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Enjoy 1,500 square feet of rocks and minerals from around the world. See specimens both common and rare while discovering how the science of earth is ever-changing. This showcase of the...
Cost: $7, included with museum admission
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
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Telephone: 704-866-6923
Website »
Families with children on the autism spectrum or children with sensory processing disorders are invited to the aquarium two hours before the public for a sensory friendly underwater journey. The...
Cost: Free
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Don't miss this community clean up walk in South End, followed by a Volunteer Appreciation Event at Pop the Top Craft Beer Shop. All supplies will be provided, and the first 50 volunteers ages...
Cost: Free
Where:
Bland Street Station
1511 Camden Road
, NC
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In celebration of Monkey Joe's birthday, enjoy $5 admission all day.
Cost: $5
Where:
Monkey Joe's (Pineville, University, Matthews, Gastonia)
, NC
Join the Ballantyne Arts Center for face painting, a bounce house, crafts and more.
Cost: Free
Where:
Ballantyne Arts Center
11318 North Community House Road
, NC
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Preserving leaves and flowers using a plant press has been popular for hundreds of years by scientists, artists and plant lovers! In this class, participants will make their own simple plant press,...
Cost: $5 per child for members, $10 for nonmembers.
Where:
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens Greenhouse
9090 Craver Road
, NC
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Sponsor: UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
Website »
Cook And Compete or Just Come To Eat! We invite you to come out and support the Humane Society of Concord and Greater Cabarrus County. Cabarrus Brewing Company will be hosting our 1st annual Chili...
Cost: $10
Where:
Cabarrus Brewing Company
329 McGill Ave. NW
Concord, NC
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Families and individuals are welcome to come enjoy the beauty of our natural world as we get outside, get moving and get healthy. Don't forget your water!
Cost: Free
Where:
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
2900 Rocky River Road
, NC
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Bring the entire family to enjoy a “taste” from each of our restaurants and 7 local food trucks. With D9 Brewing Company and The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery on hand pouring beer, two bands...
Cost: Free
Where:
Birkdale Village
8712 Lindholm Dr.
Huntersville, NC
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Animal lovers will enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at the McDowell Nature Center's animal care program. Pre-registration required for all participants.
Cost: Free
Where:
McDowell Nature Preserve
15222 York Road
, NC
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Telephone: 980-314-1128
Website »
Dino Safari: A Prehistoric Adventure Travel back in time on a journey through the Mesozoic Era – the age of dinosaurs. See full-bodied models of incredible creatures that time...
Cost: $6-$7, children under age 3 admitted free. Includes museum admission.
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
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Telephone: 704-866-6923
Website »
Church of the Redeemer - Kids offers a class for adaptive learning needs and a sensory room during the Sunday School hour (9 a.m.) and worship hour (10:30 a.m.). Volunteers who desire to come...
Cost: Free
Where:
Sun Valley High School
5211 Old Charlotte Hwy.
Monroe, NC
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Sponsor: Church of the Redeemer
Website »
Matthews UMC offers opportunities for Christian education, discipleship, fellowship and care for persons of all ages with disabilities and their families. Experience age-level appropriate Sunday...
Cost: Free
Where:
Matthews United Methodist Church
801 S. Trade St.
Matthews, NC
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The Special Needs Ministry at Calvary welcomes all ages and abilities! Guests, including parents and caregivers, are invited to join.
Cost: Free
Where:
Calvary Church
5801 Pineville–Matthews Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-341-5413
Website »
Family-friendly Halloween attractions for young children, including a costume parade, hay bale maze, foam zone, plus rides.
Cost: Daily ticket prices start at $48
Where:
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
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Do not miss UNCC's Official Quidditch Tournament, as well as a full weekend of wizarding fun! In addition to the tournament, try your own hand at Quidditch with our workshops lead by UNCC....
Cost: $8-$78
Where:
Historic Rural Hill
4431 Neck Road
Huntersville, NC
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Sponsor: The McIntosh Law Firm
Website »
This bar + arcade hybrid has over 20 pinball machines, 30 arcade games and other games rotating monthly. On Saturdays and Sundays from noon-5pm the bar opens up to all ages with a parent...
Where:
Abari Game Bar
1721 N. Davidson St
, NC
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Telephone: 980-430-4587
Website »
Beginner and experienced yogis are all welcome to join the free practice at the southeast end of Independence Park in front of King's College Bring a mat or towel, some water and a few friends.
Cost: Free
Where:
Independence Park
300 Hawthorne Ln.
, NC
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Community Rides a re a fun and relaxing way to discover neighborhoods, parks, and public facilities within Rock Hill. Check website for location as it changes each month. All riders must wear a...
Cost: Free
Where:
Rock Hill, SC
Visit the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens for picture books and literacy activities revolving around “Seeds!” Meet at the picnic tables in the Susie Harwood Garden, and bring a...
Cost: Free
Where:
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
9090 Craver Road
, NC
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Sponsor: UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens and the University City Public Library
Website »
Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) presents Charlotte Fall Race Series at Butler High School.
Cost: $35 for series; $10 for race.
Where:
Butler High School
1810 Matthews-Mint Hill Road
Matthews, NC 28105
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Telephone: 407-414-3431
Contact Name: Elina Santos
Website »
Gently-used designer women's clothing and accessories. Tues., 9am-7pm; Wed., 11am-7pm (restocked with many new items); Thurs., 9am-7pm; Fri., 9am-4pm; Sat., 9am-6pm (most items...
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Levine Senior Center
1050 Devore Ln.
Matthews, NC
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Telephone: 704-966-7036
Website »
Wed., 5-9pm; Thurs., 10am-7pm; Fri. and Sat., 10am-4pm (Sat. half-price sale); Sun., 1-4pm (half-price sale).
Cost: Free
Where:
Shiland Hills Shopping Center
2685 Celanese Road
Rock HIll, SC
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This exhibit tells the story of the coming of railroads after the Civil War and the impact they had on the life, economy, culture, folklore, music and landscape of the mountains. Using videos,...
Cost: $4-$12, includes museum admission
Where:
N.C. Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Dr.
