Things to Do with Family This Week 8/14

Looks like a little rain is in the forecast this week so we’ve selected some indoor adventures for our Things To Do With Family, sure to bring some sunshine to your days…

Sunday, August 13, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
August 1775
The Schiele Museum (Gastonia)
Huzzah! Dodge the raindrops and bring the family to this historic celebration. Visit Moss Station on the Backcountry Farm to learn about this important event in Gaston County’s history while exploring the daily chores, pastimes and challenges of Frontier life. Don’t miss the reenactment.

Things to Do with Family in Charlotte
Step back in time to August 1775

Monday, August 14, All Day
Tinkertoy: Build Your Imagination
ImaginON: The Joe & Joan Martin Center (Charlotte)
Stay dry as the kids design, build and work together to make amazing Tinkertoy structures using GE Technology as their guide — experiment with renewable energy and water filtration, or create their own inventions.

Tuesday, August 15, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Story Time With Rutherford Rabbit
Wing Haven (Charlotte)
OK, so this one is outdoors but sure to only improve with a bit of rain as kids can water vegetable gardens and plants, dig for worms, explore the sensory and butterfly gardens, and say hi to the Wing Haven chickens.

Wednesday, August 16 – September 1, All Day
The Mummy Treasure of Al Faiyim
Iredell Museums (Statesville)
Families can explore the culture and history of the 22nd Dynasty, uncover the mystery of mummification in the hands-on CSI Lab, and meet Kasra the Dromedary Camel.

Thursday, August 17, All Day
Summer Hot Pass at the Hall
NASCAR Hall of Fame (Charlotte)
Wave the final flag on the weather and cheer for your favorite drivers, play tailgating games, participate in driver introductions and so much more.

Friday, August 18, 7:00 p.m.
Back to School Night
Charlotte’s Knights (Charlotte – BB&T Ballpark)
Hopefully the week’s end will bring lovely weather for Back to School Night as the Charlotte Knights take on Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Buy tickets here.

** All images sourced from Facebook pages of events listed **

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Bek Mitchell-Kidd
Bek Mitchell-Kidd
Bek is an Australian native who has lived in the Lake Norman area for more than a decade.