Make the most of the rest of the summer at a drive-in movie. You might think that in this age of movie streaming, drive-in theaters would be a thing … [Read more...] about 3 Drive-In Movie Theaters Near Charlotte
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10 Outdoor Summer Movie Series–2019
Once again, several Charlotte area locations are showing free outdoor movies this summer. They're mostly in parks and start when it gets dark. Get … [Read more...] about 10 Outdoor Summer Movie Series–2019
12 Free Summertime Arts & Culture Activities, including clay, dance, percussion, theatre, more
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Summer 2019 officially kicks off June 21. Make sure you get your arts and culture fix by taking advantage of these FREE activities happening … [Read more...] about 12 Free Summertime Arts & Culture Activities, including clay, dance, percussion, theatre, more
5 Summer Movie Programs for Kids: Most $1 or less
Several theater chains are once again offering great deals on summer movies for kids. The one with the most theaters participating in the … [Read more...] about 5 Summer Movie Programs for Kids: Most $1 or less
14 Summer Festivals in Charlotte celebrate France, pirates, hummingbirds and much more
Summer's winding down. Check out our huge list of fall festivals around Charlotte! We focus on free and cheap events here on Charlotte on the … [Read more...] about 14 Summer Festivals in Charlotte celebrate France, pirates, hummingbirds and much more
30 free outdoor concert series around Charlotte 2019
In the warmer months, there’s no shortage of opportunities to enjoy music outdoors, for free. Check out some of these concert series … [Read more...] about 30 free outdoor concert series around Charlotte 2019
20+ free and cheap things for kids to do this summer around Charlotte
This list has been updated for 2019. Your kids can have fun in the Charlotte area this summer without putting a hurting to your … [Read more...] about 20+ free and cheap things for kids to do this summer around Charlotte
Free breakfast and lunch for kids at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (and beyond) this summer
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is once again, in 2019, providing free breakfast and lunch to children … [Read more...] about Free breakfast and lunch for kids at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (and beyond) this summer
Charlotte area summer camp databases for 2019 (and more)
Looking for a summer camp for your child? We get a lot of requests from parents for inexpensive summer camps, so we've put together a list of … [Read more...] about Charlotte area summer camp databases for 2019 (and more)
Free swimming lessons, free spraygrounds, $1 swimming, and a beach
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation offers several free and cheap ways to cool down this summer. Take free swimming lessons at pools, and play in … [Read more...] about Free swimming lessons, free spraygrounds, $1 swimming, and a beach
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