The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, re-opened on June 15th, after an extended closure. Some things will be different. Here's what you need to know for the 2020 operating season, including required reservations and more. 2020... Read the whole entry...» 
Here is our listing of farmers markets in the Charlotte area. Know of one we can add? Fill us in!
Because of our current situation, some of the markets' hours have changed, and some openings were delayed. For every market that we've... Read the whole entry...» 
For the ninth year, Charlotte New Music Festival is bringing contemporary classical music to Charlotte.
Only this year it's happening online. You'll have many chances to see new work created by composers and musicians from all over... 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...» 
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...» 
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...» 
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...» 
Make Father's Day 2020 special in the Charlotte area with these ideas of how to spend the weekend. When deals or freebies for Dad are announced we'll let you know that too! As Dad always says, “We're not made of money.”... 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...» 
Showmars, the southern-style Greek chain, is now selling groceries. They started in response to the closing of dine-in eating, but are continuing the service. Showmars is utilizing its supply chain to get essential groceries to you at affordable... 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...» | 
