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Drive-in movies near Charlotte — this weekend’s schedule

There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment. Hound's … [Read more...] about Drive-in movies near Charlotte — this weekend’s schedule

Drive-In movies are popping up in the Charlotte area — here’s a list

Outdoor movies are a staple of summer entertainment for families. Normally there are at least 10 outdoor movie series throughout the … [Read more...] about Drive-In movies are popping up in the Charlotte area — here’s a list

Where to swim this summer around Charlotte

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 … [Read more...] about Where to swim this summer around Charlotte

15+ free and cheap things for kids to do this summer around Charlotte

Summer is a little bit different in 2020. A lot of the summer break activities that we usually list are not available this year. … [Read more...] about 15+ 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 2020, 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 Summer Camps

Looking for a summer camp in Charlotte for your child? We get a lot of requests from parents for summer camps, so we've put together a list of … [Read more...] about Charlotte Summer Camps

Month by month listing of every festival at the U.S. National Whitewater Center for 2020

Learn about all the festivals that the U.S. National Whitewater Center is holding in 2020. The U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater … [Read more...] about Month by month listing of every festival at the U.S. National Whitewater Center for 2020

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