Hard to believe we are already one month into summer…time flies when you’re having fun. Lots of FUN things to do with family this week including theater shows, swimming at the quarry and heading to a horse show. Have a great week!
Disney’s The Lion King, Jr
July 6 @ 9am, July 7 @ 10am, July 8 @ 2pm & 7pm, July 9 @ 2pm
Theatre Charlotte
Perfect way for your little ones and the whole family to have a live theater experience.
The Quarry at Carrigan Farms
July 6, 11 & 12 @ 10am-3pm (and many other dates through Labor Day)
Carrigan Farms in Mooresville
Don’t miss the chance for fun and thrills this summer at The Quarry…great way to spend a hot summer day.
Family Campfire
July 6 @ 7:00-9:00pm
Latta Plantation Nature Center
Enjoy games, a camp fire and roasting marshmallows with the family. Bring your chairs or blankets for this FREE event.
Family BioBlitz
July 7 @ 9am-11am
Latta Plantation Nature Center
Ages 6 and up are invited for one part scientific scavenger hunt, one part race and a whole lot of fun. Event is FREE, but please register.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr.
July 7 @ 7pm, July 8 @ 2pm and 7pm, July 9 @ 2pm
Providence Day School – McMahon Fine Arts Center Theater
CreativeKids Productions Beauty & the Beast camp concludes with three stage shows perfect for the whole family.
Lake Wylie Family Kayak Tour
July 8 @ 9:30-11:30am and 2-4pm
McDowell Nature Center
Tandem kayaks for ages 5 and up, and single for ages 10 and up. Spend a couple weekend family hours on the water. Registration required.
Discovery Place Fun
July 8 – Times vary by program
Discovery Place Science
Discovery Place is the place to spend your Saturdays in July. Check out Seed Heads at 11am, Bacteria Plates at 1pm, a Robotics Demo at 3pm, and a Behind-the-Scenes Aquarium Tour at 3:30pm.
Saturday Night Lights
July 8 @ 6-10pm
Tryon International Equestrian Center
Just a short drive from Charlotte, the TIES has a fun night in store including carousel rides and face painting, followed by an equestrian show jumping competition. Admission and parking are FREE.
Cornelius Outdoor Cinema Series: The LEGO Batman Movie
July 8 @ 8:30 pm
Robbins Park, Cornelius (17738 West Catawba Avenue)
July 9 @ 3 pm
Carolina Raptor Center

Scaly Slimy Spectacular
July 10-14 @ 9am-12pm
Latta Plantation Nature Center
Looking for a camp for your preschooler this week. A few openings remain in this fun and affordable nature themed camp for ages 4 to 6.
Sculpture & Craft and Drawing the Landscape & Nature
July 10-14 @ 1:00-4:00pm
Mint Museum Randolph
A few openings left in these camps this week Sculpture and Craft for ages 8 to 11 and Drawing for ages 14-18. Registration required.
Lunch in the Lot Food Trucks
Wednesday, @ 11:00 am, Downtown Cornelius