All hail a short week thanks to Labor Day! Check out what’s happening Monday — where to shop and what to do. Then read on for ideas to make the rest of your week fly by in fabulousness including many festivals.
Tuesday, September 5
Dakota and Friends (11:30 a.m.)
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center (Charlotte)
Meet Dakota, pet a baby T. rex and read aloud to other dinosaur friends.
Wednesday, September 6
Family Story Time on the Plaza (10:00 a.m.)
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library (Plaza Midwood Branch)
Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skills
Thursday, September 7
Yiasou Greek Festival (Times vary check schedule)
East Blvd (Charlotte)
Food, entertainment and fun for the whole family; the Yiasou (the Greek word for Hello, Goodbye and Cheers) Greek Festival features Hellenic cultural exhibits, authentic Greek cuisine and homemade pastries, entertainment, live music and dancing, wine tastings, art, shopping and more.
Friday, September 8 (through 16)
Cabarrus County Fair (Times vary check schedule)
(North Concord)
Nine days of rides, food, education, friendly competition and fun. Enjoy delicious food, more than 40 thrilling rides and games, dazzling entertainment and make memories to last a lifetime.
Saturday, September 9
Festival of India (Times vary check schedule)
Belk Theater (Charlotte)
Celebrate the 23rd Annual Festival of India and a rich mosaic of art, crafts, languages, couture and cuisine from the various regions of India in a festive setting.
Sunday, September 10 (through Oct 29)
Chinese Lantern Festival (5:30 – 9:30)
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (Belmont)
The lanterns are made by masters of the craft in Zigong, China’s center of lantern heritage; arranged in the shape of dragons, peacocks, and giant pearls… they glimmer like crystal rainbows.
*All images taken from Facebook pages of events listed*
