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May 31 - June 6

Charlotte Knights Home Game

Come and cheer for the Charlotte Knights!

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Truist Field, South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, USA
  • Cost: Varies
  • Website: www.milb.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Youth and Family Programs

Check the Meklenburg County Public Library website daily for programs for children, teens and families.

Borrow a Boat at Col. Francis Beatty Park

Want to go kayaking but don't have your own? Have one but just don't want to haul it out today? ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Colonel Francis Beatty Park waterfront (4330 Weddington Rd, Matthews, NC 28105)
  • Cost: Resident $10.00 Non-resident $14.00
  • Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Spider Lily Kayak Tour

Enjoy a guided kayak tour among the spectacular blooms of the largest known stand of the rocky shoals spider lily. ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Landsford Canal State Park is located along the Catawba River near Rock Hill, South Carolina.
  • Cost: Admission Fees: Adults (16 years and older): $6 South Carolina Seniors: $3.75 Children (ages 6-15): $3.50 Children (ages 5 and under): Free For detailed directions and additional information, visit the Landsford Canal State Park website.
  • Website: www.aquaticadventuresclt.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids bowl for FREE on Sundays

Kids can bowl for free on Sundays in the Charlotte area, most notably at Pins Mechanical Co. (South End) until ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 307 W Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • Cost: Kids Bowl For FREE ages 12 and under
  • Website: www.pinsbar.com
  • Category: Free

Meet a Raptor at Carolina Raptor Center

What actually is a raptor? Find out with a member of our education staff while meeting one of the raptors ...

Sunday Funday at Top Golf Southwest

$30 per hour, per bay, all day, every Sunday when you book online. Sunday = Funday at Topgolf. We’re turning the ...

  • 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 8024 Savoy Corporate Dr Charlotte NC 28273
  • Cost: $30 per hour, per bay, all day, every Sunday when you book online.
  • Website: topgolf.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Friday Live Music at OMB Brewery - LoSo and Ballantyne

Join us for live music in the biergartens! Upcoming schedule for Ballantyne and LoSo: MAY Friday May 1, 6-9 PM Ballantyne ...

Summer Reading Book & Adventure Bag

Enjoy a bag of library books hand-picked just for you! Each bag contains two library books, one book to keep, ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Youth and Family Programs

Check the Meklenburg County Public Library website daily for programs for children, teens and families.

Toddler Storytime at SouthPark Regional

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

Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas Kids Summer Movie Series

Kids Summer Movie Series See your favorite kids' movies at Cinergy this summer! Monday through Thursday mornings for only $3! May 25 - ...

Family Storytime at SouthPark Regional

Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a ...

Storytime at ImagineON

Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and ...

Regal’s Summer $1 Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...

Pajama Storytime at Allegra Westbrooks Regional

Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a ...

Summer Reading Book & Adventure Bag

Enjoy a bag of library books hand-picked just for you! Each bag contains two library books, one book to keep, ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Youth and Family Programs

Check the Meklenburg County Public Library website daily for programs for children, teens and families.

Toddler Storytime at SouthPark Regional

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

Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas Kids Summer Movie Series

Kids Summer Movie Series See your favorite kids' movies at Cinergy this summer! Monday through Thursday mornings for only $3! May 25 - ...

Summer Movie Camp at The GEM Theatre

Beat the heat at an affordable cost this summer! The $2 Gem Theatre Summer Matinees series returns with family-friendly entertainment ...

Family Storytime at SouthPark Regional

Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a ...

Allegra Westbrooks Regional: Listen and Move Storytime

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

Storytime at ImagineON

Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and ...

Tabletop Theatre with Dancing Hand Puppets at ImaginOn

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Frontline Puppeteers partner with Dancing Hand Puppets on a special Tabletop Theatre workshop. Come view a performance ...

¡Hora del Cuento! Family Storytime en Español at South Boulevard Library

Este programa será presentado en español por el personal de la biblioteca de South Boulevard. Bríndele a su niño la ...

Blume Studios VR

Blume Studios VR is Blumenthal Arts’ immersive virtual reality initiative, bringing internationally acclaimed free-roaming experiences to audiences in Charlotte. Through ...

