Snowstorms, 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. So, even if you're a regular at your gym, it's helpful to have a backup... Read the whole entry...» This year, many of our celebrations have moved back home. Especially with the modified stay-at-home order in North Carolina, ringing in the New Year at a bar, restaurant or brewery is not in the cards for 2021. Plan in advance by ordering a New... Read the whole entry...» New Year's Eve is different this year. With the modified stay-at-home order, people need to be home (with some exceptions) by 10 p.m. So any planned events will end long before the stroke of midnight. Restaurants can provide take-out and... Read the whole entry...» Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts Culture The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, often has a number of free and low-cost events for the community.... Read the whole entry...» No hurry, but when you're ready to let your Christmas tree go, it's easy and free to do, and even “pays it forward” — as Christmas trees are turned into mulch. City of Charlotte If you are a City of Charlotte Solid... Read the whole entry...» This list include in-person and virtual events in the Charlotte area this week, from Monday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so... Read the whole entry...» As you make your Christmas Day plans in Charlotte, make sure you know what is open and closed. Read on to learn about holiday hours at Mecklenburg County facilities, City of Charlotte services (including garbage pickup) and urgent care facilities. ... Read the whole entry...» The City of Kings Mountain, about 33 miles to the west of Charlotte, is celebrating the holiday season with these special Christmas in Kings Mountain events. Christmas Light Extravaganza The City of Kings Mountain is sharing two Christmas light... Read the whole entry...» This list include in-person and virtual events in the Charlotte area this weekend, from Friday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so... Read the whole entry...» Visit Mint Museum, at both their locations, 500 South Tryon Street and 2730 Randolph Road, for free admission from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday. Make sure to get a timed ticket to attend. Also, check out this big list of free days at Charlotte... Read the whole entry...» Stonecrest at Piper Glen, 7900 Rea Road, will be presenting Holiday Drive-in Movies on three dates this December. They are FREE to attend, but registration is required, and you need a receipt from a Stonecrest merchant on the day of the movie.... Read the whole entry...» New Year's Eve is going to be a little different this year. With the modified stay-at-home order in North Carolina, restaurants and breweries will close by 10 p.m. Takeout and delivery of food will still be permitted after 10 p.m., however. In... Read the whole entry...» Jazz at the Bechtler is returning on Friday, January 8th, 2021, at 7 p.m., with a live streamed concert by Ziad Jazz Quartet. Follow this link to register, and you'll receive the link to watch. The best cure for the post-holiday blues is the... Read the whole entry...» Krispy Kreme is celebrating the New Year with Four Days of Glaze. From December 31st, 2020, to January 3rd, 2021, get TWO Original Glazed Dozens for $12. You can redeem this offer twice. Not valid for delivery. Participating Charlotte area... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Folk Society's annual youth showcase will take place Friday, January 8th, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. The youth showcase features performers from 8 to 20 years old. You'll enjoy 10 different musical acts. Performances include singers,... 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...» Starbucks is brimming with gratitude for our front-line responders all around the country. There's really no way of thanking our first responders and hospital workers for their work and sacrifice, but we can all try in our own way. One really good... Read the whole entry...» Zootastic Park, 385 Ostwalt Amity Road, Troutman, is once again be presenting Christmas Wonderland of Lights. Drive through the light display and walk through the animal park. Admission is $8 a person. Zootastic's Christmas Wonderland of... 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... Read the whole entry...» NASCAR Racing Experience is offering a deal through Groupon where you can save about 50% on a NASCAR Ride Along Experience for One, or a Practice Driving Experience for One. NASCAR Ride Along Experience for One is normally $149.99, and through... Read the whole entry...» Now through January 3rd, 2021, get $10 off your Lyft ride by using the promo code KeysFreeNC. This is a partnership between Charlotte Department of Transportation and Lyft, in an effort to reduce drinking and driving. Limited quantities available. ... Read the whole entry...» The North Carolina Transportation Museum, at 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, is not holding its popular Polar Express this season, but they will be hosting two festive attractions, starting November 20th, 2020. There's a daytime event, the... Read the whole entry...» Homegrown band The Avett Brothers has a tradition of performing in North Carolina every New Year's Eve. They've held New Year's Eve shows in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, and more North Carolina cities. This New Year's Eve,... Read the whole entry...» |