Festivals, Kids Code, Book Signing & More. Things to Do With Family This Week

So much to do this week here in Charlotte. Some festivals, some storytimes and some great weekend events that are sure to bring some great fall family fun. We hope you plan some fun for your family this week!

 

Make It, Take It for Toddlers

October 11 @ 10am-12pm

Main Street Children’s Museum

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Don’t miss this super “arts and crafts” time for toddlers and their caregivers.

FREE Kids Code Classes

October 11 @ 4-5:30pm

Google Fiber

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Kids ages 8 to 12 are invited to these weekly coding classes through Tech Talent South…attend one or all.

Community Read: The 14th Goldfish

October 12 @ 4:15pm

South County Library

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Ages 8 to 11 are invited to the library to discuss the book and partake in some science fun.

Pineville FallFest

October 14 @ 6-10pm, October 15 @ 10am-10pm

Pineville Lake Park

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Music, rides, food, arts & crafts and LOTS of family fun.

Apple Harvest Festival

October 15 @ 10am-6pm

Windy Hill Orchard

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Tickets aren’t on sale yet, but they will go fast…don’t miss out.

Bilingual Stories and Music: Emotions/Las Emociones

October 15 @ 11am-12pm

Mint Museum Randolph

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Families with children ages 0 to 6 are invited to this program full of stories, music and movement.

Author Event & Book Signing: A Clearing in the Forest

October 15 @ 11am

Park Road Books

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Head to Park Road Books to meet Charlotte author, Kim Stump, and check out her just released book.

Saturday Family Workshop

October 15 @ 1:30-3pm

Mint Museum Randolph

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Check out the Mint Museum’s newest family offering for ages 6 and up with a gallery tour and studio art time.

Spirits & Stories: Brattonsville by Twilight

October 15 @ 3-9pm

Historic Brattonsville

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Magic shows, wagon rides, candlelight tours, campfires and yummy treats…sounds like a perfect fall evening.

Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour

October 15 @ 3:30-4pm

Discovery Place Science

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Limited to 8 people, this tour occurs every Saturday afternoon. Don’t miss your chance to see what most don’t get to see at the DP aquarium.

Lost Hollow Music Fest

October 15 @ 10am-5pm & October 16 @ 12pm-5pm

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

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Enjoy lots of live music to enjoy at Daniel Stowe this weekend.

Fall Mini Sessions w/ Laurel Belle Photography

October 15 by appointment (also October 29 & 30)

South Charlotte – Foxcroft Road

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Need holiday card photos, or some fun candid shots of the kids and family for your gallery wall? Sign up today!

 

Hola Charlotte 2016

October 16 @ 12-7pm

North Tryon & 6th Street in Uptown Charlotte

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Don’t miss this FREE festival, known as Charlotte’s Official Hispanic Heritage Festival.

Save the Date:

October 22: Happy Birthday Discovery Place Kids @ Discovery Place Kids

October 29: Spooky Science @ Museum of York County

October 29: Trail-O-Treats @ Schiele Museum of Natural History

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