Spencer, NC
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Telephone: 704-636-2889
Website »
Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies, and alien...
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
The Tony-winning play with music, based on the best-selling novel, upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Featuring a dozen actors portraying...
Cost: Season Subscription Only
Where:
The Eloise MacDonald Playhouse
501 Queens Road
Charlotte, NC
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Sponsor: Theatre Charlotte
Telephone: 704-372-1000
Website »
Presale ($5 charity donation) on Thurs. 6-9pm; Fri., 10am-7pm; Sat., 9am-7pm; Sun., 9-11am ($2 entry for early half-price sale); Sun., 11am-4pm (half-price sale); and Mon., 8-10am (75%-off sale).
Cost: Free
Where:
Merino's Home Furnishings Warehouse
500 S. Main St.
Mooresville, NC
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One hundred U.S. flags will stand in solemn formation at Veterans Park as a memorial to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks of 2001. This stirring display will bring the community together...
Cost: Free
Where:
Veterans Park
201 Huntersville-Concord Road
Huntersville, NC
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Sponsor: Town of Huntersville
Website »
Pineville Players present The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Do not miss this classic story come to life! See website for showtimes.
Where:
The Hut Meeting Facility
413 Johnston Drive
Pineville, NC
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Do not miss the fun and excitement of the Rowan County Fair! Check the website for special themed days.
Cost: $5
Where:
Rowan County Fairgrounds
1560 Julian Road
Salisbury, NC
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Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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To further unite the nation, in 2018 For Freedoms launched a 50 State Initiative in which multiple organizations and events embodied an array of voices and sparked a national dialogue about art,...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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"Welcome to Brookhill" is a collection of images that, like poetry, stir emotion. The photographs reveal what this neighborhood, like every other neighborhood, has come to be to its...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Enjoy 1,500 square feet of rocks and minerals from around the world. See specimens both common and rare while discovering how the science of earth is ever-changing. This showcase of the...
Cost: $7, included with museum admission
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6923
Website »
Let your kids discover the details of the museums galleries in a fun and challenging way. With two levels of difficulty this gallery activity invites participants of all ages to examine art work...
Cost: Free
Where:
Cabarrus Arts Council
65 Union St. S.
Concord, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-920-2787
Website »
Dino Safari: A Prehistoric Adventure Travel back in time on a journey through the Mesozoic Era – the age of dinosaurs. See full-bodied models of incredible creatures that time...
Cost: $6-$7, children under age 3 admitted free. Includes museum admission.
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6923
Website »
Come enjoy fascinating photos, memorabilia, and stories during 12 months of rotating special displays at the Billy Graham Library as part of the celebration...
Cost: Free
Where:
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
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Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
Start off by exploring various nature topics in the classrooms by using the best tools - our hands, eyes, nose and ears. Then head into the forest, where we sneakily walk to uncover the wonders of...
Cost: Free
Where:
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
2900 Rocky River Road
, NC
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Preschoolers complete nature themed literature activities, crafts and hikes while using their imaginations! All guests will meet at the Adventure Center. Each session is themed. 9/17:...
Cost: $2; additional $5 entry fee for nonmembers
Where:
Anne Springs Close Greenway
194 Adventure Road
Fort Mill, SC
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This program is designed to engage young African American males in a variety of fun and educational activities to develop a positive sense of identity and improve character. Young men will learn...
Cost: Free
Where:
Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center
440 Wesley Heights Way
, NC
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Telephone: 980-314-1114
Website »
Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies, and alien...
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
Presale ($5 charity donation) on Thurs. 6-9pm; Fri., 10am-7pm; Sat., 9am-7pm; Sun., 9-11am ($2 entry for early half-price sale); Sun., 11am-4pm (half-price sale); and Mon., 8-10am (75%-off sale).
Cost: Free
Where:
Merino's Home Furnishings Warehouse
500 S. Main St.
Mooresville, NC
View map »
One hundred U.S. flags will stand in solemn formation at Veterans Park as a memorial to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks of 2001. This stirring display will bring the community together...
Cost: Free
Where:
Veterans Park
201 Huntersville-Concord Road
Huntersville, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Town of Huntersville
Website »
Do not miss the fun and excitement of the Rowan County Fair! Check the website for special themed days.
Cost: $5
Where:
Rowan County Fairgrounds
1560 Julian Road
Salisbury, NC
View map »
Enjoy 1,500 square feet of rocks and minerals from around the world. See specimens both common and rare while discovering how the science of earth is ever-changing. This showcase of the...
Cost: $7, included with museum admission
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6923
Website »
All New South for the New Southerner programs will be hosted by retired Levine Museum historian, Dr. Tom Hanchett. Program includes a Southern chicken dinner from Mert’s Heart and...
Cost: $20
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Let your kids discover the details of the museums galleries in a fun and challenging way. With two levels of difficulty this gallery activity invites participants of all ages to examine art work...
Cost: Free
Where:
Cabarrus Arts Council
65 Union St. S.
Concord, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-920-2787
Website »
Dino Safari: A Prehistoric Adventure Travel back in time on a journey through the Mesozoic Era – the age of dinosaurs. See full-bodied models of incredible creatures that time...
Cost: $6-$7, children under age 3 admitted free. Includes museum admission.
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6923
Website »
Little Music Makers Classes are designed for children with various developmental delays. Instructor , Melissa Reinhardt, MSEd, MT-BC will use activities to target those developmental areas while...
Cost: $25 per class; $80 per month
Where:
Piedmont Music Therapy, LLC
220 Westinghouse Blvd.
Suite 402
, NC
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Come enjoy fascinating photos, memorabilia, and stories during 12 months of rotating special displays at the Billy Graham Library as part of the celebration...
Cost: Free
Where:
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
View map »
Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
Everyone is welcome at Toddler Tuesday story time! Intended for toddlers and older, this weekly story time includes classic tales and new favorites.
Cost: Free
Where:
Barnes and Noble
3327 Pineville-Matthews Road
, NC
View map »
This parade of fashion explores the relationship between changes in the world and changes in clothing. The exhibit highlights some of the peaks of Kings Mountain fashion and showcases some hidden...
