The Smart Picks on Things to Do with Family in Charlotte This Week – 11/16

Lots of holiday related events are popping up around town, but if you’re not quite ready, there are still lots of “non holiday” options, too. This week offers outdoor fall fun, a game day and more.

UniverSoul Circus: A Big Top Christmas

Metrolina Expo

November 18-29: Times Vary

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This circus is celebrating 21 years of entertaining families.

 

Mini-Masters Art Workshop: Little Leonardos

November 18 @ 10:30am & November 19 @ 1:30pm

Mint Museum Randolph

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Ages 3 to 5 are invited to get creative at the Mint Museum. Registration required.

Holiday on Ice

November 20-January 3: Times vary

NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza

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Head to the NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza for Opening Night of Holiday on Ice 2015.

Holidays at the Garden

November 20-January 3 @ 9am-9pm (except Thanksgiving & Christmas)

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

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Don’t miss this wonderful holiday experience: carriage rides, holiday music, and holiday lights on each evening at 5pm.

7th Annual Miracle on Piedmont Row Drive

November 20 @ 6-9pm

Piedmont Town Center

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Carriage Rides, train rides, balloon art, hot cocoa, visits with Santa and a marvelous tree lighting.

Fall Fest

November 21 @ 10am-1pm

Charlotte Nature Museum

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Don’t miss all of the fall fun to be had today. Meet the animals, do crafts and get outside.

International Games Day @ Your Library

November 21 – Times vary by location

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Libraries

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Lots of fun game events happening at libraries all around town today.

Backcountry Harvest Day

November 21 @ 10am-4pm

Schiele Museum of Natural History

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Celebrate the harvest backcountry style. See cooking demos, craft demos and more.

Eggnog Jog & Speedway Christmas

November 21

Charlotte Motor Speedway

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Lace up your shoes and get the whole family out for a fun run through the lights at the speedway as a kick off to Speedway Christmas.

South End Tree Lighting

November 21 @ 5:30-7:30pm

Atherton Mill

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Kick off the holidays in style with hot cocoa, apple cider, holiday performances and more.

 

 

Save the Date:

November 27-December 27: The Train to Christmas Town @ Belmont Train Station

December 2-5: Santa’s Bag @ Children’s Theatre of Charlotte

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

December 13: Goodbye, Caroline the American Girl Doll: Christmas Tea @ Latta Plantation (limited spots)

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