It’s here! School is out for winter break and the kids have TONS of energy. Lucky for you, there are lots of things to keep them busy over the next two weeks. Fun family outings, movies and plays to see, and even camps for them if you need finish up some last minute shopping or wrapping. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season.
Winter Break Camps:
Discovery Place
The Little Gym
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
My Gym
Days and times vary by location.
Jump, Jump, Jump
Open all break except for Christmas Day
Sky High Sports
Don’t miss the chance to bounce out their holiday energy. So much fun for the whole family.
Reindeer Games
December 21 @ 1-4:30pm
McDowell Nature Center
Get the family outside for some games, nature crafts, refreshments and more.
Christmas at the Library
December 21-23
Billy Graham Library
Only 3 days left to tour the library, see the live nativity, take carriage rides and more.
Sensory Friendly Films:Â Star Wars The Force Awakens
December 22 @ 7pm & December 26 @ 10am
AMC Theatres
Have a child with sensory issues, autism, etc.? Catch the movie with lights up, sound down and freedom to move around.
Guided Nature Walk
December 26 @ 10:15am
Charlotte Nature Museum
Get some fresh air after the craziness of Christmas Day.
Paper Circuits
December 26 @ 2pm
Schiele Museum of Natural History
Ages 6 and up are invited to experiment with circuitry and adding LED lights to artwork.
PANDA-monium
December 26-January 2
Discovery Place
Discovery Place is celebrating pandas with a new IMAX film, and panda activities throughout the museum.
Hornets Family Night
December 26 @ 7pm
Time Warner Cable Arena
Find reasonable tickets that come with concessions…great night out with the family.
PlayPlay! Theatre presents Wee
December 26-January 2
Showtimes vary
Even little ones can enjoy the theater. This show is for infants to age 3.
Belk Bowl 5K
December 27 @ 2pm
Uptown Charlotte
Lace up your shoes and run this family friendly afternoon race.
Ongoing:
Holiday on Ice @ NASCAR Plaza
Gingerbread Lane @ Ballantyne Resort
Speedway Christmas @ Charlotte Motor Speedway
Christmas Wonderland of Lights @ Zootastic Park
Kannapolis Christmas @ Village Park
Holidays at the Garden @ Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens
Leonard Bearstein Orchestra @ Founders Hall
Polar Express @ The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad
The Train to Christmas Town in Belmont
Twas the Night Before @ Childrens Theatre of Charlotte