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 East Mountain St.
Kings Mountain , NC 28086
View map »
Telephone: 704-739-1019
Website »
Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. Let your little ones to discover the joy of being active while bouncing under the supervision of their parents and without...
Cost: $8
Where:
Sky Zone
10200 Centrum Pkwy.
Pineville, NC
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Join Rutherford Rabbit to enjoy a seasonally themed story and craft activity in the Children’s Garden. Children can water vegetable plants, dig for worms, and explore the sensory and...
Cost: Free for members; $10 for non-members
Where:
Children's Garden at Wing Haven
260 Ridgewood Ave.
, NC
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Big Air Trampoline Park opens its doors for little ones to jump at their own speed and comfort level. Without the older kids around, the toddlers feel right at home on all the attractions. Big...
Cost: $8
Where:
Big Air Trampoline Park
2408 Sardis Road N.
, NC
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Using teamwork and engineering skills, participants will design a template for their forts and build them together with materials gathered from around the facility.
Cost: $6
Where:
Tom Sykes Recreation Center
1501 Euclid Ave.
, NC
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The Rosa Parks Farmers Market kicks off its third season on Tuesday, June 5. Shoppers can enjoy more food options, a bigger location, and better hours! Visit the market every Tuesday from June...
Cost: Free
Where:
Rosa Parks Farmers Market
1600 West Trade St.
, NC
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Sponsor: Mecklenburg County Public Health
Telephone: 704-617-9319
Contact Name: Elliott Royal
Website »
Get outside, get moving and get healthy! Enjoy fresh air, sunshine and beautiful surroundings with other hikers.
Cost: Free
Where:
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
2900 Rocky River Road
, NC
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Come out and learn to express yourself through the art of dance, painting, rapping, poetry, singing, and much more.
Cost: Free
Where:
Southview Recreation Center
1720 Vilma St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-606-7084
Website »
This exhibit tells the story of the coming of railroads after the Civil War and the impact they had on the life, economy, culture, folklore, music and landscape of the mountains. Using videos,...
Cost: $4-$12, includes museum admission
Where:
N.C. Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Dr.
Spencer, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-636-2889
Website »
Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies, and alien...
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
One hundred U.S. flags will stand in solemn formation at Veterans Park as a memorial to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks of 2001. This stirring display will bring the community together...
Cost: Free
Where:
Veterans Park
201 Huntersville-Concord Road
Huntersville, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Town of Huntersville
Website »
Do not miss the fun and excitement of the Rowan County Fair! Check the website for special themed days.
Cost: $5
Where:
Rowan County Fairgrounds
1560 Julian Road
Salisbury, NC
View map »
Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
To further unite the nation, in 2018 For Freedoms launched a 50 State Initiative in which multiple organizations and events embodied an array of voices and sparked a national dialogue about art,...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
"Welcome to Brookhill" is a collection of images that, like poetry, stir emotion. The photographs reveal what this neighborhood, like every other neighborhood, has come to be to its...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Spend the Mecklenburg County Teacher Workday in the kitchen! Learn important steps in baking and how certain ingredients react to each other.
Cost: $84
Where:
Flour Power Kids Cooking Studio
9826 Sandy Rock Place
Suite E
, NC
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Telephone: 704-246-6069
Website »
Enjoy 1,500 square feet of rocks and minerals from around the world. See specimens both common and rare while discovering how the science of earth is ever-changing. This showcase of the...
Cost: $7, included with museum admission
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6923
Website »
Discover the world of science through books, hands-on educational activities and experiments about cooking and apples! Registration required; call to register.
Cost: Free
Where:
Cornelius Library
21105 Catawba Ave.
Cornelius, NC
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Telephone: 704-416-3800
Website »
Come to the 7th Street Market for food and fun. All the regular vendors will be open, plus there will be almost 75 different games to play! Play games from all eras and for all skill levels!
Cost: Free
Where:
7th Street Public Market
224 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Bring your whole family out to enjoy puppet shows, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child.
Cost: Free
Where:
Mint Hill Library
6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road
Mint Hill, NC
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Certified technicians will check and help families install carseats. No appointment necessary. Bring your vehicle, seat and if possible the child for the most assistance.
Cost: Free
Where:
Matthews Police Department
1201 Crews Road
Matthews, NC
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Let your kids discover the details of the museums galleries in a fun and challenging way. With two levels of difficulty this gallery activity invites participants of all ages to examine art work...
Cost: Free
Where:
Cabarrus Arts Council
65 Union St. S.
Concord, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-920-2787
Website »
Dino Safari: A Prehistoric Adventure Travel back in time on a journey through the Mesozoic Era – the age of dinosaurs. See full-bodied models of incredible creatures that time...
Cost: $6-$7, children under age 3 admitted free. Includes museum admission.
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6923
Website »
A technician will help you learn how to install your seat correctly in your vehicle. Bring your child, seat, and vehicle and plan to spend at least 20 minutes. No appointment required.
Cost: Free
Where:
Freedom Division office of Charlotte Mecklenburg Police
4150 Wilkinson Blvd
, NC
View map »
Come enjoy fascinating photos, memorabilia, and stories during 12 months of rotating special displays at the Billy Graham Library as part of the celebration...
Cost: Free
Where:
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
View map »
Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
This parade of fashion explores the relationship between changes in the world and changes in clothing. The exhibit highlights some of the peaks of Kings Mountain fashion and showcases some hidden...
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 East Mountain St.
Kings Mountain , NC 28086
View map »
Telephone: 704-739-1019
Website »
Discover nature with your little one through stories, crafts and activities related to the topic. Must be accompanied by an adult. Sept. 5: Soil and Worm Adventures Sept. 19: It's Apple...
Cost: $4
Where:
Latta Plantation Nature Preserve
6211 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Enjoy stories, movement with music, and a seasonal craft during each Wee Wednesday program. Toddler story time will occur on the third Wednesday of each month for Wee Wednesday.
Cost: $6, children younger than 1 free, included with admission
Where:
Main Street Children’s Museum
133 E. Main St.
Rock Hill, NC
View map »
Telephone: 803-327-6400
Website »
Everyone is welcome at Toddler Tuesday story time! Intended for toddlers and older, this weekly story time includes classic tales and new favorites.
