OCTOBER!!! How did this happen? Can’t believe that the holiday months are beginning already. Got to find the costumes, buy the candy, decorate the front porch…and that’s just for Halloween. Lots of fall fun to be had in Charlotte this week.
No School for CMS October 3…Teacher Workday
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Community Read
All Month
Charlotte Mecklenburg library branches
Don’t miss the fun of this year’s Community Read focused on Frankenstein. Library scavenger hunts, events and much more kick off this week.
Teri’s Kids Consignment Sale
Through October 8 – Times vary by day
Merino’s in Mooresville
Don’t miss this great and HUGE children’s consignment sale in Mooresville.
Southern Sound Series Kick Off
October 5 @ 1:30-3:00pm
McCelvey Center
This FREE and open to the public event will feature live music by Dave Childers and his band, The Serpants.
Afterschool Art Club
October 5 @ 5:00-6:30pm
Mint Museum Randolph
Ages 9 to 12 are invited to embark on an 8 week art workshop journey.
Sunset at The Metropolitan
October 6 @ 6:30pm
The Plaza at The Metropolitan
Head tot he Metropolitan in midtown this evening to enjoy outdoor live music with Liquid Pleasure.
Citizen Science Friday: Great Worldwide Star Count
October 7 @ 1pm
Discovery Place Nature
Note that the Charlotte Nature Museum is now Discovery Place Nature…learn how you can help count the stars this afternoon.
School of Hard Rocks: Geology of the Piedmont Workshop
October 8 @ 9am-12pm (with optional field trip after)
Museum of York County
Ages 12 and up are invited to this workshop to learn about the rocks and geology of our area.
Charlotte Mini-Maker Faire
October 8 @ 9am-5pm
Discovery Place Science
Note that Discovery Place (Uptown) is now Discovery Place Science. Join the fun of this all day building and maker event.
Kids Yoga
October 8 @ 11am
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Ages 3 and over are invited for some garden yoga this morning.
Latin American Festival
October 8 @ 12-8pm
Symphony Park at Southpark
Music, food, cultural demos and more. Children 8 and under get in FREE.
Save the Date:
October 15:Â A Clearing in the Forest book signing @ Park Road Books
October 15 & 16: Fall Mini Sessions with Laurel Belle Photography