Fireworks are in short supply this year, but you could say that sunflowers are nature's fireworks, and they are definitely not canceled! On this page we will be updating the inside scoop on sunflower fields that are a short drive from... Read the whole entry...» 
There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment. Hound's Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating, with some new rules... 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...» 
Create Amazing LLC is presenting several paint and play events, reasonably priced ways to explore your creativity in a fun environment. Create and Unwined A weekly event, Create and Unwined takes place on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., starting... 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...» 
Blue Blaze Brewing, 528 South Turner Avenue, is the first brewery in the Historic West End. It maintains a strong connection with the outdoors and healthy living. The brewery is named after the “blue blaze” symbol on the Appalachian Trail,...
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Are you missing the ballpark?
The Charlotte Knights are opening up Truist Field (formerly BB&T Ballpark) on multiple days for Eat n Play. The next event is Fourth on the Field. It takes place Saturday, July 4th, 2020, starting at 10 a.m. ... 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...» 
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 Music Yard is an outdoor setting for live music in the South End. It's on 2433 South Blvd., between Mac's Speed Shop and SouthBound. The Music Yard is hosting Drive-In Concerts this summer. The cost is per car, and depends on the... Read the whole entry...» 
Tega Cay, South Carolina, is celebrating the 4th of July all day on Saturday, July 4th, 2020, with: - 9 a.m.: Land Parade
- 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks
Here's the information on each part of the celebration. Get more details, including information on... Read the whole entry...»  Linville Falls. Photograph by Harrison Grothoff Western North Carolina is a wonderland of waterfalls. This photo guide of seven North Carolina waterfalls, by Harrison Grothoff, will inspire you to go on a day trip to explore one or two of these... Read the whole entry...» 
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord, at Concord Mills, has re-opened with limited hours and a special deal Its hours are currently Thursday to Monday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Their current admission is just $14.95 for both adults and children (age 3-12.) To... Read the whole entry...» 
Save money every day by knowing where the “kids eat free” deals are around Charlotte.
We verified every one of these deals in January, 2020, but they can change their deals at any time. Also, in many cases there were several locations... Read the whole entry...» 
The summer heat can be dangerous, especially for seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 658 people die annually from extreme heat. Here are some tips from the CDC on preventing heat-related illness among older adults... 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...» 
Tucked away in Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, an easy not-quite-a-mile walk from the Reedy Creek Nature Center, is the last thing you might expect to find in the woods — the ruins of a stone house built in the late 1700s. Read the whole entry...»  Victorian Era house in Plaza Midwood. Photo by Tom Hanchett. It's still a challenge to find things that we can do outside, as so many of the activities that we enjoy have been temporarily halted. Any time of year is a good time to get out... Read the whole entry...» 
Free Comic Book Day, which normally occurs the first Saturday in May, has been reworked for 2020. It's now Free Comic Book Summer, and runs through September 9th, 2020.
Instead of one day where you could get free comic books from local comic... Read the whole entry...» | 
