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One Thunderbird Lane
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
704-716-4100
Category: Day Camps, Traditional
Sardis Presbyterian Church
6100 Sardis Road
CHARLOTTE, NC 28270
704-366-1854
Category: Day Camps, Sports
Featuring works created by students in Denver Botanic Gardens’ School of Botanical Art & Illustration, this juried exhibition is part of an artistic tradition of portraying plants for...
Cost: $7-$13, children younger than 2 free, included with admission
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC
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Telephone: 704-825-4490
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Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, forward for the Charlotte Hornets, is a person who stutters, and a Camp SAY Ambassador. Michael knows that stuttering doesn't have to hold anyone back from pursuing...
Cost: Free
Where:
Location will be confirmed upon FREE enrollment
Charlotte, NC
Sponsor: Camp SAY
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Come in to explore how books permeate so much of what people learn and do. The exhibit focuses on books and authors who have influenced the region.
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain , NC 28086
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Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »
Pick up a scavenger hunt at the nature center, then stop back by the nature center for prizes after the hunt.
Cost: Free
Where:
Latta Nature Center
6211 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Discover how plant and animal adaptations allow them to successfully survive in amazing ways. Registration required.
Cost: $4
Where:
McDowell Nature Preserve
15222 S. York Road
, NC
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Telephone: 980-314-1128
Website »
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 »
Learn how to identify a handful of trees just by looking at the twigs and their buds.
Cost: Free
Where:
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
2900 Rocky River Road
, NC
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WDAV Classical Public Radio is presenting Small Batch Concert Series, which features talented chamber ensembles in a relaxed brewery setting.
Cost: Free
Where:
Free Range Brewing
2320 North Davidson St.
, NC
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Sponsor: WDAV
Website »
The Arts Council of York County and Rock Hill School District Three present the annual Teachers' Choice Youth Art Exhibition, featuring selected artwork by Rock Hill students from high, middle,...
Cost: Free
Where:
Center for the Arts
121 E Main St.
Rock Hill, NC
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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 »
This event, largest event of its type in the nation, includes three days and two nights with Boy Scouts camping on the museum grounds and earning merit badges.
Cost: $28.50
Where:
North Carolina Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Drive
Spencer, NC
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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 »
Meet a resident bird and an expert keeper in these half-hour sessions along the Raptor Trail. Saturdays 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays 1 and 3 p.m.
Cost: $8-$12, children 3 and younger free
Where:
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Sponsor: Carolina Raptor Center
Website »
On February 27, 1760, the garrison of Fort Dobbs engaged in a skirmish with Cherokee warriors. Get a glimpse of what life was like for the soldiers and settlers seeking protection...
Cost: $2
Where:
Fort Dobbs State Historic Site
438 Fort Dobbs Road
Statesville, NC
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Telephone: 704-873-5882
Website »
Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $16-$20, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-372-6261
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 invaders....
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
Inspired by the music of the legendary reggae artist Bob Marley, this jammin’ show takes audiences to the beautiful island of Jamaica with friends, Ziggy and Nansi. See website for show...
Cost: $15+
Where:
McColl Family Theater
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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In his delicately rendered sculptures, Michael Sherrill seeks to elicit a sense of wonder from viewers.
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Featuring more than 50 international artists and more than 100 works of art, Under Construction explores the growth of the collage technique and aesthetic in the work of Romare Bearden and his...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Visitors explore a dynamic and diverse dress tradition and the increasingly interconnected fashion worlds that it inhabits. See "popular" garments, runway fashions designed by...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-337-2000
Website »
Raised by a family of wolves, Mowgli must leave home when the fearsome tiger, Shere Khan unleashes his mighty roar. Guided by a no-nonsense panther and a free-spirited bear, the...
Cost: $12-$14
Where:
Matthews Playhouse
100 McDowell Street E.
Matthews, NC
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Telephone: 704-846-8343
Website »
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 Culture
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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The Arthur Laurents, Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim musical Gypsy comes to the Halton stage for the first time this winter. Considered by many to be the greatest of all American musicals.
Cost: $10+
Where:
Dale F. Halton Theater
1206 Elizabeth Ave.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-330-6534
Website »
With artistic dialogue, the Through this Lens community will offer our larger community a look through the many lenses of the immigrant experience.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
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The exhibition presents more than 100 works from the Bechtler collection that have never been on view to the public. Bechtler will be highlighting works from well-known artists including but not...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Featuring works created by students in Denver Botanic Gardens’ School of Botanical Art & Illustration, this juried exhibition is part of an artistic tradition of portraying plants for...
Cost: $7-$13, children younger than 2 free, included with admission
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-825-4490
Website »
Come in to explore how books permeate so much of what people learn and do. The exhibit focuses on books and authors who have influenced the region.
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain , NC 28086
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Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »
Celebrate tiny food! Make and taste teeny tiny meals with other teens. Register online.
Cost: Free
Where:
York Public Library
21 East Liberty St.
York, SC
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The Arts Council of York County and Rock Hill School District Three present the annual Teachers' Choice Youth Art Exhibition, featuring selected artwork by Rock Hill students from high, middle,...
Cost: Free
Where:
Center for the Arts
121 E Main St.
Rock Hill, NC
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Social development, public speaking and theatre concepts combine in this fun creative exploration.
Cost: Free
Where:
Tuckaseegee Recreation Center
4820 Tuckaseegee Road
, NC
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On Mondays from September to May, all children under the age of 16 can come paint pottery for just $3/hour.
Cost: $3 per hour
Where:
Dish It Out
7828 Rea Road
#C
, NC
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Telephone: 704-544-4848
Website »
Owlets explore nature with hands-on experiences that will enthrall the senses and engage the imagination.
