Jody Mace

Charlotte

Freelance Writer and Publisher at Charlotte Five

Publisher at Triangle on the Cheap

Freelance writer & publisher in Charlotte, NC. Owner of Charlotte on the Cheap. @cltcheap

Articles

VESL Spring 2025 Championships: Gaming and STEM Competitions

3 days ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

VESL Spring 2025 State Championships take place Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day, at 1720 Galleria Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina. Watch the best high school teams from across the state battle it out in gaming & STEM competitions. This event is free for spectators.
Dilworth Spring Festival and Cornhole Tournament April 26

5 days ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

Dilworth Spring Festival and Cornhole Tournament take place Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 12 to 8 p.m. at Penguin Drive-In, 1531 East Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event is pet-friendly and kid-friendly. There is a team fee for the cornhole tournament ($25 early bird fee), with cash prizes and gift cards for the winning teams. Register here.
Common Market Oakwold's Eighth Anniversary Party and Rennaissance Faire

5 days ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

Common Market Oakwold, 4420-A Monroe Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is holding their 8th Anniversary Party and Renaissance Festival on May 3, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.It’s free to attend, and family-friendly.
Mother's Day Weekend Cinderella Meet and Greet in Concord

6 days ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

Rice Family Community Events and Imagination Clubhouse are presenting a free Mother’s Day weekend event. A Mommy and Me Cinderella Meet and Greet will take place Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 2 to 3 p.m., at Carolina Mall, 1480 Concord Parkway N, Concord, North Carolina. This meet and greet is totally free. We make every effort to make sure that everything on Charlotte on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and we are not always notified.
Public Reception for "Luminous" at Hodges Taylor April 26

6 days ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

Hodges Taylor, 1414 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a public reception for Luminous, works by Alexis Howard and Dylan Bannister, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Meet the artists, have a drink and enjoy the exhibit. There are a number of restaurants within walking distance. Admission is free. Luminous features recent artworks by Alexis Howard and Dylan Bannister which seek to highlight the serendipitous beauty in the everyday.
Lowe’s gives away free spring flowers for two days

6 days ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

On May 2 and 3, 2025, Lowe’s is giving away FREE spring flowers (1.5-pint annual) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Color of the flower may vary. Registration required. The offer is only available in-store, while supplies last. The giveaway is a FREE Member Gift for spring — part of the home improvement store’s MyLowe’s Rewards loyalty program. Here’s how to get your FREE flowers:The offer is only available to MyLowe’s Rewards members. Join MyLowe’s Rewards here.
Tianyu Lights Festival brings one-of-a-kind experience to Concord Mills - save 15%

6 days ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

The Tianyu Lights Festival is an immersive outdoor lantern festival featuring larger-than-life, handcrafted light displays. Created by skilled artisans from Zigong, China, the show blends traditional craftsmanship with modern themes for a vibrant, family-friendly experience filled with color, culture, and creativity. The show runs from April 18 to June 22, 2025, outside Concord Mills, 8111 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, North Carolina.
Foothills Merry Go Round Festival in Shelby April 26-27

1 week ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

The 28th Foothills Merry Go Round Festival takes place on April 26 and 27, 2025, at Shelby City Park, 850 W Sumter Street, Shelby, North Carolina. Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.Sunday: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.Shelby is 47 miles to the west of Charlotte. Admission is $10 per day, and that includes all amusement rides and entertainment. There will be both thrill rides and kiddie rides, as well as the City Park carrousel and Rotary Train.
Free Easter Bunny Photos at Carolina Scoops April 19

1 week ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

The Easter Bunny will be at Carolina Scoops, 105 Dover Street, Pineville, North Carolina, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m.Come on by and take some pictures for free! And, of course, have an ice cream!Find lots of Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny pictures in the Charlotte area. Double-Check Before You Head Out!We make every effort to make sure that everything on Charlotte on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and we are not always notified.
Ballantyne's Earth Day Donation Drive April 22

1 week ago | charlotteonthecheap.com | Jody Mace

Ballantyne will celebrate their decade-long commitment to green-friendly development and business practices with an Earth Day donation drive on April 22, 2205, at Brixham Park, 15810 Ballayntyne Medical Place, Charlotte, North Carolina, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations will be collected for two charities, Goodwill and Books on the House.