No matter how you like to celebrate Mardi Gras, there's a party for you in the Charlotte area in 2025. Here's a list of events that are free or cheap … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras celebrations in Charlotte in 2026, plus 7 places to get King Cake
Spin Cycle Social is a high energy Cuban Salsa event, bringing the community together to move and connect...at a laundromat! And it's FREE! What to … [Read more...] about Spin Cycle Social: Free Cuban Salsa Dancing, including lesson, at North Tryon 2 Laundromat Feb. 12
Primary Election Day in North Carolina is March 3, 2026. Early voting takes place from February 12 to 28. During this primary election, voters will … [Read more...] about Early Voting Starts Feb. 12 — what you need to know
Markets are popping up all over Charlotte. You'll find them in breweries, in arts venues, and more. Some focus on handmade items, some on vintage … [Read more...] about Day-by-day list of markets around Charlotte — art, vintage, hand-made items
QC Family Tree is hosting an art show, Spilling: Beyond the Palette at The Arts Factory, 1545 W Trade Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, from February … [Read more...] about Spilling: Beyond the Palette Art Show, and Rhizome Arts Market, at The Arts Factory Feb. 11
As you're planning Valentine's Day, there are many ways to show your love for that special someone. We've put together a list of truly local Charlotte … [Read more...] about 30+ Valentine’s Day Gifts Under $10, $15 and $20
McDonald's wants to be a part of your luxe Valentine's Day celebration, and if that's a surprising thing to read, imagine how surprising it was to … [Read more...] about McDonald’s launches McNugget Caviar kits — here’s how to get one for free
MoRA (Monroe Road Advocates) and McClintock Woods Garden Club are presenting a free screening of the film, "Join or Die," on Tuesday, February 10, … [Read more...] about Free community screening of film, “Join or Die” at East City Church Feb. 10
The Gaston County Museum of Art & History, 131 W Main Street, Dallas, North Carolina, is presenting their popular Fireside History Series, … [Read more...] about Fireside History Series at Gaston County Museum of Art & History
Although the first pizza is thought to have been invented in Naples in the early 1500s, there's no denying that pizza is the one of the most popular … [Read more...] about National Pizza Day deals Feb 9
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