Many North Carolina residents are working from home, or learning remotely, and, in response, several internet service providers are offering free or reduced-rate internet service for a limited time. The Broadband Infrastructure Office of the NC... Read the whole entry...» 
On the fourth night of Passover, Saturday, April 11th, 2020, enjoy a free streaming Passover Seder. Saturday Night Seder will start at 8 p.m. ET. You can watch at the above link. It's free to watch, but is a benefit for CDC Foundation's... 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...» 
Easter 2020 is a little different than what we expected. With no in-person events, we need to think about how to make Easter fun and meaningful, especially for kids, at home. Make sure to also check out this list of places in Charlotte to order... Read the whole entry...» 
Looking to celebrate Easter the easy way? That is, without the cooking?
Going to a restaurant isn't an option this year, but we're compiling a list of places where you can order Easter Brunch to be picked up. We're limiting our... Read the whole entry...» 
Pickathon is opening their vaults to premiere 60 concerts in 60 days.
This limited-time, “best of” series of free concerts streams will highlight some of Pickathon's most memorable performances to help musicians in need, with all viewer... Read the whole entry...» 
Andrea Bocelli will perform in an empty Duomo Cathedral in Milan, Italy, on Easter, April 12th, 2020. The concert, called Bocelli: Music for Hope, will be streamed for free on his YouTube channel. On the East Coast, it will be at 1 p.m. He will be... Read the whole entry...» 
For a limited time, Steak 'n Shake is offering FREE fries at any participating location's drive-thru. No purchase is required. Just drive up and ask for fries. In addition, Steak 'n Shake is continuing to offer the following deals for... 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...» 
With live shows on hold, Charlotte musicians are coming into your living room (from a distance.) Lots of live streams are being planned, and Music Everywhere CLT is helping to get you all the information, through its new Music Anywhere CLT Facebook... 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...» 
Although dine-in is not available at restaurants right now, restaurant takeout and delivery are. It's a very good time to consider doing just that, because not only can it give you a welcome change with your meals, and something to look... Read the whole entry...» 
There are more FREE streaming services out there than you would imagine! Here's a primer on where you can stream movies and TV shows for free. These are all legal sites, with no bootleg content or copyright violations. Yes, they come with a catch... Read the whole entry...» 
Rosetta Stone is making their language learning software free to students for the next three months. Parents can sign up their kids here. If you want to sign up more than one of your children, you'll need to sign up each with a different form... 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...» 
Many people have lost jobs in recent weeks, either permanently or temporarily. If you're worried about how to make ends meet, it is helpful to know that some companies are still hiring. You can probably find a job. Demand for workers at... Read the whole entry...» On April 3rd, the Centers for Disease Control advised wearing cloth face coverings when you need to be in public, to help slow the spread of COVID-19. We've just learned that Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has an urgent need for 1,000 face... Read the whole entry...» 
We may be able to skip the movies, stop getting together for drinks, stop going to the gym, but we have to eat. We will always need grocery stores. There are several different ways to get groceries without going into a store. If you choose delivery,... Read the whole entry...» 
Looking for live music in Charlotte and surrounding areas? Check out this list of what's on the calendar on Charlotte on the Cheap.
NOTE: During this time, all events are virtual. If you see an event on this list that doesn't have the... Read the whole entry...»  Kids' Seed Gardening Kit Many people are using this time at home to start their first garden. It can seem overwhelming if you haven't gardened before, so we asked Pike Nurseries for some advice for first-time gardeners. Pike Nurseries... Read the whole entry...» 
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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Snowstorm, hurricanes, tornado watches.There have always been reasons why people have had to spend days or weeks at home unable to go about daily activities. This situation is different and, quite frankly, unprecedented. Our mental health is very... Read the whole entry...» 
Dolly Parton announced on her Facebook page that she will begin reading stories for children, every Thursday night at 7 p.m.
The story time event begins on Thursday, April 2nd, 2020, and is scheduled for the next 10 weeks, through June 4th. The... Read the whole entry...» 
Even though almost all zoos are closed to the public, you can still get your daily dose of cute. Many zoos have live animal cams that let you keep an eye on your favorite animals' every move. Some animal preserves also maintain webcams. In... 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...» Restaurants, bars, and the workers who keep them going have been hit especially hard by the current situation, with restaurants and bars being closed across the state. So many people are coming up with creative ways to help service industry... Read the whole entry...» 
You might not be able to get together with friends for a watch party, but you can still be social and watch a show together, through a Netflix party. Netflix Party synchronizes video playback between you and your friends and adds a chat. This is... Read the whole entry...» | 