Cost: Free
Where:
Barnes and Noble
4020 Sharon Road
, NC
View map »
Certified technicians will check and help families install car seats. No appointment necessary. Bring your vehicle, seat and if possible the child for the most assistance.
Cost: Free
Where:
Huntersville Fire Station 1
110 S. Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC
View map »
This exhibit tells the story of the coming of railroads after the Civil War and the impact they had on the life, economy, culture, folklore, music and landscape of the mountains. Using videos,...
Cost: $4-$12, includes museum admission
Where:
N.C. Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Dr.
Spencer, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-636-2889
Website »
Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies, and alien...
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
The Tony-winning play with music, based on the best-selling novel, upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Featuring a dozen actors portraying...
Cost: Season Subscription Only
Where:
The Eloise MacDonald Playhouse
501 Queens Road
Charlotte, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Theatre Charlotte
Telephone: 704-372-1000
Website »
Do not miss the fun and excitement of the Rowan County Fair! Check the website for special themed days.
Cost: $5
Where:
Rowan County Fairgrounds
1560 Julian Road
Salisbury, NC
View map »
Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
To further unite the nation, in 2018 For Freedoms launched a 50 State Initiative in which multiple organizations and events embodied an array of voices and sparked a national dialogue about art,...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
"Welcome to Brookhill" is a collection of images that, like poetry, stir emotion. The photographs reveal what this neighborhood, like every other neighborhood, has come to be to its...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Enjoy 1,500 square feet of rocks and minerals from around the world. See specimens both common and rare while discovering how the science of earth is ever-changing. This showcase of the...
Cost: $7, included with museum admission
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6923
Website »
Come check out the latest and greatest mountain bikes from Specialized and Santa Cruz at Bike Source Demo Days. Various models and sizes will be made available by Bike Source for you to take out on...
Cost: Free admission; $6 for parking
Where:
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
, NC
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Special guest speaker Pastor David Chadwick of Forest Hill Church will present a challenge to continue and finish the work of Bible translation.
Cost: Free
Where:
JAARS Townsend Auditorium
7405 Jaars Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
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These monthly meetings feature STEAM professionals sharing topics chosen by teens for teens. Check out food, conversation and an interactive component.
Cost: Free
Where:
The Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, NC
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Cirque Italia, the first traveling Water Circus, presents a new a luxurious experience where technology and preforming arts are mixed to create a one-of-a-kind show. Cirque Italia sets out to...
Cost: $10-$50
Where:
Northlake Mall
6801 Northlake Mall Drive
, NC
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Telephone: 941-704-8572
Website »
Let your kids discover the details of the museums galleries in a fun and challenging way. With two levels of difficulty this gallery activity invites participants of all ages to examine art work...
Cost: Free
Where:
Cabarrus Arts Council
65 Union St. S.
Concord, NC
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Telephone: 704-920-2787
Website »
Dino Safari: A Prehistoric Adventure Travel back in time on a journey through the Mesozoic Era – the age of dinosaurs. See full-bodied models of incredible creatures that time...
Cost: $6-$7, children under age 3 admitted free. Includes museum admission.
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
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Telephone: 704-866-6923
Website »
Come enjoy fascinating photos, memorabilia, and stories during 12 months of rotating special displays at the Billy Graham Library as part of the celebration...
Cost: Free
Where:
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
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Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
This parade of fashion explores the relationship between changes in the world and changes in clothing. The exhibit highlights some of the peaks of Kings Mountain fashion and showcases some hidden...
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 East Mountain St.
Kings Mountain , NC 28086
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Telephone: 704-739-1019
Website »
Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. Let your little ones to discover the joy of being active while bouncing under the supervision of their parents and without...
Cost: $8
Where:
Sky Zone
10200 Centrum Pkwy.
Pineville, NC
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Big Air Trampoline Park opens its doors for little ones to jump at their own speed and comfort level. Without the older kids around, the toddlers feel right at home on all the attractions. Big...
Cost: $8
Where:
Big Air Trampoline Park
2408 Sardis Road N.
, NC
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Get crafty on Thursdays in Indian Trail! Register online prior to the event.
Cost: $6
Where:
Town Hall
315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road
Indian Trail, NC
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This seven-part series will explore and celebrate the power of reading, told through the prism of America’s 100 best-loved novels. Bottled water provided. Bring a lunch or order from these...
Cost: Free
Where:
Main Library
310 North Tryon St.
, NC
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Kids will learn how to navigate off-trail and build their confidence and comfort in wooded spaces. Participants should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and bring a water bottle. We will always...
Cost: $4
Where:
Latta Plantation Nature Preserve
6211 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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The Evening Farmers Market supports local farmers by providing a location to bring customers and farmers together. Everything sold at the market is locally grown, baked, or crafted by the vendor....
Cost: Free
Where:
Pecan Park
136 North Center St.
Statesville, NC
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All ages are welcome for these hands on clay pottery workshops. Join a Clayworks' teaching artist and learn how to roll, pinch, poke, slip and score clay to make a project that will last a...
Cost: Free
Where:
Scaleybark Library
101 Scaleybark Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-416-6400
Website »
Enjoy summer nights with outdoor music. Food and alcohol available to purchase.
Cost: Free
Where:
Crossing Paths Park
120 Blythe Dr.
Indian Trail, NC
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Jam out on the third Thursday of every month to a different band. Enjoy the warm weather while rocking out in Crossing Paths Park. Guests can also enjoy lawn games, a kids playground, wine and...
Cost: Free
Where:
Crossing Paths Park
120 Blythe Dr.
Indian Trail, NC
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Come join us at Elon Recreation Center for a fun and exciting afterschool program! Kids will enjoy becoming masterminds in creative thinking through games. This club will have board games, video...
Cost: $6
Where:
Elon Recreation Center
11401 Ardrey Kell Road
, NC
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Telephone: 980-314-1103
Website »
Enjoy food, beverages, and live music at this weekly summer concert series. There are additional activities like yoga or organized runs on certain nights before the show starts.
