| It might sound strange, at first, to plan an outing to a cemetery, but it's actually one of the best ways to learn about our city's history. Cemeteries are a vital resource for historians, but you don't have to be a historian to... Read the whole entry...» This is the first of our series of video tours of bike rides, with a special focus on Mecklenburg County Greenways. Keep reading to see the video, as well as more information and pictures. The Mecklenburg County greenway system is a set of linear... 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...» If you've been thinking about joining Costco, now is a good time to do it. They've got a Groupon right now where you pay $60 for a one-year Gold Star membership (which is the regular price) and get these bonuses: A $40 Costco shop card... 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...»
Have you attended a Tosco Music Party show yet? If you like music, of any genre, you should. It's a family friendly musical variety show. Bands and musicians each play two songs. You might see a jazz pianist, followed by bluegrass band,... Read the whole entry...» JazzArts Charlotte's mission is to connect the cultural community and develop an audience for jazz, through quality education, performance, and musician support. Since live events are temporarily on hold, JazzArts Charlotte is offering some... Read the whole entry...» With live shows on hold, Charlotte musicians are coming into your living room (from a distance.) Lots of live streams are being planned. One big bonus is that you get to watch the shows with your dog. Music Everywhere CLT is helping to get you all... Read the whole entry...»
Charlotte Warehouse Sale is offering one lucky reader a $50 gift certificate to their next sale, which starts Saturday, August 22nd. Read on to learn about the sale, and how to enter the contest! You'll find women's overstock,... Read the whole entry...» UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens The Charlotte region is home to several very different public gardens, each with its own feel and focus. What they all have in common is that they provide a peaceful, relaxing experience and a way to connect with... 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. They will be enforcing social distancing and providing sanitation stations. Please follow all... Read the whole entry...»
Nothing beats freshly picked produce, and it can be fun to do it yourself. An outing to a U-pick farm can be a great tradition for kids. We keep a list, year-round, of farms where you can pick your own produce, and that list is below. But with... Read the whole entry...» Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road, is hosting Grand Nights for Singing, a series of parking lot performances. At these events, there's a maximum of 25 people in the audience, to maintain social distancing. Masks are required. Please bring... Read the whole entry...»
Each day from August 17th to 23rd, 2020, one lucky person will win a prize at a Charlotte business, and many more will enjoy the thrill of the hunt, and perhaps learn more about Charlotte. You'll need to follow @CLTscavengerhunt on Instagram... Read the whole entry...» Photo by Bailey Littlejohn on Unsplash If you're thinking about a quick getaway to the mountains, and you'd like to go beyond the familiar destinations of Asheville and Blowing Rock, you're in for a treat. This itinerary for an... 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...» 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...» | 