This is the week to get outside. Baseball games, food truck Fridays, foot races and festivals. There is something for everyone, and lots of opportunity for family fun and memory making.
Charlotte Knights Home Games
May 15, 16 & 17 @ 7:05pm
BB&T Ballpark
The Charlotte Knights take on the Durham Bulls this week. Monday night’s game is Bark in the Ballpark when your pooch can join you at the game.
International Museum Day
May 18 @ 9am-2pm
Imaginon
Celebrate International Museum Day with storytimes, hands-on art stations and scavenger hunts.
Food Truck Fridays
May 19 – Times vary by event
Various Locations – see links below
Have you jumped on the Food Truck Friday bandwagon yet? Check one out tonight or an upcoming Friday: Cotswold, Dilworth, South End or Matthews
LUNGe Forward 5K
May 20 @ 7:00am
Park Road Park
Lace up your shoes and get outside for this fun 5K “run, walk and rally” for lung cancer research and support.
Backyard Explorations
May 20 @ 9am-12pm
Discovery Place Nature
This month the Creature Feature invites your family to join Nature Cat to learn all about ways to explore nature in your own backyard.
Liberty or Death! Revolutionary War in the Carolinas
May 20 @ 10am-4pm & May 21 @ 10am-3pm
Historic Brattonsville (McConnells, SC)
See reenactment of 3 major Revolutionary War battles fought in SC, and enjoy hands on activities for all ages.
A Bug’s Day
May 20 @ 10am-4pm
Schiele Museum of Natural History
Head out to this day dedicated all things bugs. Even the “Bug Whisperer” will be there with his bug zoo.
Girls in STEM Workshops
May 20 @ 10:30am (Home Scientist), 12:30pm (Flowers), & 2:30pm (Trees)
Discovery Place Science
Workshops for all ages of girls. Home Scientist for those under 10, Flowers for ages 10-13, and Trees for ages 10-17. Space is limited so please register.
The Fresh Expo
May 20 @ 11am-5pm
Symphony Park at Southpark
Come see local, regional and national organizations and businesses that promote healthy and green living. Tons of kids activities and fun for the whole family.
Meck Deck Day & Family Fun Day
May 20 @ 1:00-4:00pm
Charlotte Museum of History
Learn about the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, see the backcountry farm animals, and participate in art projects. This event is FREE.