Tune in Tuesday at Catawba Science Center

Get ready to go behind the scenes like never before! Join us the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month ...

Summer Reading Book & Adventure Bag

Enjoy a bag of library books hand-picked just for you! Each bag contains two library books, one book to keep, ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Youth and Family Programs

Check the Meklenburg County Public Library website daily for programs for children, teens and families.

Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark

Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark is nearly here so get your tickets now! Bring the kids and enjoy exciting, family-friendly ...

  • 9:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cinemark Bistro Charlotte: 9630 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, 28270
  • Cost: $1.75* per ticket
  • Website: www.cinemark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Storytime at SouthPark Regional

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

Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas Kids Summer Movie Series

Kids Summer Movie Series See your favorite kids' movies at Cinergy this summer! Monday through Thursday mornings for only $3! May 25 - ...

Homeschool Explorer Registration at Wing Haven Gardens

Homeschoolers and their parents/caregivers join together in an outdoor learning experience like no other! The SEED Wildlife & Children's Garden ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 260 Ridgewood AvenueCharlotte, NC, 28209
  • Cost: Member cost is $10/student; $15/family maximum Nonmember cost is $15/student; $20/family maximum
  • Website: winghavengardens.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Classes

Summer Movie Camp at The GEM Theatre

Beat the heat at an affordable cost this summer! The $2 Gem Theatre Summer Matinees series returns with family-friendly entertainment ...

Family Storytime at SouthPark Regional

Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a ...

Birkdale Buds at Birkdale Village

Adventure awaits your little one at our weekly Birkdale Buds featuring a variety of interactive events! Bring your pre-school aged little ...

Storytime at ImagineON

Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and ...

Stories in 2 Languages: Spanish & English at Allegra Westbrooks Regional

Engage your child with stories, songs, and activities in English and Spanish that support early literacy skill development and expose ...

Blume Studios VR

Blume Studios VR is Blumenthal Arts’ immersive virtual reality initiative, bringing internationally acclaimed free-roaming experiences to audiences in Charlotte. Through ...

Drop In During Free admission Mint museums

The Art Room is open! Drop by anytime between 5-8 PM on Wednesdays for self-directed, creative fun for children and ...

Drop-in Art At Mint Museum Randolph

The Art Room is open! Drop by anytime between 5-8 PM on Wednesdays for self-directed, creative fun for children and ...

Wednesday Night Live: Free admission at The Mint Uptown & Randolph

Wednesday Night Live connects you directly to your creative community. Presented by Bank of America, the Levine Center for the Arts ...

Wednesday Night Live: Free admission to The Bechtler

Presented by Bank of America, Wednesday Night Live includes free admission to the Bechtler, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for ...

Wednesday Night Live: Free admission to The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

Wednesday Night Live connects you directly to your creative community. Presented by Bank of America, the Levine Center for the Arts ...

Summer Reading Book & Adventure Bag

Enjoy a bag of library books hand-picked just for you! Each bag contains two library books, one book to keep, ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Youth and Family Programs

Check the Meklenburg County Public Library website daily for programs for children, teens and families.

Toddler Storytime at SouthPark Regional

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

Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas Kids Summer Movie Series

Kids Summer Movie Series See your favorite kids' movies at Cinergy this summer! Monday through Thursday mornings for only $3! May 25 - ...

Summer Movie Camp at The GEM Theatre

Beat the heat at an affordable cost this summer! The $2 Gem Theatre Summer Matinees series returns with family-friendly entertainment ...

Family Storytime at SouthPark Regional

Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a ...

Storytime at ImagineON

Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and ...

Regal’s Summer $1 Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...

Tabletop Theatre with Dancing Hand Puppets at ImaginOn

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Frontline Puppeteers partner with Dancing Hand Puppets on a special Tabletop Theatre workshop. Come view a performance ...

Blume Studios VR

Blume Studios VR is Blumenthal Arts’ immersive virtual reality initiative, bringing internationally acclaimed free-roaming experiences to audiences in Charlotte. Through ...

