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25January

Blowing Rock WinterFest

Join us for the 22nd Annual Blowing Rock WinterFest, January 23-26, 2020 and enjoy the fun side of winter. Events ...

Literacy Scavenger Hunt: Arctic Animals

Grow your vocabulary and learn about cold climate wild life by completing this month's literacy scavenger hunt. Explore the library ...

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 ...

Science Show at Discovery Place Kids/Huntersville

Join us at the Town Hall Stage all month for an adventure in science. Predict, observe and experiment with different ...

Chinese New Year at FlourPower Kids Cooking Studio

Today is Chinese New Year! We’ll learn all about Chinese New Year in our fun hands on class today as ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:15 am 
  • Location: Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios: Charlotte Quail Corners 8438 Park Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28210
  • Website: www.flourpowerstudios.com
  • Category: Classes

Chinese New Year at FlourPower Kids Cooking Studio (Rea Farms)

Head on over to class today as we discover how the Chinese celebrate New Year! We’ll be making egg rolls ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios, Rea Farms, Charlotte, North Carolina 28210
  • Website: flourpowerstudios.com
  • Category: Classes

Makerspace *Family Time*

The Makerspace is open to teens and preteens ages 10-18 and their parent(s) or caregiver(s) working on a project together. ...

Family Storytime at Matthews

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

Family Storytime at Morrison Regional

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

Matthew's Helping Hands Fundraiser at SAS! at SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney

Cupcakes for a Cause... How SWEET is that?! Join SAS Cupcakes for our SWEET Fundraiser to raise money for Matthew's Helping ...

  • 9:30 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney 9941 Rea Rd, Ste C, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Promising Pages Sweet Fundraiser at SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney

Upcoming Promising Pages Fundraiser Monday January 20th - Sunday January 26th Open - Close Donate 3+ New or Gently Used Children's Books to ...

  • 9:30 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney 9941 Rea Rd, Ste C, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Puppet Show: Circus of the Stars at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Find out who's gathering under the Big Top The ringmaster has the flu, but the show must go on! Watch as ...

Be Kind Sloth at Art Buzz Kids Charlotte

Drop off your kids to paint with us! We are painting Be Kind Sloth at the studio with the kids ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Art Buzz Kids Charlotte 1419 East Boulevard, Suite J, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Lars the Little Polar Bear at Discovery Place Nature

What happens when a frisky little polar bear named Lars ventures out on the first day of spring? Gather in the ...

STEAM Saturday with Alexandra

For ages 7-11. Join teen scientist Alexandra and explore the topic of SOUND through hands-on science experiments. This month our ...

The Maurice Sendak Memorial Exhibition

The Maurice Sendak Memorial Exhibition is a celebration of 50 Years, 50 Works, and 50 Reasons. This exhibition spotlights 50 ...

Winter on the Homestead

Join us in one of Mecklenburg’s Oldest log cabins and experience winter on an 18th century homestead. Originally located off ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Latta Plantation 5225 Sample Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
  • Cost: Complimentary with admission and free to members!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

YMCA Camp Thunderbird Tour Day

"Not sure if your family is ready for a Camp experience? Join us for a walking tour of our 100-acre ...

Family Storytime at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center

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

A World Apart at Discovery Place Science

Explore a one-of-a-kind environment Learn about the tropical rainforest ecosystem and the species that call it home. Get acquainted with a variety ...

Chinese New Year Festival 2020 - Charlotte

The Peaceful Dragon is hosting its 23rd annual Chinese New Year’s Festival on Saturday, January 25th, from 11am to 2pm. ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Peaceful Dragon 12610 Steele Creek Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Climate Cycles: El Nino

Discover how El Nino and La Nina systems influence our weather! Join our museum meteorologist as we explore the different ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Cost: This program is included with general admission.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Cloud Demo at Discovery Place Science

The water cycle plays an important role in our environment as one of our main provisioning services. Visit the lab ...

Day in the Life: Medical Imaging Day at Discovery Place Science

Join medical professionals from Atrium Health and learn all about radiology technology.

Story Explorers: Chinese Immersion

Not only will we read stories to kids, but also we will teach kids to learn how to read Chinese ...

