Maker Faire, Frankenstein, Great Worldwide Star Count & More. Things to Do with Family This Week – 10/3

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OCTOBER!!! How did this happen? Can’t believe that the holiday months are beginning already. Got to find the costumes, buy the candy, decorate the front porch…and that’s just for Halloween. Lots of fall fun to be had in Charlotte this week.

No School for CMS October 3…Teacher Workday

 

 

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Community Read

All Month

Charlotte Mecklenburg library branches

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Don’t miss the fun of this year’s Community Read focused on Frankenstein. Library scavenger hunts, events and much more kick off this week.

 

Teri’s Kids Consignment Sale

Through October 8 – Times vary by day

Merino’s in Mooresville

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Don’t miss this great and HUGE children’s consignment sale in Mooresville.

 

Southern Sound Series Kick Off

October 5 @ 1:30-3:00pm

McCelvey Center

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This FREE and open to the public event will feature live music by Dave Childers and his band, The Serpants.

 

Afterschool Art Club

October 5 @ 5:00-6:30pm

Mint Museum Randolph

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Ages 9 to 12 are invited to embark on an 8 week art workshop journey.

 

Sunset at The Metropolitan

October 6 @ 6:30pm

The Plaza at The Metropolitan

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Head tot he Metropolitan in midtown this evening to enjoy outdoor live music with Liquid Pleasure.

 

Citizen Science Friday: Great Worldwide Star Count

October 7 @ 1pm

Discovery Place Nature

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Note that the Charlotte Nature Museum is now Discovery Place Nature…learn how you can help count the stars this afternoon.

 

School of Hard Rocks: Geology of the Piedmont Workshop

October 8 @ 9am-12pm (with optional field trip after)

Museum of York County

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Ages 12 and up are invited to this workshop to learn about the rocks and geology of our area.

 

Charlotte Mini-Maker Faire

October 8 @ 9am-5pm

Discovery Place Science

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Note that Discovery Place (Uptown) is now Discovery Place Science. Join the fun of this all day building and maker event.

 

Kids Yoga

October 8 @ 11am

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

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Ages 3 and over are invited for some garden yoga this morning.

 

Latin American Festival

October 8 @ 12-8pm

Symphony Park at Southpark

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Music, food, cultural demos and more. Children 8 and under get in FREE.

Save the Date:

October 15: A Clearing in the Forest book signing @ Park Road Books

October 15 & 16: Fall Mini Sessions with Laurel Belle Photography

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