There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment. Hound's Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating, with some new rules... Read the whole entry...» Movie theaters remain closed in North Carolina, but one movie theater is just taking the movies outside. Southeast Cinemas, at Carolina Mall, 120 Country Club Drive, Concord, will be showing movies outside from Thursday to Sunday. Southeast Cinemas... 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...» It seems that we're all rediscovering some low-key activities these days, and a visit to the CLT Airport Overlook fits right into that plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is one of the few airports in the United State that maintains... 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...» Photo by Bailey Littlejohn on Unsplash If you're thinking about a quick getaway to the mountains, and you'd like to go beyond the familiar destinations of Asheville and Blowing Rock, you're in for a treat. This itinerary for an... Read the whole entry...» Dallas Lavender Lane Farm If there are animal lovers in your family, you're in luck, because there are many places in the Charlotte area where you can visit animals of all kinds. Alpacas? Check. Extremely friendly pigs? Check. Snakes? Of... Read the whole entry...» The Metropolitan Opera has closed, but it's offering nightly streams of encore presentations from its Live in HD series. The streams will begin on Monday, March 16th, 2020. Each will begin at 7:30 p.m. on the date listed below, and will... Read the whole entry...» This is not an optimal time for live music, but Charlotte live music is alive and kicking. Many Charlotte artists are offering virtual concerts, and we're starting to see some drive-in concerts as well. Looking for concerts this weekend (and... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Open Air Market is open every Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's at the site of the old Eastland Mall, at 5471 Central Avenue. The market is free to attend, and parking is free too. Double-Check Before You Head... Read the whole entry...» Artists around Charlotte and beyond are preparing for Yard Art Day on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th, 2020. For one day, front yards around the city and beyond will boast art installations of all kinds. Yard Art Day, the brainchild of local artist... Read the whole entry...» Did you know that there are dinosaurs in Concord? Dakota and Friends is a live dinosaur show that is available for birthday parties, summer camps and more. The show features songs, prizes, arts and crafts, all with the dinosaurs. If you're... Read the whole entry...» Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is a family-owned farm in Gaston County. They grow lavender, and they make and sell lavender products, like lavender essential oil, lotion, linen spray, lavender honey and teas, and... Read the whole entry...» Whether your idea of Halloween fun is being chased through the woods by a serial killer with a chainsaw, or taking a zombie-less hayride to the pumpkin patch, there is something this fall in the Charlotte area that will meet your needs. This... 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...» 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...» If you've been thinking about joining Costco, now is a good time to do it. They've got a Groupon right now where you pay $60 for a one-year Gold Star membership (which is the regular price) and get these bonuses: A $40 Costco shop card... 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...» Find the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area in the chart below. Powered by Gas Buddy. The Gas Buddy map below will show the places that have cheap gas near you, and the chart will show the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area. All... Read the whole entry...» Dog parks have become some of the most popular additions to parks and public spaces in the past decade. They not only provide a safe area for dogs to exercise and socialize with other dogs, but they also provide a place for dog owners to socialize.... Read the whole entry...» |