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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 ...

01February

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 ...

Art & Orchids featuring Stickwork at DSBG

Using a simple technique of bending and interweaving sticks, NC artist Patrick Dougherty has created over 300 whimsical sculptures. Discover ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, North Carolina 28012
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Heart String Art Workshop at The Home Depot

Create a loving memory with your child at our Heart String Art Workshop. As you help your child piece together ...

Jungalbook Auditions

A child's intense world of playfulness, loyalty, adventure and betrayal comes to life! Mowgli, the human child, grows up in ...

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. ...

Makerspace Open Hours

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

Teens for Courage at Carowinds

Did you know that approximately 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner? Research studies ...

Merit Badge Workshop: Robotics at Discovery Place Science

Collaborate with other Boy Scouts and Discovery Place Science educators to earn your Robotics Merit Badge. Essential Info Capacity is limited and ...

A Sense of Place at Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve

Spend time getting to know an urban preserve through the seasons through observation and exploration. This will be a phenological ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve 4601 Nevin Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28269
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

CSC's Air Fair at Catawba Science Center

Join us for a family fun day all about flight! Highlights will include LIVE birds of prey from the Carolina ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Catawba Science Center 243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, North Carolina 28601
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Feb-RAY-ary at SEA LIFE Aquarium (Charlotte / Concord)

Swim into Feb-RAY-ary at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord from February 1st through February 29th as we RAYS Awareness about rays! Wander ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: SEA LIFE Aquarium (Charlotte / Concord) 8111 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, North Carolina 28027
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Girls in STEM: App Development at Discovery Place Science

Visit Discovery Place Science and learn about App Development. Discover what it takes for a computer scientist to develop an ...

Nature Story Time

Explore the natural world through a good book. Your little one will enjoy hands-on activities and crafts inspired by the ...

  • 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

Family Storytime

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

Family Storytime

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

ASC: Drums4Life

( Every 1st Saturday of the month) Join Drums4life drum circle to experience the spontaneous creation of music on a ...

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 ...

Family First: Family Portrait Art at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

Celebrate your family with an artful spin on traditional family portraits. Join us for our February Family First as we kick ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture 551 S Tryon St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Storytime: Little Aviators

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

Potato Clock at Discovery Place Science

We are exploring sustainability, green energy alternatives and food waste. Join us as we convert chemical energy to electrical energy ...

Shabbat Spectacular at Ballantyne Jewish Center

Join us for Shabbat Spectacular for kids! Games, Activities, Special snacks and more! Followed by Kiddush Lunch. Appropriate for ages 3-11. Free ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Ballantyne Jewish Center 8632 Bryant Farms Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

ASC Culture Blocks: Art Workshop

Join Charlotte's own DeNeer Davis for "Walk a Mile in My Shoes," a powerful art workshop where you will be ...

2020 Queen City Black Cultural Explosion

Black History Month -------- Celebrate Black Excellence About this Event The 2020 Queen City Black Cultural Explosion is Black History Months premiere ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 4751 North Carolina 49 Concord, NC 28025
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Painting with Micropipettes at Discovery Place Science

Unleash your inner artist using real scientific tools

Queen City Brewers Festival 2020

The 9th annual Queen City Brewers Festival will take place on its traditional Super Bowl weekend, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: The Park Expo and Conference Center 800 Briar Creek Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28205
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

ASC Culture Blocks: Music Workshop

4 Pillars of Hip Hop: Learn about Mc'ing, DJing, break dancing, and graffiti, and have a chance to do all ...

Gearing Up for Groundhog Day at Discovery Place Nature

Join us as we learn about the history of Groundhog Day and make our own predictions, then be sure to ...

Crappie Fishing 101

Introduction to Crappie Fishing Workshop

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 8181 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027
  • Cost: FREE and open to the public
  • Website: www.basspro.com
  • Category: 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 ...

ASC Culture Blocks: Accidental Friends by Children's Theater of Charlotte

Jonathan Small sits in his hospital room recovering from a head injury, bandages covering his eyes. He can’t see but ...

Cultural Exploration: (K-Pop)

Join is as we celebrate K-Pop! Ever wonder why it has such a huge influence on popular culture and tourism ...

FREE Craft at Bass Pro Shops

Color-a-Fish Pouch

  • 2:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 8181 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027
  • Cost: FREE and open to the public
  • Website: www.basspro.com
  • Category: Free

Makerspace Open Hours

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

Polar Bear Masks at Discovery Place Science

In celebration of International Polar Bear Day, which is February 27, we are spending the entire month learning more about ...

Story Explorers

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

Casting Challenge at Bass Pro Shops

Learn basic casting skills

  • 2:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 8181 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027
  • Cost: FREE and open to the public
  • Website: www.basspro.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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
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