| Live music is evolving during our current challenge, and musical artists, from the biggest to the smallest, are revamping the way they offer performances, and how they further their career. Since March we've been seeing a plethora of virtual... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is once again, in 2020, providing free breakfast and lunch to children age 1 to 18 this summer. The meals will be provided at over 50 CMS schools. This is not something... Read the whole entry...»
Stir up big savings at Starbucks, thanks to its popular Happy Hour offer.
The discounted beverage is available on June 18th, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. You must download the Starbucks app for the required digital coupon — good for one-time use... 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...»
In these times, we want to help Charlotte area businesses reach their customers and help readers find the services they need. And we all like a deal. So we've created Charlotte on the Cheap Deals.
Businesses can list discounts or deals.... Read the whole entry...» Make Father's Day 2020 special in the Charlotte area with these ideas of how to spend the weekend. When deals or freebies for Dad are announced we'll let you know that too! As Dad always says, “We're not made of money.”... Read the whole entry...» The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, re-opened on June 15th, after an extended closure. Some things will be different. Here's what you need to know for the 2020 operating season, including required reservations and more. 2020... Read the whole entry...» President James K. Polk North Carolina State Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, pays tribute to our 11th president and presents living history that brings the early 19th century to life. It's always free to visit. The site has... Read the whole entry...»
7-Eleven cancelled this year's 7-Eleven Day (better known as FREE Slurpee Day) on July 11, but there's still good news.
Instead, the convenience store is giving a special birthday gift of one million meals to Feeding America, the largest... Read the whole entry...»
Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is a new 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,... Read the whole entry...» Juneteenth is a celebration that celebrates the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States. It marks the day, June 19th, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, is closed to visitors, but is offering many opportunities to explore its resources from home. Please consider a donation to Charlotte Museum of History, to help them through this time. ... 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...» Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, celebrating Independence Day 2020 with a free online events all week. Typically the museum hosts a large Independence Day celebration for the community, including an Oath & Naturalization... Read the whole entry...» The City of Kings Mountain, NC will Independence Day with a fireworks show that will be viewable from a wide area. This year, they will not have live music or other activities, but the fireworks show will go on! We will update soon with more... Read the whole entry...»
Are you missing the ballpark?
The Charlotte Knights are opening up Truist Field (formerly BB&T Ballpark) this weekend for Eat n Play. Enjoy dinner outside, with a great skyline view, and also enjoy music, trivia and cornhole. There's... Read the whole entry...» 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...» Searching for Charlotte fireworks and 4th of July celebrations? We are too. 2020 will look different than 2019 did. It's too early to know for sure what 4th of July celebrations will look like in the Charlotte area for 2020, but rest... Read the whole entry...» Queen City EZ Riders Slow Biking Gang is leading an event, the Brooklyn Juneteenth History Bicycle Ride, on Friday, June 19th, 2020, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The ride starts at Marshall Park, 800 3rd Street, at the Martin Luther King, Jr. statue.... Read the whole entry...»
For the ninth year, Charlotte New Music Festival is bringing contemporary classical music to Charlotte.
Only this year it's happening online. You'll have many chances to see new work created by composers and musicians from all over... Read the whole entry...» July 4th, 2020 is Free Fishing Day in North Carolina. Everyone in North Carolina, including visitors, can fish in any public body of water without the need for a license. We are awaiting an official announcement and will provide that link when... Read the whole entry...» Showmars, the southern-style Greek chain, is now selling groceries. They started in response to the closing of dine-in eating, but are continuing the service. Showmars is utilizing its supply chain to get essential groceries to you at affordable... Read the whole entry...» Photo courtesy of Carrigan Farms On Saturday, May 23rd, 2020, Carrigan Farms is opening their natural quarry to swimmers for the season. This is the most beautiful, natural place in the area to swim. The entrance to the quarry is 1213 Oak Ridge... 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...»
Sweetwater Farms, 14412 Beatties Ford Road, in Huntersville, is just outside of Charlotte, but can feel like it's miles away, with plenty of open space, gardens and a menagerie of rescued farm animals, including chickens, horses (including...
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