Outdoor Recreation

Canceled: Dog Days of Winter Festival at U.S. National Whitewater Center Feb 15

UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to the weather. Dogs have always been valued guests at U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater … [Read more...] about Canceled: Dog Days of Winter Festival at U.S. National Whitewater Center Feb 15

We asked avid hiker and photographer Jim Ogden to tell us about some hikes you might never have heard of...but you should. Unless … [Read more...] about Three unique, amazing hikes within 90 minutes from Charlotte

Carolina Raptor Center is releasing a rehabilitated Merlin back into the wild. This is an unusual event because it's the first Merlin that they've … [Read more...] about Carolina Raptor Center Releasing Rehabilitated Merlin at Crowder’s Mountain State Park Jan. 25

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Want to go tubing without the fake snow and long drive? Try The Chutes at Crowders Springs, at 4914 Linwood Road, Gastonia, North Carolina. The … [Read more...] about The Chutes Winter Tubing at Crowders Springs: Up to 25% discount

Experience the Scottish New Year tradition of First Footin’ at Rural Hill on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Rural Hill is at … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day First Footin’ at Rural Hill

We publish hundreds and hundreds of Christmas events on Charlotte on the Cheap, including parades, Santa visits, holiday markets, Christmas concerts, … [Read more...] about What to do in Charlotte in December that’s NOT holiday related

Winter solstice takes place when one of the Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. When that happens, we experience the shortest … [Read more...] about Celebrate Winter Solstice 2024 in Charlotte with campfire, labyrinths, Cosmic Solstice Party and more…

The Davidson College Astronomy program is hosting their annual Star Party on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 4 to 8 p.m. This event is free and open … [Read more...] about Davidson College Star Party Nov. 16 — astronomy activities and stargazing

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is making some of the incredible trails in the county accessible to more people, with the introduction of … [Read more...] about All-Terrain Wheelchairs now available for rent (free of charge) from Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation

Lake Norman State Park, at 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC, is 39 miles from the center of Charlotte, making it one of the closest North Carolina … [Read more...] about Slightly Haunted Trail Hike at Lake Norman State Park Oct 25