| UPDATE: We are starting a second contest! If you entered the first contest you are free to enter this one too! Carolina Renaissance Festival is returning to the Charlotte area in 2021! It will be taking place Saturdays and Sundays from October... Read the whole entry...» This list includes events in the Charlotte area this weekend, from Friday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much more. ... Read the whole entry...» The Charlotte area is ready for fall and Halloween! Here's a list of haunted trails, corn mazes, fall farm activities and more, for the 2021 season. Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we don't typically... Read the whole entry...» Do you love Krispy Kreme Doughnuts? Do you love a good deal? You're in the right place. We keep track of the best Krispy Kreme deals, right here. Also, keep reading for a list of Charlotte area Krispy Kreme locations. 75% off a dozen... Read the whole entry...» The Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia, is probably familiar to many kids, who visit it for school field trips. If your child hasn't visited it yet (or if they have!) it's... Read the whole entry...» Save money on Carowinds tickets! Buy single-day Carowinds tickets here, and you'll save $7 on each ticket, compared to the lowest online price on the Carowinds website. And you'll save a lot more compared to the price at the gate,... 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...» Camp North End, at 1824 Statesville Avenue, is a great destination year round. It hosts entertainment, art, food, music, and more. To see what's coming up, go to Camp North End's Facebook page. If you haven't visited Camp... Read the whole entry...» World of Beer, at the EpiCenter, 210 E. Trade Street, Charlotte, offers over 50 craft beers on tap, plus hundreds in the cooler. In addition, it has a food menu to complement the beer. World of Beer often hosts entertainment, like live music and... 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...» Lenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers. Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see all of their upcoming events.... Read the whole entry...» The City of York, South Carolina, is hosting its annual Summerfest on Saturday, August 28th, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Downtown York. The festival features live music, a BMX stunt show, artisan vendors, food trucks, a kids' zone, a... Read the whole entry...» The Town of Matthews is presenting an outdoor concert series through September. The concerts will take place the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, April through September, in Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. ... Read the whole entry...» The Red Barn Marketplace, a home decor and gift shop in Denver, is hosting family-friendly movie nights this summer. These free events are scheduled for these Fridays: June 25th, 2021 July 23rd, 2021 August 27th, 2021: Madagascar Food... 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... Read the whole entry...» Union County Parks and Recreation is presenting an outdoor movie series with the theme “Around the World,” once a month at Cane Creek Park, 5213 Harkey Road, Waxhaw. These are free movies. First come, first served. Gates open one hour... Read the whole entry...» Tiger World, 4400 Cook Road, Rockwell, is a nonprofit animal conservation and educational center dedicated to rescue, rehabilitation, and preservation of exotic animals. Tiger World is about 41 minutes to the northeast of Charlotte, and very... Read the whole entry...»
Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte's first hot glass art studio. It's at 438 Atando Avenue, which is north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It's around the corner from NoDa Brewing.
It's owned by artist... Read the whole entry...» Pineville Parks and Recreation Department is once again offering a full summer entertainment schedule of free live music and movies. Pineville Rockin' and Reelin' Summer Concert and Movie Series will take place on various dates from June... Read the whole entry...» Wendy's fans, you've come to the right place! We'll add current deals as they're announced. And, if you're a regular, join the chain's loyalty program Wendy's Rewards for FREE food and exclusive discounts. $5... Read the whole entry...»
Adding to the list of free outdoor movie series for 2021 are Harrisburg's Movies in the Park.
The movies will take place at the amphitheater at Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg. The events run from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.,... Read the whole entry...» The 4th Annual Montford Block Party will take place Saturday, October 16th, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The party will be at the intersection of Park Road and Mockingbird Lane, at 1515 Mockingbird Lane. It's a free event. Music... Read the whole entry...» Photo courtesy of Billy Graham LibraryThe Billy Graham Library, at 4330 Westmont Drive, Charlotte, invites those serving in law enforcement, and their families, to a special night at the Library on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 8... Read the whole entry...» Frank's Chili Fest is a community street festival in Plaza Midwood that raises funds for unexplained pediatric death research and family grief support. It will take place Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, at Commonwealth Avenue and Thomas... Read the whole entry...» Photo: Mace Publishing LLC
The U.S. National Whitewater River Center's popular River Jams are free concerts take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening in the warm months. They were canceled in 2020, but they have returned!... Read the whole entry...» Some fall festivals are back in Charlotte, but some have been canceled. The fall is the perfect time in Charlotte for outdoor events, and there are plenty planned. Read on for a big (and growing) list of Halloween festivals, big Trick or Treat... Read the whole entry...» Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC On National Alpaca Farm Days, September 25th and 26th, 2021, alpaca farms and ranches across the country invite the public in to meet the alpacas, shop for alpaca fleece products, and learn about the animals. There are... Read the whole entry...» | 