WooHoo…the last week of school for CMS is finally here…bring on summer! Maybe you’re busting out of town as soon as that last bell rings, but if not there sure is a whole lot of fun happening right here this week and weekend. Enjoy!!
Kids Bowl Free
June 8-August 28 (M-F) @ 9am-5pm
10 Park Lanes
Starting today kids can bowl 2 games a day FREE all summer long. Register the kids and enjoy some cool, indoor summer fun!
FREE Tuesday sponsored by Duke Energy
June 9 @ 4-9pm
Schiele Museum of Natural History
Enjoy free admission, exhibits and special programs this afternoon and evening. Something for the whole family.
Bojangle’s Summer Shootout – Principal School Bus Races
June 9 @ 5:00pm (and Tuesdays through July 28)
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Don’t miss the high speed action of these super fun family nights at the speedway…a different theme each week!
Family Fun Day – Didgeridoo Down Under
June 10 @ 11am
Carolina Place Mall
Preschoolers will love this themed morning just for theme. Stay for lunch at the food court or do a little shopping!
Drop-In Day Camp – Life in 1800s Dallas – Court Day
June 11 @ 10:30am-12pm
Gaston County Museum
Designed for ages 5 to 12, this FREE drop-in day camp includes games, crafts, history and more!
World Record Attempt with Steve Langley
June 11 @ 1:00pm
Discovery Place Kids
Huntersville entertainer Steve Langley will attempt to set the record for the longest chain of bubbles…come watch the fun!
KidzBop Kids LIVE
June 12 @ 7pm
The Fillmore
This might not be at the top of your summer to-do list, but you know the kids will LOVE it!!
Movies in the Park
June 12 @ Dusk
Village Park – Kannapolis
Enjoy a screening of Night at the Museum – Secret of the Tomb under the stars with the family!
Brew Stash Bash
June 13 @ 10am
US National Whitewater Center
Yes this event is centered around craft beer, but there’s still lots of family fun to be had with live music, USNWC activities and just being in the beautiful outdoors!!
Summer Concert & Movie Series
June 13 @ 7pm
Stumptown Park – Matthews
Nothing better than an outdoor movie on a summer night. Tonight it’s Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
Sunday Fun Day: Summer Kick Off
June 14 @ 1-4pm
Mint Museum Uptown
Free admission for kids, games, puzzles and more make this a must do Sunday afternoon event!
Concerts on the Green
June 14 @ 6-8pm
Davidson Village Green
School is out…Sunday’s not a school night anymore! Venture to Davidson to hear Band of Oz‘s beach music tunes!
Summer Pops:Â Tchaikovsky Spectacular
June 14 – Gates Open @ 5pm
Symphony Park
Don’t miss the second of the Charlotte Symphony’s Summer Pops in the Park series.
Ongoing Events:
Music Box Lunch Series
June 9 & 12 (Tuesdays and Fridays through June) @ 12 noon
Party in the Park
June 10 @ 6pm
Romare Bearden Park
River Jam
June 11 & 13 Â @ 7pm
US National Whitewater Center
Save the Dates:
June 16: Dine Out For Kids 2015 @ Various Restaurants
June 16-August 11: Terrific Tuesdays @ Imaginon
June 21: Diggin’ with Dad @ Historic Rosedale
June 27: Charlotte Hounds vs. Denver Outlaws @ Memorial Stadium
**For more local family friendly events, visit The Queen City Buzz.
