| 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...» 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...» Your kids are going to be home for a while, and at some time you'll likely hear the words “I'm bored.” We have ideas! To start with, here are some fun, educational websites for kids. And since so many of us are at home, lots... Read the whole entry...» Opera Carolina is presenting a free virtual event once a week, iStream Fridays. Every Friday, starting April 3rd, at 6 p.m. go to Opera Carolina's Facebook page for performances of popular opera songs by Opera Carolina resident artists. ... Read the whole entry...»
To take advantage of this deal, you need to order through the McDonald's app.
When paying, open the offer on the app (under “Deals”) and scan the code at the register. The offer is valid only on Fridays at participating... 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...» Graduate Together: America Honors the Class of 2020 is a one-hour primetime special that will air on ABC, CBS, FOX, NC, on Saturday, May 16th, 2020, at 8 p.m. It will also stream on multiple online platforms. This program, powered by XQ, in... Read the whole entry...» The Arts and Science Council brings art and culture into the community with Culture Blocks. These are free performances, classes and workshops that take place all around the Charlotte area. In-person events are on hold for now, but Charlotte... Read the whole entry...» Goodyear Arts is a program that sets up shop in underused buildings and offers artists residencies for two months. In addition to the studio space, the artists are paid a stipend. The artists' work often extends to alteration of the building... 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...» 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...»
Oatly is sponsoring the No Filter Virtual Coffee Fest, an event that takes place on Instagram Live from May 12th to 16th, 2020.
Coffee pros from all over the southeast will be slinging espresso, getting geeky with brewing, experimenting with... Read the whole entry...»
Taste of Charlotte, a three-day festival in Uptown Charlotte, spotlights area restaurants and food vendors. It was scheduled for Friday, June 5th, through Sunday, June 7th, 2020, but has been rescheduled to September 18-20.
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May 20th, 2020, marks the 245th anniversary of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, which preceded the signing of the more famous Declaration by more than a year. Charlotte celebrates this date every year.
It is the day of... Read the whole entry...» Most kids will be home from school for several weeks, as we try to slow the spread. Children's book authors are rising to the occasion, presenting free online story times, where they read their books out loud. This is a unique opportunity for... Read the whole entry...» High School and College Seniors, Krispy Kreme is celebrating you! On Tuesday, May 19th, 2020, seniors can receive Krispy Kreme's new “Graduation Dozen” for free. You'll need to show up in your graduation cap and gown, or... Read the whole entry...» | 