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Kids can run the bases at the ballpark on Sundays!
Cost: $13+
Where:
BB&T Stadium
324 S. Mint St.
, NC
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The Grizzlies will wear special super hero jerseys.
Cost: $10-$15, children 3 and younger free
Where:
Sims Park
1001 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Gastonia, NC
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Classes for adaptive learning and sensory needs meet at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Where:
Sun Valley High School
5211 Old Charlotte Hwy.
Monroe, NC
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Sponsor: Church of the Redeemer
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Experience age-level appropriate Sunday school classes at 9:30 and 11 a.m. that connect families with larger church programs and ministries while creating a welcoming environment for all families.
Cost: Free
Where:
Matthews United Methodist Church
801 S. Trade St.
Matthews, NC
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Join SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium for Sensory Friendly Sundays on the second Sunday of every month. Families with children on the autism spectrum or children with sensory processing...
Cost: $8
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC 28027
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Sponsor: Sea Life Charlotte
Website »
On Saturdays and Sundays from noon-5pm, the arcade bar opens to all ages with a parent or guardian present.
Cost: Cost for games
Where:
Abari Game Bar
1721 N. Davidson St.
, NC
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Telephone: 980-430-4587
Website »
Teach or play with your child in the heated pool.
Cost: $5 per swimmer, max $15 per family
Where:
Goldfish Swim School
13403 S. Ridge Drive
, NC
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This exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on the black basalt sculpture made by Josiah Wedgwood and other Staffordshire potters in late eighteenth-century England.
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
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Multiplied: Edition MAT and the Transformable Work of Art examines the rise of three-dimensional objects issued in editions, which emerged as an international phenomenon in the 1960s and 1970s.
Cost: $5-$9, children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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The Things Come Apart exhibit reveals the inner workings of common, everyday items. Images explore how things are designed and how technology has evolved over time.
Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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This exhibit explores the various aspects of walls, which includes the artistic, social, political and historical aspects, as well as the physical barriers like fences or sand berms. The space is...
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Join us for our Pinkyswear Virtual Kids Triathlon event. This virtual event which kicks off formally on June 1st for all ages and abilities, and the triathlon can be completed anywhere! The...
Cost: $15
Where:
, NC
Sponsor: Pinkyswear Foundation
Contact Name: Valorie Liggett
Website »
Kids, are you ready to run off with the circus... for a week? Whether your child is ready to join the circus for the first time, or wants to push their circus skills to the next level. Our Aerial &...
Cost: 250
Where:
AerialCLT
801 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28205
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Sponsor: AerialCLT
Telephone: 980-292-1593
Contact Name: AerialCLT
Website »
Try these summer fun activities at home to keep kids busy during summer. Fee includes one live small group lesson per week with a certfied teacher, daily activities, virtual field trips and more!
Cost: $10 per week per child or $50 for all 6 weeks
Where:
712 Circle Trace Road
Monroe, NC 28110
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Sponsor: Authentic Teaching
Website »
Drop off your little ones to explore, play and learn during Music Mondays, Theater Thursdays and Food Fridays. A small snack is provided. Register online.
Cost: $21-$31
Where:
New Hope Baptist Church
2024 Redbud Drive
Gastonia, NC
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Toddlers can enjoy a special jump session every weekday morning. With each child age 6 and younger, an adult may jump for free, not including DefyGravity socks for $3.
Cost: $11 for one hour
Where:
DefyGravity Trampoline Park
8116 University City Blvd.
, NC
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George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows presented faith of Jesus Christ in song. Come discover the ways the Lord used their efforts and their music to open hearts around the world. Read inspiring...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
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Sponsor: The Billy Graham Library
Website »
Drop in for safe play on the equipment indoors.
Cost: $8, $10 on weekends and school holidays
Where:
Superior Play Systems
11415 Granite St.
Suite C
, NC
View map »
Multiplied: Edition MAT and the Transformable Work of Art examines the rise of three-dimensional objects issued in editions, which emerged as an international phenomenon in the 1960s and 1970s.
Cost: $5-$9, children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
The Things Come Apart exhibit reveals the inner workings of common, everyday items. Images explore how things are designed and how technology has evolved over time.
Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Join us for our Pinkyswear Virtual Kids Triathlon event. This virtual event which kicks off formally on June 1st for all ages and abilities, and the triathlon can be completed anywhere! The...
Cost: $15
Where:
, NC
Sponsor: Pinkyswear Foundation
Contact Name: Valorie Liggett
Website »
Kids, are you ready to run off with the circus... for a week? Whether your child is ready to join the circus for the first time, or wants to push their circus skills to the next level. Our Aerial &...
