If you’re not squeezing in one last summer trip this week, you’ll have lots to choose from for winding down from summer break in Charlotte. Some “back-to-school” activities are popping up this week too, but we’re still undecided on our feelings about that.
Rookie Science: Marshmallow Towers
August 8 @ 5:30pm
Myers Park Library
Put your science brain to work while building marshmallow towers. Open to elementary ages. Please regsiter.
Disney’s Newsies
August 9-14 Times vary by day
Belk Theater
Don’t miss this Broadway musical that’s great for the whole family to enjoy.
Dancing & Moving with Favorite Books and Songs
August 10 @ 1pm
Plaza Midwood Library
All ages are welcome to join Ms. Elizabeth for some musical and literary fun.
Movies for Kids:Â Rio
August 10 @ 3pm
South County Library
Take a break from the heat and watch a movie with friends at the library. Please regsiter.
PLAYcation Camp
August 11 @ 9-11:30am
Main Street Children’s Museum
Don’t miss the final day of PLAYcation camps for the summer for ages 4 to 6. Please register.
Deed Day
August 11 @ 10am-8pm
Historic Brattonsville
Celebrate “Deed Day” with a schedule full of fun for the whole family.
Weddington Kids Consignment Sale
August 12 & 13 – times vary by day
Weddington United Methodist Church
Don’t miss the great deals to be had on children’s clothing, shoes, toys, gear, strollers and more.
Back to School Monster Truck Bash
August 13 @ 6pm
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Don’t miss the LOUD fun of a summer monster truck bash and additional fun of lawnmower races and motocross.
The Tryon Resolves
August 14 @ 1-5pm
Schiele Museum of Natural History
Head to the Backcountry Farm of 1775 for reenactments and a reading of the Tryon Resolves
The Kidz Bop Kids – Life of the Party Tour
August 14 @ 4pm
Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
If your  kids are like mine they LOVE Kidz Bop, and this afternoon you can see them LIVE.
Save the Date:
August 19: Countdown to Kindergarten @ Discovery Place Kids
August 20: Sensational Senses @ Charlotte Nature Museum
August 27: The Great Pirate Invasion and War of 1812 @ Museum of the Waxhaws
