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...» 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...» Cabarrus Virtual Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony This year the Kannapolis Christmas Parade is replaced with the Cabarrus Virtual Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 20th, 2020, at 7 p.m., on Channel... 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...» Old Town Cornelius and Bella Love have been bringing drive-in movies to the Lake Norman community with Drive-In Movies in Old Town Cornelius through the summer and fall. They've just announced that drive-in movies will continue in November and... Read the whole entry...» Speedway Christmas returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway for an eleventh year in 2020. It will be taking place from November 21st, 2020, through January 17th, 2021, with the exception of Christmas Day. The spectacular drive-through light show... Read the whole entry...» Plaza Midwood is hosting the Plaza Midwood Art Crawl on Saturday, November 14th, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Artists will be set up on Commonwealth Avenue between Pecan and The Plaza. This event is being held in conjunction with the Thomas... Read the whole entry...» Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2020 Christmas season? Here's what you have to look forward to. This list includes professional displays, town events, and private homes. The displays in private... Read the whole entry...» Outdoor movies and drive-in movies are continuing into the fall and winter in the Charlotte area. Drive-in movies, in particular, have made a big comeback in 2020. Permanent Drive-In Movie Theaters There is no permanent drive-in movie theater in... 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 once a month. Read on to learn about this in-person event. Please consider a... 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 sometimes find the Starving Artist Market, which also pops up at breweries throughout the... 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...» For a second year, the Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is presenting two popular winter activities: Ice Skating and Lights. The ice skating requires a Single Activity Pass ($20 each) or an All Access Pass. The Lights trail... 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...» Do you have friends and family visiting for Thanksgiving Day Weekend? Looking for something to do to get out of the house? We are highlighting a few events you shouldn't miss, but then, scroll down for a huge list of events we have on the... Read the whole entry...» Historic Latta Plantation, at 5225 Sample Road in Huntersville, hosts several popular holiday events. You will be able to see a list of them on can see a list of all of them, as they're announced, on Historic Latta Plantation's... Read the whole entry...» Catawba Brewing, at 933 Louise Avenue, is part of a growing brewery scene in Plaza Midwood. Catawba Brewing has three other locations, in Asheville and Morganton. This is its first foray into the Piedmont. The brewery hosts frequent free events.... 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...» 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...» University City Night Market is a brand new way to shop and enjoy festive evenings at Shoppes at University Place, 8929 JM Keyes Drive. This new, family-friendly market will feature a large array of vendor goods like handmade crafts, jewelry, arts... Read the whole entry...» Looking for a chance to show off your smarts? Here's a list of upcoming Charlotte trivia nights. Most are held on a regular weekly schedule. You'll find them at bars, breweries, cideries, restaurants and coffee shops. Keep reading for a... Read the whole entry...» Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Here are a few opportunities in the Charlotte area for the 2020 Christmas season. Make sure to bring your camera. At most of these, you... Read the whole entry...» In previous years, Camp North End, at 1824 Statesville Avenue, has hosted Fridays at Camp North End. These hugely popular events drew big crowds that enjoyed live music, food trucks, art, kids' activities, beer, and more. Camp North End is a... Read the whole entry...» Bass Pro Shops, at Concord Mills, and Cabela's, at 1000 Cabela Drive, Fort Mill, SC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a reimagined, contactless FREE Santa experience. The biggest changes from previous years: You will have to... 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 Christmas Village will return to Uptown Charlotte this holiday season. This year it will be at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street. The event will take place on the concourse of the ballpark. The event will be presented in conjunction with... Read the whole entry...» |