Drop-in Art At Mint Museum Randolph

The Art Room is open! Drop by anytime between 5-8 PM on Wednesdays for self-directed, creative fun for children and ...

Deputy of Diversion at Innovation Barn

Join us for a fun, hands-on adventure at the Innovation Barn where you'll learn to Recycle Right! Looking for a fun, ...

Summer Concert Series at Anne Springs Close Greenway

Rooted Rhythm Concert Series returns Thursday evenings, May through July! Enjoy live music in the great outdoors! Food and beverages will ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Comporium Amphitheater Dairy Barn Entrance 291 Dairy Barn Lane Fort Mill, SC 29715
  • Cost: Admission $17 per adult $8 per youth (ages 3-12) Free for Greenway members
  • Website: www.ascgreenway.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Weekly Ping Pong Clu

Head down to our taproom every Thursday at 6pm for our Weekly Ping Pong Club! Plus, the last Thursday of ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte: 340 W Tremont Ave, STE 140 Charlotte, NC 28203
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: hiwirebrewing.com
  • Category: Family Fun

River Jam at U.S. National Whitewater Center

Get ready to spend your summer nights by the water! The River Jam concert series is back, bringing over 80 ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214
  • Cost: FREE admission
  • Website: whitewater.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Crossroads Cinema at Camp North End

Starting Thursday, June 4th, join Camp North End every Thursday at 8:30pm through August for their complimentary outdoor movie series ...

Carolina Tiny House Festival

Get ready for the ultimate tiny house experience at Carolina Tiny House Festival - a must-visit event showcasing the coolest ...

National Donut Day - Duck Donuts

At Duck Donuts, everyone gets a FREE classic donut — in-shop only — on June 5, 2026. No purchase required.

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 810 Brayden Parkway Fort Mill, SC, 29708
  • Cost: Get 6 for $6 classic half-dozen Get 6 for $8 party half-dozen Get a FREE rubber duck with the purchase of any dozen
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

National Donut Day - Krispy Kreme

OMG Donuts is offering these freebies for National Donut Day: This Friday (June 5), Krispy Kreme is celebrating the sweetest day ...

National Donut Day - OMG Donuts

OMG Donuts is offering these freebies for National Donut Day: Locations: Concord OMG Donuts: 10005 Weddington Road Ext, Concord, NC: Free ...

Summer Reading Book & Adventure Bag

Enjoy a bag of library books hand-picked just for you! Each bag contains two library books, one book to keep, ...

Taste of Charlotte

Taste of Charlotte is a three-day food festival in Charlotte, NC. It features samples from area restaurants and various performances ...

  • All Day Event
  • Cost: Admission to Taste of Charlotte is FREE. Purchase festival coins to use for tasting restaurant food, beverages and kid’s activities.
  • Website: www.tasteofcharlotte.com
  • Category: Family Fun

National Donut Day - Your Mom’s Donuts

Your Mom’s Donuts will be giving away FREE donut holes with each purchase, while supplies last. No purchase required! Locations: 4205 Park ...

Birding Walks

Led by longtime Garden volunteer and avid birdwatcher, Gail Ice, this guided walk offers a unique opportunity to explore the ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: 6500 South New Hope Road Belmont, NC 28012
  • Cost: FREE - Note: Participants without memberships who wish to explore the Garden’s interior after the Birding Walk will need to purchase tickets for Garden admission.
  • Website: danielstoweconservancy.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Informational & Tours, Free

Betty Bookworms Story Time + Coffee at Moxie Mercantile

Betty Bookworms, a free storytime and music event for children. While kids enjoy the activity, their caregivers can sip ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Youth and Family Programs

Check the Meklenburg County Public Library website daily for programs for children, teens and families.

Summer Movie Camp at The GEM Theatre

Beat the heat at an affordable cost this summer! The $2 Gem Theatre Summer Matinees series returns with family-friendly entertainment ...

Storytime at ImagineON

Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and ...

Tabletop Theatre with Dancing Hand Puppets at ImaginOn

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Frontline Puppeteers partner with Dancing Hand Puppets on a special Tabletop Theatre workshop. Come view a performance ...

