Ah Summer 2015…it was nice knowin’ ya. It’s almost time for backpacks and lunchboxes, bus rides and LOTS of paperwork. One last week of “fun in the sun”, pools, popsicles, and staying up past bedtime. Lots of ways to celebrate “The End” of summer this week in Charlotte. Don’t miss out.
Here are Our Smart Picks for Family This Week:
Kids Eat FREE at Tupelo Honey
Through Labor Day – After 4pm
Tupelo Honey
Don’t miss a great opportunity for a great meal with the kids. Perfect for celebrating back-to-school.
Operation Sandwich
Times Vary – see link for more info
Urban Ministry Center
Want to get the kids involved in “giving back” during the final days of summer. Learn how to be a part of the solution to end homelessness.
Gem Theatre’s FINAL Summer Movie Camp
August 18 @ 10am & 12pm
Gem Theatre in Kannapolis
Today is the final installment of “Movie Camp” at the Historic Gem Theatre. Such a treat to watch a movie in this place…don’t miss out.
Explore Latta
August 20 @ 9am-12pm
Latta Plantation Nature Center
Ages 8 and up are invited to lace up their shoes for this moderate hike to explore the nature preserve.
Union Street LIVE Concert & Block Party
August 20 @ 6-9pm
Downtown Concord
Tonight there are TWO stages and TWO bands…Jim Quick and the Coastline Band AND Pluto for Planet.
And For This Weekend:
Science on the Rocks: Back to School
August 21 @ 5pm
Discovery Place Uptown
Book the sitter and plan a date night to this fun “grown up” science event.
Movies Under the Stars
August 21 @ 7pm
Symphony Park at Southpark
Movies Under the Stars continues tonight at Southpark with a screening of Planes: Fire & Rescue.
OrthoCarolina 10K Classic – Food Truck & Beer Fest
August 22 @ 7:30am (the fun continues into the afternoon)
OrthoCarolina Sports Medicine Center
With a 5K, a 10K, a Kid’s Dash (and food and beer), this event is sure to please everyone in the family.
Summerfest
August 22 @ 9am-5pm
York, SC
Don’t miss a day of family fun, food, music, art and MORE…fun for all ages.
2015 Lil’ Stingers Auditions
August 22 @ 10am
Time Warner Cable Arena
Do your kids ages 8 to 13 like to dance? The Charlotte Hornets are forming a kids dance team, and auditions are NOW.
Freedom Summer Jazz Series
August 22 @ 5:30-8:30pm
Freedom Park
Enjoy the sounds of Jakiem Joyner & David P. Stevens during an evening at the park.
The Tryon Resolves
August 23 @ 1-5pm
Schiele Museum of Natural History
Learn all about a local declaration of Independence, The Tryon Resolves, with demos and reenactments.
Stream Stroll
August 23 @ 2pm
Reedy Creek Nature Center
All ages are invited to put on their water shoes and enjoy exploring the creek along the nature preserve.
Ongoing Family Events:
Party in the Park
August 19 @ 6pm
Romare Bearden Park
Six String Saturdays
August 22 @ 2pm
Discovery Place Uptown
River Jam
August 20 & August 22 Â @ 7pm
US National Whitewater Center
And So You Can Plan Ahead:
August 29: Charlotte Food Allergy Symposium @ Imaginon
August 29 & 30: Railroad Heritage Weekend @ Tweetsie Railroad
September 10-13: Yiasou Greek Festival @ Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
September 19: Rock & Read 5K @ Plaza Midwood Library
September 26: Isabella Santos 5K & 10K for Kids Cancer @ Ballantyne Corporate Park
September 30-October 4: Disney on Ice @ Time Warner Cable Arena
**For more local family friendly events, visit The Queen City Buzz.
