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Warped Wall at Sky Zone Trampoline Park (Northlake)

Think you can conquer the tricky curved incline of the Warped Wall? Featuring platforms of different heights, the Warped Wall ...

Larry Cat in Space at Discovery Place Nature

Join us in the planetarium for a playful cartoon story about the adventures of a curious cat who takes a ...

Live Animal Encounter at Discovery Place Nature

Get to know some of our animal residents Discovery Place Nature is home to many fascinating species. Get nose-to-nose with one ...

Ready to Roll! at Flour Power Cooking Studios Quail Corners

Make eating healthy a little more interesting by learning to roll your own Vegetable Sushi and Fresh Fruit Spring Rolls! ...

No Roof Left Behind campaign (Free Roof Giveaway)

Blue Fox Roofing is pleased to launch its No Roof Left Behind campaign providing a free roof to local homeowners ...

Tommy Thunder's Heavy Metal Lightning Show at Discovery Place Science

Tommy Thunder’s Heavy Metal Lightning Show was written by New York based actor/musician P.J. Griffith, who won the 2017 Jon ...

NC Music Hall of Fame Rhythm and Run 5k

The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame will host its 8th Annual Rhythm & Run 5K fundraiser. The road race ...

Ballantyne #STEAMSaturdays

Your K-8 scholar will enjoy 90 minutes of hands-on LEGO Robotics with a certified K-8 public educator! New and returning ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Davidson #STEAMSaturdays

Your K-8 scholar will enjoy 90 minutes of hands-on LEGO Robotics with a certified K-8 public educator! New and returning ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: The Hurt Hub at Davidson 210 Delburg Street, Davidson, North Carolina 28036
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Girl Scout Sessions at Anne Springs Close Greenway

The Greenway offers a variety of hands-on interactive learning programs specifically designed to meet Girl Scout badge requirements. Visit ASCGreenway.org for ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Anne Springs Close Greenway 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

GreenLife Family Farms' Grand Opening

Come to GreenLife Family Farms' Grand Opening celebration where all proceeds go to Purple Heart Homes to help our nation's ...

  • 9:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 281 Odell School Rd Concord, NC 28027
  • Cost: $12 Adults Before Day of Event, $15 Adults On Day of Event, $7.50 Teens (14-18) Before Day of Event, $10 Teens (14-18) On Day of Event, Kids 13 and Under are Free
  • Website: www.greenlifefamilyfarms.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Historic Spencer Shops Train Show/Membership Day

The Historic Spencer Shops Train Show features vendors with railroad memorabilia of all types: model train dealers, model train layouts, ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: N.C. Transportation Museum 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, North Carolina 28159
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Literacy Scavenger Hunt: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by completing this month's literacy scavenger hunt. Everyone who ...

Messy Makerspace Activities

Visit the Makerspace to build and problem solve using equipment such as 3D printers, art apps, the vinyl cutter, heat ...

Saute, Sear, Boil, Broil, Roast, or Sear?? at Flour Power Cooking Studios Quail Corners

Learning to cook is more than just knowing how to follow a recipe. For teens who read cookbooks like novels ...

Family Storytime: Daddies & Donuts

Bring your whole family out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help ...

The Tortoise and Hare at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Once there was a hare who really loved to run. Meet the characters he encounters and to see who will ...

Bug Day at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Get an up-close look into the wild world of insects, spiders, and other arthropods! Learn about bugs from entomologists, enjoy ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Cost: $3 for Schiele Members; $3 in addition to museum admission for non-members.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Guided Horseback Trail Ride at Anne Springs Close Greenway

Guided trail rides are led by a member of the equestrian staff and are available on Saturdays, September to May, ...

Military Appreciation Days Presented by Toyota at Nascar Hall of Fame 2019

The NASCAR Hall of Fame is honoring all military veterans, active-duty military personnel and retired military members in a big ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 400 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Charlotte NC
  • Cost: Complimentary NASCAR Hall of Fame admission and unlimited simulator rides with Military ID (active-duty, reserve, veteran and retired military personnel).
  • Website: www.nascarhall.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free

Sensory Saturday

Registration is Required. Join us for a "messy" sensory story time for ages (4-8) to support early literacy skill development ...

Spring Carnival at St. Michaels Anglican Church

Bounce House, Food, Face Painting, Silent Auction, Games, Raffle, Music and more...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: St. Michaels Anglican Church-2211 Margaret Wallace Rd. Matthews, NC 28105
  • Cost: Free Admission.
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Spring Fun on the Patterson Farm

Come and enjoy the spring fling on the farm (Saturdays and Sundays). Lots of fun weekend activities... Pick your own and ...

St. Philip Neri Italian Festival

The Italian Festival features many events that offer fun for the entire family. Welcome to our 24th Annual Italian Festival! With ...

Strawberries Day at Huntersville Parks & Recreation

#PickStrawberriesDay - Join Chef Matt and try his strawberry recipes. Live music by the Charlotte Folk Society. Thanks to our ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Huntersville Parks & Recreation PO Box 2879, 105 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28070
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Strawberry Jam Festival at Darnell Farms

A Free, Fun festival for the whole family, celebrating the bountiful harvest of FRESH MOUNTAIN STRAWBERRIES. STAY TUNED FOR FESTIVAL ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Darnell Farms 2300 Governors Islnd Rd, Bryson City, North Carolina 28713
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Turtle Week at SEA LIFE Aquarium (Charlotte / Concord)

Where are all the members of #TeamTurtle? In 2018, we collected 1,086 signatures to pledge plastic straw use. Help us beat ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: SEA LIFE Aquarium (Charlotte / Concord) 8111 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, North Carolina 28027
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Storytime and Activities Featuring Oh, the Places You'll Go!