The Food Lion Taste of Charlotte Festival

The Food Lion Taste of Charlotte Festival is the largest annual festival held in Uptown Charlotte. Meet, Eat, Drink, and ...

Blume Studios VR

Blume Studios VR is Blumenthal Arts’ immersive virtual reality initiative, bringing internationally acclaimed free-roaming experiences to audiences in Charlotte. Through ...

Collector's Jam

The Collector’s Jam, the largest collectibles show in the Carolinas, comes to Cabarrus Arena & Event Center in Concord June ...

Zen Zone Friday at ImagineON

Join us in the Teen Loft every Friday from 3-5pm to enjoy the Zen Zone! Take this time to pause ...

Asian Night Market at Urban District Market and Seoul Food Meat Co.

Try something new! This monthly celebration will feature authentic cuisine, outdoor dining, local vendors, and karaoke. Hosted by Urban District ...

Drop-in Art At Mint Museum Randolph

The Art Room is open! Drop by anytime between 5-8 PM on Wednesdays for self-directed, creative fun for children and ...

First Friday Gallery Crawl

South End is home to a vast array of art in all forms: fine art galleries offering everything from the ...

First Fridays at Town of Davidson

The Town of Davidson is pleased to announce the start of “First Fridays” along Main Street in Downtown Davidson and ...

Food Truck Friday at Armored Cow Brewing Co

A brand new year, a whole new season of Friday night magic. Pull up to Armored Cow every week for ...

Food Truck Friday at Resident Culture Brewing Company

OUR FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR!!! FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY IS HERE! Come eat, drink, and dance with us. Taproom opens at 3 PM Food ...

Pineville First Fridays

Join the fun in downtown Pineville on the first Friday of each month where artisan vendors, live music, and food ...

Live Under The Oaks at Birkdale Village

Aug 21st: Paul Bradley Atkinson Band Aug 28th: Kids in America (last show of the 2026 season) No coolers are allowed on ...

River Jam at U.S. National Whitewater Center

Get ready to spend your summer nights by the water! The River Jam concert series is back, bringing over 80 ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214
  • Cost: FREE admission
  • Website: whitewater.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Rock’n & Reel’n Summer Concert and Movie Series

The Pineville Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back its beloved Rock’n & Reel’n Summer Concert and Movie Series from ...

The Carolina Show Ski - Camp Carolina

The Carolina Show Ski Team is a competitive, entertaining, family-oriented team that performs water ski shows throughout the summer at ...

Carolina Tiny House Festival

Get ready for the ultimate tiny house experience at Carolina Tiny House Festival - a must-visit event showcasing the coolest ...

Free museum admission first weekend of month for Bank of America/Merrill customers

The first full weekend of each month, customers of Bank of America and Merrill can enjoy free admission to select ...

Summer Reading Book & Adventure Bag

Enjoy a bag of library books hand-picked just for you! Each bag contains two library books, one book to keep, ...

Taste of Charlotte

Taste of Charlotte is a three-day food festival in Charlotte, NC. It features samples from area restaurants and various performances ...

  • All Day Event
  • Cost: Admission to Taste of Charlotte is FREE. Purchase festival coins to use for tasting restaurant food, beverages and kid’s activities.
  • Website: www.tasteofcharlotte.com
  • Category: Family Fun

National Trails Day: Free admission to Anne Springs Close Greenway

Let’s hit the trails! The Anne Springs Close Greenway will celebrate American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day with a full ...

Bentley's Buds Flower Truck at The Bowl

From March 21 through June 13, Bentley's Buds Flower Truck will be bringing fresh, seasonal blooms to The Bowl every ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 15119 Bowl St, Charlotte, NC.
  • Cost: varies
  • Website: thebowlnc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bicycle Breakdowns

Bicycle Breakdowns are back! On the first Saturday of the month, the Charlotte Re-Cyclery (community bike shop program of Trips ...

Free Home Depot In-Store Kids Workshops

Join Us at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.