Storytime and Activities Featuring How to Catch a Dragon at Barnes & Noble

Celebrate Lunar New Year with this fun Storytime! The wily dragon will have to avoid trap after trap as the ...

Chinese New Year at Discovery Place Kids/Huntersville

Guo Nian Hao! Or Happy New Year! This year we will celebrate the year of the rat as we learn ...

Endothermic Animals at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Endothermic animals can control their own body temperature internally. They are known as warm blooded. Join us to learn more ...

Puppet Show: The Shadow Knows at Discovery Place Nature

When will winter end? Is it time for spring to come or will we have six more weeks of winter? Join ...

Young Hickory Explorers at President James K. Polk State Historic Site

The Tarheel Junior Historian Association is a group of clubs throughout North Carolina that promote a love of history. More ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: President James K. Polk State Historic Site 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, North Carolina 28134
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Geronimo - Live Theatre and Dinner

Take in a delicious dinner and experience a remarkable story of hope with "GERONIMO." The legendary Apache steps out of ...

Ice Skating at US National Whitewater Center

Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 sq. ft of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of ...

Lunar New Year Celebration - Traditional Lion Dance & Dumplings!

Happy Year of the Rat!!!! This event is free & open to the public. We'll be handing out gifts of good ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Resident Culture Brewing Company 2101 Central Ave, Charlotte, North Carolina 28205
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Winter Nature Walk at Discovery Place Nature

Experience a winter wonderland as we head outside to the Paw Paw Nature Trail. Join a Naturalist and search for ...

Miracle on the Hudson with Beth McHugh

Come listen and speak with Beth McHugh as she shares her experience and answers questions about famous US Airways Flight ...

Nature Crafts - Chinese New Year

It's the first day of the Year of the Rat! Celebrate the Lunar New Year with some rodent-themed crafts and ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Latta Plantation Nature Preserve 6211 Sample Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Sleeping Beauty at Armour Street Theatre

Once upon a time…in an enchanted kingdom, all gathered to celebrate the birth of the royal princess. Rupert Barber's delightful ...

A World Apart at Discovery Place Science

Explore a one-of-a-kind environment Learn about the tropical rainforest ecosystem and the species that call it home. Get acquainted with a variety ...

Chinese New Year at Discovery Place Kids/Huntersville

Guo Nian Hao! Or Happy New Year! This year we will celebrate the year of the rat as we learn ...

Endothermic Animals at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Endothermic animals can control their own body temperature internally. They are known as warm blooded. Join us to learn more ...

ASC Culture Blocks: Visual Art & Music Workshop

Arts+ invites all community members to participate in a visual art workshop series! Arts+ teaching artists will lead participants through ...

Makerspace Open Hours

The makerspace is open to ages 12 and up. A 3D printer, vinyl cutter, and a wood carver are available ...

Rookie Science

Discover the world of science through books, hands-on educational activities and experiments.

Story Explorers

Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more! This month's theme is ...

Story Explorers: Drama Games

Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more! This week, we play ...

Puppet Show: Circus of the Stars at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Find out who's gathering under the Big Top The ringmaster has the flu, but the show must go on! Watch as ...

Squishy Circuits at Discovery Place Science

Build your own electrical circuit using play dough!

Annual Free Oyster Roast at Reid's SouthPark

The time has come again... Join us on Saturday, January 25, for our annual FREE oyster roast at SouthPark! Oysters ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Reid's Fine Foods 4331 Barclay Downs Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Sleeping Beauty at Armour Street Theatre

Once upon a time…in an enchanted kingdom, all gathered to celebrate the birth of the royal princess. Rupert Barber's delightful ...

Charlotte Restaurant Week

Capture dazzling dishes at delicious prices during Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week® as 140+ of the best restaurants in 10 ...

Geronimo - Live Theatre and Dinner

Take in a delicious dinner and experience a remarkable story of hope with "GERONIMO." The legendary Apache steps out of ...

Lights at US National Whitewater Center

Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring  honeycombs, vines, crystals, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: usnwc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Lunar New Year Star Party

A new moon in winter provides a unique opportunity to enjoy twinkling starlight. Leave the Earth behind and fall into ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Latta Plantation Nature Preserve 6211 Sample Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free
26January

Blowing Rock WinterFest

Join us for the 22nd Annual Blowing Rock WinterFest, January 23-26, 2020 and enjoy the fun side of winter. Events ...

