| 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...» Charlotte Motor Speedway is bringing drive-in movies to the community! The events will benefit Speedway Children's Charities. The movies will be shown on the 16,000 square foot HDTV screen. Families can listen through their FM radio. Guests... Read the whole entry...» Mellow Mushroom is throwing it back to 1974, the year it started, with Way Back Wednesdays. Every Wednesday through September 2nd, 2020, you can order the Way Back Wednesday Meal for just $19.74. The meal includes: One small cheese pizza One small... Read the whole entry...» North Carolina requires face coverings when in public, in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. If you're looking for face masks, and for a way to help support local businesses, here are some Charlotte-centric masks from Charlotte designers,... Read the whole entry...» We are starting to add in-person events to this list, but it's has a lot of virtual events. This list will be a combination of in-person and virtual events for some time. Also during this time we're including some events that are more... 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.
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August 4th, 2020, is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.
Celebrate by getting a FREE cookie from Insomnia Cookies. The deal is good all week, through August 9th. It's simple. Get a free traditional cookie with any purchase. Either walk-in... 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...» 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...» The Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia, is probably familiar to many kids, who visit it for school field trips. If your child hasn't visited it yet (or if they have!) it's... Read the whole entry...»
Smashburger is bringing back a fan-favorite menu item. Back by popular demand, the Colorado Burger is now available at all locations nationwide — for a limited time.
As one of its most popular premium burgers, the Colorado Burger is made with... Read the whole entry...» Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, often has a number of free and low-cost events coming up for the... Read the whole entry...» Saturday, August 8th, 2020, is National Fried Chicken and Waffles Day. Yes, there is also a fried chicken day and a waffles day, but this is Chicken and Waffle Day. Metro Diner is the force behind National Chicken and Waffles Day, and they have come... Read the whole entry...» CupLux Coffee Drive-Thru, 3115 Freedom Drive, is a convenient, family-owned, drive-thru-only coffee shop serving coffees, craft beverages, and local pastries. On Saturday, August 8th, 2020, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., they are celebrating their 3rd... 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...» The Music Yard is an outdoor setting for live music in the South End. It's on 2433 South Blvd., between Mac's Speed Shop and SouthBound. The Music Yard is hosting Drive-In Concerts this summer. The cost is per car, and depends on the... Read the whole entry...» Old Town Cornelius and Bella Love is bringing drive-in movies to the Lake Norman community with Drive-In Movies in Old Town Cornelius. The movies are taking place at two locations (see schedule): Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius ... 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...» | 