Friday, June 4th, 2021, is National Donut Day. And, of course you can celebrate with free donuts! Normally about a half dozen donut shops offer free donuts or donut deals, and we don't expect this year to be any different. We'll... Read the whole entry...» This list includes in-person and virtual events in the Charlotte area this weekend, from Friday to Monday. We're including Monday in the weekend list because it's Memorial Day. You'll find festivals, live music and dance,... Read the whole entry...» Topgolf, which has one Charlotte location, at 8024 Savoy Corporate Dr., is opening a second facility in the University area, at 9110 Drivers Way, Charlotte. (AKA “Near IKEA.”) Opening day for the University location is Friday, June... Read the whole entry...» Your kids can have fun in the Charlotte area this summer without putting a hurting to your wallet. Most of these activities are free, and the ones that aren't are pretty cheap. Follow the links for details on each. Bookmark this page and keep... Read the whole entry...» The Lancaster County Ag + Art Tour is a self-guided tour on the weekend of June 4th to 6th, 2021. It will give you the opportunity to see some of the farms of Lancaster County, South Carolina, while also enjoying live music, art exhibits and... Read the whole entry...» Birkdale Village is hosting an outdoor music series, Live Under the Oaks, on Fridays from April 9th to October 29th, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a free concert series. Birkdale Village is at Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road,... Read the whole entry...» There are two programs that make bowling very affordable to families in the summer. Kids Bowl Free offers kids two free games every day, and the AMF Summer Games program has a low cost for the whole summer. Read on to learn about each one.
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Read the whole entry...» Brooklyn Grace, also known as Grace on Brevard, is the former home of Grace A.M.E. Zion Church, at 219 S. Brevard Street. The building was constructed in 1900 in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Charlotte, which was a vibrant predominantly black... Read the whole entry...» Markets at 11 is a new open air market that Esther & Elsa and Northwood Office are bringing to Ballantyne. The events will include live music, picnicking, outdoor yoga, shopping, food trucks and more. Sycamore Brewing will be on hand to supply... 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. Sunset Drive-In, in... Read the whole entry...» Eat Black Charlotte Week is a food & culture festival that celebrates Black-owned food businesses. During the week-long festival, from June 4th to 12th, 2021, special prix fixe menus will be available 35+ restaurants. Eat Black Charlotte... Read the whole entry...» 
Devil's Logic Brewing, at 1426 E 4th Street, features a taproom, kitchen, event space and outdoor patio space. There's parking on the 1st level in the parking deck across the street. Devil's Logic Brewing's products include... Read the whole entry...» 
Goodyear Arts is a program that sets up shop in underused buildings and offers artists residencies for two months. In addition to the studio space, the artists are paid a stipend. The artists' work often extends to alteration of the building... Read the whole entry...» If you're a fan of McDonald's, or you rely on McDonald's when you're in a hurry, you're at the right place! We will be updating this space with the best deals currently available at McDonald's. As always,... Read the whole entry...»
Food Truck season is in full swing in Charlotte!
Somehow food just seems to taste better when it comes from a truck. It can't be explained. It's even better when there are lots of trucks to choose from. Here's a list of... Read the whole entry...» The town of Elkin is holding the 2nd annual NC Trail Days from June 3rd to 6th, 2021. This festival celebrates the outdoors, the NC Mountains to Sea Trail, and the local trails in Elkin. Elkin is just an hour north of Charlotte, in the western... Read the whole entry...» In most years there's no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months. In 2020, there was a shortage! The concerts are coming back in 2021, but some will start out a little bit differently. As social distancing restrictions have been... Read the whole entry...» Summer's almost here, and the water is calling. There's nothing better than to be out on a boat in the summer, whether the boat is a kayak, a pontoon, a pedal boat or something in between. But what if you don't own a boat? ... Read the whole entry...» There's nothing that says “summer” like a big, happy field of sunflowers. There are several farms and fields near Charlotte where the public can visit and take pictures. On this page we will be updating the inside scoop on... Read the whole entry...» The 4th of July in 2021 will be closer to normal than it was in 2020. How much closer to normal? We don't know yet. As state guidance evolves, we will have more information on all the 4th of July events. But it's safe to say that it will... Read the whole entry...» National Trails Day is a nationwide one-day initiative to inspire people to enjoy and steward trails of all kinds. It is a campaign of the American Hiking Society. The Carolina Thread Trail is celebrating National Trails Day with a FREE outdoor... Read the whole entry...» | 
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