| Rock Hill-York County Airport is celebrating Aviation Week in South Carolina with Tour De York, an aerial parade, on Saturday, August 15th, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Take-offs will begin at 10 a.m. There will be all different types of general... Read the whole entry...» UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens The Charlotte region is home to several very different public gardens, each with its own feel and focus. What they all have in common is that they provide a peaceful, relaxing experience and a way to connect with... Read the whole entry...» 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...» If you've been thinking about joining Costco, now is a good time to do it. They've got a Groupon right now where you pay $60 for a one-year Gold Star membership (which is the regular price) and get these bonuses: A $40 Costco shop card... Read the whole entry...» Lenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers. Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see all of their upcoming events.... Read the whole entry...» There will be summer drive-in movies at Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville. Sorry we missed the first one, but put August 15th, 2020, on your calendar. They'll be showing Onward Parking opens at 7 p.m. and the movie will be... 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...» First Baptist Church of Huntersville, 119 N Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, has a tradition of offering free breakfast to the community in the summer. This year they're still doing it, but it's a drive-thru. Every Saturday through... Read the whole entry...» This is the first of our series of video tours of bike rides, with a special focus on Mecklenburg County Greenways. Keep reading to see the video, as well as more information and pictures. The Mecklenburg County greenway system is a set of linear... Read the whole entry...»
Hodges Family Farm, at 3900 Rocky River Road, is hosting yoga every Saturday, at 8 a.m., through August 29th, 2020.
The cost is $10 per class, and you should register in advance. You can register here. Walk-ins are allowed if there's room. ... Read the whole entry...»
Charlotte Warehouse Sale is offering one lucky reader a $50 gift certificate to their next sale, which starts Saturday, August 22nd. Read on to learn about the sale, and how to enter the contest! You'll find women's overstock,... Read the whole entry...» President James K. Polk North Carolina State Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, pays tribute to our 11th president and presents living history that brings the early 19th century to life. It's always free to visit. The site has... 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...»
Greenlife Family Farms, 281 Odell School Road, is Concord's first hemp farm.
They sometimes host live music and other events. Find upcoming events on their Facebook page.
Here's one: Barn Jam, featuring The Bloodworth Project
... Read the whole entry...» Habitual Roots, a nonprofit that is committed to connecting communities by spreading the knowledge of emotional intelligence and mindfulness, is offering a FREE yoga class every Saturday at 9 a.m. at Freedom park. The class is scheduled through... 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...» Midwood Entertainment and Codex Sound recently launched No Contact Concert Series, which features weekly performances broadcast live from a 14,000 square foot warehouse in Hickory. As full time music industry professionals whose heaviest work season... Read the whole entry...»
Big View Diner, at 16637 Lancaster Hwy, has been showing drive-in movies. Big View Diner is in the Ballantyne area, almost to the border of South Carolina. You can order some food and then sit back and enjoy a movie with your family. Next up: ... Read the whole entry...»
Nothing beats freshly picked produce, and it can be fun to do it yourself. An outing to a U-pick farm can be a great tradition for kids. We keep a list, year-round, of farms where you can pick your own produce, and that list is below. But with... Read the whole entry...» C.W. Williams is holding a drive-thru community health event on August 15th, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Stratford Richardson YMCA, 1946 West Blvd. They'll be offering free COVID-19 testing. Pre-register for a test here. They will also be... Read the whole entry...» Photo by Bailey Littlejohn on Unsplash If you're thinking about a quick getaway to the mountains, and you'd like to go beyond the familiar destinations of Asheville and Blowing Rock, you're in for a treat. This itinerary for an... Read the whole entry...» Whether your idea of Halloween fun is being chased through the woods by a serial killer with a chainsaw, or taking a zombie-less hayride to the pumpkin patch, there is something this fall in the Charlotte area that will meet your needs. This... 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...»
Say cheese! Bargain hunters always smile when they can stretch their dining-out budget — especially when it comes to buying gift cards. Known for its extensive menu, generous portions and legendary desserts, The Cheesecake Factory is helping... Read the whole entry...» In previous years, Camp North End, at 1824 Statesville Avenue, has hosted Fridays at Camp North End. These hugely popular events drew big crowds that enjoyed live music, food trucks, art, kids' activities, beer, and more. Camp North End is... 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...» 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...»
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...
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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...» Update: We had incomplete pricing information before. Read on for the full pricing information. The Charlotte Knights are hosting Flicks at the Field on Saturday, August 22nd, 2020, at 8:15 p.m., at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street. Gates open at... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is committed to CMS students having healthy meals each day, even with remote learning. They've announced that they'll be providing Meal Bundles to eligible students starting September 1st, 2020. Meals during... Read the whole entry...» Dog parks have become some of the most popular additions to parks and public spaces in the past decade. They not only provide a safe area for dogs to exercise and socialize with other dogs, but they also provide a place for dog owners to socialize.... Read the whole entry...» | 