Searching for Charlotte fireworks and 4th of July celebrations? We are too. 2020 will look different than 2019 did. We will celebrate our country in some way…it might just be a little different. As we learn about plans for 4th of July in... 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...» 
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...» 
Belmont won't be holding its annual Red, White & Belmont Celebration this year, but they will be having a fireworks show on Saturday, July 4th, 2020, at 9:30 p.m. Weather permitting, al fresco dining will be taking place on Main Street... 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... Read the whole entry...» 
Abari Game Bar's Drive-In Concert Series continues on Saturday, July 11th, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. As you know, Abari and other bars have been closed since March, so events like this are very important in the effort to make sure that Abari... Read the whole entry...» 
Blue Blaze Brewing, 528 South Turner Avenue, is the first brewery in the Historic West End. It maintains a strong connection with the outdoors and healthy living. The brewery is named after the “blue blaze” symbol on the Appalachian Trail,...
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The BlackOut Marketplace, on Saturday, July 4th, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 2848 Queen City Drive, is a chance to celebrate the 4th of July and support Black-owned businesses in Charlotte. Over 20 of Charlotte's businesses will be... 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...» 
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...» 
The City of Gastonia is presenting a fireworks show on Saturday, July 4th, 2020, at 9:30 p.m. The fireworks show will last about 15 minutes and will be viewable from Downtown Gastonia. The City of Gastonia encourages you to enjoy the restaurants and... Read the whole entry...» 
Jazz at the Bechtler is returning on July 17th, 2020, at 7 p.m., with a live streamed concert by Ziad Jazz Quartet. The concert features jazz favorites dedicated to the life and legacy of former Executive Vice President and champion of Jazz at the... Read the whole entry...» 
Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is a new family-owned farm in Gaston County.
They grow lavender, and they make and sell lavender products, like lavender essential oil, lotion, linen spray, lavender honey and teas,... 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...» 
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...» 
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...» 
Face masks protect other people around you, especially if you have the virus and don't know it.
By increasing the percentage of people wearing face masks, and continuing to practice social distancing, we can slow the spread, protect our... Read the whole entry...» 
Major League and Minor League baseball is on hold this season, but there will be baseball at Truist Field (formerly BB&T Ballpark), and you can watch it. The Piedmont Pride competes in the Southern Collegiate Baseball League, a six-team summer... Read the whole entry...» 
For Hamilton fans, the long awaited day has come. Disney Plus subscribers can watch the Hamilton movie starting July 3rd, 2020, at 3 a.m.
Broadway shows have been canceled for the rest of 2020, sports are on hold, live music is almost... Read the whole entry...» 
Fireworks are in short supply this year, but you could say that sunflowers are nature's fireworks, and they are definitely not canceled! On this page we will be updating the inside scoop on sunflower fields that are a short drive from... Read the whole entry...» 
OFF PRICE Luxury sells name-brand luxury items, like fashion and electronics, at discount or warehouse prices. It's celebrating its grand opening at 7004 Smith Corners Blvd, near Northlake Mall, from July 1st to July 4th, 2020, 10 a.m. to 6... 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...» 
The weather is heating up, and everyone is looking for a way to cool down. Unfortunately, it's tougher this summer to find a place to swim. Here's what is open. We don't have all the information about eligibility, but if... Read the whole entry...» 
Are you missing the ballpark?
The Charlotte Knights are opening up Truist Field (formerly BB&T Ballpark) on multiple days for Eat n Play. The next event is Fourth on the Field. It takes place Saturday, July 4th, 2020, starting at 10 a.m. ... Read the whole entry...» 
Save money every day by knowing where the “kids eat free” deals are around Charlotte.
We verified every one of these deals in January, 2020, but they can change their deals at any time. Also, in many cases there were several locations... Read the whole entry...» 
The summer heat can be dangerous, especially for seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 658 people die annually from extreme heat. Here are some tips from the CDC on preventing heat-related illness among older adults... Read the whole entry...» 
Tucked away in Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, an easy not-quite-a-mile walk from the Reedy Creek Nature Center, is the last thing you might expect to find in the woods — the ruins of a stone house built in the late 1700s. 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...» 
Nothing beats freshly picked produce, and it can be fun to do it yourself. An outing to a U-pick farm can be a great tradition for kids. We keep a list, year-round, of farms where you can pick your own produce, and that list is below. But with our... Read the whole entry...» SAS Cupcakes, at 9941 Rea Rd. Suite, has been 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!)
... 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...» | 