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 ...

Science Show at Discovery Place Kids/Huntersville

Join us at the Town Hall Stage all month for an adventure in science. Predict, observe and experiment with different ...

Chili Cook Off and Kids' Bake Off at Philadelphia Church

Join us at Philadelphia UMC on Sunday, January 26 at 5pm for our Chili Cook-Off. All youth and adults are ...

  • 5:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Philadelphia Church 1691 Hwy 160 West Fort Mill, SC 29708
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: pumcfortmill.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Matthew's Helping Hands Fundraiser at SAS! at SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney

Cupcakes for a Cause... How SWEET is that?! Join SAS Cupcakes for our SWEET Fundraiser to raise money for Matthew's Helping ...

  • 9:30 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney 9941 Rea Rd, Ste C, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Promising Pages Sweet Fundraiser at SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney

Upcoming Promising Pages Fundraiser Monday January 20th - Sunday January 26th Open - Close Donate 3+ New or Gently Used Children's Books to ...

  • 9:30 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney 9941 Rea Rd, Ste C, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Cloud Demo at Discovery Place Science

The water cycle plays an important role in our environment as one of our main provisioning services. Visit the lab ...

Zumbini Free Demo

Zumbini is an early childhood development class. The Zumbini™ program is designed to stimulate learning, inspire dance and movement, and ...

Ice Skating at US National Whitewater Center

Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 sq. ft of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of ...

Lars the Little Polar Bear at Discovery Place Nature

What happens when a frisky little polar bear named Lars ventures out on the first day of spring? Gather in the ...

Winter Nature Walk at Discovery Place Nature

Experience a winter wonderland as we head outside to the Paw Paw Nature Trail. Join a Naturalist and search for ...

Oyster Roast at DSBG

The Garden is partnering with Saltwater Markets in Clover, SC for our annual Oyster Roast! Steamed oysters, live music, beer, ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, North Carolina 28012
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sleeping Beauty at Armour Street Theatre

Once upon a time…in an enchanted kingdom, all gathered to celebrate the birth of the royal princess. Rupert Barber's delightful ...

Chinese New Year at Discovery Place Kids/Huntersville

Guo Nian Hao! Or Happy New Year! This year we will celebrate the year of the rat as we learn ...

Endothermic Animals at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Endothermic animals can control their own body temperature internally. They are known as warm blooded. Join us to learn more ...

Magnificent Mammals

Discover what makes mammals unique by reading a fabulous animal tale and enjoying crafts and activities related to mammals.

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Latta Plantation Nature Preserve 6211 Sample Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
  • Cost: $4
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Worry Dolls at Discovery Place Science

Leave your worries in 2019! Join us to create a Guatemalan Worry Doll. Guatemalan legend says that if you place ...

Y-Guides 500 at YMCA Camp Thunderbird

Bring your Pinewood Derby car to the Y-Guides 500. Race vs other cars.

Puppet Show: Circus of the Stars at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Find out who's gathering under the Big Top The ringmaster has the flu, but the show must go on! Watch as ...

I Spy Wild Winter at CROWN - The Charlotte Chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation

Explore winter-time nature along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway. Even when it's cold outside nature's wonders are all around for ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: CROWN - The Charlotte Chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation Charlotte, North Carolina 28209
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Puppet Show: The Shadow Knows at Discovery Place Nature

When will winter end? Is it time for spring to come or will we have six more weeks of winter? Join ...

Squishy Circuits at Discovery Place Science

Build your own electrical circuit using play dough!

Sleeping Beauty at Armour Street Theatre

Once upon a time…in an enchanted kingdom, all gathered to celebrate the birth of the royal princess. Rupert Barber's delightful ...

Charlotte Restaurant Week

Capture dazzling dishes at delicious prices during Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week® as 140+ of the best restaurants in 10 ...

Lights at US National Whitewater Center

Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring  honeycombs, vines, crystals, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: usnwc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Music and Movement at Albemarle Road Recreation Center

Get up and move with your friends at this program! Enjoy interactive activities that will get your feet stomping!

