| 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...»
Here is our listing of farmers markets in the Charlotte area. Know of one we can add? Fill us in!
Because of our current situation, some of the markets' hours have changed, and some openings were delayed. For every market that we've... 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...» Sunday, July 19th, 2020, is National Ice Cream Day. We will be updating with National Ice Cream Day deals as they are announced, so keep checking back! In 2019, there were deals from: Insomnia Cookies Monkey Joe's The Local Scoop Shop ... 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.
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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...» We recently shared information on how the North Carolina Zoo has reopened, with timed tickets and other modifications. If you want to venture south instead, here is information on Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, at 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, which... 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...»
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that includes music, dance, and acrobatics.
As part of the Arts & Science Council's Culture Blocks program, Queen City GINGA Project is offering FREE Capoeira classes on Saturdays from July 18th... 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...» 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...» Lowe's Home Improvement is hosting drive-in movies. These are free events, but donations are accepted to help local women-owned and minority-owned businesses. With any donation you make, Lowe's will match it two-to-one, up to $50,000, to... Read the whole entry...» Story by Carolyn Erickson. Every time my family and I go camping, we talk about how we should do it more often. For us, the camping bug bit early on. My husband and I had both grown up spending summers outdoors, canoeing and fishing and stargazing.... 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...» Old Town Cornelius and Bella Love is bringing drive-in movies to the Lake Norman community with Drive-In Movies in Old Town Cornelius. The movies are taking place at two locations (see schedule): Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius ... Read the whole entry...» Most parents were “homeschooling” their children, not by choice, for the last few months of the 2019/2020 school year. And now, the 2020/2021 school year looms ahead, with more uncertainty than we've ever faced before. North Carolina public... 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...» Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains three nature centers, Reedy Creek, Latta and McDowell. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. In addition, they also host festivals,... 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...» 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...»
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...» Panera Bread is offering a hot deal for coffee lovers. It's estimated that Americans spend more than $1,000 on coffee annually. However, with Panera Bread's coffee subscription program, that price could drop to $108 every year. The service... Read the whole entry...» | 