If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Thanksgiving turkey dinners from a grocery store or restaurant. Every year we put together a list of grocery stores or restaurants... 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. ... Read the whole entry...» This year, it isn't a question of “Where can you get a free turkey for Thanksgiving?” but “Where can you get a whole Thanksgiving dinner for free?” Through an exclusive partnership with Walmart, Ibotta is launching its... Read the whole entry...» Many businesses thank veterans and active military members by offering them a free meal or other gift on Veterans Day, which is Wednesday, November 11th, 2020. If you're a member of the military, please check out this list, and see if... Read the whole entry...» The mountains in Western North Carolina are some of the most beautiful in the world–in any season, but especially in the fall. But you don't have to travel to the west to experience the mountains. The Uwharrie Mountains are a mountain... Read the whole entry...» Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, is presenting drive-in movies on select Thursdays in November and December. The cost for Skyline Drive-in Movies is $30 per car, of which a portion benefits service organizations in the North End community,... Read the whole entry...» Live music is coming back to Neighborhood Theatre. You won't be able to be see it IN Neighborhood Theatre, but you can watch from home. Queen City Streams is a new series in which Charlotte bands will be performing on Neighborhood... Read the whole entry...» Enjoy the cooler temperatures, fall foliage, and Christmas lights in November. You'll find craft markets, nature activities, and more. Plan November 2020 with this list of the top things to do in the Charlotte area. We've highlighted a... Read the whole entry...» Pisgah National Forest, from Graveyard Fields (Milepost 418 on Blue Ridge Parkway) Credit: ExploreAsheville.com If you're seeking North Carolina fall colors, there are many beautiful, scenic drives in North Carolina, especially Western North... Read the whole entry...» Shop for gifts at these holiday markets in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Here's a growing list of Christmas markets, church bazaars, crafts markets, arts markets and more. We're awaiting word on some of the most popular holiday... Read the whole entry...» If cooking dinner doesn't sound like a holiday to you here's a list of Charlotte area restaurants open on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26th, 2020. Most of these restaurants have special Thanksgiving meals. Many will fill up early,... Read the whole entry...» The University City Farmers Market has been taking place every Saturday in October at Shoppes at University Place! Update: The market will continue on Saturdays through November 21st, 2020! We will update the information below, regarding music,... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Center City Partners is presenting Movies at Victoria Yards. These outdoor movies will take place at 408 N Tryon Street. That's the parking lot at 7th and Tryon Street, where several events have taken place, including Charlotte... Read the whole entry...» Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade is going virtual in 2020, in the interest of public health. It will be broadcast from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Follow the Facebook event for more updates. Here is the press release from August 18th, 2020: This year... Read the whole entry...» TreesCharlotte, an organization dedicated to increasing Charlotte's tree canopy, holds several free TreeStores every year. At these events, Charlotte residents can receive free trees, as well as training on how to care for them. These... Read the whole entry...» Several Charlotte museums are joining together to thank the frontline workers during this difficult time. As a thank you to essential and frontline workers during the pandemic, The Mint Museum, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Kids Fest is presenting a free virtual festival from November 4th to 8th, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. each evening. Families can watch the events on Charlotte Kids Fest Facebook page. Charlotte Kids Fest November 4th – Create 6... Read the whole entry...» This list is continuing to be a combination of in-person and virtual events. Also during this time we're including some events that are more expensive than what we would usually include, because we want to give you all the options right... Read the whole entry...» UPDATE: Dallas Lavender Lane Farm is preparing for Santa and the North Pole Train Adventure, which starts November 10th. Please keep reading to learn all about this fun holiday event. Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road,... Read the whole entry...» Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains three nature centers, Reedy Creek, Latta and McDowell. Steven's Creek Nature Center is opening soon, but is already hosting some activities (see below.) The nature centers provide an excellent... Read the whole entry...» Saturday, November 7th, 2020, is Try Hockey for Free Day. USA Hockey and 350 associations around the country will host a free introductory ice hockey lesson for kids aged 4-9. There is one location in the Charlotte area that's... Read the whole entry...» |