| 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...» 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...» 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...» 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...» 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...» 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...» City of Concord Parks & Recreation is presenting some pop-up programs in parks the week of August 10th to 13th, 2020. All of these programs are free, are for all ages, and don't require registration. Face coverings and social distancing... 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...» Saturday, August 8th, 2020, is National Fried Chicken and Waffles Day. Yes, there is also a fried chicken day and a waffles day, but this is Chicken and Waffle Day. Metro Diner is the force behind National Chicken and Waffles Day, and they have come... 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...»
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...»
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...» 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...»
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...» 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...» Join twin creatives, Faith and Hope, in their Historic 3rd Ward studio, as they welcome fellow artists and art enthusiasts alike to explore their latest works. Open Studio 8.20 takes place Saturday, August 8th, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at ZEN,... 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, Moana, will start at 9 p.m. Tickets... 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...»
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...» 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...» The Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia, is probably familiar to many kids, who visit it for school field trips. If your child hasn't visited it yet (or if they have!) it'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...»
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...» 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...»
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.”
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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...» 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...» 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...» | 