| 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...» 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...» Stonehenge, near Salisbury, England, is probably the world's most recognizable prehistoric monument. The earliest structures are pits that appear to have held large pine totem-pole like posts, erected between 8500 and 7000 BC. The stones that... Read the whole entry...» With live shows on hold, Charlotte musicians are coming into your living room (from a distance.) Lots of live streams are being planned. One big bonus is that you get to watch the shows with your dog. Music Everywhere CLT is helping to get you all... 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...» The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is re-opening on June 15th, after an extended closure. When it re-opens, some things will be different. Here's what you need to know for the 2020 operating season, including required... 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...» Every Sunday at 2 p.m., The People's Critique will bring you new music from Charlotte, North Carolina and beyond. There will be music of all genres, interviews with bands, music videos, unreleased tracks, guests, and more. Music will be... 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...» On April 3rd, the Centers for Disease Control advised wearing cloth face coverings when you need to be in public. And on June 5th, the World Health Organization revised their advice, saying that people should wear face masks anywhere that social... Read the whole entry...» Bring Dad to TCBY on Father's Day for free frozen yogurt. On Sunday, June 21st, 2020, dads get their first 6 ounces for free at participating TCBY locations. The offer might vary by location. Find more Father's Day ideas in the Charlotte... 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...»
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...» 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...» 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...» The Gastonia Grizzlies are starting their season on July 1st, 2020, and on July 3rd, they are hosting their first fireworks night of the season. The game against Forest City Owls starts at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $15, reserved... Read the whole entry...» Nothing beats freshly picked produce, and it can be fun to do it yourself. An outing to a U-pick farm can be a great tradition for kids. We keep a list, year-round, of farms where you can pick your own produce, and that list is below. But with our... Read the whole entry...» | 