Fall is in the air (at least for a few days). Get outside and enjoy the weather while making great memories with the family. Lots of things to do with family this week inside and out and all around the Queen City…enjoy.
Cabarrus County Fair
ALL WEEK – times vary by day
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
Nothing beats a county fair in the fall, especially now that it actually FEELS a little like fall around here.
Hat Day at Imaginon
September 15 @ 10am-2pm
Imaginon
Did you know 9/15 was Hat Day? Wear your silliest hat and participate in special Hat Day activities.
Symphony on Tap
September 16 @ 5:30-9pm
Belk Theatre Plaza (outside)
Gearing up for the start of its season, the Charlotte Symphony offers a FREE outdoor preview this evening. Make it a family affair or book a sitter and enjoy a date night. Rumor has it there will also be a FREE pop up concert on September 14 at noon at 7th Street Market.
Queso Palooza
September 17 – All Day
Moe’s Southwest Grill
We love a freebie, and FREE Queso…that’s fantastic. Get a FREE cup of queso all day today at Moe’s Southwest Grill locations.
Sunset at Metropolitan
September 17 @ 5:30-8:30pm
Metropolitan Concert Stage
Head to the Metropolitan and grab dinner (or yogurt, or popcorn) with the family and hear live music sounds of Dead 27s this evening.
Southern Sauce
September 18 @ 11am-10pm & September 19 @ 11am-8pm
Romare Bearden Park
Don’t miss two days of barbeque, live music, craft beers and a kids zone perfect for family fun.
Rock & Read 5K
September 19 @ 8am
Plaza Midwood Library
Lace up your shoes and support the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation. Enjoy a 5K, 1 mile Fun Run or a Kids Dash.
Talk Like a Pirate Day
September 19 – All Day
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Talk like a pirate and get a FREE glazed doughnut; dress like a pirate and get a FREE dozen doughnuts.
Arts & Science Council’s Connect With Culture Day
September 19 – All Day
Various locations
The Arts and Science Council brings cultural and arts to Charlotte citizens where they are…cultural and arts programs happen today throughout the city and are FREE.
Survive!
September 19 @ 10am-1pm
Charlotte Nature Museum
Don’t miss the Charlotte Nature Museum’s newest Creature Feature all about human survival and the skills we have discovered.
Worldwide Day of Play
September 19 @ 10am-3pm
Main Street Children’s Museum
Make it a point to get out and PLAY today…after all it IS Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play. Hourly “play” activities including hoola hooping, dance, parachutes and more.
Community Fall-Ish Festival
September 19 @ 4-7pm
Sharon Presbyterian Church
Hayrides, bouncy houses, live music, snowcones…super fun and FREE (dinner plates additional).
Concerts on the Green in Davidson
September 20 @ 6-8pm
Davidson Village Green
The final concert of the season, enjoy sounds from the Davidson Symphony & Jazz Ensemble.
Ongoing Family Events:
Music Lunch Box Series
September 15 & 18 @ 12pm
Romare Bearden Park
River Jam
September 17 & September 19 @ 7pm
US National Whitewater Center
And So You Can Plan Ahead:
September 25: Bug Ball @ Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
September 25-27: Festival in the Park @ Freedom Park
September 26: Isabella Santos 5K & 10K for Kids Cancer @ Ballantyne Corporate Park
September 30-October 4: Disney on Ice @ Time Warner Cable Arena
