| We are starting to add in-person events to this list, but it's still mostly virtual events. This list will be a combination of in-person and virtual events for some time. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on... Read the whole entry...» Searching for Charlotte fireworks and 4th of July celebrations? We are too. 2020 will look different than 2019 did. We will celebrate our country in some way…it might just be a little different. As we learn about plans for 4th of July in... Read the whole entry...» North Carolina now requires face coverings when in public, in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. If you're looking for face masks, and for a way to help support local businesses, here are some Charlotte-centric masks from Charlotte... Read the whole entry...» The weather is heating up, and everyone is looking for a way to cool down. Unfortunately, it's tougher this summer to find a place to swim. Here's what is open. We don't have all the information about eligibility, but if... Read the whole entry...» Paul Mitchell the School Charlotte is offering free haircuts to healthcare professionals for the whole month of July. Healthcare Professionals should call the school at 704-335-0060 to schedule an appointment and bring a valid employment credential... Read the whole entry...» Tega Cay, South Carolina, is celebrating the 4th of July all day on Saturday, July 4th, 2020, with: 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks only This information came from City of Tega Cay's Facebook page on July 1st, around 5:30 p.m. Fireworks The day's... Read the whole entry...»
Face masks protect other people around you, especially if you have the virus and don't know it.
By increasing the percentage of people wearing face masks, and continuing to practice social distancing, we can slow the spread, protect our... Read the whole entry...» Fireworks are in short supply this year, but you could say that sunflowers are nature's fireworks, and they are definitely not canceled! On this page we will be updating the inside scoop on sunflower fields that are a short drive from... Read the whole entry...»
Save money every day by knowing where the “kids eat free” deals are around Charlotte.
We verified every one of these deals in January, 2020, but they can change their deals at any time. Also, in many cases there were several locations... Read the whole entry...» OFF PRICE Luxury sells name-brand luxury items, like fashion and electronics, at discount or warehouse prices. It's celebrating its grand opening at 7004 Smith Corners Blvd, near Northlake Mall, from July 1st to July 4th, 2020, 10 a.m. to 6... Read the whole entry...»
Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Rd, Huntersville, within Latta Nature Center and Preserve, rehabilitates injured birds of prey, and educates the public about them.
You can see eagles, owls, vultures, hawks and falcons on the Raptor Trail.... Read the whole entry...» There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment. Hound's Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating, with some new rules... Read the whole entry...» Have you been thinking about a Sam's Club membership? Here's a great way to try it out and check the fit. For a limited time, Groupon is offering NEW memberships only for up to 62% off regular price, plus a handful of other perks and freebies. ... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Center City Partners is presenting a new weekly variety show, CLT After Dark. CLT After Dark is an interactive virtual variety show featuring music, comedy, theater and dance. It will be hosted by local musician Noel Freidline, who will... Read the whole entry...» The Cheesecake Factory is celebrating summer with a sweet deal — 7/For/$20. (Get it? 7/4/20…July 4, 2020.) The chain may be known for its huge menu, but they're not known for offering many discounts. From June 29 to July 5, the restaurant... Read the whole entry...»
In these times, we want to help Charlotte area businesses reach their customers and help readers find the services they need. And we all like a deal. So we've created Charlotte on the Cheap Deals.
Businesses can list discounts or deals.... Read the whole entry...» The Music Yard is an outdoor setting for live music in the South End. It's on 2433 South Blvd., between Mac's Speed Shop and SouthBound. The Music Yard is hosting Drive-In Concerts this summer. The cost is per car, and depends on the... Read the whole entry...»
Are you missing the ballpark?
The Charlotte Knights are opening up Truist Field (formerly BB&T Ballpark) on multiple days for Eat n Play. The next event is Fourth on the Field. It takes place Saturday, July 4th, 2020, starting at 10 a.m. ... Read the whole entry...» Major League and Minor League baseball is on hold this season, but there will be baseball at Truist Field (formerly BB&T Ballpark), and you can watch it. The Piedmont Pride competes in the Southern Collegiate Baseball League, a six-team summer... Read the whole entry...» Summer is a little bit different in 2020. A lot of the summer break activities that we usually list are not available this year. But here are some ideas of ways to still have fun. Can you think of more things to do this strange summer? Let us... Read the whole entry...»
Town Brewing Company is a one of Charlotte's newer breweries, at 800 Grandin Road, in the FreeMoreWest neighborhood, near Morehead Street and Freedom Drive.
You'll find Town Brewing's upcoming events on their Facebook page. ... Read the whole entry...» “Baldwin & Wilson” Black Playwrights – Theatre Workshop is a free online workshop that takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 1:45 pm., from June 30th to August 13th, 2020. Using the plays of African American playwrights... Read the whole entry...» Linville Falls. Photograph by Harrison Grothoff Western North Carolina is a wonderland of waterfalls. This photo guide of seven North Carolina waterfalls, by Harrison Grothoff, will inspire you to go on a day trip to explore one or two of these... Read the whole entry...» SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord, at Concord Mills, has re-opened with limited hours and a special deal Its hours are currently Thursday to Monday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Their current admission is just $14.95 for both adults and children (age 3-12.) To... Read the whole entry...» The summer heat can be dangerous, especially for seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 658 people die annually from extreme heat. Here are some tips from the CDC on preventing heat-related illness among older adults... Read the whole entry...» We are starting to add in-person events to this list, but it's has a lot of virtual events. This list will be a combination of in-person and virtual events for some time. Also during this time we're including some events that are more... Read the whole entry...»
TravelCenters of America offers free meal, no purchase required, on veterans, active duty military and reservists, on Saturday, July 4th, 2020.
Find a location here. The press release: TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA), operator of the... Read the whole entry...»
If you are eligible to vote in North Carolina, you are eligible to vote by mail, with an absentee ballot. You do not need to be living away from North Carolina to do this. No special circumstances are required. Every voter is eligible to vote by...
Read the whole entry...» July 4th, 2020 is Free Fishing Day in North Carolina. Everyone in North Carolina, including visitors, can fish in any public body of water without the need for a license. We are awaiting an official announcement and will provide that link when... Read the whole entry...» Tucked away in Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, an easy not-quite-a-mile walk from the Reedy Creek Nature Center, is the last thing you might expect to find in the woods — the ruins of a stone house built in the late 1700s. You might... Read the whole entry...» Victorian Era house in Plaza Midwood. Photo by Tom Hanchett. It's still a challenge to find things that we can do outside, as so many of the activities that we enjoy have been temporarily halted. Any time of year is a good time to get out... Read the whole entry...»
Charlotte Open Air Market is open every Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's at the site of the old Eastland Mall, at 5471 Central Avenue. They will be enforcing social distancing and providing sanitation stations. Please follow all... Read the whole entry...»
Free Comic Book Day, which normally occurs the first Saturday in May, has been reworked for 2020. It's now Free Comic Book Summer, and runs through September 9th, 2020.
Instead of one day where you could get free comic books from local comic... Read the whole entry...» | 