Happy Halloween week. I’m looking forward to stashing all the Kit Kat’s and Reece’s away this week, and I have my fingers crossed that the candy high is too long lasting for the kids. Lots more fun happenings this week AFTER Halloween as well…don’t miss out.
No School for CMS on Halloween (10/31) – Teacher Workday
Great Pumpkin Celebration
October 31 @ 4-8pm
Bass Pro Shop at Concord Mills
The Halloween fun includes face painting, hot chocolate, crafts, costume parade and trick-or-treating.
Dakota & Friends
November 1 @ 11:30am-2:30pm
Imaginon
The dinosars return for some intereactive fun today. Check them out up close and personal.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers
November 2 @ 7pm
Spectrum Center (aka Time Warner Cable Arena)
The season has started…don’t miss the fun-for-the-whole-family basketball action.
Charlotte Checkers vs. Rockford Ice Hogs
November 2 & 3 @ 7pm
Bojangle’s Coliseum
If basketball isn’t your thing, maybe check out Charlotte’s own ice hockey team.
Citizen Science Friday – HawkWatch
November 4 @ 1pm
Discovery Place Nature
Learn about the “Hawkwatch” effort and how to conduct your own in your backyard or neighborhood.
Odd Squad LIVE
November 4 @ 6:30pm
Knight Theater
Watch as this popular PBS show comes to Charlotte live and on stage for your kids. The Squad needs your help.
Grace for President
November 4 @ 7:30pm, November 5 @ 11am & 3pm, November 6 @ 2pm & 4pm
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
Just in time to prepare for Election Day, don’t miss the latest production at Children’s Theatre…they never disappoint.
I CAN Be Anything Fair
November 5 @ 10am-1pm
Discovery Place Kids
Don’t miss this kid-sized career fair where the kids can meet community helpers from our area.
Folklife Festival
November 5 @ 10am-4pm
Historic Latta Plantation
Start your holiday shopping early at this craft and folk arts festival including live bluegrass, historical demonstrations and more.
EpicFest Family Festival
November 5 @ 10am-4pm
Imaginon
Celebrate the library with author visits, robotics, puppetry, family cooking and more.
Salute to Veterans Parade
November 5 @ 11am
Uptown Charlotte
Usher in Veterans Day with this annual Charlotte parade.
Learn to Ride FREE Event
November 5 @ 11am-1pm
Marion Diehl Rec Center
This is how all three of my kids learned to ride a bike. Save your sanity and check out this awesome event.
Don’t Forget to FALL BACK
November 6 @ 2am
Everywhere
Gain an hour of sleep…assuming your kids are good with this time change thing…mine are not.
