The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is re-opening on June 15th, after an extended closure. When it re-opens, some things will be different. Here's what you need to know for the 2020 operating season, including required... 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...» 
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...» 
Searching for Charlotte fireworks and 4th of July celebrations? We are too. 2020 will look different than 2019 did. It's too early to know for sure what 4th of July celebrations will look like in the Charlotte area for 2020, but rest... 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...» 
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...» 
The Gastonia Grizzlies are starting their season on July 1st, 2020, and on July 3rd, they are hosting their first fireworks night of the season. The game against Forest City Owls starts at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $15, reserved... Read the whole entry...» 
To take advantage of this deal, you need to order through the McDonald's app.
When paying, open the offer on the app (under “Deals”) and scan the code at the register. The offer is valid only on Fridays at participating... Read the whole entry...» 
Are you missing the ballpark?
The Charlotte Knights are opening up Truist Field (formerly BB&T Ballpark) this weekend for Eat n Play. Enjoy dinner outside, with a great skyline view, and also enjoy music, trivia and cornhole. There's... Read the whole entry...» 
Juneteenth is a celebration that celebrates the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States. It marks the day, June 19th, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally... Read the whole entry...» 
Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is a new family-owned farm in Gaston County.
They grow lavender, and they make and sell lavender products, like lavender essential oil, lotion, linen spray, lavender honey and teas,... Read the whole entry...» 
Camp North End is growing by leaps and bounds as more stores, restaurants, art galleries, and other businesses are setting up shop here. Scroll down to learn a little bit about the fascinating history of Camp North End, as well as a list of tenants... 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. One big bonus is that you get to watch the shows with your dog. Music Everywhere CLT is helping to get you all... Read the whole entry...» 
Sweetwater Farms, 14412 Beatties Ford Road, in Huntersville, is just outside of Charlotte, but can feel like it's miles away, with plenty of open space, gardens and a menagerie of rescued farm animals, including chickens, horses (including...
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