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10August

Carrigan Farms' Photoshoots in the sunflower field begin! *with reservation!

Photoshoots in the sunflower field begin Wednesday, July 29th and the season lasts for about two weeks; reservations are required. Guests ...

Discovery Place Science Stay-at-Home Science: Paint your perfect pet

Painting pet rocks allows you to explore all kinds of animals with your little ones, including those that make good ...

Discovery Place Science Stay-at-Home Science: Race water droplets on a wax paper track

In this activity, you will set up and run an exciting race, pitting water droplets against each other on a ...

Family Storytime (Virtual)

Join us for a LIVE storytime from the comfort of your home! Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support ...

Homeschool Circus Class

Come experience the joy of circus and movement arts at Circus University. We have home school circus arts classes every ...

Nature Trail & Outdoor Exhibits Open till Aug 14th at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

The Nature Trail and Outdoor Exhibits will be open to the public until Friday, August 14th. Beginning, Saturday, August 15th, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Website: www.schielemuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim has started for the season and we are ...

Daily Discoveries: Programs at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

The Daily Discovery programs will ends on Thursday, August 13th. Until then, programs at 10:30 AM and 2 PM unless ...

  • 10:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Website: www.schielemuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Listen and Move Storytime (Virtual)

Join us for a LIVE storytime from the comfort of your home! Enjoy stories, songs and movement activities that build ...

Concord POP-UPs

This week is full of fun POP-UPs! All ages are welcome. No fee or registration required. Face coverings and social ...

Nature Detectives - Five Senses

Uncover the mysteries of nature through stories, crafts, and activities related to the topic of the week. Ages 4-6 - $6 Five ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Latta Plantation Nature Preserve 5226 Sample Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Harrisburg Farmers Market

The Harrisburg Farmers Market runs May-September on Mondays from 3-6 p.m. at Harris Depot Park, 6960 Harris Depot Road. For more ...

Traditional Storytelling (Virtual)

Experience oral storytelling LIVE from the comfort of your own home! Stories will be told in such a compelling way ...

11August

$2 Tuesday at SAS Cupcakes

ALL Cupcakes just $$TWO DOLLARS$$!!

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 9941 Rea Rd C, Charlotte, NC 28277
  • Cost: $2
  • Category: Family Fun

Carrigan Farms' Photoshoots in the sunflower field begin! *with reservation!

Photoshoots in the sunflower field begin Wednesday, July 29th and the season lasts for about two weeks; reservations are required. Guests ...

Discovery Place Science Stay-at-Home Science: Paint your perfect pet

Painting pet rocks allows you to explore all kinds of animals with your little ones, including those that make good ...

Discovery Place Science Stay-at-Home Science: Race water droplets on a wax paper track

In this activity, you will set up and run an exciting race, pitting water droplets against each other on a ...

Family Storytime (Virtual)

Join us for a LIVE storytime from the comfort of your home! Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support ...

Gemstone Mining at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Go gem mining and search for quartz, citrine, garnets, and other beautiful specimens! Gemstone Mining begins at 10 AM and ends ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Cost: Just $4 per participant, and you keep what you find!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Homeschool Circus Class

Come experience the joy of circus and movement arts at Circus University. We have home school circus arts classes every ...

Nature Trail & Outdoor Exhibits Open till Aug 14th at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

The Nature Trail and Outdoor Exhibits will be open to the public until Friday, August 14th. Beginning, Saturday, August 15th, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Website: www.schielemuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim has started for the season and we are ...

Toddler Time at Sky Zone

Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. A time for your little ones to discover the ...

CMLibrary Bilingual Family Storytimes / Cuentos Bilingües para la familia (virtual)

Hola, Hola, Hello, Hello! Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is proud to present Bilingual Family Storytimes every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 ...

Concord POP-UPs

This week is full of fun POP-UPs! All ages are welcome. No fee or registration required. Face coverings and social ...

12August

Carrigan Farms' Photoshoots in the sunflower field begin! *with reservation!

Photoshoots in the sunflower field begin Wednesday, July 29th and the season lasts for about two weeks; reservations are required. Guests ...

Discovery Place Science Stay-at-Home Science: Paint your perfect pet

Painting pet rocks allows you to explore all kinds of animals with your little ones, including those that make good ...

Discovery Place Science Stay-at-Home Science: Race water droplets on a wax paper track

In this activity, you will set up and run an exciting race, pitting water droplets against each other on a ...

