Date Nights, Turkeys, Genghis Khan, Tree Lighting and Yes, Santa. Things to Do with Family this Week – November 14

Wasn’t it 80 degrees just over a week ago? How is it already time for all the holiday fun to begin? How is Thanksgiving less than 2 weeks away? I haven’t even switched out the clothes in my closet yet, but it’s here…the holiday season is upon us, and that means lots of family fun happening all around the Queen City.

 

Asleep for the Winter: Mammal Edition

November 14 @ 1:45pm

McDowell Nature Center

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Great for homeschool families, ages 10 and up are invited to learn about mammal hibernation. Please register.

 

Southern Christmas Show

Through November 20 – Hours vary by day

The Park Expo & Conference Center

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Don’t miss a fun, affordable holiday shopping  outing for the whole family. Holiday entertainment abounds as well.

 

Santa’s Wonderland 2016

Through December 24 – Hours vary by day

Bass Pro Shops

Things to Do

Crafts, games, photos with Santa and more.

 

Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints

November 17 @ 8:25pm

Bank of America Stadium

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Maybe not the best family outing for a school night, but it sure could be a fun date night if you can get tix. WHO DAT?

 

Holidays at the Garden

November 18-January 1

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

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Don’t miss all of the holiday fun this event offers…carriage rides, visits with Santa, a holiday discovery trail and more.

 

Parents Night Out

November 18 @ 5:30-7:30pm

Main Street Children’s Museum

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Make date night reservations at one of the fun places in Rock Hill and drop the kids ages 3 to 7 off for some evening fun. Please register.

 

Tree Lighting Celebration

November 18 @ 6-9pm

Piedmont Town Center

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This is such a fun event to kick off the holidays. Carriage rides, face painting, visits with Santa and the lighting of the HUGE tree.

 

Fall Fest

November 19 @ 9am-12pm

Discovery Place Nature

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It’s Creature Feature time again. Celebrate all things fall this morning including crafts, games and live animals.

 

Let’s Talk Turkey

November 19 @ 10am-12pm

Museum of York County

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Learn more about the bird at the center of many tables that day.

 

Harvest Day

November 19 @ 10am-4pm

Schiele Museum of Natural History

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Celebrate the harvest as the cooks and bakers prepare a feats and craftspeople show off their wares.

 

Genghis Khan

Opens November 19

Discovery Place Science

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Check out Discovery Place’s newest exhibit all about the life and treasures of Genghis Khan. Through April 30.

 

Sunday Fun Day – Express Yourself

November 20 @ 1-4pm

Mint Museum Uptown

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Children enjoy FREE admission and fun activities and crafts all about expressing themselves through art.

 

Save the Date:

November 24: Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade @ Uptown Charlotte

November 28-December 25: Leonard Bearstein Orchestra @ Founders Hall

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