Cost: Free; $6 parking fee
Where:
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-391-3900
Website »
This exhibit tells the story of the coming of railroads after the Civil War and the impact they had on the life, economy, culture, folklore, music and landscape of the mountains. Using videos,...
Cost: $4-$12, includes museum admission
Where:
N.C. Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Dr.
Spencer, NC
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Telephone: 704-636-2889
Website »
Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies, and alien...
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
The Tony-winning play with music, based on the best-selling novel, upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Featuring a dozen actors portraying...
Cost: Season Subscription Only
Where:
The Eloise MacDonald Playhouse
501 Queens Road
Charlotte, NC
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Sponsor: Theatre Charlotte
Telephone: 704-372-1000
Website »
Do not miss the fun and excitement of the Rowan County Fair! Check the website for special themed days.
Cost: $5
Where:
Rowan County Fairgrounds
1560 Julian Road
Salisbury, NC
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Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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To further unite the nation, in 2018 For Freedoms launched a 50 State Initiative in which multiple organizations and events embodied an array of voices and sparked a national dialogue about art,...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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"Welcome to Brookhill" is a collection of images that, like poetry, stir emotion. The photographs reveal what this neighborhood, like every other neighborhood, has come to be to its...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Enjoy 1,500 square feet of rocks and minerals from around the world. See specimens both common and rare while discovering how the science of earth is ever-changing. This showcase of the...
Cost: $7, included with museum admission
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
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Telephone: 704-866-6923
Website »
Discover the secrets of the animals at Reedy Creek Nature Center. This is your time for a close encounter with one of our animals. Children must be accompanied by adult.
Cost: Free
Where:
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
2900 Rocky River Road
, NC
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Hike deep into wild at McDowell Nature Preserve to find unexplored areas for fun and adventure. Together as a family, participants will create games and activities while learning from nature....
Cost: Free
Where:
McDowell Nature Preserve
15222 York Road
, NC
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Telephone: 980-314-1128
Website »
If you love chocolate, you will love our dinner tonight! Participants will make oven baked chicken tenders and oven baked fries for dinner, followed by delicious chocolate lava cakes for dessert.
Cost: $39
Where:
Flour Power Kids Cooking Studio
9826 Sandy Rock Place
Suite E
, NC
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Telephone: 704-246-6069
Website »
Cirque Italia, the first traveling Water Circus, presents a new a luxurious experience where technology and preforming arts are mixed to create a one-of-a-kind show. Cirque Italia sets out to...
Cost: $10-$50
Where:
Northlake Mall
6801 Northlake Mall Drive
, NC
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Telephone: 941-704-8572
Website »
The event is open to the public and will feature the family-friendly movie “Despicable Me 3” on the BB&T Ballpark videoboard beginning at 7:30 p.m. The main gates to BB&T...
Cost: Free with canned food item donation
Where:
BB&T Ballpark
324 S. Mint St.
, NC
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Sponsor: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty
Website »
Flow, relax, and enjoy a day full of yoga, wine, kombucha, and more at the inaugural Flow Fest; blending elements of wellness and mindfulness in a natural outdoor setting. Practices will be held...
Cost: $6 for parking
Where:
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
, NC
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Let your kids discover the details of the museums galleries in a fun and challenging way. With two levels of difficulty this gallery activity invites participants of all ages to examine art work...
Cost: Free
Where:
Cabarrus Arts Council
65 Union St. S.
Concord, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-920-2787
Website »
Dino Safari: A Prehistoric Adventure Travel back in time on a journey through the Mesozoic Era – the age of dinosaurs. See full-bodied models of incredible creatures that time...
Cost: $6-$7, children under age 3 admitted free. Includes museum admission.
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6923
Website »
Come enjoy fascinating photos, memorabilia, and stories during 12 months of rotating special displays at the Billy Graham Library as part of the celebration...
Cost: Free
Where:
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
View map »
Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
This parade of fashion explores the relationship between changes in the world and changes in clothing. The exhibit highlights some of the peaks of Kings Mountain fashion and showcases some hidden...
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 East Mountain St.
Kings Mountain , NC 28086
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Telephone: 704-739-1019
Website »
Explore the natural world through arts and crafts with different themes for each session. Registration required.
Cost: $4
Where:
Latta Plantation Nature Preserve
6211 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Telephone: 980-314-1129
Website »
The local puppeteer troupe from MyGym Lake Norman will lead an interactive and imaginative puppet show with songs and book readings.
Cost: Free
Where:
Barnes and Noble - Birkdale Village
8725 Townley Road
Huntersville, NC
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Come enjoy a fantastic Friday with our afterschool program! Participants will have a wide variety of activities to choose from, and our staff will have a specialized activity that varies weekly.
Cost: $6
Where:
Tom Sykes Recreation Center
1501 Euclid Ave.
, NC
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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.
Charlotte, NC 28203
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Starting in May and running through October, come out to Camp North End in the Boileryard on Friday nights for food and music. Children and leashed pets welcome!
Cost: Free
Where:
Boileryard - Camp North End
1824 Statesville Ave.
, NC
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This food truck rally is family and dog-friendly and features 10-15 area food trucks, live music, and a gated kids' playground.
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Trinity Presbyterian Church
3115 Providence Road
, NC
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Spend your evening socializing, playing games and participating in friendly competition, all while having a great time with your peers!
Cost: Free
Where:
Southview Recreation Center
1720 Vilma St.
, NC
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Telephone: 980-314-1105
Website »
Enjoy food trucks, Old Town restaurants, local beers, wine, children's activities, and live music.
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Fountain Park
E. Main St.
Rock Hill, SC
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Drop off your children for a night of fun while you hit the town. Activities include laser tag, jump-n-play, rock climbing, mini bowling, ropes courses, bumper cars, and arcade games. Children...
Cost: $25 online, $30 at the door
Where:
Sports Connection - Ballantyne or Northlake Locations
, NC
Come out to Downtown Rock Hill's Fountain Park to enjoy Food Truck Friday, which begins May 18 and runs through October. The event occurs every third Friday of the month and includes both live...