With his trademark use of humorous verse and illustrations, Dr. Seuss addresses the ups and downs life presents while encouraging ...

A Day in the Life: Nurses at Discovery Place Science

Join Atrium Health and Carolinas College of Health Sciences to learn what it takes to work as a nurse. Visit ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Discovery Place Science 301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Create, Share, and Discover at Gaston County Public Library

Drop in and learn about our new digital service for authors! Learn to create e-books and share them with readers. ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Gaston County Public Library 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Equip and Empower Male Teen Summit

Join us and discuss Level Up Life Skills! Equip & Empower. Guest speakers include: Pierre Wooten, 2x Hall of Fame Inductee ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Steele Creek Library 13620 Steele Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273
  • Cost: Free
  • Category: Informational & Tours, Other, Free

Listen & Move Storytime

Children and parents will participate in stories, songs and movement activities that build both gross and fine motor skills, which ...

South County Presents Free Comic Book Day

Hundreds of free used comics will be given away, we have something for all ages. Come anytime between 11 and ...

Very Hungry Caterpillar Headband

Children craft a cute headband…and transform into Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillar!

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Lakeshore Learning Stores, Charlotte NC.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Puppet Show: Growing Up Wild at Discovery Place Nature

It’s tough to be a child when you’re growing up wild. Jamie wanders a little too far into the woods ...

Agar Plates at Discovery Place Science

Prepare your very own agar plate to test for the bacteria around you. Learn how these tools are used to ...

FrogWatch USA at Discovery Place Nature

Frogs are amazing creatures, and they play an important role in wetland ecosystems. FrogWatch USA is a citizen science program ...

ASC Culture Blocks: Bechtler Museum Family Day in Mint Hill

Individuals and families in our community are invited to explore the art and artists in the Bechtler collection through special ...

ASC Culture Block: Visual Art Workshop

The Art and Science Council will provide a visual art workshop series at Beatties Ford Library, with a different project ...

ASC Culture Blocks and Photosythesis Inc. Presents: Finding Home Again

A special free photography course focused on the experiences of Montagnard first generation immigrants that is open to the public. ...

Kids' Book Hangout

Join us for our Kids' Book Hangout and discover your next favorite book. Enjoy games, activities, and giveaways, and save ...

LEGO Challenge

Learn mathematical concepts of sorting, building, and geometry while using Lego building blocks.

Story Explorers

Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more!

The Lego Challenge

Join us for our Lego Challenge and learn mathematical concepts of sorting, building, and geometry while developing problem solving and ...

Tissue Paper Flowers at Discovery Place Science

April showers bring May flowers! Learn about how we press flowers for our collections and make a tissue flower to ...

The Tortoise and Hare at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Once there was a hare who really loved to run. Meet the characters he encounters and to see who will ...

Charlotte's Cuban Festival

Featuring live music performances, fun kids’ activities, arts and crafts and delicious Cuban cuisine, the 11th Annual Charlotte Cuban Festival ...

Hover Board at Discovery Place Science

Experience Newton’s 3rd Law of motion with our hover board.

Story Explorers: LEGO Challenge!

Explore stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games and more! We will focus on bridge building ...

2019 Relay For Life of Charlotte | When Heroes Team Up

WE are backkkk! And bigger than ever. Mark your calendar, sign up, and get your team ready for the 2019 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:59 pm 
  • Location: First Ward Park E 8th St and N Brevard St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cornelius Jazz Festival

Save the Date! Join the Cornelius PARC Department and event partner, Smithville Community Coalition for the Cornelius Jazz Festival at ...

Parent's Night Out at Bounce U

Private event. Kids will not be mixed with other jumpers. Includes pizza & drinks for the kids. Drop off is ...

  • 6:40 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: BOUNCE U, 10624 Metromont Pkwy Ste 300 Charlotte, NC 28269.
  • Website: www.bounceu.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Historic Spencer Shops Train Show/Membership Day

The Historic Spencer Shops Train Show features vendors with railroad memorabilia of all types: model train dealers, model train layouts, ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: N.C. Transportation Museum 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, North Carolina 28159
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Music on The Green

Fridays and Saturdays from May 3rd to September 20th, 2019 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

River Jam at USNWC

River Jam at the U.S. National Whitewater Center brings together live musical performances throughout the year to a one-of-a-kind outdoor ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
  • Cost: Free ($6 per vehicle parking fee)
  • Website: usnwc.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Stone Crest and Piper Glen Summer Concerts

Stonecrest Summer Concert Series takes place every Friday and Saturday from March 30th, 2019, to September 28th, from 7 p.m. ...

Stories Under the Stars: Fish the Magish

Fish the Magish will delight and amaze the whole family with his mix of magic, funny business, and audience participation! Join ...

  • 7:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Kannapolis Library 850 Mountain St, Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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