On National Alpaca Farm Days, September 26th and 27th, 2020, alpaca farms and ranches across the country invite the public in to meet the alpacas, shop for alpaca fleece products, and learn about the animals. There are three places within driving... Read the whole entry...» This is the third of our series of video tours of bike rides, with a special focus on Mecklenburg County Greenways. Keep reading to see a video, as well as more information and an extensive photo guide. This content is brought to you by Gear Goat... Read the whole entry...» Labor Day Weekend will look a little bit different in 2020. Some of our traditional events have been canceled. We'll be keeping track of some events that are taking place, as well as some other great ideas for things to do. When we hear for... Read the whole entry...» The Jerry Garcia mural at Cosmic Tattoos, 3927 Monroe Road, needs to come down due to repairs that are being made (to be replaced with a different Jerry Garcia mural!) To mark the occasion, Josh Daniel (of Josh Daniel's Grateful Band and other... Read the whole entry...» Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill, 1860 Black Highway, York, South Carolina, is holding its 27th Annual Apple Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 17th, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Music (10:00 – 1:00 and... Read the whole entry...» Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, 4150 Yancey Road, hosts events throughout the year. Find them all on OMB's Facebook page. Labor Day Weekend at OMB September 4th to 7th, 2020 OMB continues its Live Music Series in the Biergarten with talented... Read the whole entry...» Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is a family-owned farm in Gaston County. They grow lavender, and they make and sell lavender products, like lavender essential oil, lotion, linen spray, lavender honey and teas, and... 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...» Charlotte Art League's home at 4100 Raleigh Street is right at the Sugar Creek stop on the light rail. This is one of the locations where you'll find the Starving Artist Market, which also pops up at breweries throughout the city. Right... 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...» The Red Cross is holding a blood drive on Sunday, September 6th, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Hilton Garden Inn, 9315 Statesville Road, Charlotte. Many blood drives have been canceled, so the Red Cross urgently needs blood donations. Two... Read the whole entry...» Most State Fairs have been canceled for 2020, including the North Carolina State Fair, but the South Carolina State Fair is taking a different approach. It's transforming itself into a two-day drive-through event. The Drive-Through South... Read the whole entry...» Many restaurants are offering Labor Day weekend discounts in case you don't want to cook over the holiday. We've also found some deals in other kinds of businesses. We'll update the list as more deals come in, so make sure you... 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...» 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...» |