Fall officially starts with the Fall Equinox this week, and you’ll find lots of fun events and activities to do with the family this week. From festivals, to art workshops, there is surely something for your family to enjoy. Have a great week.
Talk Like a Pirate Day
September 19 – All Day
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Talk like a pirate and get a FREE doughnut…dress like one an get a FREE DOZEN!
Homeschool Program
September 20 & 21 @ 1-3pm
Museum of York County
If you homeschool, your students ages 6 to 11 are invited to participate in this monthly program. Please register.
Stroller Strides Master Class & Playgroup
September 21 @ 10am-12pm
Freedom Park (by the train engine)
Enjoy a master class by the founder of Stroller Strides, Lisa Druxman, plus a playgroup for the kids, raffle prizes and giveaways.
Mini Masters Workshop
September 21 @ 1:30pm
Mint Museum Randolph
Ages 3 to 5 (accompanied by an adult) are invited to create art around the theme of Ships at Sea. Please register.
Fall Equinox
September 22 @ 11:15am and 2:15pm
Discovery Place Kids
Celebrate the first official day of fall with seasonal activities and crafts.
Uptown Crawl
September 22 @ 6-9pm
Multiple Uptown Galleries
Make it a date night or take the family to enjoy the inaugural Uptown Gallery Crawl this evening.
Fall Auto Fair
September 22-25 : Times vary each day
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Car lovers, don’t miss it. Vendors, a kids’ play zone, fair food and more.
Festival in the Park
September 23-25- Times vary by day
Freedom Park
Truly one of the BEST weekends in Charlotte. Festival in the Park celebrates 52 years with food, art and fun for all.
Mount Holly Art & Music Festival
September 23 @ 6-10pm, September 24 @ 11am-10pm
Downtown Mount Holly
This festival has it all. Live music, awesome artists on display, food, and a kidzone complete with fencing, yoga, crafts and more.
Day Out With Thomas the Train
September 23-25, September 30 & October 1-2
NC Transportation Museum in Spencer NC
Tickets always go fast for this annual event. If you have Thomas fans (or train fans), don’t miss out on the great family event.
The Denver Days Festival
September 23 @ 5-11pm, September 24 @ 11am-11pm
Rescue Squad Park
The Rotary Club of Denver Lake Norman sponsors this annual family-friendly festival.
Piedmont Pottery Festival
September 24 @ 10am-4pm
Historic Brattonsville
Art vendors, bluegrass music, pottery educations and barbeque…enjoy.
41st Annual UNCC International Festival
September 24 @ 10am-6pm
UNCC Main Campus
Dancing, parades, food, and an international marketplace  are all part of the plan for this event.
St. Ann’s Parish 19th Annual Carnival
September 24 @ 10am-6pm
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
Enjoy carnival food, games, rides, activities, church tours and more. Great fun for the whole family.
Take a Child Outside
September 24 @ 10am-2pm
Museum of York County
Celebrate “Take a Child Outside Day” with scavenger hunts, butterfly releases, meet a beekeeper and more.
Indian Trail Cultural Arts Festival
September 24 @ 11am-7pm
Chestnut Square Park
Free admission…art, culture and family fun.
Kaleidoscope Art Festival
September 24 @ 12-5pm
Downtown Kannapolis
Enjoy this FREE festival with art vendors, food vendors, a kids zone and art displays.
Reptile & Amphibian Day & Under The Shade Tree
September 25 @ 1-5pm
Schiele Museum of Natural History
Don’t miss games, dissections, and chances to see AND touch reptiles and amphibians today, or enjoy a laid back afternoon of colonial pastimes and games.
Save the Date:
September 28 – October 2: Disney on Ice: Follow Your Heart @ Time Warner Cable Arena
October 2: Peppa Pig Live @ Belk Theater
October 8: Charlotte Mini Maker Faire @ Discovery Place
October 15:Â A Clearing in the Forest book signing @ Park Road Books
October 15 & 16: Fall Mini Sessions with Laurel Belle Photography
