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
Outdoor Recreation
Dog Days of Winter Festival at U.S. National Whitewater Center Feb 15
Dogs have always been valued guests at U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, but they also get their own … [Read more...] about Dog Days of Winter Festival at U.S. National Whitewater Center Feb 15
Free Flights and Flies Craft Class at Confluence in Cramerton, Feb. 5
Confluence, at 117 Center Street, Cramerton, NC, is a partnership of Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, South Fork Collective, and Cramerton Parks & … [Read more...] about Free Flights and Flies Craft Class at Confluence in Cramerton, Feb. 5
Carolina Raptor Center Releasing Rehabilitated Merlin at Crowder’s Mountain State Park Jan. 25
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
Mecklenburg County Nature Preserves: Hikes, holiday celebrations, more…
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains several nature centers, Reedy Creek, Quest at Latta Preserve, McDowell and Stevens Creek. The nature … [Read more...] about Mecklenburg County Nature Preserves: Hikes, holiday celebrations, more…
Green River Revival — St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Whitewater Center
The U.S. National Whitewater Center is planning Green River Revival on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Green River Revival is … [Read more...] about Green River Revival — St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Whitewater Center
The Chutes Winter Tubing at Crowders Springs: Up to 25% discount
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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
Tuck Fest April 25-27
The U.S. National Whitewater Center's very popular music and outdoors festival, Tuck Fest, is planned for spring of 2025. The dates are April 25 to … [Read more...] about Tuck Fest April 25-27
New Year’s Day First Footin’ at Rural Hill
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
What to do in Charlotte in December that’s NOT holiday related
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
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