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...» 
Movie theaters remain closed in North Carolina, but one movie theater is just taking the movies outside. Southeast Cinemas, at Carolina Mall, 120 Country Club Drive, Concord, will be showing movies outside from Thursday to Sunday, starting around 9... Read the whole entry...» 
National Avocado Day is Friday, July 31st, 2020. Don't confuse this with National Guacamole Day, which will take place Wednesday, September 16th, 2020. On National Avocado Day we pay homage to the avocado, whether in the form of guacamole, or... Read the whole entry...» 
Sweetwater Farms, 14412 Beatties Ford Road, in Huntersville, is just outside of Charlotte, but can feel like it's miles away, with plenty of open space, gardens and a menagerie of rescued farm animals, including chickens, horses (including...
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Most parents were “homeschooling” their children, not by choice, for the last few months of the 2019/2020 school year. And now, the 2020/2021 school year looms ahead, with more uncertainty than we've ever faced before. North Carolina public... Read the whole entry...» 
Face masks protect other people around you, especially if you have the virus and don't know it.
By increasing the percentage of people wearing face masks, and continuing to practice social distancing, we can slow the spread, protect our... Read the whole entry...»  Hanging Rock State Park. Photo: Harrison Grothoff If you're looking for ways to beat cabin fever, North Carolina State Parks might be the answer. Please be mindful of the need to distance yourself from others. If you get to a park and it is... 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 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...» 
Music venues are struggling. Shows have been canceled since March, and it may be a while before they can resume. Even when they do, they likely won't be at full capacity, making it harder for the venues to be sustainable. Live music is... Read the whole entry...» 
Shop local for big savings from American Express.
Shop Small is an initiative from American Express encouraging customers to shop in local stores rather than the big-box retailers. As an incentive, American Express cardholders can get up to $50 in... Read the whole entry...» 
Charlotte artist David French is holding an open studio event on Friday, July 31st, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, August 1st, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
His studio is in NoDa. Head to 3442 Spencer Street. Look for the balloons. The... 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...»
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...» 
If you are eligible to vote in North Carolina, you are eligible to vote by mail, with an absentee ballot. You do not need to be living away from North Carolina to do this. No special circumstances are required. Every voter is eligible to vote by...
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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...» 
Chocolate makes everything better, including donuts. Krispy Kreme's Chocolate Glazed Friday has become a recurring fan favorite each month. To celebrate two years of turning its iconic glaze waterfall into delicious chocolate glaze, Krispy Kreme... 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...» 
From Friday, July 31st, to Sunday, August 2nd, 2020, participating Ace Hardware stores are hosting Miracle Bucket Days. We heard from Blackhawk Hardware, at 4225 Park Road (in Park Road Shopping Center, and this is what they told us: Blackhawk... 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...» 
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 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...» 
Here is our listing of farmers markets in the Charlotte area. Know of one we can add? Fill us in!
Because of our current situation, some of the markets' hours have changed, and some openings were delayed. For every market that we've... Read the whole entry...» 
If you'd like to experience a lot of art on a short walk of under a mile, then you should visit Camp North End. Camp North End is a “new old place.” This 76-acre industrial site between Statesville Avenue and North Graham Street,... Read the whole entry...» Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains three nature centers, Reedy Creek, Latta and McDowell. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. In addition, they also host festivals,... Read the whole entry...» 
U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, offers free Yoga through September. It takes place at South Ridge. (Scroll down for a map.) Parking is $6 per car, but you can buy a parking pass for $50 and that will get you into... Read the whole entry...» 
Charlotte Art League's home at 4100 Raleigh Street is right at the Sugar Creek stop on the light rail. This is one of the locations where you'll find the Starving Artist Market, which also pops up at breweries throughout the city. Right... 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...» 
GreenLife Remedies, a Boutique Cannabis Experience, is hosting some events. The events are at the store, at 501 Penman Street, in SouthEnd's Gold District. GreenLife Remedies provides hemp-based products and CBD. Here's what's... Read the whole entry...» 
Joedance raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research at Atrium Health's Levine Children's through an annual film festival featuring directors, producers, writers and actors who share a North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, or... Read the whole entry...» 
Free Comic Book Day, which normally occurs the first Saturday in May, has been reworked for 2020. It's now Free Comic Book Summer, and runs through September 9th, 2020.
Instead of one day where you could get free comic books from local comic... Read the whole entry...»
This is not an optimal time for live music, but Charlotte live music is alive and kicking. Many Charlotte artists are offering virtual concerts, and we're starting to see some drive-in concerts as well. Looking for concerts this weekend (and... Read the whole entry...» Bridging the Music is bringing live music, in a safe way, to the Charlotte region! They are presenting drive-in concerts at Hound's Drive-In Theater, 114 Raven Circle, Kings Mountain, NC, about 30 miles to the west of Charlotte. For a limited... Read the whole entry...» 
It might sound strange, at first, to plan an outing to a cemetery, but it's actually one of the best ways to learn about our city's history. Cemeteries are a vital resource for historians, but you don't have to be a historian to... Read the whole entry...»  UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens The Charlotte region is home to several very different public gardens, each with its own feel and focus. What they all have in common is that they provide a peaceful, relaxing experience and a way to connect with... Read the whole entry...» 
A lot of what we normally do for entertainment is closed these days, so we've been turning to nature more than ever. We've provided photo guides to some popular (and some unexpected) places to hike: Read the whole entry...» Story by Carolyn Erickson. Every time my family and I go camping, we talk about how we should do it more often. For us, the camping bug bit early on. My husband and I had both grown up spending summers outdoors, canoeing and fishing and stargazing.... 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... Read the whole entry...» 
The summer heat can be dangerous, especially for seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 658 people die annually from extreme heat. Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is helping senior adults cope with the heat by... Read the whole entry...» Summer is a little bit different in 2020. A lot of the summer break activities that we usually list are not available this year. But here are some ideas of ways to still have fun. Can you think of more things to do this strange summer? Let us... Read the whole entry...» | 
