Charlotte Reconnecting Ourselves With Nature is the Charlotte Chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation. They hold free community events in and around the Charlotte area. Their mission is “to educate and engage the citizens of the... Read the whole entry...» Christmas tree lighting celebrations are taking place all over the Charlotte area in November and December of 2019. At most of them, there will be additional entertainment and holiday activities for kids. Santa makes appearances at many. Uptown... Read the whole entry...» The Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia, is probably familiar to many kids, who visit it for school field trips. If your child hasn't visited it yet, it's more than worth the... Read the whole entry...» Many folks in the Charlotte area have heard of North Carolina's Yadkin Valley wine country, but it can be daunting to decipher the best way to visit this federally-recognized wine region about 90 minutes north of Charlotte. Fortunately, the... Read the whole entry...» UNC Charlotte's College of Liberal Arts & Sciences' Personally Speaking series offers the community a chance to meet UNC Charlotte researchers/scholars and learn about their work. They will lead conversations about their books and... Read the whole entry...» Plan your week on the cheap with this list of free events around Charlotte this week, from Monday, November 11th, to Sunday, November 17th, 2019. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap's daily... Read the whole entry...» Shop for gifts at these holiday markets in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Here's a large and growing list of Christmas markets, church bazaars, crafts markets, arts markets and more. We're highlighting a few popular holiday... Read the whole entry...» Bass Pro Shops, at Concord Mills, is hosting Santa's Wonderland 2019, featuring FREE photos with Santa, crafts, games and activities. The festivities take place November 16th through December 24th, 2019. Santa's Wonderland will also... Read the whole entry...» VisArt Video, 3104 Eastway Drive, shows movies–mostly cult movies, odd movies, and ridiculous movies. It also hosts comedy. Sometimes the movies and comedy are the same event. Some events are free, but please consider a donation to help... Read the whole entry...» Repo Record, a used (and some new) record store at 3325 Commonwealth Avenue, often hosts free shows. They've got lights now. Look for a great light show at these events. Here's what's going on: Live music: Soulful Company ... Read the whole entry...» If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Thanksgiving turkey dinners from a grocery store or restaurant. We've put together a list of a few options available in the... Read the whole entry...» Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2019 Christmas season? Here's what you have to look forward to. This list includes professional displays, town events, and private homes. The displays in private... Read the whole entry...» Science on the Rocks a fun, themed event at Discovery Place Science, 301 N. Tryon Street, for adults 21 and older. It takes place every third Friday of the month. You might also be interested in Fishbowl: A Pop-Up Bar Experiment, another 21+... Read the whole entry...» If cooking dinner doesn't sound like a holiday to you here's a list of Charlotte area restaurants open on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28th, 2019. Most of these restaurants have special Thanksgiving meals. Many will fill up early,... 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 discounts,... Read the whole entry...» Many people love to see the ballet, The Nutcracker, during the Christmas season, and the Charlotte area affords several chances to do so. Performances are presented by youth and adult groups, and include both traditional presentations and innovative... Read the whole entry...» |