Cartoons and Coffee at Rea Farm

Join us for our monthly outdoor Cartoons and Coffee at Rea Park. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and grab ...

Davidson Farmers Market

Open every Saturday (April-Nov) 9AM-12PM.

Hummingbird Habitats FREE In-Store Classes at Pike Nursery

Free In-Store Class on Hummingbirds and creating a habitat they love.

SCNP: Trails Day - Birding on the Trails @ Flat Branch

Celebrate National Trails Day with a birding hike on the trails of Flat Branch Nature Preserve. Nature preserves are critical ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Flat Branch Nature Preserve
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

SCNP: Trails Day - Info Table and Hike (drop-in)

What is a track chair? What bird made that call? Is that poisonous? There is an app for that?? Chat ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Flat Branch Nature Preserve
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Youth and Family Programs

Check the Meklenburg County Public Library website daily for programs for children, teens and families.

SCNP: Trails Day - Bike the Little Sugar Creek Greenway

In celebration of the American Hiking Society's National Trails Day, explore a local greenway by bike. Little Sugar Creek Greenway ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Little Sugar Creek Greenway
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

Bowl Street Pop-Up Market at The Bowl

Join us for the Bowl Street Pop-Up Market on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 15119 Bowl St, Charlotte, NC.
  • Cost: varies
  • Website: thebowlnc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

SCNP: Trails Day - Science of the Trails Hike

Have you ever wondered why your favorite trails go where they go? Or how they were built? Celebrate National Trails ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Center
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

SCNP: Trails Day - Science of the Trails Hike

Have you ever wondered why your favorite trails go where they go? Or how they were built? Celebrate National Trails ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Little Sugar Creek Greenway
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

SCNP: Trails Day - Trash Clean Up @ McAlpine Creek Park

Click here to register through the Mecklenburg County volunteer portal. National Trails Day® is your chance to get outdoors, connect with ...

Yoga in the Brewery at OMB Brewery - LoSo

16th | 10:00 AM | OMB Brewery - LoSo June 6th & 20th | 10:00 AM | OMB Brewery - ...

Family Storytime at SouthPark Regional

Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a ...

Storytime at ImagineON

Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and ...

Circular Saturdays at Innovation Barn

Circular Saturdays at the Innovation Barn - Come learn about the circular economy, local waste diversion efforts, and ways you ...

Front Porch CLT

Front Porch is back for Season 12 with a new name, a new day, and a brand new home! Join us ...

Meet a Raptor at Carolina Raptor Center

What actually is a raptor? Find out with a member of our education staff while meeting one of the raptors ...

The Bowl in Bloom

Celebrate spring in Charlotte at The Bowl in Bloom, a free, family-friendly community event at The Bowl at Ballantyne. Join ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 15119 Bowl St, Charlotte, NC.
  • Cost: varies
  • Website: thebowlnc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Blume Studios VR

Blume Studios VR is Blumenthal Arts’ immersive virtual reality initiative, bringing internationally acclaimed free-roaming experiences to audiences in Charlotte. Through ...

Family Fun Day at Crooked Creek Park

Mark this date for an action-packed event full of thrilling amusement rides, live music, delicious food trucks, exciting kids’ activities, and ...

Collector's Jam

The Collector’s Jam, the largest collectibles show in the Carolinas, comes to Cabarrus Arena & Event Center in Concord June ...

Drop-in Art At Mint Museum Randolph

The Art Room is open! Drop by anytime between 5-8 PM on Wednesdays for self-directed, creative fun for children and ...

River Jam at U.S. National Whitewater Center

Get ready to spend your summer nights by the water! The River Jam concert series is back, bringing over 80 ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214
  • Cost: FREE admission
  • Website: whitewater.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Fountain Green Music Series at Stonecrest at Piper Glen

Takes place every Friday and Saturday from May to July The concerts take place from 7 to 10 p.m. at ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 7800 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: shopstonecrest.com
  • Category: Free

Movies under the stars!

Get ready for another season of movies under the stars! @aurorastarlitcinema will turn Stowe Park into a FREE outdoor movie ...

May 31 - June 6
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