No special plans for this week? Not anymore. There are so many family friendly events happening in Charlotte. You can visit a museum (for FREE), run a road race (and buy cookies at the finish line), see the symphony, explore nature and more.
Nature Story Corner
March 27 @ 10-11am
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 3 to 6 and their grown ups are invited for a morning of nature stories followed by a hike. Please register.
Revolutionary Charlotte: Homeschool Day
March 28 @ 1-4pm
Charlotte Museum of History
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about the Revolutionary War and it’s story in Charlotte. Please register.
Charlotte Hornets Home Games
March 28 & 31 @ 7:00pm
Spectrum Center
See the Hornets take on the Milwaukee Bucks (3/28) and the Denver Nuggets (3/31) this week.
Preschool Explorers: Wildflowers
March 29 @ 11:00am
McDowell Nature Center
Head to the nature center for stories, crafts, and outdoor fun. Designed for ages 2 to 5 and their grown ups. Please register.
LEGO Club: Blocks & Books
March 30 @ 6:00pm
Cornelius Library
Elementary children can explore engineering through stories and LEGO activities.
Cookies for Kids Cancer 5K & Bake Sale
April 1 @ 9:30am
Randolph Park Neighborhood
Don’t miss the 6th Annual Cookies for Kids Cancer 5K. Something for everyone including a one mile fun run and a bake sale.
AspieCon
April 1 @ 9:30am-4:00pm
Queens University Sports Complex
Southeast Psych presents this jam packed day of fun, discovery and learning for those with Asperger’s, those that love them, and those that want to learn more.
Wild for Wildflowers
April 1 @ 10am-12pm
UNCC Botanical Garden
Learn about local wildflowers and take part in crafts and games. Best for ages 5 to 11 and their families. Please register.
War on the Homefront
April 1 @ 10am-4pm
Historic Brattonsville (Mocksville, SC)
Learn what life was like for confederate soldiers in the latter parts of the Civil War. See demonstrations of camp cooking and rifle volleys from a local reenactment group.
Charlotte Symphony Lollipops: Peter and the Wolf
April 1 @ 11am
Knight Theater
Don’t miss the symphony accompanied by students from Charlotte Ballet Academy as they bring this classic tale to life through music and dance.
Bilingual Stories & Music
April 1 @ 11am
Mint Museum Randolph
Come enjoy and morning of stories and music in both English and Spanish. Best for children 0-6. Please register.
Family First: The Literary Visionaries Workshop
April 1 @ 11am-1pm
Harvey B. Gantt Center
Hear local poets share some of their works and then create a poem all your own with their help. RSVP suggested.
Bank of America Museums on Us
April 1 & 2 All Day
Select Charlotte Museums
Enjoy a weekend of FREE museum membership if you are a BofA cardholder (debit or credit). Enjoy free admission at The Bechtler, The Mint Museum, The Levine Museum of the New South and The Harvey Gantt Center.
What Comes from Eggs?
April 2 @ 2:30-4:00pm
McDowell Nature Center
Come and explore the difference in eggs laid by different animals. Explore the trails and see what type of eggs you can find. For ages 2 to 12. Please register.
