Did you know that the Plaza Midwood library turns 20 this week? They are celebrating on Saturday with an all day party. So much to see and do in that neighborhood, and the anniversary celebration is sure to be a blast. The family-friendly Plaza Family Band performs at 11:30am. If you and your children have never seen them, you NEED to go…they are fantastic.
Kids Bowl Free (final week)
Through August 28 @ 9am-5pm
10 Park Lanes
Don’t miss the final week of Kids Bowl FREE at 10 Park Lanes. Beat the heat and head to the bowling alley.
Red Hills English Country Dancers Program
August 24 @ 6-8pm
Historic Dallas Courthouse
The Gaston County Museum presents this FREE program. Watch (and learn) some classical dances popular in the 1800s.
Homeschool Day
August 25 – All Day
Discovery Place Uptown
Homeschool families enjoy discounted admission and can spend the day learning about all that Discovery Place has to offer.
Young Explorer Series
August 26 @ 10:15am
Latta Plantation Nature Center
Ages 2 to 4 and their adult(s) are invited to learn about and experience some nature this morning.
Party in the Park Finale
August 26 @ 6-9pm
Romare Bearden Park
Don’t miss the sounds of the North Tower Band tonight at the final Party in the Park of the season.
Family Storytime: Pajama Party
August 27 @ 7pm
Morrison Regional Library
Celebrate the first week of school with a Pajama Party storytime this evening.
And For This Weekend:
Family Campfire
August 28 @ 6-8pm
Latta Plantation Nature Preserve
Games, songs, stories and, of course, marshmallow roasting…don’t miss out.
Friday Night Live Finale
August 28 @ 7pm
Downtown Belmont
Enjoy a summer night outside while listening to the sounds of Hip Pocket.
Movies Under the Stars Finale
August 28 @ 7pm
Symphony Park at Southpark
Movies Under the Stars continues tonight at Southpark with a screening of Malificent.
Charlotte Food Allergy Symposium
August 29 @ 10am
Imaginon
Learn more about food allergies, treatment options, food allergies at school and more.
War of 1812: Pirate Day
August 29 @ 10am-4pm
Museum of the Waxhaws
Don’t miss the pirate adventures in store during this fun family event.
Plaza Midwood Library Anniversary Celebration
August 29 @ 11am
Plaza Midwood Library
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Plaza Midwood library today. Don’t miss the Plaza Family Band at 11:30am.
Railroad Heritage Weekend
August 29 & 30
Tweetsie Railroad
Celebrate the history of Tweetsie Railroad and enjoy mountain culture events during this special weekend.
Ongoing Family Events:
Six String Saturdays
August 29 @ 2pm
Discovery Place Uptown
River Jam
August 27 & August 29 Â @ 7pm
US National Whitewater Center
And So You Can Plan Ahead:
September 10-13: Yiasou Greek Festival @ Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
September 19: Rock & Read 5K @ Plaza Midwood Library
September 26: Isabella Santos 5K & 10K for Kids Cancer @ Ballantyne Corporate Park
September 30-October 4: Disney on Ice @ Time Warner Cable Arena
**For more local family friendly events, visit The Queen City Buzz.
