Giant crabs, and bunnies, pandas, and puppies – we’ve got the scoop on family fun; whether you want to shop for veggies or get your hands dirty and grow your own there’s something for everyone this week!
Yoga Storytime
Cornelius Library
Enjoy stories coupled with fun and easy yoga poses.
Wells Fargo Championship Kids Village
Quail Hollow Club
Watch the Wells Fargo Championship professional golf tournament held at the Quail Hollow Club. The Kids Village is open Wednesday – Sunday.
Intrude: A Free Public Interactive Art Display
The Green in Uptown
Part of Charlotte SHOUT! Very large white rabbits, illuminated in white light, have been invading festivals around the world, and now they’re invading Charlotte!
Claws Exhibit At SEA LIFE Aquarium
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
Dive into these crustacean’s habitats, learn crazy crabby facts, and face off with Crabzilla, the Japanese Spider Crab whose legs can span up to 15 feet.
Nomadic Murals: Tapestries Of The Modern Era
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Tapestries and rugs designed by artists usually associated with painting, sculpture, and architecture. The Bechtler holds excellent examples of textiles by Alexander Calder, Le Corbusier, Diego Giacometti, Fernand Léger, Roy Lichtenstein, Joan Miró, and Pablo Picasso.
Pandas In IMAX
Discovery Place Science
Explore another part of the world through the IMAX original film, “Pandas,” a breathtaking documentary adventure high in the mountains of Sichuan, China.
Homeschool Rally Junior Edition
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
The events are limited to 50 participants. Registration required.
Free Wednesday Evenings At The Mint Museum
Explore the Mint Museum’s exhibitions. Perfect time to take the kids.
Muddy Boots
Latta Plantation Nature Preserve
Kids will learn how to navigate off-trail and build their confidence and comfort in wooded spaces.
River Jam
U.S. National Whitewater Center
River Jam brings live musical performances to the world’s largest man-made whitewater river. See website for information about River Jam Run, open water swim, big water sessions, yoga and clinics happening near or during River Jams.
Sounds Of Summer In First Ward Park
First Ward Park
Relax at First Ward Park listening to live music and enjoying food trucks, craft beer and wine. May 3: Yonder Mountain String Band with Hank, Pattie and the Current.
Hayden: Magician
Stage Door Theatre
Hayden is an award-winning magician based in the Queen City who specializes in the art of illusion. Since the age of 10, Hayden has worked his way up from busking the streets of uptown Charlotte to headlining venues in the bustling art/theater/comedy venues in the Charlotte area.
Music On The Green Concert Series
The Green at Promenade on Providence
Come listen to music every Friday and Saturday throughout the summer (except June 21).
Stonecrest Summer Concert Series
Stonecrest Shopping Center
Celebrate 20 years of music at Stonecrest with weekly family fun. The Jeff Edwards band plays Friday night.
Star Wars Day
Discovery Place Kids Huntersville
“May the fourth (force) be with you” as you learn about characters from a galaxy far, far away.
Petting Zoo At The Cotswold Farmers Market
Costwold Farmers Market
Opening day at the Cotswold Farmers Market; enjoy special vendors, live entertainment and a petting zoo.
Paws In The Park
Chestnut Square Park
Event will feature vendors, demonstrations, giveaway, contests and a mini off-leash area for pup play dates.
Davidson Town Day
Davidson Town Green
Town Day will offer family games and information provided by local non-profits, entertainment and food available for purchase.
Here We Grow
The Duke Mansion
Create potted flowers that can then be presented to mom or another special person for Mother’s Day. This workshop will also include educational garden games and refreshments. Outdoor clothes are recommended.
Building Block Bonanza
The Schiele Museum
Kids can get creative in Block Party, the new interactive building area for children. Enjoy hands-on activities.
Bird Walk
Discovery Place Nature
Walk around the Museum and Freedom Park looking and listening for seasonal and resident birds.
Pet Adoption Event
SouthPark Mall
The City of Charlotte’s Animal Care and Control will bring a selection of dogs, puppies, cats and kittens to the center court inside the mall for adoption.
Mother’s Day Gift Making
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
Kids are guided in the creation of a hand-crafted, botanically-inspired gift for Mother’s Day.
Hello Huntersville
Downtown Huntersville
This festival highlights regional artists and musicians. Visit local breweries, wineries, and food trucks while listening to live music and shopping the vendor booths.
Teatime With American Girl’s 2019 Girl Of The Year, Blaire Wilson
American Girl Southpark Mall
Enjoy savory delights, sweet treats, tea and time together.
*Images shared from Facebook pages of events listed or free sources.
