| Exciting news for University City! The University City Farmers Market has announced its grand opening at Shoppes at University Place on Saturday, October 3rd, 2020. It will take place every Saturday in October, along the lake, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.,... Read the whole entry...»
The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free.
Call individual museums for their hours. As of this posting the following Charlotte museums are included. If you are reading... Read the whole entry...» McLawland Farms LLC, at 8632 Reedy Creek Road, Charlotte, is a boutique farm that has been around for just two years, but has delighted its many visitors with U-pick flowers and blackberries. It's a chemical-free, all natural farm on 28... Read the whole entry...» Aquawave Express Carwash, 6415 West Wilkinson Blvd, Belmont, is transforming into Tunnel of Terror Thursdays through Sundays until Halloween. You can get your car washed while you enjoy (if “enjoy” is the right word) while a haunted... Read the whole entry...» This list is a combination of in-person and virtual events. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap's daily emails (just one a day), and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Cabarrus County is bringing Touch-a-Truck Drive-Thru to Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 NC-49, Concord, on October 3rd, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This will be an interactive drive-thru event in which participants drive their own... Read the whole entry...» Whether your idea of Halloween fun is being chased through the woods by a serial killer with a chainsaw, or taking a zombie-less hayride to the pumpkin patch, there is something this fall in the Charlotte area that will meet your needs. This... Read the whole entry...» The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers are hosting Oktober Family Fest at the brand new Atrium Health Ballpark at 250 West B Street, Kannapolis, on Saturday, October 3rd, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is a free event and includes many activities for... Read the whole entry...»
Historic Latta Plantation, at 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, is a circa 1800 plantation and living history site featuring guided home tours, farm animals and more.
Throughout the year Historic Latta Plantation presents many events for the... Read the whole entry...» Matthews Heritage Museum, 232 North Trade Street, Matthews, offers free admission the first Saturday of the month. Add Matthews Heritage Museum to the list of Charlotte area museums offering a free day. (See the whole list here.) On the first... Read the whole entry...» Sunny Oaks Farm, at 24522 NC 24/27 Hwy, Albemarle, is a small family farm that grows flowers, pumpkins, gourds, and more. The farm is about 45 minutes from the center of Charlotte, but for those to the east of Charlotte, like in Mint Hill,... Read the whole entry...»
Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company, 7285 West Winds Blvd NW in Concord, is part of a growing brewery scene in Cabarrus County.
They brew a variety of beers every month. Food is available from local restaurants and food trucks. Twenty-Six Acres is... Read the whole entry...» Habitual Roots, a nonprofit that is committed to connecting communities by spreading the knowledge of emotional intelligence and mindfulness, is offering a FREE yoga class every Saturday at 9 a.m. at Freedom park. The class is scheduled through... Read the whole entry...»
Primal Brewery, at 16432 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, hosts frequent events, including live music, holiday parties and more. To see all of their events, visit Primal Brewery's Facebook page.
Pilates and Pints
Mondays (scheduled... 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...» Update: Use the promo code WIZARD2020 for 20% off tickets to The Wizard of Oz on October 3rd. Keep reading for more information and the ticket link. Old Town Cornelius and Bella Love is bringing drive-in movies to the Lake Norman community with ... Read the whole entry...» Outdoor movies are a staple of summer entertainment for families. Normally there are at least 10 outdoor movie series throughout the Charlotte area. They're a fun night out, usually including kids' activities, like face painting,... Read the whole entry...»
Charlotte Open Air Market is open every Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's at the site of the old Eastland Mall, at 5471 Central Avenue. The market is free to attend, and parking is free too. Double-Check Before You Head... Read the whole entry...»
Big View Diner, at 16637 Lancaster Hwy, has been showing drive-in movies. Big View Diner is in the Ballantyne area, almost to the border of South Carolina. You can order some food and then sit back and enjoy a movie with your family. Next up:... Read the whole entry...»
Sunday, October 4th, 2020, is National Taco Day. Several restaurants are celebrating with special deals on tacos.
We're adding them as we find them. Last year there were also deals at Tijuana Flats, Cabo Fish Taco, Hot Taco and Vida Cantina,... Read the whole entry...» Update: The Chinese Lantern Festival has been canceled because the Chinese crew that creates the festival was unable to visas to travel to the U.S. Instead, the staff has begun planning the traditional Holidays at the Garden display, to begin in... Read the whole entry...» Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains three nature centers, Reedy Creek, Latta and McDowell. Steven's Creek Nature Center is opening soon, but is already hosting some activities (see below.) The nature centers provide an excellent... Read the whole entry...»
Brewers at 4001 Yancey is a group of like-minded brewers from Victory Beer Co. & Southern Tier Brewing Co. The taproom features well-known varieties, as well as exciting new offerings designed for the local market. There is also a full-service...
Read the whole entry...» The Starving Artist Market is returning! The Starving Artist Market is a chance to shop for local handmade art. It's free to attend. Here are some of the upcoming events. Follow the links to see a list of participating artists and vendors, as... Read the whole entry...» In previous years, Camp North End, at 1824 Statesville Avenue, has hosted Fridays at Camp North End. These hugely popular events drew big crowds that enjoyed live music, food trucks, art, kids' activities, beer, and more. Camp North End is a... Read the whole entry...»
Promenade's Blue Cross NC is presenting free yoga classes every Saturday, through November 28th, 2020, at 10 a.m.
The classes will be held indoors at 5349 Ballantyne Commons Parkway. They will be practicing social distancing and wearing asks... Read the whole entry...» Pisgah National Forest, from Graveyard Fields (Milepost 418 on Blue Ridge Parkway) Credit: ExploreAsheville.com If you're seeking North Carolina fall colors, there are many beautiful, scenic drives in North Carolina, especially Western North... Read the whole entry...» The City of Kings Mountain is partnering with the Mauney Memorial Library to present a special family activity throughout the month of October. “It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” StoryWalk will take place October 1st to 31st,... Read the whole entry...» We've put together a list of several Christmas Trains you can take the kids to this holiday season around the state of North Carolina. Many of these have an TBD status for the 2020 holiday season, and we will update with information as soon as... Read the whole entry...»
Are you ready for Halloween? Here are a whole bunch of events to get you in the Halloween spirit. The list includes trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more. This list includes events for both kids and adults.
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