It’s looking like another great week of summer fun in the Queen City. Hard to believe that August will be here on Sunday…how is it already “back to school” month? This week boasts car races, dinosaurs, rock & roll, soccer, animals and more (including ice cream). Get out there and have some family fun!!
Here are Our Smart Picks for Family This Week:
Mint Museum Latin America Camps
July 27-31 @ 9am-12pm
Mint Museum – Randolph
The Mint Museum has some great camps this week for elementary ages. Register today!
Bojangle’s Summer Shootout – Champions Night
July 28 @ 5pm
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Don’t miss the final round of racing followed by an awesome fireworks show.
Family Fun Day – Dakota & Friends
July 29 @ 11am
Carolina Place Mall – Center Court
Get in on the Dinosaur action this morning with your preschooler. Fun for all dino lovers.
School of Rock All Stars Show
July 29 @ 6pm
The Chop Shop in NoDa
This all ages concert features the best of the best musicians from Charlotte School of Rock.
Ice Cream Social
July 30 @ 3pm
South County Library
Ages 6 to 11 can enjoy the sweet taste of summer while learning about the history of this frozen treat. Please register.
This Weekend:
Friday Night LIVE
July 31 @ 7pm
Downtown Belmont
Shag the night away to the sounds of the Fantastic Shakers tonight. Summer evening perfection.
Wild About Summer: WILDWINGS
August 1 @ 9am-3pm
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Don’t miss this popular event all about hummingbirds and their “wild wings”.
Arthropod Day
August 1 – All Day
Discovery Place – Uptown
Learn all about arthropods and enjoy crafts and special exhibitions and activities today.
Bon Odori – Japanese Dance Festival
August 1 @ 11am-4pm
Wells Fargo Atrium Plaza
Japanese food, dancing, drumming and more are sure to make this a day of fun for the whole family.
Tools of Stone
August 1 @ 1-3pm
Schiele Museum of Natural History
Watch flintknappers (aka stone tool makers) do their thing this afternoon.
Charlotte Independence vs. Rochester Rhinos
August 1 @ 7pm
Ramblewood Stadium
Watch our local soccer stars face off in a summertime sizzler soccer match.
Concert in the Park – Face to Face Tribute
August 1 @ 7pm
Village Park in Kannapolis
Don’t miss the sounds of this Billy Joel and Elton John tribute band. Great way to spend a Saturday night.
Concerts on the Green
August 2 @ 6pm
Davidson Village Green
Hear the Old School R & B sounds of Image this evening, and stick around for a movie after the concert.
Ongoing:
Party in the Park
July 29 @ 6pm
Romare Bearden Park
Six String Saturdays
August 1 @ 2pm
Discovery Place Uptown
River Jam
July 30 & August 1 @ 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.
