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Rock Hill-York County Airport is celebrating Aviation Week in South Carolina with Tour De York, an aerial parade, on Saturday, August 15th, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Take-offs will begin at 10 a.m. There will be all different types of general... ...

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Tour De York — Aerial Parade in York County, SC

Rock Hill-York County Airport is celebrating Aviation Week in South Carolina with Tour De York, an aerial parade, on Saturday, August 15th, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Take-offs will begin at 10 a.m.

There will be all different types of general...

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7 Must-See Charlotte Area Gardens to visit – 3 more are open to the public now

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...

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71 free and cheap things to do this weekend around Charlotte

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.

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Costco Membership Deal includes free $40 gift card

If you've been thinking about joining Costco, now is a good time to do it.

They've got a Groupon right now where you pay $60 for a one-year Gold Star membership (which is the regular price) and get these bonuses:

  • A $40 Costco shop card...

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Socially Distanced Yoga + Kombucha at Lenny Boy Brewing Co. for $5

Lenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers.

Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see all of their upcoming events....

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Drive-in movies at Rural Hill

There will be summer drive-in movies at Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville.

Sorry we missed the first one, but put August 15th, 2020, on your calendar. They'll be showing Onward

Parking opens at 7 p.m. and the movie will be...

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Drive-In movies are popping up in the Charlotte area — here's a list

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,...

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Free drive-thru community breakfast in Huntersville

First Baptist Church of Huntersville, 119 N Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, has a tradition of offering free breakfast to the community in the summer.

This year they're still doing it, but it's a drive-thru.

Every Saturday through...

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A GoPro Video Tour & Guide of Mallard Creek Greenway

This is the first of our series of video tours of bike rides, with a special focus on Mecklenburg County Greenways. Keep reading to see the video, as well as more information and pictures.

The Mecklenburg County greenway system is a set of linear...

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Yoga at Hodges Family Farm every Saturday morning


Hodges Family Farm, at 3900 Rocky River Road, is hosting yoga every Saturday, at 8 a.m., through August 29th, 2020.

The cost is $10 per class, and you should register in advance. You can register here. Walk-ins are allowed if there's room.

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Win $50 gift certificate to Charlotte Warehouse Sale

Charlotte Warehouse Sale is offering one lucky reader a $50 gift certificate to their next sale, which starts Saturday, August 22nd. Read on to learn about the sale, and how to enter the contest!

You'll find women's overstock,...

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Polk State Historic Site has reopened, and there are weekly free gardening talks

President James K. Polk North Carolina State Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, pays tribute to our 11th president and presents living history that brings the early 19th century to life. It's always free to visit.

The site has...

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Charlotte Open Air Market

Charlotte Open Air Market is open every Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

It's at the site of the old Eastland Mall, at 5471 Central Avenue.

They will be enforcing social distancing and providing sanitation stations. Please follow all...

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Barn Jam: Free concert at GreenLife Family Farms by The Bloodworth Project


Greenlife Family Farms, 281 Odell School Road, is Concord's first hemp farm.

They sometimes host live music and other events. Find upcoming events on their Facebook page.
Here's one:

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Free yoga at Freedom Park with Habitual Roots on Saturdays

Habitual Roots, a nonprofit that is committed to connecting communities by spreading the knowledge of emotional intelligence and mindfulness, is offering a FREE yoga class every Saturday at 9 a.m. at Freedom park.

The class is scheduled through...

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Drive-in movies near Charlotte — this weekend's schedule

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...

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No Contact Concert Series: weekly full-band shows broadcast from Hickory

Midwood Entertainment and Codex Sound recently launched No Contact Concert Series, which features weekly performances broadcast live from a 14,000 square foot warehouse in Hickory.

As full time music industry professionals whose heaviest work season...

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Drive-In Movie at The Big View Diner: Pirates of the Caribbean

Big View Diner, at 16637 Lancaster Hwy, has been showing drive-in movies. Big View Diner is in the Ballantyne area, almost to the border of South Carolina.

You can order some food and then sit back and enjoy a movie with your family.

Next up:

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Where to pick your own apples near Charlotte


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...

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Drive-Thru Community Health Event — free COVID-19 testing, school supplies, food

C.W. Williams is holding a drive-thru community health event on August 15th, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Stratford Richardson YMCA, 1946 West Blvd.

They'll be offering free COVID-19 testing. Pre-register for a test here.

They will also be...

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Visit Cherokee North Carolina — an itinerary for 2 unforgettable days

Photo by Bailey Littlejohn on Unsplash

If you're thinking about a quick getaway to the mountains, and you'd like to go beyond the familiar destinations of Asheville and Blowing Rock, you're in for a treat.

This itinerary for an...

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Charlotte corn mazes, haunted trails, pumpkin patches and hayrides 2020

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Whether your idea of Halloween fun is being chased through the woods by a serial killer with a chainsaw, or taking a zombie-less hayride to the pumpkin patch, there is something this fall in the Charlotte area that will meet your needs.

This...

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Free face masks in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Meal Sites on Fridays


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...

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The Cheesecake Factory: Get a $15 bonus card with online gift card purchase

Say cheese! Bargain hunters always smile when they can stretch their dining-out budget — especially when it comes to buying gift cards.

Known for its extensive menu, generous portions and legendary desserts, The Cheesecake Factory is helping...

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Weekends at Camp North End include live music, food, art, and more

In previous years, Camp North End, at 1824 Statesville Avenue, has hosted Fridays at Camp North End. These hugely popular events drew big crowds that enjoyed live music, food trucks, art, kids' activities, beer, and more.

Camp North End is...

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Drive-in movie and concerts at The Music Yard

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...

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Drive-In Movies at Carolina Mall in Concord — this weekend's schedule

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...

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Farm tours with Good Karma Ranch Alpacas in Lincoln County

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Photo from Good Karma Ranch Alpaca Facebook Page

Good Karma Ranch Alpacas, at 1041 Brevard Place Road, Iron Station, is offering farm tours.

Iron Station is about 28 miles to the northwest of Charlotte, before you get to Lincolnton. It's...

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Sweetwater Farm's open farm days (registration required)


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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Charlotte on the Cheap Deals — (businesses: add yours for free!)


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....

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Flicks at the Field: “Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker” at Truist Field

Update: We had incomplete pricing information before. Read on for the full pricing information.

The Charlotte Knights are hosting Flicks at the Field on Saturday, August 22nd, 2020, at 8:15 p.m., at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street. Gates open at...

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CMS Eats at Home — meal bundles for students

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is committed to CMS students having healthy meals each day, even with remote learning. They've announced that they'll be providing Meal Bundles to eligible students starting September 1st, 2020.

Meals during...

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20 dog parks in the Charlotte area — what you need to know before you go

Dog parks have become some of the most popular additions to parks and public spaces in the past decade. They not only provide a safe area for dogs to exercise and socialize with other dogs, but they also provide a place for dog owners to socialize....

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