Cost: Free
Where:
Old Town Rock Hill
300 E. Main St.
Rock Hill, SC
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Enjoy food, beverages, and live music at this weekly summer concert series. There are additional activities like yoga or organized runs on certain nights before the show starts.
Cost: Free; $6 parking fee
Where:
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-391-3900
Website »
Fear rises when darkness falls when Carowinds is transformed from a “theme park” into a “scream park” during the annual haunt of SCarowinds. Experience the thrills of your...
Cost: Cost of Carowinds admission
Where:
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
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Listen to music every Friday and Saturday throughout the summer at Stonecrest Shopping Center.
Cost: Free
Where:
Stonecrest Shopping Center
7900 Rea Road
, NC
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Mooresville Parks and Recreation presents Movies on Main! All movies will be shown on the Town Hall lawn in Downtown Mooresville. Movies start at dark, and concessions are available for purchase...
Cost: Free
Where:
Town Hall Lawn
413 North Main St.
Mooresville, NC
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It’s safe, scary fun for the whole family! Kids will enjoy the Halloween shows and trick-or-treating. Take a chilling journey into the night on the Ghost Train- if you dare! Advance...
Cost: $38
Where:
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln.
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
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Sponsor: Tweetsie Railroad
Website »
Come out for food, carnival rides, inflatables and live entertainment. Special Needs Fun Day held Fri., Sept. 21 from 1-3pm. Other hours are: Fri., 5-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm.
Cost: Free; additional cost for rides and food
Where:
Rescue Squad Park
7889 Galway Ln.
Denver, NC
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This exhibit tells the story of the coming of railroads after the Civil War and the impact they had on the life, economy, culture, folklore, music and landscape of the mountains. Using videos,...
Cost: $4-$12, includes museum admission
Where:
N.C. Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Dr.
Spencer, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-636-2889
Website »
Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies, and alien...
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
The Tony-winning play with music, based on the best-selling novel, upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Featuring a dozen actors portraying...
Cost: Season Subscription Only
Where:
The Eloise MacDonald Playhouse
501 Queens Road
Charlotte, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Theatre Charlotte
Telephone: 704-372-1000
Website »
The Cleveland County Arts Council will present the 16th Annual Art of Sound weekend concert series in Uptown Shelby. A variety of musicians and groups will perform in several different venues with...
Cost: Free
Where:
Uptown Shelby
Shelby, NC
Sponsor: Cleveland County Arts Council
Website »
Come enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Festival in the Park. Stroll through the park while admiring crafts and art, which is available for purchase. Food is also available for purchase. Do not miss...
Cost: Free
Where:
Freedom Park
, NC
Pineville Players present The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Do not miss this classic story come to life! See website for showtimes.
Where:
The Hut Meeting Facility
413 Johnston Drive
Pineville, NC
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Do not miss the fun and excitement of the Rowan County Fair! Check the website for special themed days.
Cost: $5
Where:
Rowan County Fairgrounds
1560 Julian Road
Salisbury, NC
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Sale features fall and winter children's clothing, maternity, baby gear and kid's furniture. All proceeds fund student scholarships. Shop Fri., 6-9pm and Sat., 8am-noon.
Cost: Free
Where:
Covenant Community Preschool
3415 Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
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Sponsor: Covenant Community Preschool
Telephone: 704-616-9253
Website »
Many factors must be weighed when exhibiting a work of art, from framing to installation to critical contextualization. This exhibition examines the different considerations that go into displaying...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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To further unite the nation, in 2018 For Freedoms launched a 50 State Initiative in which multiple organizations and events embodied an array of voices and sparked a national dialogue about art,...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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"Welcome to Brookhill" is a collection of images that, like poetry, stir emotion. The photographs reveal what this neighborhood, like every other neighborhood, has come to be to its...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Do not miss the 5th Annual Union County Heritage Festival and Wild Turkey 5K, which also includes a kids' fun run! Visitors will enjoy live entertainment, food, vendors, exhibitors, games,...
Cost: Free
Where:
Union County Agricultural Center
3230 Presson Road
Monroe, NC
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Sponsor: Union County Extension Master Gardeners
Website »
The Stiletto Sprint benefits the Carolinas Ovarian Cancer Fund. Sprinters can register as a competitive sprinter, non-competitive sprinter, volunteer, or Ruby Red Slipper, a category created for...
Cost: $30+
Where:
Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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Sponsor: Atrium Health
Website »
Head to the mountains for a relaxing day of walking along the trails at Moses Cone Memorial Park. This is a wonderful time of year to visit this open area to take in the fall sun and late blooming...
Cost: $12
Where:
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
2900 Rocky River Road
, NC
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Join the fight against blood cancer by registering and raising funds for this walk and run.
Cost: $15-$35
Where:
University Research Park
10101 David Taylor Drive
, NC
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Sponsor: Be The Match- National Marrow Donor Program
Website »
Families of all ages can try science challenges that inspire teamwork, shape critical thinking skills and introduce families to STEM topics. Solve crime using science clues, explore prehistoric...
Cost: $13-$17
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-373-6261
Website »
Enjoy 1,500 square feet of rocks and minerals from around the world. See specimens both common and rare while discovering how the science of earth is ever-changing. This showcase of the...
Cost: $7, included with museum admission
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6923
Website »
Celebrate the history and culture of Gold Hill with arts, crafts, a parade, bluegrass music, food and heritage living exhibits. The parade begins at 9am, followed by all-day entertainment provided...
Where:
Gold Hill Mines Historic Park
735 Saint Stephens Church Road
Gold Hill, NC
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Telephone: 704-267-9439
Website »
Come out for the Wild Vine Half Marathon and 5K. Stick around for Flow Fest.
Cost: $30-$50
Where:
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-391-3900
Website »
Lovers of live bluegrass, barbeque and local hand-made pottery come together to enjoy “Piedmont Pottery and Pickin’.” Traditional and contemporary regional potters, including...
Cost: Adults $8, Seniors $7, Youth $5, members and ages 3 and younger free
Where:
Historic Brattonsville's Hightower Hall
1036 Brattonsville Road
McConnells, SC 29726
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Sponsor: Culture and Heritage Museums
Telephone: 803-818-6767
Website »
Museum Day Live is brought to the community in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution and provides another opportunity for the Museum to open its doors free of charge. Register online...
