Summer is here, and so is the summer fun. Whether you like to be out and about in the heat, or having quiet fun indoors, there is something for everyone happening this week. Enjoy these things to do with family this week …you know August will be here before we know it!
Summer Break w/ Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Through August 13
Charlotte Area Public Libraries
Sign up, track your reading activity online, earn badges, and redeem for prizes. Fun for all ages and FREE.
TINKERTOY: Build Your Imagination
Through September 20
Imaginon
There’s a new interactive exhibit at Imaginon for ages 3 to 10 with that classic building set we all know and love.
Gem Theatre Summer Movie “Camp”
June 13 (and Tuesdays through August 22)
The Gem Theatre (Kannapolis)
This is a super fun rainy or hot and sweltering summer day activity. $1.00 movies in a super cool historic theater. This week’s featured movie is Home.
Terrific Tuesdays
June 13 (and Tuesdays through August 8)
Imaginon
This week’s show is sold out, but check the link for when the next ones go on sale. Also, unclaimed tix are released just before each show if you want to try your luck.
Charlotte Knights Home Games
June 14-17 @ 7:05pm & June 18 @ 2:05pm
BB&T Ballpark
Lots of chances to see some baseball this week. Charlotte vs. Louisville on the 13th-15th and vs. Indianapolis the 16th-18th.
Flag Day
June 14 @ 11:15am and 1:45pm
Discovery Place Kids (Huntersville)
Celebrate Flag Day with a patriotic story time and a flag making craft.
Farm Day
June 17 @ 9:00am-12:00pm
Discovery Place Nature
Don’t miss your chance to get up close and personal with farm animals, and learn about how your food grows.
Dino Safari – A Prehistoric Adventure
Opens June 17
Schiele Museum of Natural History
Be one of the first to experience this new dino-riffic exhibit. Check out the creatures and pretend to be a Dino vet.
Teddy Bear Clinic
June 17 @ 10:00am-1:00pm
Discovery Place Kids (Huntersville)
Join the folks from DP Kids and Novant Health for their first Teddy Bear clinic today.
Tosco Music Beatles Tribute
June 17 @ 7:30pm
Knight Theater
Don’t miss a night of mulitple local acts paying musical tribute to the one and only Beatles.