| Krispy Kreme is offering a BOGO Saturday special. On Saturdays beginning March 28, Krispy Kreme will add a free dozen Original Glazed® Doughnuts to every pick-up, drive-thru and delivery order that includes a full price dozen Original Glazed... 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...» 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, due to the current situation, only one of the three is opening now. Hound's has... Read the whole entry...»
Potions & Pixels is a group with a passion for games. They have a library of around 300 games, including nostalgic games from childhood, party games and strategic games. They hold game nights at various venues, and they bring 75-100 of their...
Read the whole entry...» If you've ever wanted to research the history of your house, your neighborhood, or other location in Charlotte, you'll be interested in a new resource, CharlotteHistoryToolkit.com. This website just debuted in April of 2020. This toolkit... Read the whole entry...» Pictured: Alexis Mandujano from Universal City, Texas at Reedy Creek DGC during the 2018 Amateur World Championships. All rights to Mike Homan Photography Written by local professional disc golfer, Stephen Schroeder. Follow him on Facebook or ... 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...» NoDa Company Store, 3221 Yadkin Avenue, might be NoDa's best hangout. There's ample seating, they sell food and drink (much of it local), host food trucks, and mix up some really good Sangria. They also frequently host events, many free.... Read the whole entry...»
Although going to a restaurant isn't an option this year, we've put together a list of restaurants the Charlotte area where you can pick up or get a Mother's Day meal delivered. We're limiting our list to places where you...
Read the whole entry...» Governor Cooper has announced that on Friday, May 8th, at 5 p.m., North Carolina will enter Phase 1 of re-opening. Here's what that means. The Stay at Home Order remains in effect, but with modifications: Most retail businesses can re-open,... Read the whole entry...» Have you thought about making a family time capsule? This is the perfect time to do it. We're experiencing a unique time in history. Whether we go back to normal, or onto a “new normal,” there's a clear demarcation between... Read the whole entry...» As North Carolina enters Phase 1 of re-opening on Saturday, May 9th, some businesses and attractions will be opening up. The U.S. National Whitewater Center sent out an email on Thursday detailing their plans for resuming some limiting activities... Read the whole entry...» Are you watching movies at home, but missing your movie popcorn? Ayrsley Grand Cinemas 14, at 9110 Kings Parade Blvd, to the rescue! Starting today (May 1st) they will be selling their popcorn to go on Fridays, Saturday, and Saturdays. The price is... Read the whole entry...» Hanging Rock State Park. Photo: Harrison Grothoff Big news! On May 9th, 2020, North Carolina State Parks will re-open! Read all the details about the phases of re-opening the parks here. Until we enter Phase 2, which will be May 22nd at the... Read the whole entry...» Mother's Day 2020 is a little different, but that doesn't mean it can't still be a special day. Here are some ideas to celebrate in Charlotte. If you are living with your mom than you're lucky–you can do some of these... Read the whole entry...» Photo: 600 Festival The Coca-Cola 600 will take place at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24th, 2020, but without spectators. The race will be broadcast live on FOX at 6 p.m. and across PRN affiliate radio networks. Ticket holders may choose to... Read the whole entry...»
Update: The earlier problems with getting the promo code for the free smoothies appear to have been worked out, at least for the most part!
Tropical Smoothie Cafe announced its One Million Smoothie Giveaway for customers nationwide. To get your... Read the whole entry...» Starting today, Sonos is offering a discount of 30% for a single purchase to healthcare workers and first responders. Sonos also hardly ever offers substantial discounts, so this is a big deal. This offer is valid through the end of 2020. Also check... Read the whole entry...»
On May 27th, 2020, the first manned rocket launch from U.S. soil since 2011 will take place.
SpaceX will send two NASA astronauts, Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, on a test mission to the International Space Station (ISS.) The purpose is to help... 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...»
Listing of farmers markets in the Charlotte area. Know of one we can add? Fill us in!
Because of our current situation, some of the markets' hours have changed, and some openings were delayed. For every market that we've listed,... Read the whole entry...» There are more FREE streaming services out there than you would imagine! Here's a primer on where you can stream movies and TV shows for free. These are all legal sites, with no bootleg content or copyright violations. Yes, they come with a catch... Read the whole entry...» | 