Cost: 250
Where:
AerialCLT
801 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28205
View map »
Sponsor: AerialCLT
Telephone: 980-292-1593
Contact Name: AerialCLT
Website »
Toddlers can enjoy a special jump session every weekday morning. With each child age 6 and younger, an adult may jump for free, not including DefyGravity socks for $3.
Cost: $11 for one hour
Where:
DefyGravity Trampoline Park
8116 University City Blvd.
, NC
View map »
George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows presented faith of Jesus Christ in song. Come discover the ways the Lord used their efforts and their music to open hearts around the world. Read inspiring...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: The Billy Graham Library
Website »
Drop in for safe play on the equipment indoors.
Cost: $8, $10 on weekends and school holidays
Where:
Superior Play Systems
11415 Granite St.
Suite C
, NC
View map »
Teach or play with your child in the heated pool.
Cost: $5 per swimmer, max $15 per family
Where:
Goldfish Swim School
13403 S. Ridge Drive
, NC
View map »
Get free entry to The Schiele Museum every second Tuesday of the month from 4-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 East Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Sponsor: Duke Energy
Website »
The Bojangles’ Summer Shootout provides up-and-coming drivers with valuable experience in Legend Cars and Bandoleros on Charlotte’s frontstretch quarter-mile oval. Gates open at 5...
Cost: $8; free for children 13 and younger
Where:
Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Pkwy. S.
Concord, NC
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Come for information, support and conversation with other breastfeeding families every second Tuesday of the month. Children and support people are welcome.
Cost: Free
Where:
Grier Heights Community Center
3100 Leroy St.
, NC
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Sponsor: La Leche League of Grier Heights
Website »
This exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on the black basalt sculpture made by Josiah Wedgwood and other Staffordshire potters in late eighteenth-century England.
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
View map »
The Things Come Apart exhibit reveals the inner workings of common, everyday items. Images explore how things are designed and how technology has evolved over time.
Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Join us for our Pinkyswear Virtual Kids Triathlon event. This virtual event which kicks off formally on June 1st for all ages and abilities, and the triathlon can be completed anywhere! The...
Cost: $15
Where:
, NC
Sponsor: Pinkyswear Foundation
Contact Name: Valorie Liggett
Website »
Kids, are you ready to run off with the circus... for a week? Whether your child is ready to join the circus for the first time, or wants to push their circus skills to the next level. Our Aerial &...
Cost: 250
Where:
AerialCLT
801 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28205
View map »
Sponsor: AerialCLT
Telephone: 980-292-1593
Contact Name: AerialCLT
Website »
Toddlers can enjoy a special jump session every weekday morning. With each child age 6 and younger, an adult may jump for free, not including DefyGravity socks for $3.
Cost: $11 for one hour
Where:
DefyGravity Trampoline Park
8116 University City Blvd.
, NC
View map »
George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows presented faith of Jesus Christ in song. Come discover the ways the Lord used their efforts and their music to open hearts around the world. Read inspiring...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: The Billy Graham Library
Website »
Drop in for safe play on the equipment indoors.
Cost: $8, $10 on weekends and school holidays
Where:
Superior Play Systems
11415 Granite St.
Suite C
, NC
View map »
Explore the Mint Museum's exhibitions without charge.
Cost: Free
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road
Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC
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Telephone: 704-337-2000
Website »
This exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on the black basalt sculpture made by Josiah Wedgwood and other Staffordshire potters in late eighteenth-century England.
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
View map »
Multiplied: Edition MAT and the Transformable Work of Art examines the rise of three-dimensional objects issued in editions, which emerged as an international phenomenon in the 1960s and 1970s.
Cost: $5-$9, children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
The Things Come Apart exhibit reveals the inner workings of common, everyday items. Images explore how things are designed and how technology has evolved over time.
Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
This exhibit explores the various aspects of walls, which includes the artistic, social, political and historical aspects, as well as the physical barriers like fences or sand berms. The space is...
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Join us for our Pinkyswear Virtual Kids Triathlon event. This virtual event which kicks off formally on June 1st for all ages and abilities, and the triathlon can be completed anywhere! The...
Cost: $15
Where:
, NC
Sponsor: Pinkyswear Foundation
Contact Name: Valorie Liggett
Website »
Drop off your little ones to explore, play and learn during Music Mondays, Theater Thursdays and Food Fridays. A small snack is provided. Register online.
Cost: $21-$31
Where:
New Hope Baptist Church
2024 Redbud Drive
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Toddlers can enjoy a special jump session every weekday morning. With each child age 6 and younger, an adult may jump for free, not including DefyGravity socks for $3.
Cost: $11 for one hour
Where:
DefyGravity Trampoline Park
8116 University City Blvd.
, NC
View map »
Tiny Tots will offer art, science, cooking, movement, music and dance activities for toddlers. Classes are held the third Thursday of every month, March through November.
