Hope everyone has enjoyed a wonderful break. Not sure about you, but I’m just about ready for school to be back in session…like the Christmas carol “mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again.” Yep, that’s me. Mainly I’m looking forward to knowing what day it is again. The week between Christmas and New Years is so tricky!!!
Lots to do this week to occupy some hours and get out some leftover energy.
Big Rock Nature Preserve
Looking to get outside on the last few days of break, but don’t want to leave the city…my family discovered this nature preserve last week and it was fantastic. The perfect place for a morning nature adventure or a picnic lunch with family and friends. Dogs welcome, on leash as well. Only 22 acres, so you can see it all quickly or make it a day of exploring.
Nature Story Corner
January 2 @ 10am-11am
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Start the new year off with some time in the outdoors. Ages 3 to 7 are invited for this fun nature adventure.
Holiday on Ice – Final Week
January 2-8 (hours vary by day)
NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza
Your chance at Uptown Ice Skating is almost over…the rink closes on Sunday evening at 7pm.
Learn, Connect, Play: Board Games
January 3 @ 10am
South County Library
It’s the last day of winter break (for CMS kids) and a great day to enjoy playing some board games at the library.
Dakota & Friends
January 3 @ 11:30am-2:30pm
Imaginon
Don’t miss these “real” dinosaurs as they come to play today in the lobby at Imaginon.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
January 4 @ 7pm
Spectrum Center
Don’t miss the only home game this week…cheer on your Hornets and enjoy an evening uptown.
Baby & Me
January 5 @ 9am (also January 12, 19 & 26)
Main Street Children’s Museum
Check out the newest programming from MSCM for ages birth to 12 months and their caregivers.
Monster Jam
January 6 @ 7pm & January 7 @ 1pm & 7pm
Spectrum Center
Join Grave Digger and all of his monster truck friends and this event sure to bring the family fun.
The Vanishing Holiday: Twelfth Night
January 7 @ 11am
James K. Polk Historic Site
Learn about the holiday that is rarely observed these days and marks the end of the “12 Days of Christmas”.
Civil War Living Quarters
January 7 & 8 @ 10am-4pm
Historic Latta Plantation
Learn about life of those serving in the Civil War. Demonstrations, exhibits and more.
