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...» Bridging the Music is bringing live music, in a safe way, to the Charlotte region! They are presenting drive-in concerts at Hound's Drive-In Theater, 114 Raven Circle, Kings Mountain, NC, about 30 miles to the west of Charlotte. Bridging the... Read the whole entry...» Smashburger is bringing back a fan-favorite menu item. Back by popular demand, the Colorado Burger is now available at all locations nationwide — for a limited time. As one of its most popular premium burgers, the Colorado Burger is made with... Read the whole entry...» August 4th, 2020, is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Celebrate by getting a FREE cookie from Insomnia Cookies. The deal is good all week, through August 9th. It's simple. Get a free traditional cookie with any purchase. Either walk-in... Read the whole entry...» Outdoor movies are a staple of summer entertainment for families. Normally there are at least 10 outdoor movie series throughout the Charlotte area. They're a fun night out, usually including kids' activities, like face painting,... Read the whole entry...» Movie theaters remain closed in North Carolina, but one movie theater is just taking the movies outside. Southeast Cinemas, at Carolina Mall, 120 Country Club Drive, Concord, will be showing movies outside from Thursday to Sunday, starting around 9... Read the whole entry...» Photo from Good Karma Ranch Alpaca Facebook Page Good Karma Ranch Alpacas, at 1041 Brevard Place Road, Iron Station, is offering farm tours. Iron Station is about 28 miles to the northwest of Charlotte, before you get to Lincolnton. It's... Read the whole entry...» Krispy Kreme is breaking the tradition of giving teachers a shiny red apple. The doughnut shop is showing its sweet appreciation for educators with its “Educator Appreciation Week,” including a FREE limited-time “Straight A Dozen.” On Aug.... 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...» Joedance raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research at Atrium Health's Levine Children's through an annual film festival featuring directors, producers, writers and actors who share a North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, or... 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...» Watch at home as Cabarrus County celebrates the new County Courthouse, which is expected to open in early 2023. The virtual groundbreaking event will take place on their Facebook page on Thursday, August 6th, 2020, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and... Read the whole entry...» Companies are offering freebies to healthcare workers and other frontline employees for their hard work and dedication now and always. There hasn't been a more challenging time in recent history to be a healthcare worker, and just by showing... Read the whole entry...» Artists around Charlotte and beyond are preparing for Yard Art Day on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th, 2020. For one day, front yards around the city and beyond will boast art installations of all kinds. Yard Art Day, the brainchild of local artist... Read the whole entry...» Sweetwater Farms, 14412 Beatties Ford Road, in Huntersville, is just outside of Charlotte, but can feel like it's miles away, with plenty of open space, gardens and a menagerie of rescued farm animals, including chickens, horses (including... 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...» 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...» North Carolina 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 designers,... Read the whole entry...» CupLux Coffee Drive-Thru, 3115 Freedom Drive, is a convenient, family-owned, drive-thru-only coffee shop serving coffees, craft beverages, and local pastries. On Saturday, August 8th, 2020, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., they are celebrating their 3rd... Read the whole entry...» NoDa Company Store, 3221 Yadkin Avenue, might be NoDa's best hangout. There's ample seating, they sell food and drink (much of it local), host food trucks, and mix up some really good Sangria. They also frequently host events, many free.... Read the whole entry...» Reedy Creek Nature Center's Hummingbird Festival is a popular annual August tradition in Charlotte. This year it will be a week-long virtual event instead. The activities will take place on Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation... Read the whole entry...» Mooresville Parks & Recreation is hosting Movie Madness at Mazeppa Park, a drive-in movie at Mazeppa Park, 645 Mazeppa Road, Mooresville, on Friday, August 14th, 2020. Parking starts at 7 p.m., and the movie, which hasn't been announced... Read the whole entry...» |