| Even though almost all zoos are closed to the public, you can still get your daily dose of cute. Many zoos have live animal cams that let you keep an eye on your favorite animals' every move. Some animal preserves also maintain webcams. In... Read the whole entry...» Many concerts and other events have been canceled. Our calendar (and free events lists) here at Charlotte on the Cheap are sort of like ghost towns. We've put up “canceled” signs on many events, but even the ones that aren't... Read the whole entry...» Snowstorm, hurricanes, tornado watches.There have always been reasons why people have had to spend days or weeks at home unable to go about daily activities. This situation is different and, quite frankly, unprecedented. Our mental health is very... Read the whole entry...» At Charlotte on the Cheap, we have pivoted from publishing a list of real-life events to publishing a list of virtual events. As always, there is no charge to have your event (real or virtual) listed on Charlotte on the Cheap, but we might not be... Read the whole entry...» Most kids will be home from school for several weeks, as we try to slow the spread. Children's book authors are rising to the occasion, presenting free online story times, where they read their books out loud. This is a unique opportunity for... Read the whole entry...» Trivia nights are back in Charlotte! They are just happening virtually. Read on to learn about some opportunities to test your knowledge! Mindless Minutia Trivia Mindless Minutia hosts many trivia nights throughout Charlotte, and for now, it's... Read the whole entry...» We've been highlighting local businesses as much as possible, especially through Support Local Or Else, where local businesses offer one great deal, but we also wanted to share this list of national chain restaurants that are offering delivery... Read the whole entry...» There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and normally they are a great source of affordable family entertainment. They typically open in March, but, due to the current situation, two of them have pushed back their opening date.... Read the whole entry...» Your kids are going to be home for a while, and at some time you'll likely hear the words “I'm bored.” We have ideas! To start with here are some fun, educational websites for kids. And since so many of us are at home, lots... Read the whole entry...»
We need to protect vulnerable people in our community, especially seniors. To make grocery shopping safer, some stores have started setting aside an hour just for seniors or other at-risk people to shop.
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