Taprooms are temporarily closed, but many breweries are offering curbside pickup and delivery. A few breweries have temporarily closed completely, but most of them at least have to-go available.

Read on to see which ones have delivery, and how it...

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There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and normally they are a great source of affordable family entertainment.

They typically open in March, but, due to the current situation, two of them have pushed back their opening date....

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Starbucks is offering free coffee to Front-Line responders in our public health crisis.

That most likely would include healthcare workers, hospital workers, and first responders. Starbucks hasn't specifically said who qualifies, but if you...

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Your kids are going to be home for a while, and at some time you'll likely hear the words “I'm bored.”

We have ideas!

To start with, here are some fun, educational websites for kids.

And since so many of us are at home, lots...

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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...

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The IHeartRadio Music Awards will not be able to take place, but, instead, you can watch a special show on Fox on Sunday, March 29th, 2020, at 9 p.m. Eastern.

The iHeart Living Room Concert for America will be a free show, broadcast commercial free,...

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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...

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The Mecklenburg County Stay-at-Home order begins Thursday morning. It requires you stay at home, with some exceptions. Please read the Frequently Asked Questions from Mecklenburg County, which includes an easy-to-understand list of what you are and...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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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Libraries aren't what they used to be. Yes, they are still magical places with thousands of books to browse through, but if it's been a while since you visited one of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's branches, you might be surprised...

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