Just in time for summer, Smashburger just introduced its all-new Smoked Bacon Brisket Burger. Starting at $8.99, as one of the chain's most premium burger offerings ever, the Smoked Bacon Brisket Burger is made with Certified Angus Beef patty... Read the whole entry...» This year didn't turn out the way any of us expected. It's been a big disappointment to graduates and their family. Just because graduation ceremonies have been postponed, canceled or altered does not mean that your students'... Read the whole entry...» Congratulations to Ashley R., who won the call with Mambo! For those who didn't win, Peace N Peas Farm is offering a discount of $5 per call to Charlotte on the Cheap readers. As shown below, go to dangrooster.com and find an open date and... 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...» 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...» Old Town Cornelius and Bella Love are bring the Lake Norman community a new event on weekends — Drive-In Movie at the Mill. It will take place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from June 19th through July 27th, 2020, although there might be a... 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...» Charlotte Open Air Market re-opens this weekend, May 30th and 31st, 2020, and will be 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... Read the whole entry...» Friday, June 5th, 2020, is National Donut Day. And, of course you can celebrate with free donuts! Normally about a half dozen donut shops offer free donuts or donut deals, and we don't expect this year to be any different. We'll add... Read the whole entry...» J.K. Rowling is casting her spells for children again, but this time, with a book that isn't about magic. Her new children's book, “The Ickabog,” will be published in November, but as a gift to children in these chaotic... Read the whole entry...» There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment. They typically open in March, but, the current situation affected the opening date. Hound's has been operating, with... Read the whole entry...» Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is a new 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 Center City Partners is presenting a new weekly variety show, CLT After Dark. CLT After Dark is an interactive virtual variety show featuring music, comedy, theater and dance. It will be hosted by local musician Noel Freidline, who will... Read the whole entry...» Update: The May 27th launch was canceled because of weather. It has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 30th, 2020, at 3:22 p.m. We will add more detail soon, below, as they're released. May 27th, 2020, the first manned rocket launch from U.S.... Read the whole entry...» The Starving Artist Market is returning! The Starving Artist Market is a chance to shop for local handmade art. It's free to attend. Here are some of the upcoming events. Follow the links to see a list of participating artists and vendors, as... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte is partnering with aResTravel to offer hotel deals to travelers coming to Charlotte. If you're traveling to Charlotte, or welcoming guests to Charlotte, please check out some of these deals. You can book online, or by phone at... 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...» If you'd like to experience a lot of art on a short walk of under a mile, then you should visit Camp North End. Camp North End is a “new old place.” This 76-acre industrial site between Statesville Avenue and North Graham Street,... Read the whole entry...» UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, 9090 Craver Road, is free to visit. It also hosts many free and inexpensive events. Read on to learn a little bit about the Gardens, and then about some of the upcoming virtual events. The Gardens remain... Read the whole entry...» Victorian Era house in Plaza Midwood. Photo by Tom Hanchett. It's still a challenge to find things that we can do outside, as so many of the activities that we enjoy have been temporarily halted. And springtime is just about the best time... Read the whole entry...» |