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Albemarle Road Recreation Center, 5027 North Idlewild Road Charlotte NC 28227.
  • Cost: $40
  • Website: www.mecknc.gov
  • Category: Ongoing Programs
27January

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 ...

Science Show at Discovery Place Kids/Huntersville

Join us at the Town Hall Stage all month for an adventure in science. Predict, observe and experiment with different ...

Matthew's Helping Hands Fundraiser at SAS! at SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney

Cupcakes for a Cause... How SWEET is that?! Join SAS Cupcakes for our SWEET Fundraiser to raise money for Matthew's Helping ...

  • 9:30 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney 9941 Rea Rd, Ste C, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Monday Baby Storytime at ImaginOn

Here we grow again. Join us in The Round at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center for Baby Storyime on ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center 300 E 7th St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Owlet Nature Play Dates

Welcome all families! Get reconnected to nature, one another, and witness the wonder of child-led play and self-discovery. Every month ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Reedy Creek Park and Nature Center 2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28215
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Young Explorers - Groundhog Adventures

Discover nature hand-in-hand with your little one through stories and activities related to the topic of the week.

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Latta Plantation Nature Preserve 6211 Sample Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
  • Cost: $4
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Lil' Bit Fit Time at Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading

This is a Parent-led open play time in our facility for you and your Lil’ Bit (Toddler). With your guidance, ...

Cloud Demo at Discovery Place Science

The water cycle plays an important role in our environment as one of our main provisioning services. Visit the lab ...

Ice Skating at US National Whitewater Center

Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 sq. ft of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of ...

Winter Nature Walk at Discovery Place Nature

Experience a winter wonderland as we head outside to the Paw Paw Nature Trail. Join a Naturalist and search for ...

Nature Detectives - Groundhog Adventures

Uncover the mysteries of nature through stories, crafts and activities related to the topic of the week.

  • 1:30 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Latta Plantation Nature Preserve 6211 Sample Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
  • Cost: $6
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Squishy Circuits at Discovery Place Science

Build your own electrical circuit using play dough!

Exploring STEM at Therapeutic Recreation - Meck County

Exploring STEM is a 6 week program where kids can engage in hands - on activities and experiments to understand ...

Lights at US National Whitewater Center

Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring  honeycombs, vines, crystals, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: usnwc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Music and Movement at Albemarle Road Recreation Center

Get up and move with your friends at this program! Enjoy interactive activities that will get your feet stomping!

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Albemarle Road Recreation Center, 5027 North Idlewild Road Charlotte NC 28227.
  • Cost: $40
  • Website: www.mecknc.gov
  • Category: Ongoing Programs
28January

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 ...

Science Show at Discovery Place Kids/Huntersville

Join us at the Town Hall Stage all month for an adventure in science. Predict, observe and experiment with different ...

Morning Lift: Mom's Morning Out

Introducing Morning Lift, a monthly event series designed to help you become your best self. Each month, we will highlight ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Optimist Hall 1115 N. Brevard St., Charlotte, North Carolina 28206
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Coffee & Conversation Mommy Meetup

Hey mama, are you craving a Good Cup of coffee and some adult conversation? Well, we gotcha covered!! Bring the ...

Matthew's Helping Hands Fundraiser at SAS! at SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney

Cupcakes for a Cause... How SWEET is that?! Join SAS Cupcakes for our SWEET Fundraiser to raise money for Matthew's Helping ...

  • 9:30 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney 9941 Rea Rd, Ste C, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Toddler Tuesdays! Barnes & Nobles at The Arboretum

Don't miss our weekly Tuesday Storytime when we welcome toddlers to come and join in the fun! Come and hear ...

Lil' Bit Fit Time at Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading

This is a Parent-led open play time in our facility for you and your Lil’ Bit (Toddler). With your guidance, ...

Cloud Demo at Discovery Place Science

The water cycle plays an important role in our environment as one of our main provisioning services. Visit the lab ...

Endothermic Animals at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Endothermic animals can control their own body temperature internally. They are known as warm blooded. Join us to learn more ...

