If you are a regular Charlotte on the Cheap reader, you probably know about Vista Auction, where you bid online for … [Read More...]
Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week Jan. 17-26, with 17 restaurants participating for the first time
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17 MLK Day Celebrations, Concerts, Observances and Parades in Charlotte 2025
On Martin Luther King Day, January 20, 2025, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with celebrations, … [Read More...]
Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this week
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Top things to do in January in Charlotte
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Best of the Holiday Season
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Hanukkah Celebrations and Events in Charlotte 2024
Every year, several organizations present Hanukkah celebrations for the community in the Charlotte area. These events … [Read More...]
Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Charlotte area — a list and map
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Six outdoor ice skating rinks in Charlotte area this winter
For a place where the average high temperature is 62 degrees in November and 53 degrees in December, Charlotte sure does … [Read More...]
Lake Norman Christmas Lighted Boat Parade Dec. 21
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Day by day guide to holiday and Christmas events around Charlotte — updated daily!
This is a constantly updated list of 2024 holiday events in the Charlotte area. This day by day guide will include … [Read More...]
Where to get a free picture with Santa around Charlotte–a day-by-day list
Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Here are a … [Read More...]
Where to see The Nutcracker in Charlotte in 2024 — 11 different productions (and a discount)
Many people love to see the ballet, The Nutcracker, during the Christmas season, and the Charlotte area always affords … [Read More...]
22 Charlotte Area Christmas and Holiday Parades in 2024 — both on land and water
In November and December, you can find holiday and Christmas parades in every corner of the Charlotte area. Area holiday … [Read More...]
Huge day by day list of free holiday concerts around Charlotte 2024
Celebrate the season by attending a free holiday concert in the Charlotte area in 2024. In this list you might find find … [Read More...]
Shop Local: Big list of Charlotte Area Holiday Markets in 2024
Shop for gifts at these holiday markets in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Here's a growing list of Christmas markets, … [Read More...]
Charlotte restaurants open for dine-in for Thanksgiving 2024
If cooking dinner doesn't sound like a holiday to you, here's a list of Charlotte area restaurants open on Thanksgiving, … [Read More...]
Thanksgiving food giveaways: FREE turkeys, meals and groceries for families in need of some holiday cheer
Each year, local organizations and community groups in the Charlotte area sponsor Thanksgiving turkey and food … [Read More...]
14 Christmas Tree Farms and Lots near Charlotte — updated for 2024
The holiday season is on the way, and for many families that means it will soon be the time to find the perfect … [Read More...]
20+ Places to Order Thanksgiving dinner to go in 2024 in Charlotte — restaurants, grocery stores and catering companies
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your … [Read More...]
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