Summer Reading, $1 Movies, and More…Things to do with Family this week – June 12

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

things to do with family this week

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

things to do with family this week

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)

things to do with family this week

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

things to do with family this week

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

things to do with family this week

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.

 

Save the Date

June 24: Clash of the Bots @ Schiele Museum of Natural History

August 25: Food Truck & Music in the Garden @ Winghaven Gardens

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