| We are starting to add in-person events to this list, but it's has a lot of virtual events. This list will be a combination of in-person and virtual events for some time. Also during this time we're including some events that are more... Read the whole entry...» Photo courtesy of Charlotte Motor Speedway Charlotte Motor Speedway is bringing drive-in movies and fireworks to the community! The events will benefit Speedway Children's Charities. Scroll down for more 4th of July events. The movies will be... 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.
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Face masks protect other people around you, especially if you have the virus and don't know it.
By increasing the percentage of people wearing face masks, and continuing to practice social distancing, we can slow the spread, protect our... Read the whole entry...» North Carolina now requires face coverings when in public, in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. If you're looking for face masks, and for a way to help support local businesses, here are some Charlotte-centric masks from Charlotte... Read the whole entry...» U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, offers free Yoga through September. It takes place at South Ridge. (Scroll down for a map.) Parking is $6 per car, but you can buy a parking pass for $50 and that will get you into... 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...»
Blue Blaze Brewing, 528 South Turner Avenue, is the first brewery in the Historic West End. It maintains a strong connection with the outdoors and healthy living. The brewery is named after the “blue blaze” symbol on the Appalachian Trail,...
Read the whole entry...» Major League and Minor League baseball is on hold this season, but there will be baseball at Truist Field (formerly BB&T Ballpark), and you can watch it. The Piedmont Pride competes in the Southern Collegiate Baseball League, a six-team summer... Read the whole entry...» Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains three nature centers, Reedy Creek, Latta and McDowell. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. In addition, they also host festivals,... Read the whole entry...» Cavendish Brewing Company, 207 North Chester Street, Gastonia, hosts many events, including live music, trivia, a run club, and more. You can see listings for them on the Facebook page. Here are a few of the upcoming events: Team Trivia Night
... Read the whole entry...» Midwood Entertainment and Codex Sound recently launched No Contact Concert Series, which features weekly performances broadcast live from a 14,000 square foot warehouse in Hickory. As full time music industry professionals whose heaviest work season... 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...» 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...» Next time you're in Uptown Charlotte, you have something new to look at. Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet is a free, outdoor, public art exhibit featuring more than 30 globes, each 5 feet in diameter, and each designed by a... Read the whole entry...» The Chinese Lantern Festival, at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, originally scheduled for August 28th to October 18th, has been rescheduled to October 15th to January 3rd, 2020. In addition, the Garden has made some other changes to create a safe... 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...»
For Hamilton fans, the long awaited day has come. Disney Plus subscribers can watch the Hamilton movie starting July 3rd, 2020, at 3 a.m.
Broadway shows have been canceled for the rest of 2020, sports are on hold, live music is almost... 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...»
Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Rd, Huntersville, within Latta Nature Center and Preserve, rehabilitates injured birds of prey, and educates the public about them.
You can see eagles, owls, vultures, hawks and falcons on the Raptor Trail.... Read the whole entry...» The weather is heating up, and everyone is looking for a way to cool down. Unfortunately, it's tougher this summer to find a place to swim. Here's what is open. We don't have all the information about eligibility, but if... Read the whole entry...» SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord, at Concord Mills, has re-opened with limited hours and a special deal Its hours are currently Thursday to Monday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Their current admission is just $14.95 for both adults and children (age 3-12.) To... Read the whole entry...»
Save money every day by knowing where the “kids eat free” deals are around Charlotte.
We verified every one of these deals in January, 2020, but they can change their deals at any time. Also, in many cases there were several locations... Read the whole entry...» The summer heat can be dangerous, especially for seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 658 people die annually from extreme heat. Here are some tips from the CDC on preventing heat-related illness among older adults... 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. Any time of year is a good time to get out... Read the whole entry...» SAS Cupcakes, at 9941 Rea Rd. Suite, has been holding some FREE drive-thru events for families. At these events, families stay in their cars, and there's no requirement to buy anything. (But you'll probably want a cupcake!)
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You don't have to travel far to visit a historically and geologically interesting site. Big Rock Nature Preserve, at 6500 Elmstone Drive, is near Stonecrest at Piper Glen, a large shopping center in Ballantyne. When you follow the...
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