Family Storytime (Virtual)

Join us for a LIVE storytime from the comfort of your home! Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support ...

Nature Trail & Outdoor Exhibits Open till Aug 14th at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

The Nature Trail and Outdoor Exhibits will be open to the public until Friday, August 14th. Beginning, Saturday, August 15th, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Website: www.schielemuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim has started for the season and we are ...

Daily Discoveries: Programs at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

The Daily Discovery programs will ends on Thursday, August 13th. Until then, programs at 10:30 AM and 2 PM unless ...

  • 10:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Website: www.schielemuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Listen and Move Storytime (Virtual)

Join us for a LIVE storytime from the comfort of your home! Enjoy stories, songs and movement activities that build ...

Concord POP-UPs

This week is full of fun POP-UPs! All ages are welcome. No fee or registration required. Face coverings and social ...

Small Hands Big Art Family Open Studio

Family Drop In Open Studio is an opportunity to collaborate and co-create with siblings! A parent or adult caregiver is ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 7415 Waverly Walk Ave., #F2A Charlotte, NC 28277
  • Cost: 5 class pass $125 / 10 class pass $240/ 15 class pass $330
  • Website: www.smallhandsbigart.com
  • Category: Family Fun

CMS Drive-In Movie Night: Days of Thunder

Enter at Gate 26 (Charlotte Motor Speedway) Gates Open at 5:00 PM Movie Starts at 7:00 PM F&B Policy – Coolers are allowed Seating ...

13August

Carrigan Farms' Photoshoots in the sunflower field begin! *with reservation!

Photoshoots in the sunflower field begin Wednesday, July 29th and the season lasts for about two weeks; reservations are required. Guests ...

Discovery Place Science Stay-at-Home Science: Paint your perfect pet

Painting pet rocks allows you to explore all kinds of animals with your little ones, including those that make good ...

Discovery Place Science Stay-at-Home Science: Race water droplets on a wax paper track

In this activity, you will set up and run an exciting race, pitting water droplets against each other on a ...

Family Storytime (Virtual)

Join us for a LIVE storytime from the comfort of your home! Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support ...

Gemstone Mining at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Go gem mining and search for quartz, citrine, garnets, and other beautiful specimens! Gemstone Mining begins at 10 AM and ends ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Cost: Just $4 per participant, and you keep what you find!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Homeschool Circus Class

Come experience the joy of circus and movement arts at Circus University. We have home school circus arts classes every ...

Nature Trail & Outdoor Exhibits Open till Aug 14th at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

The Nature Trail and Outdoor Exhibits will be open to the public until Friday, August 14th. Beginning, Saturday, August 15th, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Website: www.schielemuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim has started for the season and we are ...

Toddler Time at Sky Zone

Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. A time for your little ones to discover the ...

CMLibrary Bilingual Family Storytimes / Cuentos Bilingües para la familia (virtual)

Hola, Hola, Hello, Hello! Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is proud to present Bilingual Family Storytimes every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 ...

Concord POP-UPs

This week is full of fun POP-UPs! All ages are welcome. No fee or registration required. Face coverings and social ...

Small Hands Big Art Family Open Studio

Family Drop In Open Studio is an opportunity to collaborate and co-create with siblings! A parent or adult caregiver is ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 7415 Waverly Walk Ave., #F2A Charlotte, NC 28277
  • Cost: 5 class pass $125 / 10 class pass $240/ 15 class pass $330
  • Website: www.smallhandsbigart.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Music at the Met

Join us every Thursday evening for live music by local singer-songwriters! July 17: Rayen Belchere July 23: 77th Street Revue July 30: ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: METROPOLITAN 1111 Metropolitan Avenue Suite 300, Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
14August

Badin Road Drive-In

44 miles from Charlotte Shows Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights Cost: $7 per adult, $5 per child age 6-11, free for kids ...

Carrigan Farms' Photoshoots in the sunflower field begin! *with reservation!

Photoshoots in the sunflower field begin Wednesday, July 29th and the season lasts for about two weeks; reservations are required. Guests ...

Discovery Place Science Stay-at-Home Science: Paint your perfect pet

Painting pet rocks allows you to explore all kinds of animals with your little ones, including those that make good ...

Discovery Place Science Stay-at-Home Science: Race water droplets on a wax paper track

In this activity, you will set up and run an exciting race, pitting water droplets against each other on a ...

