Welcome to 2020! Santa might have parked his sleigh and headed to a much-deserved vacation, but for those wintering in the Charlotte area, there is plenty to do in January. We're highlighting six major events this month. But then, scroll down... Read the whole entry...» Plan your weekend on the cheap with this list of free events around Charlotte this week, from Friday, January 3rd, to Sunday, January 5th. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap's daily emails ... Read the whole entry...» 360FitCo is opening at 2935 Griffith Street, and is celebrating with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, January 4th, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Stop by to try one of these free classes: 8:30 a.m.: Slow Power Yoga 9:30 a.m.:... Read the whole entry...» Picture: Charlotte Observer Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is presenting tons of free activities during Winter Break 2019/2020, for all age groups. They include films, crafts, holiday celebrations and much more. To see them all, visit the ... Read the whole entry...» The 2020 Queen City Black Heritage Festival, themed “Past, Present, & Future,” will feature performances, more than 40 black owned companies, crafts, culture, food, art and information. It takes place Saturday, February 8th, 2020,... Read the whole entry...» Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, has a number of free and low-cost events coming up for the... Read the whole entry...» Even after Christmas and New Year's Day pass, holiday celebrations continue in Charlotte with Three Kings Day (Día de Reyes) and Twelfth Night events on January 4th and 5th, 2020. These traditional celebrations are expressions of Epiphany,... Read the whole entry...» Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains three nature centers, Reedy Creek, Latta Plantation and McDowell. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. In addition, they also host... Read the whole entry...» OneBlood is an organization in North Carolina and Florida that provides blood from donation drives to more than 200 hospital partners and their patients in Florida, parts of Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina. They distribute nearly... Read the whole entry...» Kick off the New Year with United Way's MLK Call to Service on Saturday, January 18th, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. MLK Call to Service includes a number of family-friendly service projects at The Park Expo and Conference Center, 800 Briar... Read the whole entry...» Want to save money on some popular shows? Below are Groupons for upcoming shows in Charlotte. Please remember that there are NO additional fees with Groupon. No ticket fees. So when you compare prices, make sure to take that into account. ... Read the whole entry...» If you need a laugh, here's a list of upcoming Charlotte comedy shows. This list covers shows that are free or very inexpensive, up to around $15 a ticket. To see many more shows, follow Charlotte Laughs Tonight on Facebook. This is the... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte estaurant Week (Queen's Feast) is almost back! It's from January 17-26, 2020. Pay $30 or $35 (not including tax or gratuity) for a three course prix fixe meal from your choice of over 140 restaurants in the Charlotte... Read the whole entry...» This winter for the third year, you can ice skate and celebrate the season at Winter Wonderland, a fun attraction at Symphony Park, in the parking lot behind SouthPark Mall/Dicks Sporting Goods, 4400 Sharon Road. Learn about four more outdoor... Read the whole entry...» Speedway Christmas returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway for a tenth year. Drive through and see the lights every night from November 22nd, 2019, to January 5th, 2020, with the exception of Christmas Day. Make sure to check out these two... Read the whole entry...» Chopt is launching its Chopt Jr. menu, with plenty of wholesome menu choices for kids. They are celebrating Saturday, January 18th, 2020, at their Arboretum location, 8022 Providence Road. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., all kids 12 and under will eat for... Read the whole entry...» Holiday on Ice, Uptown Charlotte's only outdoor skating rink, is open for the season. Visitors can skate on the NASCAR Hall of Fame's Plaza, in the heart of the city. The rink opens on November 15th, 2019, and will be open until... Read the whole entry...» This year, the Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is presenting two new winter activities: Ice Skating and Lights. The ice skating requires a Single Activity Pass ($20 each) or an All Access Pass. The Lights trail is free to... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte live music is alive and kicking. Looking for concerts this weekend (and beyond) in Charlotte? Here's a list of the next few days of shows from MusicEverywhereCLT.com. You can filter by date, venue, type of music and much more. Go to... Read the whole entry...» ImaginOn Wondering what to do with the kids over winter break 2019/2020? Look no further. Here's a list of some cheap and free things that will be fun for kids during Christmas Break. Included are special holiday activities to do the... Read the whole entry...» |