| Charlotte Warehouse Sale is coming back! This is the perfect way to get ready for summer, while keeping to your budget. The sale will take place from May 15th to 23rd, 2021. One lucky Charlotte on the Cheap readers will win $50 to spend at the... Read the whole entry...» Learn more about more First Baptist Charlotte's 301 Kids Week. This list includes in-person and virtual events in the Charlotte area this weekend, from Friday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities,... 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. Sunset Drive-In, in... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Center City Partners is presenting First Friday Movie: The Goonies at Victoria Yards, 408 N Tryon Street. That's the parking lot at 7th and Tryon Street where many events take place. Updates will be on the Facebook event. This... Read the whole entry...»
Food Truck season is in full swing in Charlotte!
Somehow food just seems to taste better when it comes from a truck. It can't be explained. It's even better when there are lots of trucks to choose from. Here's a list of some of... Read the whole entry...» Celebrate Mother's Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9th, 2021. We're putting together a list of restaurants in the charlotte area where you can get Mother's Day Brunch for $35 or under per person.... Read the whole entry...» Mother's Day 2021 should be a little more normal than 2020, with more in-person events happening. Here are some ideas to celebrate in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of... Read the whole entry...» Black Food Truck Friday is a way to show some support to Black-owned food trucks, artists, retail vendors and more, while enjoying some of the best food in Charlotte. Follow the Black Food Truck Friday Facebook group for updates. The next... Read the whole entry...» High School and College Seniors, Krispy Kreme is celebrating you! On Thursday, May 13th, 2021, 2021 graduating seniors can receive Krispy Kreme's “Graduation Dozen” for FREE. You'll need to prove your status as a 2021... Read the whole entry...» Learn about water in a cutting edge exhibit that's coming to Charlotte Premium Outlets, 5404 New Fashion Way. Global Water Center's Mobile Discovery Center brings water to life with highly interactive and fun exhibits. It's... Read the whole entry...» Ignite Charlotte is an event that features a series of talks by speakers who are personally or professionally passionate about an idea. Each speaker just gets 5 minutes and has to use 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds. This popular event... Read the whole entry...» Every Friday in May, you can enjoy live music at certain LYNX Blue Line stations. Ride with the Music is a program from CATS. It's free to listen to the music. But maybe there will be an opportunity to leave a tip, or to buy a CD. ... Read the whole entry...» Birkdale Village is hosting an outdoor music series, Live Under the Oaks, on Fridays from April 9th to October 29th, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a free concert series. Birkdale Village is at Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road,... Read the whole entry...» First Baptist Church, at 301 S. Davidson Street, Charlotte, is offering a new day camp this summer. Camp 301 will take place from June 14th to August 6th, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is just $200/week per child, with family discounts... Read the whole entry...» Goodyear Arts is a program that sets up shop in underused buildings and offers artists residencies for two months. In addition to the studio space, the artists are paid a stipend. The artists' work often extends to alteration of the building... Read the whole entry...» If you're a fan of McDonald's, or you rely on McDonald's when you're in a hurry, you're at the right place! We will be updating this space with the best deals currently available at McDonald's. As always,... Read the whole entry...» Camp North End, at 1824 Statesville Avenue, is a great destination year round. It hosts entertainment, art, food, music, and more. To see what's coming up, go to Camp North End's Facebook page. If you haven't visited Camp North... Read the whole entry...» Photo: Mace Publishing LLC The U.S. National Whitewater River Center's popular River Jams are free concerts take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening in the warm months. They were canceled in 2020, but they have returned!... Read the whole entry...» Photo courtesy of Carrigan Farms On Saturday, May 28th, 2021, Carrigan Farms is planning to open their natural quarry to swimmers or the season. This is the most beautiful, natural place in the area to swim. The entrance to the quarry is 1213... Read the whole entry...» Sure, you could shower Mom with flowers or chocolates, but here's another idea: Why not give her Frank Sinatra, Alexander Hamilton and the Mona Lisa for Mother's Day? You can–for a whole year–and it doesn't cost much... Read the whole entry...» | 