| Photo: Sharon Welling 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. Photo: Sharon Welling Open 10:00 a.m.... Read the whole entry...» This list is a combination of in-person and virtual events. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap's daily emails (just one a day), and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
You might... 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...»
If you'd like to make your kids very, very happy, and also save some money, check out the Groupon for Great Wolf Lodge. Prices depend on check-in date and the kind of room you reserve but in most cases they'll save you some bucks over... 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...»
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. The market is free to attend, and parking is free too. Double-Check Before You Head... Read the whole entry...» Museums in North Carolina are now permitted to reopen, at 50% capacity. Here's a rundown of museums in the Charlotte region, and what their reopening plans are. Some museums will continue to provide online programs that you can enjoy from... Read the whole entry...»
Triple C Brewing Company, 2900 Griffith Street (scroll down for a map,) hosts frequent events, many free, and you can find them all on their Facebook page.
Here are a few events coming up: Flat Bring Hazy IPA Release, with live music by members of... Read the whole entry...»
Primal Brewery, at 16432 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, hosts frequent events, including live music, holiday parties and more. To see all of their events, visit Primal Brewery's Facebook page.
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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,... Read the whole entry...»
Charlotte Wildlife Stewards is the Charlotte Chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation. They hold free community events in and around the Charlotte area.
Their mission is “to educate and engage the citizens of the greater Charlotte... 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...» 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...» Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, is closed to visitors, but in anticipation of its reopening, is inviting guests onto the ground for a special afternoon. Read on to learn about this in-person event. Please consider a donation to... Read the whole entry...» Every Christmas season there are several families who go all out on decorating their house for the season. They string thousands of lights, and even broadcast music that guests can listen to through their car radio, often synchronizing the lights to... 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...» Hodges Family Farm, at 3900 Rocky River Road, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous pumpkin patch over the years; however, they will... Read the whole entry...»
If you are eligible to vote in North Carolina, you are eligible to vote by mail, with an absentee ballot. You do not need to be living away from North Carolina to do this. No special circumstances are required. Every voter is eligible to vote by...
Read the whole entry...» Did you know that there are dinosaurs in Concord? Dakota and Friends is a live dinosaur show that is available for birthday parties, summer camps and more. The show features songs, prizes, arts and crafts, all with the dinosaurs. If you're... Read the whole entry...» | 