Ice Skating at US National Whitewater Center

Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 sq. ft of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of ...

Winter Nature Walk at Discovery Place Nature

Experience a winter wonderland as we head outside to the Paw Paw Nature Trail. Join a Naturalist and search for ...

Endothermic Animals at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Endothermic animals can control their own body temperature internally. They are known as warm blooded. Join us to learn more ...

Squishy Circuits at Discovery Place Science

Build your own electrical circuit using play dough!

Rasta Pasta at FlourPower Kids Cooking Studio (Rea Farms)

We will be stirring up some yummy Meatballs in Tomato Sauce over Ziti pasta with Garlic Knots! Be sure to ...

  • 5:15 pm -  6:15 pm 
  • Location: Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios, Rea Farms, Charlotte, North Carolina 28210
  • Website: flourpowerstudios.com
  • Category: Classes

Winter Warm Up at FlourPower Kids Cooking Studio

Brrr…it’s cold outside but warm and toasty at Flour Power! Let’s warm up from the inside out with these amazing ...

  • 5:15 pm -  6:15 pm 
  • Location: Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios: Charlotte Quail Corners 8438 Park Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28210
  • Website: www.flourpowerstudios.com
  • Category: Classes

Paw Paw Prowl at Discovery Place Nature

Join a Naturalist and get outside during this fun exploration along the Paw Paw Nature Trail! We will discover all ...

Exploring STEM at Therapeutic Recreation - Meck County

Exploring STEM is a 6 week program where kids can engage in hands - on activities and experiments to understand ...

Lights at US National Whitewater Center

Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring  honeycombs, vines, crystals, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: usnwc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Music and Movement at Albemarle Road Recreation Center

Get up and move with your friends at this program! Enjoy interactive activities that will get your feet stomping!

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Albemarle Road Recreation Center, 5027 North Idlewild Road Charlotte NC 28227.
  • Cost: $40
  • Website: www.mecknc.gov
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

National Geographic Live: Ocean Soul at Discovery Place Science

Wildlife photographer Brian Skerry has spent more than four decades exploring the world’s oceans—capturing “the soul of the sea” for ...

National Geographic Live: Ocean Soul at Discovery Place Science

Wildlife photographer Brian Skerry has spent more than four decades exploring the world’s oceans—capturing “the soul of the sea” for ...

Open Track Nights

Come enjoy a safe place to walk or run, on your own or with family & friends. We'll leave the ...

29January

Literacy Scavenger Hunt: Arctic Animals

Grow your vocabulary and learn about cold climate wild life by completing this month's literacy scavenger hunt. Explore the library ...

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 ...

Science Show at Discovery Place Kids/Huntersville

Join us at the Town Hall Stage all month for an adventure in science. Predict, observe and experiment with different ...

Free child car seat checks at Matthews Police Station

Residents of Charlotte and surrounding communities can get their child car seats checked for free through the Safe Kids program. ...

Matthew's Helping Hands Fundraiser at SAS! at SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney

Cupcakes for a Cause... How SWEET is that?! Join SAS Cupcakes for our SWEET Fundraiser to raise money for Matthew's Helping ...

  • 9:30 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney 9941 Rea Rd, Ste C, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Family Storytime: Tell a Fairy Tale Day

Join us for a fairy tale-themed storytime at 10:30 a.m., then stay afterwards for a special make-and-take activity for toddlers ...

Lil' Bit Fit Time at Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading

This is a Parent-led open play time in our facility for you and your Lil’ Bit (Toddler). With your guidance, ...

Cloud Demo at Discovery Place Science

The water cycle plays an important role in our environment as one of our main provisioning services. Visit the lab ...

Family Storytime

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

Preschool Storytime

Engage your preschoolers with books, activities, stories and songs that encourage language and pre-reading skill development in order to help ...

Preschool Tinker Time

Join us in the Spangler Library for hands-on STEAM activities related to science and art for kids ages 2-5 and ...

Endothermic Animals at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Endothermic animals can control their own body temperature internally. They are known as warm blooded. Join us to learn more ...

Ice Skating at US National Whitewater Center

Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 sq. ft of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of ...

Winter Nature Walk at Discovery Place Nature

Experience a winter wonderland as we head outside to the Paw Paw Nature Trail. Join a Naturalist and search for ...

