| How do kids trick or treat safely this year? It's a question that many people are asking. The Meade family in South Park has used their considerable engineering and artistic skills, as well as their creativity and many hours of labor, to create... Read the whole entry...» This list is continuing to be a combination of in-person and virtual events. Also during this time we're including some events that are more expensive than what we would usually include, because we want to give you all the options right... Read the whole entry...» Put on your costumes and bring the family out for the NoDa Candy Crawl on Tuesday, October 27th, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A big list of independent businesses will be handy out treats, following the safest precautions. The Goodyear House, 3032 N... Read the whole entry...» If you have never shopped Sam's Club, now is a good time to start (read on for a special deal!) Part of Walmart, Sam's Club is a membership warehouse club. Instead of stocking every item in every available brand, Sam's Club merchants... Read the whole entry...» Papa Doc's Shore Club, 3990 Charlotte Highway, Lake Wylie, South Carolina, has been showing dock side movies, and they have some more to come! You can watch the movies from a boat or on Papa Doc's patio, starting at 7 p.m.. Snacks and... Read the whole entry...»
Dr. Jane Goodall of the Jane Goodall Institute, will be doing a live reading of “Lion Family,” on Thursday, October 28th, 2020, at 12 p.m.
Following the reading, she will be doing a live Q&A, answering audience-submitted questions.... Read the whole entry...» Whether your idea of Halloween fun is being chased through the woods by a serial killer with a chainsaw, or taking a zombie-less hayride to the pumpkin patch, there is something this fall in the Charlotte area that will meet your needs. This year,... Read the whole entry...» Did you miss the Yiasou Greek Festival this year? We did! Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral is giving you a chance to bring some of the deliciousness home with you, through their 2020 Holiday Bake Sale. Orders must be placed by Monday, November... Read the whole entry...»
Ten Charlotte Fire Department Stations are hosting drive-through Halloween events for kids on Saturday, October 31st, 2020, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
At these drive-through events, kids can see their local firefighters, police, and sheriff's... Read the whole entry...» Halloween 2020 is a little bit different! But that doesn't mean it can't be fun. All around the Charlotte region, we are finding people rising to the occasion, getting into the Halloween spirit, and creating fun and spooky... Read the whole entry...» Cox's Harley-Davidson or Rock Hill, at 1178 Galleria Blvd, Rock Hill, South Carolina, is hosting a Halloween Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 31st, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. There will be prizes for the best kid's costume,... Read the whole entry...»
Do you dread the thought of your kids indulging in Halloween candy for days or weeks after Halloween?
When Halloween is over, perhaps you can interest them in a Halloween candy buy back. Many local dentists are participating. Kids bring their... Read the whole entry...» Many businesses thank veterans and active military members by offering them a free meal or other gift on Veterans Day, which is Wednesday, November 11th, 2020. If you're a member of the military, please check out this list, and see if... Read the whole entry...»
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... Read the whole entry...» Every Christmas season there are several families in the Charlotte area who go all out on decorating their house for the season. They string thousands of lights, and even broadcast music that guests can listen to through their car radio, often... Read the whole entry...» If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Thanksgiving turkey dinners from a grocery store or restaurant. Every year we put together a list of grocery stores or restaurants... Read the whole entry...»
sip co., at 50 Branchview Drive, Concord, is celebrating Halloween on Saturday, October 31st, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a Halloween Bash.
The event features a costume contest, with the winner receiving a $100 Amazon gift card. There will... Read the whole entry...» Enjoy some free stuff (and some cheap stuff) on Halloween or around Halloween with this list of freebies and deals. Make sure to click on the links for necessary details. Participation varies by location. Unless otherwise noted, these freebies and... Read the whole entry...» Photo: Tom Hanchett The Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall has become a much-loved tradition, not just for Elizabeth residents, but for many others in the community. It's a giant display of dozens of carved pumpkins, and is an amazing sight to... Read the whole entry...»
On Tap is a program in which an ensemble from Charlotte Symphony performs for the community at a low-cost event at a brewery.
On Tap is a popular recurring event at NoDa Brewing, 2921 N. Tryon Street. This fall the On Tap events will be taking... Read the whole entry...» As Halloween approaches, we will be listing trick-or-treat opportunities in the Charlotte area. Typically, many festivals include trick-or-treating with vendors for kids. Churches and other organizations offer trunk-or-treat, where people decorate... Read the whole entry...» Every Halloween, a Charlotte family turns their otherwise normal backyard in Steele Creek into Terror in Riverwood. This backyard haunt maze is free to visit, but donations are accepted. Terror in Riverwood is on Springpoint Lane. Just go there and... Read the whole entry...» This year's Veterans Day deals and giveaways may look a little different. In an effort to limit crowd sizes, restaurants and businesses may extend redemption periods beyond just November 11th, make offers also available to-go or limit the number... Read the whole entry...»
On Wednesday, November 11th, 2020, Great Clips is giving all veterans, as well as active military members, a FREE haircut.
It's even better because vets who aren't in need of a haircut on November 11th can stop by on the day and pick... Read the whole entry...» IHOP is continuing its long tradition of giving kids free pancakes for Halloween, but it's changing things up. In 2020, the pancake is no longer a “Scary Face” pancake. Now it's Mr. Mummy. The Mr. Mummy Pancake is a large... Read the whole entry...»
Are you ready for Halloween? Here are a whole bunch of events to get you in the Halloween spirit. The list includes trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more. This list includes events for both kids and adults.
Make sure to scroll down... Read the whole entry...» Did you know that there are dinosaurs in Concord? Dakota and Friends is a live dinosaur show that is available for birthday parties, summer camps and more. The show features songs, prizes, arts and crafts, all with the dinosaurs. If you're... Read the whole entry...» The City of Rock Hill is holding its 37th Annual Boo Ha-Ha in 2020, but with some differences. The highlight once again will be trick or treating in Downtown Rock Hill, but this time it will be a drive-through event. Read on for all the information:... Read the whole entry...» | 