Labor Day Weekend will look a little bit different in 2020. Some of our traditional events have been canceled. We'll be keeping track of some events that are taking place, as well as some other great ideas for things to do. When we hear for... Read the whole entry...» Celebrate the long weekend with a special deal from any participating Krispy Kreme location. Buy any dozen doughnuts and get a dozen Original Glazed for $1! The deal is good on Saturday, September 5th, 2020. You will need the barcode on Krispy... Read the whole entry...» Bargain hunters, this is for you. Here's a big list of thrift stores, consignment stores, used book and record stores, antique and vintage shops in the Charlotte area. There can be a fine line between a thrift store and a vintage store.... Read the whole entry...» Every Friday through September 25th, 2020, get a FREE medium order of fries when you spend $1 or more via the McDonald's app. To take advantage of this deal, you need to order through the McDonald's app. When paying, open the offer on... 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...» 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...» 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...» Musicians and other performers will be performing at Sounds on the Square in free events outside Spirit Square, 345 N. College Street, on Friday evenings, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Face masks will be required, and there will be socially distanced... Read the whole entry...» In previous years, Camp North End, at 1824 Statesville Avenue, has hosted Fridays at Camp North End. These hugely popular events drew big crowds that enjoyed live music, food trucks, art, kids' activities, beer, and more. Camp North End is a... Read the whole entry...» Hattie's Tap & Tavern, at 2918 The Plaza, has had to remain closed during this phase of re-opening. Help them stay afloat, and have a good time, at their lemonade stand! Hattie's Lemonade Stand and Merch Sale Saturday, September... 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...» 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...» 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...» If you are eligible to vote in North Carolina, you are eligible to vote by mail, with an absentee ballot. You do not need to be living away from North Carolina to do this. No special circumstances are required. Every voter is eligible to vote by... Read the whole entry...» Many restaurants are offering Labor Day weekend discounts in case you don't want to cook over the holiday. We've also found some deals in other kinds of businesses. We'll update the list as more deals come in, so make sure you... 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...» 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...» 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...» |