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We focused on end-of-week activities for this update, in an effort to avoid Hurricane Florence's impact.  Still... please make sure to confirm before showing up to any of this week's events. Mountain Bike Demo Day U.S. National Whitewater Center Check out the...

Goats, cows, birds, rocks, movies, live music, festivals and fairs... we had so much fun just putting together this week's Scoop picks! Minerals of the World The Schiele Museum Enjoy 1,500 square feet of rocks and minerals from around the world. See...

Boost Children's Manners and Confidence We all want our children to fit in, to make friends, and feel connected and part of a group whether they are in kindergarten or in seventh grade. Some children seem to feel at ease...

So much fun to be had this week celebrating nature and family -- get your boots dirty, take in a puppet show, see birds fly and squirrels hunt, bake up a storm and attend a festival or two. Huntersville Field...

The weather is delightful - get out there Scoopers and climb trees, experience a planetarium show with Big Bird and Elmo, take in a museum, concert or festival, and maybe adopt a dog or save the butterflies... your choice. Nature...

Feeling a little unsure about starting soccer this fall? Don't worry we've got you covered to make sure you get the goooooaall. First, Sign-up Sign-up now if you haven’t already. Most recreational leagues will be making decisions about teams and coaches...

Eeek out the last bits of summer with Scoop's picks for fun with plants, yoga and music in the park, air-conditioned fun at local museums, weather fun and even a beach party in the mountains. Preschool Community Program Anne Springs Close...

Turn up the fun this week and have breakfast with animals, reading fun in your PJs, take in an art exhibition, go birding, painting, to a baseball game, an evening farmer's market and more! Pajama Rama on the Plaza Plaza Midwood...

Read on to find out what to do now (and later) with festival fun, books, shows, movies, cupcakes, art, nature and more! Budding Adventures Reedy Creek Nature Preserve Start off by exploring various nature topics in the classrooms by using the best...