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Sunflowers set to bloom this weekend at Draper Wildlife Management Area, 45 minutes from Charlotte
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97 free and cheap things to do this week around Charlotte, including fireworks, yoga, fishing, farm visits and more
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Where to pick blueberries and blackberries — updated
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7 Must-See Charlotte Area Gardens to visit
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Freebies and discounts for healthcare workers: doughnuts, coffee, much more
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Updated with new ideas! 100 (screen-free) activities for cooped-up kids
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Updated: 34 fun, educational, and free websites, where kids can learn coding, magic, music and much more
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Virtual events for kids: music classes, art classes, story times, much more
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