

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.

You can pack your own picnic...

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Bopper’s Shag Club is hosting its next Friday Night Party on Friday, April 5th, 2023, starting at 6:30 p.m. It takes place at Mecklenburg Shrine Club, 5200 Mecklenburg Shrine Club Road.

The theme for the April dance is The Beach is calling….April Pre-SOS Party.

The cost is $6 for members, $10 for non-members, and $6 for juniors.

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Confluence, at 117 Center Street, Cramerton, NC, is a partnership of Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, South Fork Collective, and Cramerton Parks & Recreation.

It’s a downtown arts center that supports the unique outdoor recreation opportunities in the area, the arts community and the health of the South Fork River. It’s a bar,...

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Outdoor movies and drive-in movies are very popular in spring, summer, and fall. Many of these outdoor movies are free. You’re encouraged to bring a blanket or chair.

The list will grow during the warmer months, so keep checking back.

At many of these events, there will be food trucks and beverage vendors...

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Empowered Living Ministries is presenting a free movie, “Super Mario Brothers,” at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas, 9110 Kings Parade Blvd, Charlotte, on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at 12 p.m. Free, but registration is required.

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The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, celebrates the contributions to our art and culture by African and African-American people. It features changing exhibits, and frequently hosts low-priced arts events for the community, giving them a...

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Weekly live music returns to Camp North End in April, 2023, and will continue through the spring, summer and fall.

Live From the Boileryard is a free concert series every Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. There’s plenty more going on at Camp North End on Friday nights and all weekends.

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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.

Hours for the different venues...

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It’s a Vibe Community Festival takes place Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Stonebridge Church Community, 3700 Prosperity Church Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Admission is free.

This event features a bounce house, music, ice cream truck, character appearances, food, games, and vendors.

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Bring the kids to Stowe Park, 24 S. Main Street, Belmont, for Easter Egg Hunts on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. This event was rescheduled from April 8 because of the weather.

Find more Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny pictures in the Charlotte area.

This is a free event, with separate egg hunts for children ages 0-3, 4-6, and...

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Boruff Violin Studio is presenting its annual Young Artists Chamber Concert on Friday, April 28, 2023, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at The Rafters at Historic St. Mark’s, 8600 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road, Huntersville, North Carolina.

This concert will showcase some of the most talented young string musicians in teh community.

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Lake Norman Social District is a partnership between Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Avenue, and Thigs Cocktail Bar, 21234 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC. The Social District, the first in Mecklenburg County, allows customers to take alcoholic beverages between the two venues, and enjoy them outside, within a designated area.

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Looking to celebrate Easter the easy way? That is, without the cooking?

Check out our list of Charlotte area restaurants and grocery stores where you can order an Easter brunch or dinner to enjoy at home. We’re limiting our list to places where you can get an Easter meal for around $40 or under, per person.

In...

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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.

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Charlotte area drive-in movie fans have fewer opportunities this year. There is only one drive-in theater currently operating — Badin Road Drive-in, in Albemarle.

Two other drive-ins announced permanent closures this winter.

In February, Hound’s Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, which enjoyed great success during...

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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...

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Devil’s Logic Brewing, at 1426 E 4th Street, features a taproom, kitchen, event space, and outdoor patio space. There’s parking on the 1st level in the parking deck across the street.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Devil’s Logic...

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If you’re looking for fun celebrations for Easter in 2023 in Charlotte, you came to the right place. We’ve put together a huge list of Easter egg hunts and free and cheap Easter Bunny picture opportunities. (We skip the expensive mall pictures!)

Also, check out a list of places to get pictures taken of your dog with the Easter...

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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...

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Spring festivals are coming back to Charlotte in 2023.

From cultural festivals to music festivals to kids’ festivals, there will be a lot going on! We are highlighting a few major festivals. But then, read on for a much larger, ever-growing list of spring festivals.

Looking for spring fun with your pooch? Check out...

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Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is opening at 20545 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius, NC.

Its grand opening celebration is taking place Thursday, April 6, to Saturday, April 8, 2023. Read on to learn what’s going on each day. The festivities were announced on Handel’s Cornelius Facebook page.

The hours each day are 11 a.m. to...

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Mint Museum has two locations:

• Mint Museum Uptown: 500 S. Tryon Street
• Mint Museum Randolph: 2730 Randolph Road

Read on to learn of upcoming events and exhibits.

Free Art Kids at Mint Museum Randolph

Visit Mint Museum Randolph Wednesday, April 5 through Saturday, April 8 during...

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Brewers at 4001 Yancey is a group of like-minded brewers from Victory Beer Co. & Southern Tier Brewing Co. The taproom features well-known varieties, as well as exciting new offerings designed for the local market. There is also a full-service kitchen and dining spaces.

Keep an eye on Brewers at 4001 Yancey’s Facebook page for...

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are on Spring Break, including a holiday, a teacher workday, and weekends, from Saturday, April 7, to Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Here are a few FREE or CHEAP things to do with them to keep them busy and happy. Make sure to follow each link to get the necessary details on times and locations. You can keep track of...

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Metropolitan, at 1111 Metropolitan Avenue, Charlotte, is hosting a Cinco de Mayo party on Thursday, May 4, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Find a big list of Cinco de Mayo events in Charlotte.

Admission and parking are free.

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Carolina Crawls is presenting three bar crawls for Cinco de Mayo in 2023.

¡Fiesta Crawl! takes place in South End, NoDa and Plaza Midwood. All of the crawls take place on May 5 and May 6, 2023, from 5 to 10 p.m.

Facebook event.

Find a big list of Cinco de Mayo events in Charlotte.

Your ticket covers you for both nights. The cost is $5 per...

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The 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...

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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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Cinco de Mayo Charlotte, in Plaza Midwood, returns for its second year.

Cinco de Mayo Charlotte takes place on April 30th, 2023, from 12 to 6 p.m. It will be on Commonwealth Avenue, from Pecan Avenue to the Plaza, and along Thomas Avenue, from Commonwealth to Central Avenue.

Admission is FREE.

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The second annual Empanada Fest will take place May 27, 2023 It will be at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Please note that this is a rescheduled date, due to weather.

Admission is free, with food and drink for purchase.

There will be live music, dancing and a DJ.

And, of course, empanadas!...

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The Violin Shoppe, at 2112 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC, is partnering with Searchlight Pictures to offer a unique promotion.

Are you a violinist? Or maybe there’s a violin in your past? Even if it’s been a while since you played, and even if you weren’t all that great when you did play, if you’re willing to give it a...

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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...

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