The Smart Picks on Things to Do with Family in Charlotte This Week – 11/2

Halloween is gone…time to pack up the ghosts and goblins and bust out the turkeys. Crazy how fast the holiday season sneaks in during this phase of life. Remember to slow down and enjoy the small moments…those are the ones that really matter.

Parent & Tot Meet and Greet

November 2 @ 10am-3pm

Ray’s Splash Planet

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Ages 0 to 5 and their parents should check out this fun way for pool time in the cool weather.

LEGO Mini Build

November 3 & 4 @ 5pm

LEGO Store – Southpark

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Ages 6 to 14 are invited to build a LEGO Shark this month. Kits are limited so please register.

I Am Thankful & Healthy Art

November 3 & 5 @ 11am and 2pm / November 4 & 6 @ 11am & 2pm

Discovery Place Kids Huntersville

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DP Kids is hosting new morning events for November. Check out I Am Thankful on Tuesdays & Thursdays, and Healthy Art on Wednesdays & Fridays.

Crafty Critters

November 4 @ 10:30am

McDowell Nature Center

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Ages 4 to 10 are invited to come get crafty with nature this morning.

Citizen Science Friday: Squirrel Project

November 6 @ 1pm

Charlotte Nature Museum

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Learn how to become a scientist in your own back yard and become a official squirrel monitor.

St. Nick’s Sack Consignment Sale

November 6 @ 9am-7pm & November 7 @ 8am-12pm

Connections – Assurance Faith Community

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Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the fantastic annual sale of toys, holiday clothing, holiday decor and more.

Build a Veteran’s Day Jet

November 7 @ 9am-12pm

Home Depot Stores

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Ages 5 to 12 are invited to come with an adult to their DIY workshop this morning.

Thanks to Wildlife

November 7 @ 10am-2pm

Schiele Museum of Natural History

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Head to the Schiele to find out why we should all be very thankful for the wildlife around us.

President James K. Polk Birthday Celebration

November 7 @ 10am-4pm

President James K. Polk Historic Site – Pineville

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Games, music and dancing and open hearth cooking demonstrations for all to enjoy at this FREE event.

EpicFest Literary Festival

November 7 @ 10am-4pm

Imaginon

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Don’t miss this fun and FREE literary festival for kids of all ages.

Backcountry Explorers: Cooking

November 7 @ 10:30am

Charlotte Museum of History

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Ages 6 to 12 are invited to learn about cooking and Colonial life. Please register.

American Indian Cultural Celebration

November 7 @ 11am-3pm

1600 Tyvola Road, 28210

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The Mint Museum is helping to host this off site event with cultural activities for the whole family.

Opera in the Historic Courthouse: How Nanita Learned to Make Flan

November 7 @ 11am and 2pm

Gaston County Courthouse

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This “pay what you can” performance of a children’s opera is sure to be a delight for all families. Reservations required.

Menorah Workshop 

November 8 @ 2-4pm

Home Depot Ballantyne

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The Ballantyne Jewish Center invites kids and their grown ups to a Menorah Building workshop this afternoon. RSVP required.

 

Save the Date:

November 13 – January 3: Polar Express @ Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

November 14: Fairy Festival @ Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

November 14-22: The Commedia Princess & The Pea @ Children’s Theatre of Charlotte

November 16: Revolutionary Charlotte Homeschool Day @ Charlotte Museum of History

December 5 & 12: Cookies & Cocoa w/ Santa @ Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (reserve your spot)

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