Makerspace Open Hours

The makerspace is open to ages 12 and up. A 3D printer, vinyl cutter, and a wood carver are available ...

Squishy Circuits at Discovery Place Science

Build your own electrical circuit using play dough!

Learn, Connect, Play: Magic: The Gathering

Participate in and learn Magic: The Gathering, a card game that encourages cooperation, problem solving, letter and word recognition, and ...

Walk-Up Wednesdays at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

Explore more this summer at the Gantt! Enjoy free admission on Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM beginning July 3 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture 551 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Paw Paw Prowl at Discovery Place Nature

Join a Naturalist and get outside during this fun exploration along the Paw Paw Nature Trail! We will discover all ...

Exploring STEM at Therapeutic Recreation - Meck County

Exploring STEM is a 6 week program where kids can engage in hands - on activities and experiments to understand ...

Lights at US National Whitewater Center

Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring  honeycombs, vines, crystals, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: usnwc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Music and Movement at Albemarle Road Recreation Center

Get up and move with your friends at this program! Enjoy interactive activities that will get your feet stomping!

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Albemarle Road Recreation Center, 5027 North Idlewild Road Charlotte NC 28227.
  • Cost: $40
  • Website: www.mecknc.gov
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Sign Language Class at Armored Cow Brewing Co.

Join us at Armored Cow Brewing to learn basic ASL for beginners in a learning circle environment. IT'S FREE! A ...

30January

Literacy Scavenger Hunt: Arctic Animals

Grow your vocabulary and learn about cold climate wild life by completing this month's literacy scavenger hunt. Explore the library ...

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 ...

Science Show at Discovery Place Kids/Huntersville

Join us at the Town Hall Stage all month for an adventure in science. Predict, observe and experiment with different ...

Family Storytime

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

Toddler Storytime

Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and ...

Family Storytime

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

Lil' Bit Fit Time at Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading

This is a Parent-led open play time in our facility for you and your Lil’ Bit (Toddler). With your guidance, ...

Cloud Demo at Discovery Place Science

The water cycle plays an important role in our environment as one of our main provisioning services. Visit the lab ...

Listen & Move Storytime

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

Endothermic Animals at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Endothermic animals can control their own body temperature internally. They are known as warm blooded. Join us to learn more ...

Ice Skating at US National Whitewater Center

Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 sq. ft of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of ...

Makerspace Open Hours

The makerspace is open to ages 12 and up. A 3D printer, vinyl cutter, and a wood carver are available ...

STEAM: Escape Room

Participate in a variety of hands-on science experiments, engineering projects, or Math puzzles. This month we will be solving puzzles ...

Into the Wild

Children will have fun engaging in the natural habitats of animals and earth science through outdoor exploration, fun experiements and ...

Squishy Circuits at Discovery Place Science

Build your own electrical circuit using play dough!

Now Showing: Spider-Man Far From Home

Join us for a special showing of Spider-Man Far From Home. This movie is rated PG-13.

Preteen Scene: Reader's Theater

If you are between the ages of 8 and 11, join us for books and literacy activities that help improve ...

Raclette Night at Orrman's Cheese Shop

Every week we will feature a new Raclette cheese. We'll melt this cheese to gooey perfection and then scrape onto ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Orrman's Cheese Shop 224 E 7th St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Teen Poetry & Pastries

Share original poetry or bring something from a favorite poet to read in exchange for a pastry.

Paw Paw Prowl at Discovery Place Nature

Join a Naturalist and get outside during this fun exploration along the Paw Paw Nature Trail! We will discover all ...

Exploring STEM at Therapeutic Recreation - Meck County

Exploring STEM is a 6 week program where kids can engage in hands - on activities and experiments to understand ...

Informational Meeting at Harris YMCA

If you are interested in Y-Guides and have a child 5 years old & up this the meeting for you. ...

Lights at US National Whitewater Center

Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring  honeycombs, vines, crystals, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: usnwc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Music and Movement at Albemarle Road Recreation Center

Get up and move with your friends at this program! Enjoy interactive activities that will get your feet stomping!