Hounds Drive-In Theater DOUBLE Feature Weekend

38 miles from Charlotte Shows Friday and Saturday (and now, Sunday!) nights Hound’s operates from March to November. It shows double features ...

Friday Morning Nature Hikes at Latta Plantation Nature Preserve

Our nature preserves are biodiverse with everything from ferns to piedmont prairie flowers. Come hike with a naturalist and explore ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Latta Plantation Nature Preserve 5226 Sample Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Storytime (Virtual)

Join us for a LIVE storytime from the comfort of your home! Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support ...

Nature Trail & Outdoor Exhibits Open till Aug 14th at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

The Nature Trail and Outdoor Exhibits will be open to the public until Friday, August 14th. Beginning, Saturday, August 15th, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Website: www.schielemuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim has started for the season and we are ...

Baby Storytime (Virtual)

Join us for a LIVE storytime from the comfort of your home! Engage your little one with new sights and ...

CabCoFTF

Join us this Friday at Gibson Mill for everyone's favorite weekly event, #CacCoFTF! Here is this week's lineup: Plant 6 Provisions (starting ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Cabarrus Brewing Company 329 McGill Ave NW, Concord, North Carolina 28027
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Movie Madness at Mazeppa Park: Drive-up Movie

FEATURING MOANA Mooresville Parks & Recreation is hosting a Drive-up movie at Mazeppa Park - AUGUST 14, 2020 Tickets will be limited ...

  • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Mazeppa Park | 645 Mazeppa Road Mooresville, NC 28115
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Grand Nights for Singing: Parking Lot Performance Series

Theatre Charlotte's new Grand Nights For Singing: Parking Lot Performances series will take place Fridays in July and August. These ...

Knight Drive-In

40 miles from Charlotte. Shows Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Gates open at 8:00 p.m. Movie starts at 8:45 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Concessions and restrooms ...

  • 8:45 pm 
  • Location: 1560 Julian Road Salisbury, NC
  • Cost: $6 per person. Or $20 for 4 people. Each additional person $5. Kids 4 and under free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Drive-In Movies at Carolina Mall: I STILL BELIEVE

Movie theaters remain closed in North Carolina, but one movie theater is just taking the movies outside. Southeast Cinemas, at ...

15August

Badin Road Drive-In

44 miles from Charlotte Shows Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights Cost: $7 per adult, $5 per child age 6-11, free for kids ...

Carrigan Farms' Photoshoots in the sunflower field begin! *with reservation!

Photoshoots in the sunflower field begin Wednesday, July 29th and the season lasts for about two weeks; reservations are required. Guests ...

Discovery Place Science Stay-at-Home Science: Paint your perfect pet

Painting pet rocks allows you to explore all kinds of animals with your little ones, including those that make good ...

Discovery Place Science Stay-at-Home Science: Race water droplets on a wax paper track

In this activity, you will set up and run an exciting race, pitting water droplets against each other on a ...

Free Community Breakfast Drive Thru

As is our tradition, we will serve free breakfast to our community on Saturdays this Summer. However, this year will ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Huntersville 119 N Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Hounds Drive-In Theater DOUBLE Feature Weekend

38 miles from Charlotte Shows Friday and Saturday (and now, Sunday!) nights Hound’s operates from March to November. It shows double features ...

Yoga at The Farm

Enjoy the fresh farm air during weekly YOGA sessions at Hodges Family Farm beginning Saturday, July 11. The classes will be ...

  • 8:00 am -  9:00 am 
  • Location: Hodges Family Farm and Pumpkin Patch 3900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28215
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Habitual YOGA -Freedom PARK

This is not your typical yoga class . The intention of this class is to create a space where we ...

  • 9:00 am -  9:50 am 
  • Location: Freedom Park, 1409 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mini Photo Session with Shoott at NoDa Arts District

Historic arts district with funky murals and cute storefronts. 30 minute personal photo shoot. Complimentary to book, no obligation to buy photos. We'll ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Exact meeting point will be provided with your booking confirmation.
  • Cost: $15 per photo/ $12 each for 10+ pics/ $220 for all 40+
  • Website: shoott.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mini Photo Session with Shoott at Uptown Charlotte

City park with a stone fountain and open lawn. 30 minute personal photo shoot. Complimentary to book, no obligation to buy photos. We'll ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Exact meeting point will be provided with your booking confirmation.
  • Cost: $15 per photo/ $12 each for 10+ pics/ $220 for all 40+
  • Website: shoott.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Time at Sky Zone

Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. A time for your little ones to discover the ...

