Summer is a little bit different in 2020. A lot of the summer break activities that we usually list are not available this year. But here are some ideas of ways to still have fun. Can you think of more things to do this strange summer? Let us... 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...» 
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...» 
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...» 
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. They will be enforcing social distancing and providing sanitation stations. Please follow all... 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...» 
Old Town Cornelius and Bella Love are bring the Lake Norman community a new event on weekends — Drive-In Movie at the Mill. It will take place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from June 19th through July 27th, 2020, although there might be a... Read the whole entry...»
You don't have to travel far to visit a historically and geologically interesting site. Big Rock Nature Preserve, at 6500 Elmstone Drive, is near Stonecrest at Piper Glen, a large shopping center in Ballantyne. When you follow the...
Read the whole entry...»  UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens The Charlotte region is home to several very different public gardens, each with its own feel and focus. What they all have in common is that they provide a peaceful, relaxing experience and a way to connect with... Read the whole entry...» 
Based on a true story, Warner Bros. is making its film “Just Mercy” widely available at no cost. According to the studio, “We believe in the power of story. 'Just Mercy' is one resource we can offer to those who are interested in learning... Read the whole entry...» 
First Baptist Church of Huntersville, 119 N Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, has a tradition of offering free breakfast to the community in the summer. This year they're still doing it, but it's a drive-thru. Every Saturday through... Read the whole entry...» SAS Cupcakes, at 9941 Rea Rd. Suite, is holding some FREE drive-thru events for families. At these events, families stay in their cars, and there's no requirement to buy anything. (But you'll probably want a cupcake!) 
Family Fun at SAS... Read the whole entry...» 
Stonehenge, near Salisbury, England, is probably the world's most recognizable prehistoric monument. The earliest structures are pits that appear to have held large pine totem-pole like posts, erected between 8500 and 7000 BC. The stones that... Read the whole entry...» 
Have you attended a Tosco Music Party show yet? If you like music, of any genre, you should. It's a family friendly musical variety show. Bands and musicians each play two songs. You might see a jazz pianist, followed by bluegrass band,... 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...» 
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...» 
Paramount Pictures is making its film Selma widely available for streaming at no cost.
According to the studio, “We hope this small gesture will encourage people throughout the country to examine our nation's history and reflect on the ways... 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...» 
Find the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area in the chart below. Powered by Gas Buddy. The Gas Buddy map below will show the places that have cheap gas near you, and the chart will show the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area. All... Read the whole entry...» 
We've partnered with the website GSalR.com to bring Charlotte on the Cheap readers an interactive map of Charlotte area garage sales, Charlotte yard sales, Charlotte moving sales and Charlotte estate sales. You can click on the map and move it... 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...» 
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...» Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains three nature centers, Reedy Creek, Latta and McDowell. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. In addition, they also host festivals,... Read the whole entry...» 
Tijuana Flats is offering dads a free burrito on Father's Day, Sunday, June 21st, 2020. Dads must mention the offer at checkout to redeem and receive one free burrito. If ordering via the Tijuana Flats App or online, dads must use promo code... Read the whole entry...» | 
