| This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In-person Earth Day celebrations are not happening this year, but here are some ways to celebrate anyway! If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap's... Read the whole entry...» William Shakespeare's birthday is Thursday, April 23rd, 2020, and although we won't be gathering on this day to enjoy performances, there are still many ways to celebrate, thanks to Folger Shakespeare Library and Royal Shakespeare... Read the whole entry...» WFAE's Podcasting 101 is a free podcasting class that takes place each Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. It's presented in partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. This FREE workshop is hosted by Joni Deutsch, WFAE's podcast... 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...» 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...» Taco Bell is giving back with a FREE Flamin' Hot or Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos to everyone in America. On April 21, all drive-thru customers will receive a complimentary seasoned beef Doritos Locos Taco — no purchase necessary. The offer is... 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...» Image: Glowforge If you're an essential worker — whether a nurse, grocery worker, doctor, delivery worker, sanitation worker, or any other essential worker — who is wearing a mask, you are eligible for free Ear Savers from Glowforge... Read the whole entry...» Monday, April 20th, and Tuesday, April 21st, 2020, save an extra 25% on a Local Groupon. Promo Code: SALE3. Here are some deals that should fall into the “local” category, and that might be useful. You also get 10% off Goods with this... 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...» Companies are offering freebies to healthcare workers and other frontline employees for their hard work and dedication now and always. There hasn't been a more challenging time in recent history to be a healthcare worker, and just by showing... Read the whole entry...» A Charlotte area farm, Peace N Peas Farm, is home to some amazing animals, including a mini-donkey named Mambo, plus horses, chickens, and ducks. Are your virtual meetings getting a little dull? Invite one of these local animals to your next... 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...» | 