Our Things to Do with Family round up this week includes a Hello Kitty traveling cafe, celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday, catching a train, feeding a jellyfish and much more. For a listing of the KIDS EAT FREE spots around town, check out our article here.
Lillian Blades: Mirrors of Life
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
An array of found objects with bursts of bright and dark colors form works of art that are both mesmerizing and reflective.
Small Stalks Monday at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Monday, February 26, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
How the West Was Won
N.C. Transportation Museum
This exhibit tells the story of the coming of railroads after the Civil War and the impact they had on the life, economy, culture, folklore, music and landscape of the mountains. Using videos, narratives, historic photos and artifacts, visitors can view the history of rail in western North Carolina and learn about the construction of these railroads.
Dinosafari and Lions and Tigers and Bears: Through the Lens with National Geographic at The Schiele Museum
Dr. Seuss Birthday Program
Friday, March 2, Cornelius Library, 1:00 p.m./ Mount Holly Branch Library, 3:00 p.m.
Celebrate the life of Dr. Theodor “Seuss” Geisel through stories, song and laughter.
PJs and Paintbrushes (parents night out)
Davidson Parks and Rec
Make plans to drop off your young artist, dressed in their cozy pajamas, for an evening of painting fun. While you are off enjoying a quiet dinner, your student will be set up with everything needed to create a winter wonderland landscape. Registration required.
Full Moon Hike
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
Feel the energy of the full moon during a fun guided hike on the trails of Reedy Creek Nature Preserve.
Hello Kitty Cafe
Northlake Mall
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be making an appearance at Northlake Mall. Stop by and check them out at Entry One near H&M. Enjoy yummy macarons, mini cakes, cookies, bow shaped water bottles and other goodies, each infused with unique Hello Kitty details.
Classics for Kids Live
Stage Door Theatre
Naomi Lewin, host of the nationally syndicated radio program “Classics for Kids,” will guide classical music fans of all ages on an exploration of Vivaldi’s masterpiece The Four Seasons in this free community event. Reserve your seat in advance.
Aquarium Feeding Tour
Discovery Place Science
See what our fish friends are having for dinner… Follow the live care specialists through World Alive as they feed some of the water-loving residents.
Buy Tix Now For
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Children’s Theater of Charlotte
Paw Patrol Live!: The Great Pirate Adventure
Ovens Auditorium