Cost: Free
Where:
Carolina's Aviation Museum
4672 1st Flight Dr.
, NC
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Cast a fly while enjoying the peaceful side of Lake Wylie at McDowell Nature Preserve. Learn about fly fishing from an expert at the nature center, and test your new skills. All equipment...
Cost: $5
Where:
McDowell Nature Preserve
15222 York Road
, NC
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Telephone: 980-314-1128
Website »
Discover how to attract bats to your backyard by building a bat box. Bats can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour! All materials will be supplied, and power tools will be used to design the...
Cost: Free
Where:
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
2900 Rocky River Road
, NC
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Join naturalist, Elizabeth Rockholt, and explore the stunning world of wildflowers. Learn the names of some of our more common flowers as well as the amazing techniques they use to survive each...
Cost: Free for members, $5 for nonmembers
Where:
Anne Springs Close Greenway
1604 Highway 21 Bypass
Fort Mill, NC
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See and touch live reptiles and amphibians! Cheer on our museum turtles in the annual turtle race, dissect a frog, take a guided walk to our pond and have fun learning through numerous...
Cost: $3 in addition to paid museum admission
Where:
The Schiele Museum of Natural History
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28056
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Telephone: 704-866-6900
Website »
Come out to Statesville Avenue Presbyterian Church's Fall Festival! While here, receive a free high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes screening from Novant Health.
Cost: Free
Where:
Statesville Avenue Presbyterian Church
3435 Nevins Road
, NC
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Telephone: 336-277-1880
Website »
Join the Town of Mount Pleasant for the Amateur BBQ Cook-Off and Wing Contest! Enjoy food and craft vendors, entertainment and kids activities.
Cost: Free
Where:
8590 Park Drive
Mount Pleasant, NC
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Come see the vehicles of all sizes and support the Foundation for Fort Mill Schools while enjoying face painting, crafts and food trucks!
Cost: $4
Where:
Doby's Bridge Elementary
1000 Dragon Way
Fort Mill, SC 29715
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City Barbeque Huntersville is celebrating its one-year anniversary with free pork sandwiches for the first 200 guests. There will also be family-friendly activities and a chance to win free BBQ for...
Cost: Free
Where:
City Barbeque Huntersville
15425 Hodges Cir.
Huntersville, NC 28078
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Come listen to the adorable book before frosting your own gold sprinkle cupcake!
Cost: $9 per child; parents free
Where:
SAS Cupcakes
9941 Rea Road
Ste. C
, NC
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The second annual Charlotte Kids Fest aims to inspire and motivate young minds with artistic, creative, educational and playful experiences that transform a child’s understanding of the...
Cost: Free
Where:
UNC Charlotte
N. Tryon Street and JW Clay Blvd.
Charlotte, NC
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Sponsor: University City Partners
Contact Name: Darlene Heater
Website »
Criss Cross Mangosauce will present a Spanish/English story time with music, plays and stories. All families interested in raising bilingual and globally-minded children are welcome!
Cost: Free
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
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This eclectic art crawl showcases local vendors, two stages of live performances, craft beer, food trucks and activities for kids.
Cost: Free
Where:
Oak Street Mill
19725 Oak St.
Cornelius, NC
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Come and explore a large cove of Lake Wylie in this 1.5-hour hike from the Nature Center. Get an up-close look at a beaver lodge and a possible beaver sighting. Pre-registration is required.
Cost: Free
Where:
McDowell Nature Preserve
15222 York Road
, NC
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Telephone: 980-314-1128
Website »
Flour Power is celebrating its fifth year with a birthday party! Kids can make mini pizzas and decorate birthday cupcakes. Flour Power will host giveaways and raffles. Register online.
Cost: Free
Where:
Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios: Quail Corners
8438 Park Road
, NC
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Stroll the historic streets of Downtown Davidson and browse more than 40 of the areas best artisans. Find a wide variety of handmade gifts including pottery, jewelry, photography, fine art,...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historic Downtown Davidson
108 South Main St.
Davidson, NC 28036
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Telephone: 704-975-5478
Website »
Support the American Cancer Society by attending this "Singin' for a Reason" concert. David Britt, local country music artist, will be performing this benefit performance.
Cost: $25 in advance
Where:
Visulite Theatre
1615 Elizabeth Ave.
, NC
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Cirque Italia, the first traveling Water Circus, presents a new a luxurious experience where technology and preforming arts are mixed to create a one-of-a-kind show. Cirque Italia sets out to...
Cost: $10-$50
Where:
Northlake Mall
6801 Northlake Mall Drive
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 941-704-8572
Website »
Flow, relax, and enjoy a day full of yoga, wine, kombucha, and more at the inaugural Flow Fest; blending elements of wellness and mindfulness in a natural outdoor setting. Practices will be held...
Cost: $6 for parking
Where:
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
, NC
View map »
The market runs from June through September. Multiple vendors offer fresh produce, as well as a selection of homemade goods like salsa, butter, honey, bread, eggs, cheese, soaps, cookies, and...
Cost: Free
Where:
Liberty Park
225 E. Iredell Ave.
Mooresville, NC 28115
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Dino Safari: A Prehistoric Adventure Travel back in time on a journey through the Mesozoic Era – the age of dinosaurs. See full-bodied models of incredible creatures that time...
Cost: $6-$7, children under age 3 admitted free. Includes museum admission.
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6923
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Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. Let your little ones to discover the joy of being active while bouncing under the supervision of their parents and without...
Cost: $8
Where:
Sky Zone
10200 Centrum Pkwy.
Pineville, NC
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Come enjoy fascinating photos, memorabilia, and stories during 12 months of rotating special displays at the Billy Graham Library as part of the celebration...
Cost: Free
Where:
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
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Telephone: 704-401-3200
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Family-friendly Halloween attractions for young children, including a costume parade, hay bale maze, foam zone, plus rides.
