| Companies are offering freebies to healthcare workers and other frontline employees for their hard work and dedication now and always. There hasn't been a more challenging time in recent history to be a healthcare worker, and just by showing... Read the whole entry...»
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Arm & Hammer is bringing a little bit of color and beauty to your yard.
Sign up to receive a FREE plantable seed card to grow colorful flowers in a flowerpot or your yard. To get your seeds, ... Read the whole entry...»
You might be getting a partial refund from your car insurance company. With so many people staying off the roads, insurance companies are sending some money back to customers. Some are also extending a grace period for cancellations, if...
Read the whole entry...» Many concerts and other events have been canceled. Our calendar (and free events lists) here at Charlotte on the Cheap are sort of like ghost towns. We've put up “canceled” signs on many events, but even the ones that aren't... Read the whole entry...» National Air and Space Museum, in Washington D.C., is presenting some interesting virtual events. Read on to learn about what is planned, making sure to read the descriptions and follow the links to see where the events will be streamed. After that... Read the whole entry...»
Former First Lady Michelle Obama will be hosting Mondays with Michelle Obama, on Mondays at 12 p.m. Starting April 20th, 2020, Obama will read to kids each Monday, through May 11th, 2020.
This program is part of a partnership between Penguin Young... Read the whole entry...» Find the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area in the chart below. Powered by Gas Buddy. The Gas Buddy map below will show the places that have cheap gas near you, and the chart will show the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area. All... 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...» We're all trying to connect with people we miss, and to have some semblance of social interaction. One fun way to do this is by playing multi-player games remotely. We've been scheduling regular remote game nights with far-flung family... Read the whole entry...» Here on Charlotte on the Cheap, I usually write about free and cheap things to do. During normal times, I write about concerts, festivals, sports events, and kids' activities. These days I'm writing about virtual events, things to do at home,... Read the whole entry...»
The Metropolitan Opera has closed, but it's offering nightly streams of encore presentations from its Live in HD series.
The streams will begin on Monday, March 16th, 2020. Each will begin at 7:30 p.m. on the date listed below, and will... Read the whole entry...»
Potions & Pixels is a group with a passion for games. They have a library of around 300 games, including nostalgic games from childhood, party games and strategic games. They hold game nights at various venues, and they bring 75-100 of their...
Read the whole entry...» Join Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center's supportive and energetic faculty for FREE Virtual Circus and Dance Classes in disciplines like juggling, dance fitness, Pilates, yoga, hip-hop and more! Take as many classes as you like on their... Read the whole entry...» Trivia nights are back in Charlotte! They are just happening virtually. Read on to learn about some opportunities to test your knowledge! Mindless Minutia Trivia Mindless Minutia hosts many trivia nights throughout Charlotte, and for now, it's... 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...» Have you been thinking about a Sam's Club membership? Here's a great way to try it out and check the fit. For a limited time, Groupon is offering NEW memberships only for up to 62% off regular price, plus a handful of other perks and freebies. ... Read the whole entry...» Get a one year BJ's Inner Circle Membership right now for just $20. It's normally $55. The membership gains you access to BJ's Wholesale Club, as well as to BJs.com. You'll get a second Membership card for a household member.... Read the whole entry...» Have you got into podcasts yet? Listening to podcasts can expose you to stories, culture, and points of view that you might never otherwise encounter. Charlotte residents are producing podcasts on a wide range of topics, including music,... Read the whole entry...» | 