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 listed,... Read the whole entry...» 
Although going to a restaurant isn't an option this year, we've put together a list of restaurants the Charlotte area where you can pick up or get a Mother's Day meal delivered. We're limiting our list to places where you...
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Dunkin' is making May a little sweeter with this special deal. Every Friday in May, members of Dunkin's DD Perks Rewards Program get a FREE donut with the purchase of any drink (excluding espresso shots.) Enjoy favorites such as Boston... Read the whole entry...» 
Mother's Day 2020 is a little different, but that doesn't mean it can't still be a special day. Here are some ideas to celebrate in Charlotte. If you are living with your mom than you're lucky–you can do some of these... Read the whole entry...» 
Beerly Funny is a stand-up comedy production effort that started from a desire to showcase, promote and share comedy as an art form, while also supporting local businesses. Beerly Funny shows are no more than $15, and sometimes free. Beerly Funny... Read the whole entry...» 
On National Nurses Day, May 6th, 2020, Dunkin' is offering a FREE medium hot or iced coffee and donut to all healthcare workers at participating locations, while supplies last. No purchase necessary.
The offer is not valid for delivery or mobile... Read the whole entry...» 
Global architecture studio, Foster + Partners, has come up with a fun and creative way for kids to learn about architecture and building.
They've created several templates, in PDF form, which you can download and print out. Then kids can cut... Read the whole entry...» 
Mecklenburg County Cooperative Extension, part of NC Cooperative Extension, has been presenting free online gardening classes via Zoom. You have free live access to upcoming classes, and can watch the videos from past classes. More classes will be... Read the whole entry...» 
There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment. They typically open in March, but, due to the current situation, only one of the three is opening now. Hound's has... Read the whole entry...» 
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-persona and virtual events for some time. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on... Read the whole entry...» 
Have you attended a Tosco Music Party show yet? If you like music, of any genre, you should. It's a family friendly musical variety show. Bands and musicians each play two songs. You might see a jazz pianist, followed by bluegrass band,... Read the whole entry...» 
We've been getting our groceries delivered lately, and, for the most part, it's gone pretty well. However, we have had a consistent problem getting ice cream. It's been unavailable. As the weather is warming up, this is becoming an... 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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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...» 
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...» 
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 our... 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...» 
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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