It’s August…for real. CMS goes back to school in 3 weeks. Some schools start back in two. Summer is coming to a close. Don’t let the last few weeks get away from you. Loads of fun to be had this week. LOTS of outdoor movies, fun with the Panthers and more.
Here are Our Smart Picks for Family This Week:
LEGO Mini Build
August 4 & 5 @ 5pm
LEGO Store – Concord Mills
Be sure to register (new policy) for the monthly FREE mini-build. This month you’ll make the LEGO Kangaroo.
Wisdom of the Woods: Amazing Animal Adaptations
August 5 @ 7pm
Charlotte Nature Museum
Learn all about the adaptations animals make to survive in the presentation by the museum director.
Science Focus: Spin, Boom, Pop!
August 5 @ 10:30am
Village Park in Kannapolis
Join Mad Science as they wrap up Kannapolis summer fun Science Focus activities.
Countdown to Kindergarten w/ Roger Day
August 6 @ 5-7pm
Main Street Children’s Museum
There’s fun for the whole family at this education festival. You can’t beat the kids music sounds of Roger Day.
One Day Summer Camp
August 7 @ 10am-3pm
McGuire Nuclear Station’s Energy Explorium
An exciting day of science is in store. Robotics, circuits, physics and more. Space is limited. Please register.
This Weekend:
Carolina Panthers Fan Fest
August 7 @ 6:30-9:30pm
Bank of America Stadium
Don’t miss the fun of seeing the Panthers practice plus the TopCats, SirPurr, and a night capped by fireworks.
Movies Under the Stars & Kidgits Summer Carnival
August 7 @ 7pm
Symphony Park at Southpark
Central Charlotte’s place to be for a summer carnival followed by an outdoor screening of Big Hero 6.
Movies in the Park
August 7 @ 7pm
Village Park – Kannapolis
Outdoor summer movies are the best. Tonight watch Monsters, Inc under the stars.
UNCC’s Annual Piano Sale
August 7-9 – times vary
Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts
In the market for a piano for the family? This is a great opportunity to get a great deal from a reputable source.
Rockin’ & Reelin’ Movie Night
August 7 @ 7:30pm
Pineville Lake Park
Another outdoor movie offering on the other side of town…catch a screening of Dolphin Tale 2.
Charlotte Mothers of Multiples (CMOMs) Consignment Sale
August 8 @ 7:30am-3pm
The Park Expo & Conference Center
The children’s consignment sale season kicks off today with the CMOMs sale. Children’s clothing, gear, toys, furniture and more.
Weekend Fun at The Schiele Museum of Natural History
Citizen Science: Weather
August 8 @ 11am & 2pm
Learn how easy it is to be a Citizen Scientist in your own backyard.
Pond Life
August 9 @ 2pm
Search for living things in the pond and learn more about their life in the water.
Piedmont Endangered Animals: Family Day
August 8 @ 12-2pm
Museum of York County
Go on a scavenger hunt and create your own coloring book as you learn about the endangered species in our area.
Bearden Music Series – Jazz
August 8 @ 6-9pm
Romare Bearden Park
Listen to the jazz sounds of The Mint Julep Jazz Band while enjoying an evening outside.
Charlotte Comicon Summer Comic & Toy Show
August 9 @ 10am-4pm
5700 Westpark Drive
Vintage comic books, toys and action figures sure to entertain the kids (and maybe mom and dad, too).
Ongoing:
Party in the Park
August 5 @ 6pm
Romare Bearden Park
Six String Saturdays
August 8 @ 2pm
Discovery Place Uptown
River Jam
July 6 & August 8 @ 7pm
US National Whitewater Center
Plan Ahead:
August 14: Fairy Camp @ Historic Rosedale
September 30-October 4: Disney on Ice @ Time Warner Cable Arena
**For more local family friendly events, visit The Queen City Buzz.
