Celebrate one of America's favorite foods on National Cheeseburger Day! National Cheeseburger Day is Friday, September 18th, 2020. Here are a few deals and some local cheeseburger news….we will be adding more soon! You... Read the whole entry...» TreesCharlotte, an organization dedicated to increasing Charlotte's tree canopy, holds several free TreeStores every year. At these events, Charlotte residents can receive free trees, as well as training on how to care for them. These... Read the whole entry...» If you'd like to make your kids very, very happy, and also save some money, check out the Groupon for Great Wolf Lodge. Prices depend on check-in date and the kind of room you reserve but in most cases they'll save you some bucks over... Read the whole entry...» This list is a combination of in-person and virtual events. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap's daily emails (just one a day), and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. You might... Read the whole entry...» 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...» Live music venues in Charlotte, as is the case everywhere, are in grave peril. They've been closed for six months, and we don't know when they can open again, or at what capacity. We previously shared a list of 10 ways to help live music... Read the whole entry...» The Charlotte Podcast Festival is a first for the Queen City! Taking place in October of 2020, it's designed to inform, enrich and inspire audio storytellers and podcasters. The more than 40 online sessions will run from October 5th to 30th,... Read the whole entry...» Every Friday through September 25th, 2020, get a FREE medium order of fries when you spend $1 or more via the McDonald's app. To take advantage of this deal, you need to order through the McDonald's app. When paying, open the offer on... 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...» Big View Diner, at 16637 Lancaster Hwy, has been showing drive-in movies. Big View Diner is in the Ballantyne area, almost to the border of South Carolina. You can order some food and then sit back and enjoy a movie with your family. Next up: ... Read the whole entry...» The Charlotte Knights are hosting Flicks at the Field this fall. At each event they'll be showing a movie (or two movies) on the giant video board. Seating is extremely limited and starts at $10. Here's the schedule (and then read on... Read the whole entry...» Musicians and other performers will be performing at Sounds on the Square in free events outside Spirit Square, 345 N. College Street, on Friday evenings, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Face masks will be required, and there will be socially distanced... Read the whole entry...» TAC is bringing some more art to NoDa with a pop-up gallery at 3225 N. Davidson Street, next to The Evening Muse. It's in the spot where Sunshine Daydreams used to be. TAC is an artist collective in Charlotte, with more than 60 artists. ... Read the whole entry...» Chatty Cathy's Cafe, at 2004 Cause Way Lane, Fort Mill, South Carolina, serves organic coffee drinks and herbal teas, as well as house made muffins, salad, sandwiches and snacks. They offer Keto food options. You can check their Facebook page... 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...» Every Christmas season there are several families 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 synchronizing the lights to... Read the whole entry...» Live music is coming back to Neighborhood Theatre. You won't be able to be see it IN Neighborhood Theatre, but you can watch from home. Queen City Streams is a new series in which Charlotte bands will be performing on Neighborhood... Read the whole entry...» In September and October, Charlotte is normally are bursting with Oktoberfest celebrations. You'll find them at breweries, restaurants, music venues and more. At some of these celebrations you can enjoy beer that's not available other... Read the whole entry...» Hodges Family Farm, at 3900 Rocky River Road, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that's still operating, serving the community for over 100 years. Many children have visited their famous pumpkin patch over the years; however, they will... Read the whole entry...» Did you know that there is a bison ranch in nearby York, South Carolina? Tatanka Bison Ranch, at 8088 Kays Drive, York, South Carolina, is about 48 miles from the center of Charlotte. It's very close to Historic Brattonsville, Draper Wildlife... Read the whole entry...» Museums in North Carolina are now permitted to reopen, at 50% capacity. Here's a rundown of museums in the Charlotte region, and what their reopening plans are. Some museums will continue to provide online programs that you can enjoy from... Read the whole entry...» If you are eligible to vote in North Carolina, you are eligible to vote by mail, with an absentee ballot. You do not need to be living away from North Carolina to do this. No special circumstances are required. Every voter is eligible to vote by... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, is closed to visitors, but in anticipation of its reopening, is inviting guests onto the ground for a special afternoon. Read on to learn about this in-person event. Please consider a donation to... Read the whole entry...»
Dogwood Farms is a flower farm at 8096 Belews Creek Road, Belews Creek, in Forsyth County. This is northwest of Greensboro, so it's a bit of a drive from Charlotte, but they take their flowers really seriously here, and people drive from all... Read the whole entry...» Throughout the Charlotte area there are free fitness classes. Most classes have been on hold, but they're starting to come back. There are lots of free yoga classes, free hikes and more. This is a growing list and there's a lot more... Read the whole entry...» Photo: Sharon Welling Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill, 1860 Black Highway, York, South Carolina, is open for their Fall 2020 season. Visiting the orchard is a family tradition, and a tasty way of welcoming the fall season and everything it... Read the whole entry...» McLawland Farms LLC, at 8632 Reedy Creek Road, Charlotte, is a boutique farm that has been around for just two years, but has delighted its many visitors with U-pick flowers and blackberries. It's a chemical-free, all natural farm on 28... Read the whole entry...» Outdoor movies are a staple of summer entertainment for families. Normally there are at least 10 outdoor movie series throughout the Charlotte area. They're a fun night out, usually including kids' activities, like face painting,... Read the whole entry...» |