September means libraries are gearing up their fall activities and festival season is starting (DO NOT miss the Greek Festival this week)…so much for Charlotte families to do this week. If you want to check out our Complete Guide to 2016 Fall Festivals, well, here it is!
Dakota & Friends
September 6 @ 11:30am-2:30pm
Imaginon
Check out the “real” dinosaurs of Dakota and friends in the lobby of Imaginon today.
Family Storytime in the Park
September 8 @ 11:30am
First Ward Park
Join the librarians from Imaginon for a fun family storytime in the park. Pack a picnic lunch or head to 7th Street Public Market after.
Yiasou Greek Festival
September 8-11 (times vary by day)
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Everyone knows and everyone goes, so don’t miss the fun at this annual event, and certainly don’t miss the FOOD. Their menu is HERE and you can drive thru/pick up…yes, I can taste the loukoumades now.
PNC Mobile Lerarning Adventure
September 9 @ 9:30am-3:30pm
Front Lawn of Imaginon
Ages 5 and under and their parents are invited to enjoy some fun learning activities in the mobile learning lab.
Cabarrus County Fair
September 9-17 (times vary by day)
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center in Concord NC
What a good ol’ county fair should be…food, rides, music, etc., and FUN for the whole family.
Celtic Heritage Day
Saturday, September 10 @ 10am – 2 pm
Historic Latta Plantation
Live music from The Loch Norman Pipe band, Ceol na Gael, Singer/Songwriter Tom Eure from Thistledown Tinkers, Sandy Herrault, Gary Herrault and Colin Shoemaker. There will also be dancers, arts and crafts, and Living History demonstrations as well as some of your favorite personalities from The Carolina’s Renaissance Festival. Olde Mecklenburg Brewing will also be there to offer libations. ALL proceeds from this event go directly to Historic Latta Plantation
Admission: $10.00
Children under 5 are Free
Cornwell Center Family Festival
Saturday, September 10 @ 9-11:30am
Myers Park Baptist Church
Family fun with inflatables, a climbing wall, and dunking booth and more. Perfect start to your Saturday.
By the Sweat of Our Brows
September 10 @ 10am-4pm
Historic Brattonsville
Learn about lives lived by the slaves under the Bratton family and about their descendants.
Grandparent’s Day
September 10 @ 11:15am and 2:15pm & September 11 @2:15pm
Discovery Place Kids
This weekend, celebrate the ones who you call mom and dad with the ones who call you mom and dad.
Tosco Music Party
September 10 @ 7:30pm
Knight Theater
Don’t miss some of Charlotte’s greatest music acts. A great way to spend an evening with the family.
Sunday Fun Day: Family Arc
September 11 @ 1-4pm
Mint Museum Randolph
Learn all about the art of Gastonia-born artist John Biggers while completing family craft projects.
Catawba Indian Festival
September 11 @ 1-5pm
Schiele Museum of Natural History
Learn about the Carolinas first peoples through exhibitions of their pottery, storytelling, dancing and more.
Save the Date:
September 17 & 18: Festival of India @ Blumental
September 28 – October 2: Disney on Ice: Follow Your Heart @ Time Warner Cable Arena
October 2: Peppa Pig Live @ Belk Theater
October 15:Â A Clearing in the Forest book signing @ Park Road Books
October 15 & 16: Fall Mini Sessions with Laurel Belle Photography
