Are you watching movies at home, but missing your movie popcorn? Ayrsley Grand Cinemas 14, at 9110 Kings Parade Blvd, to the rescue! Starting today (May 1st) they will be selling their popcorn to go on Fridays, Saturday, and Saturdays. The price is... Read the whole entry...» 
There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment. They typically open in March, but, due to the current situation, only one of the three is opening now. Hound's has... Read the whole entry...» 
Krispy Kreme is offering a BOGO Saturday special. On Saturdays beginning March 28, Krispy Kreme will add a free dozen Original Glazed® Doughnuts to every pick-up, drive-thru and delivery order that includes a full price dozen Original Glazed... Read the whole entry...» 
Potions & Pixels is a group with a passion for games. They have a library of around 300 games, including nostalgic games from childhood, party games and strategic games. They hold game nights at various venues, and they bring 75-100 of their...
Read the whole entry...»  Victorian Era house in Plaza Midwood. Photo by Tom Hanchett. It's gotten harder to find things that we can do outside, as so many of the activities that we enjoy have been temporarily halted. And the weather is perfect. The pollen even seems to... Read the whole entry...» 
WFAE's Podcasting 101 is a free podcasting class that takes place each Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. It's presented in partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. This FREE workshop is hosted by Joni Deutsch, WFAE's podcast... Read the whole entry...» 
Charlotte's Cinco de Mayo will be an understated affair this year. You're not likely to find yourself on a crowded patio sharing pitchers of margaritas with friends. But you can still capture that “south of the border” spirit. We're... 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-persona and virtual events for some time. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on... Read the whole entry...» 
Have you got into podcasts yet? Listening to podcasts can expose you to stories, culture, and points of view that you might never otherwise encounter. Charlotte residents are producing podcasts on a wide range of topics, including music,... Read the whole entry...» 
Although going to a restaurant isn't an option this year, we've put together a list of restaurants the Charlotte area where you can pick up or get a Mother's Day meal delivered. We're limiting our list to places where you...
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Companies are offering freebies to healthcare workers and other frontline employees for their hard work and dedication now and always. There hasn't been a more challenging time in recent history to be a healthcare worker, and just by showing... Read the whole entry...» 
Most kids will be home from school for several weeks, as we try to slow the spread. Children's book authors are rising to the occasion, presenting free online story times, where they read their books out loud. This is a unique opportunity for... Read the whole entry...» 
Many concerts and other events have been canceled. Our calendar (and free events lists) here at Charlotte on the Cheap are sort of like ghost towns. We've put up “canceled” signs on many events, but even the ones that aren't... Read the whole entry...» 
Mother's Day 2020 is a little different, but that doesn't mean it can't still be a special day. Here are some ideas to celebrate in Charlotte. If you are living with your mom than you're lucky–you can do some of these... Read the whole entry...» 
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 listed,... Read the whole entry...» 
We've been getting our groceries delivered lately, and, for the most part, it's gone pretty well. However, we have had a consistent problem getting ice cream. It's been unavailable. As the weather is warming up, this is becoming an... Read the whole entry...» | 
