Lots to do and see this week…food trucks, live bats, ballet under the stars, library exhibits, storytime and more. The summer fun just rolls on around here, and we are thankful for it. The “S” word (school) will be here before you know it!
This Week:
Forest Sculpture
July 21 @ 9am-11am
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 5 and up are invited to get outside and get dirty making some Land Art this morning. Please register.
3 New Exhibits at the Main Library
Library Hours
Main Library in Uptown
Three new exhibits: Arrowheads & Artifacts, Celebrate Carolina Guitarists, and Pop Potions & Patents are now open for all ages.
Story Time in the Secret Garden
July 21 @ 10am
Winghaven Gardens
Join Rutherford Rabbit for a story in the Children’s Garden and then stay after to play and explore.
Trailblazer Day Camp
July 24 @ 9am-1:30pm
Museum of York County
Ages 6 to 10 are invited to get out into the great outdoors and discover the natural resources around us.
This Weekend:
Summer Food Truck Rally
July 24 @ 5:30-9:30pm
Historic Rural Hill
Don’t miss all of the family fun and fantastic food. Also bounce houses, hayrides, games and live music.
Rockin’ & Reelin’ Summer Concert Series
July 24 @ 7pm
Pineville Lake Park
Pack a picnic supper and enjoy the sounds beach music sounds of The Mark Roberts Band in Pineville.
Innovate 301: Solar Pyrography
July 25 @ 12noon-5pm
Discovery Place
Discover the art of using light and heat to burn images onto wood. Super fun for everyone and FREE.
Guided Nature Walk
July 25 @ 10:15am
Join the folks at the Charlotte Nature Museum for this monthly walk to discover the nature in our city’s backyard.
Countdown to Kindergarten: All About Shapes
July 25 @ 10:45am & 1:45pm, July 26 @ 1:45pm
Discovery Place Kids
School will be back in session before we know it. Make sure the little ones are ready with fun and educational event.
Live Bat Encounter
July 25 @ 11am & 2pm
Schiele Museum of Natural History
Get up close and personal with live bats from around the world, and enjoy crafts and other “batty” activities.
Stories Under the Stars – Ballet in the Park
July 25 @ 7pm
Village Park in Kannapolis
Don’t miss the fun outdoor ballet performance of Peter Pan with Piedmont Dance. Pack a picnic and make a night out of it.
Budding Botanists
July 26 @ 1:30pm
UNCC Botanical Gardens
Ages 4 to 8 are invited to join the Carnivorous Plant Carnival this afternoon. Please register.
Ongoing:
Party in the Park
July 22 @ 6pm
Romare Bearden Park
River Jam
July 23 & 25 @ 7pm
US National Whitewater Center
Plan Ahead:
August 7: One Day Summer Camp @ Duke Energy Explorium
August 14: Fairy Camp @ Historic Rosedale
September 30-October 4: Disney on Ice @ Time Warner Cable Arena
**For more local family friendly events, visit The Queen City Buzz.
