North Carolina now requires face coverings when in public, in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. If you're looking for face masks, and for a way to help support local businesses, here are some Charlotte-centric masks from Charlotte... Read the whole entry...» 
Searching for Charlotte fireworks and 4th of July celebrations? We are too. 2020 will look different than 2019 did. We will celebrate our country in some way…it might just be a little different. As we learn about plans for 4th of July in... 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-person and virtual events for some time. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on... Read the whole entry...» 
Major League and Minor League baseball is on hold this season, but there will be baseball at Truist Field (formerly BB&T Ballpark), and you can watch it. The Piedmont Pride competes in the Southern Collegiate Baseball League, a six-team summer... Read the whole entry...» 
The weather is heating up, and everyone is looking for a way to cool down. Unfortunately, it's tougher this summer to find a place to swim. Here's what is open. We don't have all the information about eligibility, but if... Read the whole entry...»  We just got word that SkyShow, the fireworks show that has, in past years, taken place after a baseball game at Truist Field (formerly BB&T Ballpark), has been canceled for 2020. In past years it has been a major event and was viewable from...
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Charlotte Center City Partners is presenting a new weekly variety show, CLT After Dark. CLT After Dark is an interactive virtual variety show featuring music, comedy, theater and dance. It will be hosted by local musician Noel Freidline, who will... Read the whole entry...» 
Charlotte Art League's home at 4100 Raleigh Street is right at the Sugar Creek stop on the light rail. This is one of the locations where you'll find the Starving Artist Market, which also pops up at breweries throughout the city. Right... Read the whole entry...» SAS Cupcakes, at 9941 Rea Rd. Suite, has been holding some FREE drive-thru events for families. At these events, families stay in their cars, and there's no requirement to buy anything. (But you'll probably want a cupcake!)
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Brewers at 4001 Yancey is a group of like-minded brewers from Victory Beer Co. & Southern Tier Brewing Co. The taproom features well-known varieties, as well as exciting new offerings designed for the local market. There is also a full-service...
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For the ninth year, Charlotte New Music Festival is bringing contemporary classical music to Charlotte.
Only this year it's happening online. You'll have many chances to see new work created by composers and musicians from all over... Read the whole entry...»
We are starting to add in-person events to this list, but it's has a lot of virtual events. This list will be a combination of in-person and virtual events for some time. Also during this time we're including some events that are more... Read the whole entry...» 
Even if you get most of your reading done on your favorite device, a visit to a used bookstore is a treat. Being surrounded by thousands of books that others have enjoyed reminds us that there is so much out there to learn and enjoy. A book you... Read the whole entry...» 
Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is a new family-owned farm in Gaston County.
They grow lavender, and they make and sell lavender products, like lavender essential oil, lotion, linen spray, lavender honey and teas,... 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...»  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... Read the whole entry...» 
The City of Gastonia is presenting a fireworks show on Saturday, July 4th, 2020, at 9:30 p.m. The fireworks show will last about 15 minutes and will be viewable from Downtown Gastonia. The City of Gastonia encourages you to enjoy the restaurants and... Read the whole entry...» 
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.... Read the whole entry...» 
Old Town Cornelius and Bella Love are bring the Lake Norman community a new event on weekends — Drive-In Movie at the Mill. It will take place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from June 19th through July 27th, 2020, although there might be a... 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...» 
7-Eleven cancelled this year's 7-Eleven Day (better known as FREE Slurpee Day) on July 11, but there's still good news.
Instead, the convenience store is giving a special birthday gift of one million meals to Feeding America, the largest... Read the whole entry...» 
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is once again, in 2020, providing free breakfast and lunch to children age 1 to 18 this summer. The meals will be provided at over 50 CMS schools. This is not something... Read the whole entry...» 
Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, celebrating Independence Day 2020 with a free online events all week. Typically the museum hosts a large Independence Day celebration for the community, including an Oath & Naturalization... Read the whole entry...» 
The City of Kings Mountain, NC will Independence Day with a fireworks show that will be viewable from a wide area. This year, they will not have live music or other activities, but the fireworks show will go on! We will update soon with more... Read the whole entry...» 
July 4th, 2020 is Free Fishing Day in North Carolina. Everyone in North Carolina, including visitors, can fish in any public body of water without the need for a license. We are awaiting an official announcement and will provide that link when... Read the whole entry...» 
The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, re-opened on June 15th, after an extended closure. Some things will be different. Here's what you need to know for the 2020 operating season, including required reservations and more. 2020... Read the whole entry...» | 