Cost: $5
Where:
Village Park
700 West C St.
Kannapolis, NC
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Kids, are you ready to run off with the circus... for a week? Whether your child is ready to join the circus for the first time, or wants to push their circus skills to the next level. Our Aerial &...
Cost: 250
Where:
AerialCLT
801 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28205
View map »
Sponsor: AerialCLT
Telephone: 980-292-1593
Contact Name: AerialCLT
Website »
George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows presented faith of Jesus Christ in song. Come discover the ways the Lord used their efforts and their music to open hearts around the world. Read inspiring...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: The Billy Graham Library
Website »
Drop in for safe play on the equipment indoors.
Cost: $8, $10 on weekends and school holidays
Where:
Superior Play Systems
11415 Granite St.
Suite C
, NC
View map »
Hear live music every Thursday, June 4 through August 13. Bring chairs, blankets, and money for food trucks, beer, wine and sodas. See website for lineup.
Cost: $5 per person (free for members); $5 per car for parking
Where:
Anne Springs Close Greenway
291 Dairy Barn Ln.
Fort Mill, SC
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Bring a lawn chair or blanket and cozy up for some outside entertainment. Ice cream and snacks available for purchase.
Cost: Free
Where:
Veterans Park
201 Huntersville-Concord Road
Huntersville, NC
View map »
River Jam brings live music outdoors, right in the middle of the world’s largest man-made whitewater river. Hear music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, as well as during each of...
Cost: $6 for parking
Where:
USNWC
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: USNWC
Website »
This exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on the black basalt sculpture made by Josiah Wedgwood and other Staffordshire potters in late eighteenth-century England.
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
View map »
Multiplied: Edition MAT and the Transformable Work of Art examines the rise of three-dimensional objects issued in editions, which emerged as an international phenomenon in the 1960s and 1970s.
Cost: $5-$9, children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
The Things Come Apart exhibit reveals the inner workings of common, everyday items. Images explore how things are designed and how technology has evolved over time.
Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
This exhibit explores the various aspects of walls, which includes the artistic, social, political and historical aspects, as well as the physical barriers like fences or sand berms. The space is...
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Join us for our Pinkyswear Virtual Kids Triathlon event. This virtual event which kicks off formally on June 1st for all ages and abilities, and the triathlon can be completed anywhere! The...
Cost: $15
Where:
, NC
Sponsor: Pinkyswear Foundation
Contact Name: Valorie Liggett
Website »
Drop off your little ones to explore, play and learn during Music Mondays, Theater Thursdays and Food Fridays. A small snack is provided. Register online.
Cost: $21-$31
Where:
New Hope Baptist Church
2024 Redbud Drive
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Toddlers can enjoy a special jump session every weekday morning. With each child age 6 and younger, an adult may jump for free, not including DefyGravity socks for $3.
Cost: $11 for one hour
Where:
DefyGravity Trampoline Park
8116 University City Blvd.
, NC
View map »
George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows presented faith of Jesus Christ in song. Come discover the ways the Lord used their efforts and their music to open hearts around the world. Read inspiring...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: The Billy Graham Library
Website »
Drop in for safe play on the equipment indoors.
Cost: $8, $10 on weekends and school holidays
Where:
Superior Play Systems
11415 Granite St.
Suite C
, NC
View map »
Caregivers and their littles learn new yoga poses with songs and games. Multiple class rates available.
Cost: $20
Where:
Tiny Blooms Yoga
15905 Brookway Drive
Suite 4106
Huntersville, NC
View map »
Teach or play with your child in the heated pool.
Cost: $5 per swimmer, max $15 per family
Where:
Goldfish Swim School
13403 S. Ridge Drive
, NC
View map »
Kids, are you ready to run off with the circus... for a week? Whether your child is ready to join the circus for the first time, or wants to push their circus skills to the next level. Our Aerial &...
Cost: 250
Where:
AerialCLT
801 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28205
View map »
Sponsor: AerialCLT
Telephone: 980-292-1593
Contact Name: AerialCLT
Website »
rab dinner from a variety of local food trucks at this weekly rally. Visit the website for a list of participating trucks.
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Resident Culture Brewing Company
2101 Central Ave.
, NC
View map »
This family-friendly event features craft brews, wine, cider, live music and the best food trucks in Charlotte. Bring the whole family, including your dogs. Along...
Cost: Free
Where:
Sycamore Brewing
2161 Hawkins St.
, NC
View map »
Treat the kids and yourself to a fun night out! Drop kids off to run, play and dance. Pizza dinner is included.
