If you have an American Girl fan in your house, you do not want to miss what may very well be the event of the year for the elementary girls’ scene. The American Girl Fall Fashion Show happens October 10 & 11 at the Ritz-Carlton with proceeds benefiting the Jeff Gordon Foundation Promise Circle. There are 2 shows each day, 11:00am or 3:30pm, and tickets are $50 each.
Each guest will receive admission to the show, a party favor, door prize entry, tea party fare, opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win American Girl dolls and accessories, opportunity to visit the American Girl Doll Hair Salon, and opportunity to visit the Marketplace for souvenirs.
The Promise Circle supports pediatric cancer patient and family support programs in Charlotte including hosting book fairs in the lobby of Levine Children’s Hospital, redecorating a treatment room at Hemby Children’s Hospital, providing Mother’s Day gifts for all of the moms at the Ronald McDonald House and more.
Get your tickets today as they are sure to sell out!
Open Houses for Charlotte Schools
Starting this week
Various Charlotte area schools
Yes, preschool has only been in session for a month, but if Kindergarten is on your radar for next fall, school open houses start this week. Check them out at Providence Day, Charlotte Country Day School, Charlotte Latin School, Trinity Episcopal School and more. Feeling overwhelmed? Click here to read a Scoop article all about the process.
Other great outings for the week:
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
October 5 @ 4:30-6:30pm
Plaza-Midwood Library
Celebrate Community Reads with a scavenger hunt, puzzles, games and pizza.
Sensory Concoctions & Bubble Time
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 11am and 2pm
Discovery Place Kids
DP Kids has started a new series of programs. Use your senses to make a mess on Tuesdays and Thursdays and whip up some bubble fun on Wednesdays a Fridays. Great indoor fun for when the weather is not cooperating.
Wee Wednesdays
Wednesdays @ 10:30am
Main Street Children’s Museum
The fall season of Wee Wednesdays kicks off today. A great way to enjoy the museum with crafts, stories, music and more.
Afterschool Art Club
October 7 (and Wednesdays through December 2) @ 5:00-6:30pm
Mint Museum Randolph
Ages 6 to 11 are invited to join the Afterschool Art Club at the Mint with classes on Wednesdays starting this afternoon.
Fall Concert Series at University Place
October 8 @ 6-9pm
Shoppes at University Place
Once the rain is gone it will be great to spend a nice fall evening outside. Enjoy the sounds of Sol Fusion Band tonight.
Breakin’ Convention 2015 & Street Jam
October 9 & 10
Knight Theater & Spirit Square
Totally dating myself, but I LOVED the Breakin’ movies growing up. Now there’s a convention and it’s coming to Charlotte.
James & The Giant Peach
October 9 @ 7:30pm, October 10 & 11 @ 2pm (next weekend as well)
Matthews Playhouse
Check out Matthews Playhouse’s latest production, perfect for the whole family.
Hopebuilders & Stroller Roller 5K
October 10 @ 8am
Carolinas Medical Center
Lace up your shoes and grab the stroller for this family friendly run.
Fall Finale
October 10 – All Day
US Nationals Whitewater Center
End the season at the Whitewater Season with live music, “build-your-own-boat” events and local cider tasting.
Meet Champ the Cheetah
October 10 @ 10am
NASCAR Hall of Fame
The NASCAR Hall of Fame has a new mascot and you can meet Champ today. Discounted admission for children as well.
Autumn Treasures Fall Festival
October 10 @ 10am-5pm & October 11 @ 12-5pm
Downtown Waxhaw
Something here for everyone including a BBQ cookoff, a car show and a kids area with rides, inflatables and more.
Charlotte Mini Maker Faire
October 10 @ 10am-4pm
Discovery Place
Join in this celebration and get your creative making juices flowing with hands on activities for all ages.
Autumn in the Park
October 10 @ 11am-9pm
Ballantyne District Park
This has all the makings of a great fall festival…inflatables, a chili cook-off, hayrides, pumpkins, live music and an oyster roast.
Worms Eat My Lunch
October 10 @ 12-2pm
Museum of York County
Celebrate Earth Science Week by learning all about vermicomposting.
Ongoing Family Events:
Sunset at the Metropolitan
October 8 @ 5:30pm
Metropolitan Charlotte
The Great Pumpkin Fest
October 10 & 11 @ 11am-5pm
Carowinds
