| Did you know that there are dinosaurs in Concord? Dakota and friends are prehistoric friends who can enhance any event with a display of dinosaurs, a dinosaur show, and strolling dinosaurs. They perform at parties, business events, museums,... Read the whole entry...» Easter 2020 is a little different than what we expected. With no in-person events, we need to think about how to make Easter fun and meaningful, especially for kids, at home. Make sure to also check out this list of places in Charlotte to order... Read the whole entry...»
Looking to celebrate Easter the easy way? That is, without the cooking?
Going to a restaurant isn't an option this year, but we're compiling a list of places where you can order Easter Brunch to be picked up. We're limiting our... Read the whole entry...» Many of us are cooking more than we used to, as we spend more time at home. It's the perfect time to up your cooking game! Whether your specialty is French cuisine or you do well to make a PB&J, you can bone up on the basics or snag some... Read the whole entry...»
Charlotte Ballet presents the online premiere of Essence of Numbers on Saturday, April 11th, 2020, at 7:30 p.m.
It's free to watch. It will be shown on Charlotte Ballet's Facebook page. You can also watch on Charlotte Ballet's... Read the whole entry...» If you can avoid it, don't go to a grocery store right now. Delivery or curbside pickup is the safer choice. Here is a side-by-side comparison of several grocery delivery services. The problem is that, for some of the stores, time slots for... Read the whole entry...» At Home With Farm Aid will stream live on Saturday night, hosted by Willie Nelson and his sons Lukas and Micah Nelson. The FREE stream is Saturday, April 11 at 8 p.m. and includes live performances by Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave... Read the whole entry...»
Children's Theatre of Charlotte is live streaming a watch party for The Invisible Boy on Saturday, April 18th, 2020, at 3:30 p.m.
You can watch the event on Facebook Live or YouTube. 3:30 p.m. – Meet author Trudy Ludwig and illustrator... Read the whole entry...» Get a one year BJ's Inner Circle Membership right now for just $20. It's normally $55. The membership gains you access to BJ's Wholesale Club, as well as to BJs.com. You'll get a second Membership card for a household member.... Read the whole entry...» If you've already made quick work of the Netflix catalogue, and you'd like to do something a little bit different during your time at home, how about painting? Even if you don't have any artistic talent that you know of, there is... Read the whole entry...» Many concerts and other events have been canceled. Our calendar (and free events lists) here at Charlotte on the Cheap are sort of like ghost towns. We've put up “canceled” signs on many events, but even the ones that aren't... Read the whole entry...» For a limited time, Steak 'n Shake is offering FREE fries at any participating location's drive-thru. No purchase is required. Just drive up and ask for fries. In addition, Steak 'n Shake is continuing to offer the following deals for... Read the whole entry...» On the fourth night of Passover, Saturday, April 11th, 2020, enjoy a free streaming Passover Seder. Saturday Night Seder will start at 8 p.m. ET. You can watch at the above link. It's free to watch, but is a benefit for CDC Foundation's... Read the whole entry...» Most kids will be home from school for several weeks, as we try to slow the spread. Children's book authors are rising to the occasion, presenting free online story times, where they read their books out loud. This is a unique opportunity for... Read the whole entry...» Andrea Bocelli will perform in an empty Duomo Cathedral in Milan, Italy, on Easter, April 12th, 2020. The concert, called Bocelli: Music for Hope, will be streamed for free on his YouTube channel. On the East Coast, it will be at 1 p.m. He will be... 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...» Your kids are going to be home for a while, and at some time you'll likely hear the words “I'm bored.” We have ideas! To start with, here are some fun, educational websites for kids. And since so many of us are at home, lots... Read the whole entry...» We're all trying to connect with people we miss, and to have some semblance of social interaction. One fun way to do this is by playing multi-player games remotely. We've been scheduling regular remote game nights with far-flung family... Read the whole entry...» | 