Cost: $25
Where:
Romp n' Roll NW Charlotte
3611 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road
207
, NC
View map »
Live the story of Stephen and the Apostles. Experience the rousing power of ANNO DOMINI: the year of our Lord while enjoying a Greek dinner.
Cost: $10-$40
Where:
NarroWay Theater
3327 Highway 51
Fort Mill, SC 29715
View map »
River Jam brings live music outdoors, right in the middle of the world’s largest man-made whitewater river. Hear music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, as well as during each of...
Cost: $6 for parking
Where:
USNWC
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: USNWC
Website »
This exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on the black basalt sculpture made by Josiah Wedgwood and other Staffordshire potters in late eighteenth-century England.
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
View map »
Multiplied: Edition MAT and the Transformable Work of Art examines the rise of three-dimensional objects issued in editions, which emerged as an international phenomenon in the 1960s and 1970s.
Cost: $5-$9, children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
The Things Come Apart exhibit reveals the inner workings of common, everyday items. Images explore how things are designed and how technology has evolved over time.
Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
See the original, Broadway-style dinner show, and experience the story of Stephen and the Apostles. See website for showtimes.
Cost: $10-$40
Where:
NarroWay Theatre
3327 Hwy 51
Fort Mill, SC
View map »
Sponsor: NarroWay Productions
Telephone: 803-802-2300
Website »
This exhibit explores the various aspects of walls, which includes the artistic, social, political and historical aspects, as well as the physical barriers like fences or sand berms. The space is...
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Join us for our Pinkyswear Virtual Kids Triathlon event. This virtual event which kicks off formally on June 1st for all ages and abilities, and the triathlon can be completed anywhere! The...
Cost: $15
Where:
, NC
Sponsor: Pinkyswear Foundation
Contact Name: Valorie Liggett
Website »
Adults and kids ages 10 years and older can swim, bike and run. A Kids' Tri and a Preschool Tri are offered as well. All finishers will receive a medal after crossing the bubble-filled finish...
Cost: $25-$55
Where:
Morrison Family YMCA
9405 Bryant Farms Road
, NC
View map »
Various living history displays and reenactors will be present to interact with the museum guests telling of the US military involvement in the European Theater of Operations.
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 East Mountain St.
Kings Mountain, NC
View map »
Car owners and enthusiasts gather to celebrate their passion for cars and showcase their prized classics, customs and hot rods. Occurs the third Saturday of the month, excluding May and October.
Cost: Free
Where:
Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Pkwy. S.
Concord, NC
View map »
George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows presented faith of Jesus Christ in song. Come discover the ways the Lord used their efforts and their music to open hearts around the world. Read inspiring...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: The Billy Graham Library
Website »
On Saturdays and Sundays from noon-5pm, the arcade bar opens to all ages with a parent or guardian present.
Cost: Cost for games
Where:
Abari Game Bar
1721 N. Davidson St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 980-430-4587
Website »
Live the story of Stephen and the Apostles. Experience the rousing power of ANNO DOMINI: the year of our Lord while enjoying a Greek dinner.
Cost: $10-$40
Where:
NarroWay Theater
3327 Highway 51
Fort Mill, SC 29715
View map »
Bring the family to hear live music in Davidson this summer! Dates: April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17.
Cost: Free
Where:
Circles at 30
Jetton Street
Davidson, NC
View map »
River Jam brings live music outdoors, right in the middle of the world’s largest man-made whitewater river. Hear music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, as well as during each of...
Cost: $6 for parking
Where:
USNWC
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: USNWC
Website »
This exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on the black basalt sculpture made by Josiah Wedgwood and other Staffordshire potters in late eighteenth-century England.
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
View map »
Multiplied: Edition MAT and the Transformable Work of Art examines the rise of three-dimensional objects issued in editions, which emerged as an international phenomenon in the 1960s and 1970s.
Cost: $5-$9, children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
The Things Come Apart exhibit reveals the inner workings of common, everyday items. Images explore how things are designed and how technology has evolved over time.
Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
See the original, Broadway-style dinner show, and experience the story of Stephen and the Apostles. See website for showtimes.
Cost: $10-$40
Where:
NarroWay Theatre
3327 Hwy 51
Fort Mill, SC
View map »
Sponsor: NarroWay Productions
Telephone: 803-802-2300
Website »
This exhibit explores the various aspects of walls, which includes the artistic, social, political and historical aspects, as well as the physical barriers like fences or sand berms. The space is...
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Join us for our Pinkyswear Virtual Kids Triathlon event. This virtual event which kicks off formally on June 1st for all ages and abilities, and the triathlon can be completed anywhere! The...
Cost: $15
Where:
, NC
Sponsor: Pinkyswear Foundation
Contact Name: Valorie Liggett
Website »
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