Free prom dresses on April 4 at Curvaceous Behavior’s Prom Project (registration required)

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/25 2:45A Jody Mace

Curvaceous Behavior is hosting its 5th Annual Prom Project on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas (at Camp North End), 1701 N Graham Street, Charlotte, North Carolina....

Car Cruise-In in Downtown Monroe April 10

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/21 2:20A Jody Mace

Downtown Monroe hosts a car cruise-in the second Friday of the month, from April to October. The free event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Main Street, Monroe, North Carolina. Enjoy cars,...

Friday Night Live — music at The Spoke Easy

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/21 1:58A Jody Mace

The Spoke Easy , a bike shop and bar at 1530 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, frequently hosts community events on its patio. The Spoke Easy announced on Facebook that it will be hosting...

Caffeine and Chrome at Gateway Classic Cars of Concord Apr. 25

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/20 10:00P Jody Mace

6Stock image. Depositphotos Gateway Classic Cars of Concord , at 7045 Aviation Blvd, Concord, NC , hosts a monthly car show, Caffeine and Chrome. It takes place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event is...

Mint Hill Car Show — Hot Rods on the Lawn

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/20 10:00P Jody Mace

Mint Hill Car Show Hot Rods on the Lawn takes place the first Sunday of every month, from 1 to 3 p.m., in the parking lot of Chick-fil-A, 7404 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC. It s free to...

Classic Cruisers of Monroe Monthly Cruise-In

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The Classic Cruisers of Monroe organizes or publicizes several cruise-ins on a regular basis. Read on for the list! Make sure to check the Facebook page of Classic Cruisers of Monroe for any updates...

Hot Wheels Legends Tour in Monroe May 2

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/20 9:00P Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Hot Wheels Legend Tour Hot Wheels Legends Tour comes to Walmart, 2406 W Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Admission is free....

AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway April 9-11 (Kids admitted for free)

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AutoFair will be at Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway S, Concord, North Carolina, from April 9 to 11, 2026. The main is event is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. This is the largest...

Community Fun Day at University Church of Christ on Apr. 25: free food, train rides, clothing...

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/20 10:00A Jody Mace

University Church of Christ, 9920 Newell Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting their annual Community Fun Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is FREE...

Camden Commons turns South End’s main street into an outdoor living room March 22

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Image courtesy of Marcello Aquino of Triple 7 Creative Camden Road, in the South End, will be transformed into an outdoor living room on select Sundays this spring. Camden Commons , will feature two...

Arts+ Spring Festival March 28

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Photo courtesy of Arts+ Arts+ , at 2304 The Plaza, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a Spring Festival on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy a day of...

Boileryard Brunch at Camp North End March 22: DJs, live painting, brunch food and drinks

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/20 10:00A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Kiara the Innovator On March 22, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m., the Boileryard district of Camp North End is hosting Boileryard Brunch. The best address is 1824 Stateville, Avenue,...

Kids’ Diecast Car Show at AutoBarn Classic Cars March 21

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Photo: Depositphotos AutoBarn Classic Cars, 320 Sign Drive NW, Suite 100, Concord, North Carolina, is presenting their Annual Kids Diecast Car Show on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m....

Free Community Nights at The Gardens at Stowe announced — first one is April 9

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/19 8:05A Jody Mace

Gardens at Stowe. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The Gardens at Stowe, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, has announced FREE community evenings. During these times you can visit the...

Easter Festival at Waxhaw United Methodist Church on March 28: Egg hunt, bunny pictures, petting...

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/19 5:31A Jody Mace

Waxhaw United Methodist Church, 200 McDonald Street, Waxhaw, North Carolina, is hosting an Easter Festival on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a FREE event for the community,...