| Hanging Rock State Park. Photo: Harrison Grothoff Big news! On May 9th, 2020, North Carolina State Parks will re-open! Read all the details about the phases of re-opening the parks here. Until we enter Phase 2, which will be May 22nd at the... Read the whole entry...» As North Carolina enters Phase 1 of re-opening on Saturday, May 9th, some businesses and attractions will be opening up. The U.S. National Whitewater Center sent out an email on Thursday detailing their plans for resuming some limiting activities... Read the whole entry...»
Although going to a restaurant isn't an option this year, we've put together a list of restaurants the Charlotte area where you can pick up or get a Mother's Day meal delivered. We're limiting our list to places where you...
Read the whole entry...» Have you thought about making a family time capsule? This is the perfect time to do it. We're experiencing a unique time in history. Whether we go back to normal, or onto a “new normal,” there's a clear demarcation between... Read the whole entry...» Dunkin' is making May a little sweeter with this special deal. Every Friday in May, members of Dunkin's DD Perks Rewards Program get a FREE donut with the purchase of any drink (excluding espresso shots.) Enjoy favorites such as Boston... 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...» Mother's Day 2020 is a little different, but that doesn't mean it can't still be a special day. Here are some ideas to celebrate in Charlotte. If you are living with your mom than you're lucky–you can do some of these... Read the whole entry...»
Charlotte Kids Fest is presenting free virtual events streaming live from Shoppes at University Place, in front of the new outdoor mural installations.
Families can watch the events on Charlotte Kids Fest Facebook page. In May, Pinwheel Polly will... Read the whole entry...» Are you watching movies at home, but missing your movie popcorn? Ayrsley Grand Cinemas 14, at 9110 Kings Parade Blvd, to the rescue! Starting today (May 1st) they will be selling their popcorn to go on Fridays, Saturday, and Saturdays. The price is... Read the whole entry...» Photo: 600 Festival The Coca-Cola 600 will take place at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24th, 2020, but without spectators. The race will be broadcast live on FOX at 6 p.m. and across PRN affiliate radio networks. Ticket holders may choose to... Read the whole entry...»
Update: The earlier problems with getting the promo code for the free smoothies appear to have been worked out, at least for the most part!
Tropical Smoothie Cafe announced its One Million Smoothie Giveaway for customers nationwide. To get your... Read the whole entry...» In North Carolina it will be at least a couple more weeks before barber shops and hair salons are open. This means that you might have to be more flexible about your appearance (around here we call that “lowering your standards”) and/or... Read the whole entry...» There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment. They typically open in March, but, due to the current situation, only one of the three is opening now. Hound's has... Read the whole entry...» NoDa Company Store, 3221 Yadkin Avenue, might be NoDa's best hangout. There's ample seating, they sell food and drink (much of it local), host food trucks, and mix up some really good Sangria. They also frequently host events, many free.... Read the whole entry...»
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, 9090 Craver Road, is free to visit. It also hosts many free and inexpensive events.
Read on to learn a little bit about the Gardens, and then about some of the upcoming virtual events. The Gardens remain... Read the whole entry...» | 