Family Storytime (Virtual)

Join us for a LIVE storytime from the comfort of your home! Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support ...

Oakhurst Mess Market - goods and good times

COVID-19 put a lot of businesses in a bind. With most of our markets out of commission, we start the ...

Zumba with India Rice

Keep the Energy Level Up and the Positive Vibes going on Saturday mornings at 9:30 on the top deck of ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Top deck of the Discovery Place Kids Parking Deck, Charlotte NC.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

OUTSIDE In-person Music Together Classes

Mixed-Age Class. Birth-5 years. In-person classes at locations in Dilworth, Davidson, Myers Park & Plaza-Midwood. You and your family will sit ...

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim has started for the season and we are ...

President James K. Polk State Historic Site Garden Talk

Join our Assistant Site Manager, Kate Moore, to learn what a "kitchen garden" is, what plants were grown in these ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: President James K. Polk State Historic Site 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, North Carolina 28134
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

TOUR DE YORK

We are celebrating Aviation Week in South Carolina on Saturday August 15th with our first ever aerial parade, "Tour De ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Hosted by Rock Hill-York County Airport, Town of Clover, SC
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Baby Storytime (Virtual)

Babies and families learn the basics of literacy and reading through stories, songs and activities.

Huntersville Summer Drive In Movies

Join us for a family-friendly DRIVE IN MOVIE! PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED! ONE TICKET PER CAR, NOT PER PERSON. Parking opens at 7pm. Concessions ...

  • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Rural Hill 4431 Neck Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Drive-In Movie in Old Town Cornelius

Ready, set... ACTION! Get Excited LKN! Drive-In Movie in Old Town Cornelius is THE event of the summer season! We ...

  • 8:15 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Lake Norman YMCA 21300 Davidson St Cornelius, NC 28031
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

DRIVE IN MOVIE PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN at The Big View Diner

Pirates of the Caribbean is a Disney media franchise encompassing numerous theme park rides, a series of films, and spin-off ...

Knight Drive-In

40 miles from Charlotte. Shows Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Gates open at 8:00 p.m. Movie starts at 8:45 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Concessions and restrooms ...

  • 8:45 pm 
  • Location: 1560 Julian Road Salisbury, NC
  • Cost: $6 per person. Or $20 for 4 people. Each additional person $5. Kids 4 and under free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Drive-In Movies at Carolina Mall: I STILL BELIEVE

Movie theaters remain closed in North Carolina, but one movie theater is just taking the movies outside. Southeast Cinemas, at ...

16August

Carrigan Farms' Photoshoots in the sunflower field begin! *with reservation!

Photoshoots in the sunflower field begin Wednesday, July 29th and the season lasts for about two weeks; reservations are required. Guests ...

Hounds Drive-In Theater DOUBLE Feature Weekend

38 miles from Charlotte Shows Friday and Saturday (and now, Sunday!) nights Hound’s operates from March to November. It shows double features ...

Mini Photo Session with Shoott at Freedom Park

Beautiful lake park with charming pathways and stone bridge. 30 minute personal photo shoot. Complimentary to book, no obligation to buy photos. We'll ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Exact meeting point will be provided with your booking confirmation.
  • Cost: $15 per photo/ $12 each for 10+ pics/ $220 for all 40+
  • Website: shoott.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mini Photo Session with Shoott at Lake Norman

Gorgeous lakefront park with tall trees, walking trails and sandy beach. 30 minute personal photo shoot. Complimentary to book, no obligation to ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Exact meeting point will be provided with your booking confirmation.
  • Cost: $15 per photo/ $12 each for 10+ pics/ $220 for all 40+
  • Website: shoott.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Storytime (Virtual)

Join us for a LIVE storytime from the comfort of your home! Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support ...

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim has started for the season and we are ...

The Schiele Museum of Natural History's Nature Trail is open daily!

Explore the outdoors on the Nature Trail! Please note that the museum and Outdoor Exhibits are closed. Check SchieleMuseum.org for ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Website: schielemuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

The Drive-In, Poetic Edition

We've started a hot trend in Charlotte! An urban, live arts drive-in. Come out on Sundays from 4-6 and enjoy ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Charlotte Art League 4100 Raleigh Street Charlotte, NC 28213
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Drive-In Movies at Carolina Mall: I STILL BELIEVE

Movie theaters remain closed in North Carolina, but one movie theater is just taking the movies outside. Southeast Cinemas, at ...

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