In This Issue... - Krispy Kreme's Be Sweet Saturdays: Buy a dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts, get a dozen free to share
- 'One World Together At Home' To Feature Paul McCartney Lady Gaga, John Legend, Billie Eilish, Andrea Bocelli and tons more superstars
- Online virtual birthday parties with dinosaurs (plus a free Facebook live dinosaur show every day)
- The Invisible Boy Watch Party with Children's Theatre of Charlotte
- Need a walk? Take this self-guided Plaza Midwood Historic District Walking Tour
- Free virtual Tai Chi and Qigong classes with Tai Chi Mike
- Freebies (while supplies last) with your Showmars Grocery order
- Play local trivia, virtually
- Discounts: 60% off a new Sam's Club membership, plus free gift card and more
- Just added to live streams for kids: NC Zoo, LeVar Burton Reads, much more…
- BJ's Wholesale Club: 63% off Inner Circle Membership (there's also a deal for Sam's Club)
- Free virtual classes with Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center: Pilates, dance, partner acrobatics, juggling, more…
- BOOM Festival will be held online — BOOM in your Living Room
- Updated Virtual Events Calendar — Concerts, zoo visits, classes, more
- Celebrate Earth Day's 50th Anniversary with a seedling giveaway, native plant sale, garden box build-along, and much more
- You are likely getting a refund on your auto insurance — find out how much!
- North Carolina Zoo goes online with virtual visits, science experiments, nature activities and more
- Updated: 33 fun, educational, and free websites, where kids can learn coding, magic, music and much more
- Asking these 9 questions every day might help you cope with this difficult time
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Krispy Kreme is offering a BOGO Saturday special. On Saturdays beginning March 28, Krispy Kreme will add a free dozen Original Glazed® Doughnuts to every pick-up, drive-thru and delivery order that includes a full price dozen Original Glazed... Read the whole entry...» 
A global televised and streamed special One World: Together At Home will be on Saturday, April 18th, 2020, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. EDT (still to be confirmed). The historic broadcast will be hosted by Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert... Read the whole entry...» 
Did you know that there are dinosaurs in Concord? Dakota and friends are prehistoric friends who can enhance any event with a display of dinosaurs, a dinosaur show, and strolling dinosaurs. They perform at parties, business events, museums,... Read the whole entry...» 
It's gotten harder to find things that we can do outside, as so many of the activities that we enjoy have been temporarily halted.
And the weather is perfect. The pollen even seems to be lessening, according to my nose. So, I was excited to... Read the whole entry...» 
Tai Chi Mike is hosting free Tai Chi/Qigong classes via Zoom. In addition to twice weekly classes, there's also a special event for National Tai Chi Day. Although the classes are free, donations are greatly appreciated. Follow links, below,... Read the whole entry...» 
Showmars, the southern-style Greek chain, is now selling groceries. Responding to both the closing of dine-in eating (and the fact that take-out and delivery alone can't pay the bills), and to the difficulty of getting necessary groceries,... 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...» 
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...» 
BOOM, an arts fringe festival that takes place in Plaza Midwood, was going to take place this weekend, but, of course, has been canceled, along with everything else. However, they are going online! On Saturday, April 18th, 2020, from 4 p.m. to 7... 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...» 
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...
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There are so many great kids' websites, and probably no better time to explore them as now, while schools are closed. Here's a good starting list of some tried and true educational sites that parents and grandparents everywhere should...
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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...» |
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