Cost: Daily ticket prices start at $48
Where:
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
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This parade of fashion explores the relationship between changes in the world and changes in clothing. The exhibit highlights some of the peaks of Kings Mountain fashion and showcases some hidden...
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 East Mountain St.
Kings Mountain , NC 28086
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Telephone: 704-739-1019
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If you play an instrument, or just like to listen to live music, come out to the Visitors’ Center in downtown Statesville each Saturday morning. All levels of music ability and anyone who...
Cost: Free
Where:
Statesville Visitors Center
118 West Broad St.
Statesville, NC
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Guided trail rides are led by a member of the Greenway's equestrian staff and are available on Saturdays from September to May. Trail rides are open to riders ages 9 and older of all experience...
Cost: $45 for members; $50 for nonmembers
Where:
Anne Springs Close Greenway
1058 Horse Road
Fort Mill, SC
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This ongoing nature program features a tour, demonstration or activity designed to inspire children and adults to explore the natural world of the Carolina Piedmont.
Cost: $5-$8, free for children younger than 3, Included with admission
Where:
The Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
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Join one of our naturalists on the fourth Saturday of each month for a stroll around Discovery Place Nature’s Paw Paw Nature Trail. We’ll use our senses of sight, hearing, smell and...
Cost: $8; free for members and children younger than 2, included with admission
Where:
Discovery Place - Nature
1658 Sterling Road
, NC
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This bar + arcade hybrid has over 20 pinball machines, 30 arcade games and other games rotating monthly. On Saturdays and Sundays from noon-5pm the bar opens up to all ages with a parent...
Where:
Abari Game Bar
1721 N. Davidson St
, NC
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Telephone: 980-430-4587
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Come out and learn to express yourself through the art of dance, painting, rapping, poetry, singing, and much more.
Cost: Free
Where:
Southview Recreation Center
1720 Vilma St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-606-7084
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Music and Movement activities for ages one, two and three! All ages are welcome to attend, and infants receive free admission. Come jam to stories and songs!
Cost: $2 per child
Where:
UWI- Kidz Greenhouse Cafe
5237 Albemarle Road
Suites 211-213
, NC
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Sponsor: United World Initiative's
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The Carolina Fly Fishing Club will host this beginner series on fly fishing. The series will meet three Saturdays for three hours each time. Sept. 22: Learn the basics and how to tie a wooly...
Cost: $20-$25
Where:
The Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, NC
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Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science and games.
Cost: Free
Where:
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science and games.
Cost: Free
Where:
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Enjoy food, beverages, and live music at this weekly summer concert series. There are additional activities like yoga or organized runs on certain nights before the show starts.
Cost: Free; $6 parking fee
Where:
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-391-3900
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Fear rises when darkness falls when Carowinds is transformed from a “theme park” into a “scream park” during the annual haunt of SCarowinds. Experience the thrills of your...
Cost: Cost of Carowinds admission
Where:
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
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Listen to music every Friday and Saturday throughout the summer at Stonecrest Shopping Center.
Cost: Free
Where:
Stonecrest Shopping Center
7900 Rea Road
, NC
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It’s safe, scary fun for the whole family! Kids will enjoy the Halloween shows and trick-or-treating. Take a chilling journey into the night on the Ghost Train- if you dare! Advance...
Cost: $38
Where:
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln.
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
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Sponsor: Tweetsie Railroad
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Come out for food, carnival rides, inflatables and live entertainment. Special Needs Fun Day held Fri., Sept. 21 from 1-3pm. Other hours are: Fri., 5-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm.
Cost: Free; additional cost for rides and food
Where:
Rescue Squad Park
7889 Galway Ln.
Denver, NC
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Get lost in the giant seven-acre corn maze featuring over two miles of interconnecting paths. Take a hayride, play cornhole and hike the trails. See website for times.
Cost: $11+
Where:
Historic Rural Hill
4431 Neck Road
Huntersville, NC
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Telephone: 704-875-3113
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This exhibit tells the story of the coming of railroads after the Civil War and the impact they had on the life, economy, culture, folklore, music and landscape of the mountains. Using videos,...
Cost: $4-$12, includes museum admission
Where:
N.C. Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Dr.
Spencer, NC
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Telephone: 704-636-2889
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Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies, and alien...
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Telephone: 704-866-6908
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The Tony-winning play with music, based on the best-selling novel, upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Featuring a dozen actors portraying...
Cost: Season Subscription Only
Where:
The Eloise MacDonald Playhouse
501 Queens Road
Charlotte, NC
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Sponsor: Theatre Charlotte
Telephone: 704-372-1000
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The Cleveland County Arts Council will present the 16th Annual Art of Sound weekend concert series in Uptown Shelby. A variety of musicians and groups will perform in several different venues with...
Cost: Free
Where:
Uptown Shelby
Shelby, NC
Sponsor: Cleveland County Arts Council
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Come enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Festival in the Park. Stroll through the park while admiring crafts and art, which is available for purchase. Food is also available for purchase. Do not miss...
Cost: Free
Where:
Freedom Park
, NC
Pineville Players present The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Do not miss this classic story come to life! See website for showtimes.
Where:
The Hut Meeting Facility
413 Johnston Drive
Pineville, NC
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Do not miss the fun and excitement of the Rowan County Fair! Check the website for special themed days.
Cost: $5
Where:
Rowan County Fairgrounds
1560 Julian Road
Salisbury, NC
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Sale features fall and winter children's clothing, maternity, baby gear and kid's furniture. All proceeds fund student scholarships. Shop Fri., 6-9pm and Sat., 8am-noon.
Cost: Free
Where:
Covenant Community Preschool
3415 Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
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Sponsor: Covenant Community Preschool
Telephone: 704-616-9253
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Many factors must be weighed when exhibiting a work of art, from framing to installation to critical contextualization. This exhibition examines the different considerations that go into displaying...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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To further unite the nation, in 2018 For Freedoms launched a 50 State Initiative in which multiple organizations and events embodied an array of voices and sparked a national dialogue about art,...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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"Welcome to Brookhill" is a collection of images that, like poetry, stir emotion. The photographs reveal what this neighborhood, like every other neighborhood, has come to be to its...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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