It’s Earth Day week as you’ll notice in our list of events…lots of places celebrating in lots of different ways. At our house, we plan to plant some tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash in the garden this . Love it when the family gets their hands in the Earth, together. Have a great week.Â
Charlotte Jazz Festival
April 18-23 Â Times vary by day
Various locations
Fun events for adults and families alike. Check out the FREE jazz offered on the Plaza at Levine Center for the Arts on Friday and Saturday.
Autism Aware Fare
April 19 – All Day
Various area restaurants
Great news…there’s a perfect reason to skip cooking today. Dine out to help others at multiple locations.
Froggy Friends
April 20 @ 10am-12pm
Main Street Children’s Museum
Ages 6 and under and their grown ups are invited to this specials Come-See-Me Festival event.
Afternoon Adventures
April 21 @ 4pm
Morrison Regional Library
Don’t miss this chance to explore Earth Day. Learn ways to both protect the environment and prevent pollution.
Earth Day
April 22 @ 11am
Discovery Place Kids
Come celebrate Earth Day by helping to plant crops in DP Kids’ learning garden today.
Earth Day with Trees Charlotte
April 22 – All Day
Discovery Place
Learn about all of the ways you can help take care of the earth, and get FREE seedlings for planting at home.
Astronomical Adventures
April 23 @ 10am-4pm
Discovery Place – Uptown
Check out this NC Science Festival event and celebrate National Astronomy Day!
Junior Jazz Club
April 23 @ 11am
Stage Door Theater
Best for students in grades 3 to 7, a great way to introduce or encourage jazz with your children.
A First Ward First
April 23 @ 11am-5pm
First Ward Park
A day of family friendly activities aimed at connecting children to nature and encouraging care for the Earth.
Plan Ahead with this ~ Moms Day Photo Gifts that do good for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:
Super Mini Sessions with Laurel Belle Photography
April 23rd-April 24th
Give mom a gift she’ll never forget with a super mini-session with Laurel Belle Photography.  The 20 minute sessions include 15-20 retouched digital images with printing rights. The sessions are $200 with $100 of the investment going to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Honor of Scott Stankavage. Click here to book!
Save the Date:
April 30: Queen’s Cup Steeplechase @ Mineral Springs, NC
April 30: Bark in the Park @ Historic Rural Hill
April 30: ‘Tawba Walk Art and Music Fest @ Oak Street Mill in Cornelius
April 30 – May 1: Kings Drive Art Walk @ Kings Drive Greenway Path