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Albemarle Road Recreation Center, 5027 North Idlewild Road Charlotte NC 28227.
  • Cost: $40
  • Website: www.mecknc.gov
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Open Track Nights

Come enjoy a safe place to walk or run, on your own or with family & friends. We'll leave the ...

Little Aviators Storytime

Learn about aviation with the Carolina Aviation Museum. Ages 3-5. Registration Required.

Pajama Storytime

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

31January

Literacy Scavenger Hunt: Arctic Animals

Grow your vocabulary and learn about cold climate wild life by completing this month's literacy scavenger hunt. Explore the library ...

Little Mermaid Jr. at Ballantyne Arts Center

You'll want to bring the entire family for this exciting performance presented by the Ballantyne Arts Center and Ballantyne Elementary ...

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 ...

Science Show at Discovery Place Kids/Huntersville

Join us at the Town Hall Stage all month for an adventure in science. Predict, observe and experiment with different ...

Lil' Bit Fit Time at Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading

This is a Parent-led open play time in our facility for you and your Lil’ Bit (Toddler). With your guidance, ...

Cloud Demo at Discovery Place Science

The water cycle plays an important role in our environment as one of our main provisioning services. Visit the lab ...

Endothermic Animals at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Endothermic animals can control their own body temperature internally. They are known as warm blooded. Join us to learn more ...

Ice Skating at US National Whitewater Center

Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 sq. ft of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of ...

Worry Dolls at Discovery Place Science

Leave your worries in 2019! Join us to create a Guatemalan Worry Doll. Guatemalan legend says that if you place ...

Squishy Circuits at Discovery Place Science

Build your own electrical circuit using play dough!

Winter Craft Crawl at Armored Cow Brewing Co.

Starving Artist Market heads indoors this winter for our first market of 2020! Please join us at Armored Cow Brewing for ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Armored Cow Brewing Co. 8821 JW Clay Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Parents Night Out- Frozen at My Gym Southpark

Wanting a much needed night out without the kiddos? We're here to help! We'll watch the kiddos while you have ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: My Gym Southpark 5110 Park Rd, Ste 2D, Charlotte, North Carolina 28209
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Paw Paw Prowl at Discovery Place Nature

Join a Naturalist and get outside during this fun exploration along the Paw Paw Nature Trail! We will discover all ...

Doll Hair Salon Spectacular at SouthPark Mall

Your girl can learn new tricks to style her doll’s tresses at our Doll Hair Salon Spectacular! Girls will learn ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
  • Cost: $25.00 per participant. Please note, prepaid event reservations are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.
  • Website: www.americangirl.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Exploring STEM at Therapeutic Recreation - Meck County

Exploring STEM is a 6 week program where kids can engage in hands - on activities and experiments to understand ...

Kids night out at Romp n' roll

Upcoming Kid's Night Out classes in Charlotte.

Lights at US National Whitewater Center

Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring  honeycombs, vines, crystals, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: usnwc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Music and Movement at Albemarle Road Recreation Center

Get up and move with your friends at this program! Enjoy interactive activities that will get your feet stomping!

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Albemarle Road Recreation Center, 5027 North Idlewild Road Charlotte NC 28227.
  • Cost: $40
  • Website: www.mecknc.gov
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Geronimo - Live Theatre and Dinner

Take in a delicious dinner and experience a remarkable story of hope with "GERONIMO." The legendary Apache steps out of ...

Doll Hair Salon Spectacular at SouthPark Mall

Your girl can learn new tricks to style her doll’s tresses at our Doll Hair Salon Spectacular! Girls will learn ...

  • 7:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
  • Cost: $25.00 per participant. Please note, prepaid event reservations are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.
  • Website: www.americangirl.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sleeping Beauty at Armour Street Theatre

Once upon a time…in an enchanted kingdom, all gathered to celebrate the birth of the royal princess. Rupert Barber's delightful ...

Akeelah and the Bee at Children's Theatre of Charlotte

A young girl’s aptitude for words spells success for her future. Life for 11-year-old Akeelah Anderson isn’t easy, especially after losing ...

Mom's Night In | Memory Jars

Current Mama members & Past Mama members, come join us for a fun Mom's Night IN. We'll be making family ...

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