Cost: Free
Where:
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
2900 Rocky River Road
, NC
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With parental guidance, toddlers can jump on the trampoline, play in the foam pit and craw through obstacles. Play time is for children just starting to walk through age 5 who are not yet in...
Cost: $3-$5
Where:
Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
11011 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
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Telephone: 704-246-8611
Website »
Bring your little one to Perfect Balance Training Center for "Tot Time" - an hour of free play in the gym. There is no instructor, so parents are in charge of their children. No need...
Cost: $5-$6
Where:
Perfect Balance
8850 Monroe Road
, NC
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Telephone: 980-299-8445
Website »
Have fun turning wafers of chocolate and other sweet treats into beautiful candy art. Create a different project every session.
Cost: $10
Where:
Town Hall
315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road
Indian Trail, NC
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Enjoy stories, songs and movement activities, and wear pajamas! Milk and cookies will be served.
Cost: Free
Where:
Matthews Library
230 Matthews Station St.
Matthews, NC
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Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $16-$20, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-372-6261
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 invaders....
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
With artistic dialogue, the Through this Lens community will offer our larger community a look through the many lenses of the immigrant experience.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
View map »
The exhibition presents more than 100 works from the Bechtler collection that have never been on view to the public. Bechtler will be highlighting works from well-known artists including but not...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Discover how the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association encouraged, trained and inspired evangelists. Go behind the scenes of the historic Itinerant Evangelism conferences in Amsterdam in 1983, 1986...
Cost: Free
Where:
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
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Sponsor: Billy Graham Library
Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
Featuring works created by students in Denver Botanic Gardens’ School of Botanical Art & Illustration, this juried exhibition is part of an artistic tradition of portraying plants for...
Cost: $7-$13, children younger than 2 free, included with admission
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-825-4490
Website »
Come in to explore how books permeate so much of what people learn and do. The exhibit focuses on books and authors who have influenced the region.
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain , NC 28086
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Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »
Learn about writing and self-expression by journaling with words, photos, collages and other art forms. Register online.
Cost: Free
Where:
Hickory Grove Library
5935 Hickory Grove Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-416-4400
Website »
Compete in teams challenges like M&M speed counting, cookie tower building and more! A prize will be awarded to the winning team. Register online.
Cost: Free
Where:
Fort Mill Public Library
1818 2nd Baxter Crossing
Fort Mill, SC
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Telephone: 803-547-4114
Website »
The Arts Council of York County and Rock Hill School District Three present the annual Teachers' Choice Youth Art Exhibition, featuring selected artwork by Rock Hill students from high, middle,...
Cost: Free
Where:
Center for the Arts
121 E Main St.
Rock Hill, NC
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Participants engage in arts and crafts, story time theater and music with their moms.
Cost: Free
Where:
Tuckaseegee Recreation Center
4820 Tuckaseegee Road
, NC
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This weekly story time includes classic tales and new favorites.
Cost: Free
Where:
Barnes and Noble - Arboretum
3327 Pineville-Matthews Road
, NC
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Little ones bounce under the supervision of their parents and without interference from bigger kids. Jumpers need Sky Socks, which are available for purchase, and a signed waiver.
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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Toddlers identify words through interactive games and letter recognition.
Cost: Free
Where:
Tuckaseegee Recreation Center
4820 Tuckaseegee Road
, NC
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Children will play with a variety of interactive, age appropriate toys and games while listening to music.
Cost: $3
Where:
Sugar Creek Recreation Center
943 W. Sugar Creek Road
, NC
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With parental guidance, toddlers can jump on the trampoline, play in the foam pit and craw through obstacles. Play time is for children just starting to walk through age 5 who are not yet in...
Cost: $3-$5
Where:
Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
11011 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-246-8611
Website »
Bring your little one to Perfect Balance Training Center for "Tot Time" - an hour of free play in the gym. There is no instructor, so parents are in charge of their children. No need...
Cost: $5-$6
Where:
Perfect Balance
8850 Monroe Road
, NC
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Telephone: 980-299-8445
Website »
The program is designed to provide girls the opportunity to express themselves, gain an experience in different activities and assist in developmental growth through socialization.
Cost: Free
Where:
Hickory Grove Recreation Center
6709 Pence Road
, NC
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Telephone: 980-314-1122
Website »
Get one free child ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket on Tuesdays. Each additional child (ages 3-12) receives a discount as well, costing only $5 each.
Cost: $15 for adult
Where:
Sea Life Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Telephone: 866-229-1573
Website »
Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $16-$20, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-372-6261
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 invaders....
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
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 Culture
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 »
With artistic dialogue, the Through this Lens community will offer our larger community a look through the many lenses of the immigrant experience.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
View map »
Discover how the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association encouraged, trained and inspired evangelists. Go behind the scenes of the historic Itinerant Evangelism conferences in Amsterdam in 1983, 1986...
Cost: Free
Where:
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Billy Graham Library
Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
Featuring works created by students in Denver Botanic Gardens’ School of Botanical Art & Illustration, this juried exhibition is part of an artistic tradition of portraying plants for...
Cost: $7-$13, children younger than 2 free, included with admission
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-825-4490
Website »
The "Rise Above Traveling Exhibit" is a mobile movie theater that tours the country to educate people of all ages with the history of the Tuskegee Airmen. Special train rides will be...
Cost: $4-$12
Where:
North Carolina Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Drive
Spencer, NC
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Sponsor: North Carolina Transportation Museum
Website »
Art Lab is an arts experience that includes a guided tour of The Galleries current exhibition and a fun hands-on art activity.
Cost: $5
Where:
The Galleries of the Cabarrus Arts Council
65 Union St. S.
Concord, NC
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Come in to explore how books permeate so much of what people learn and do. The exhibit focuses on books and authors who have influenced the region.
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain , NC 28086
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Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »
Homeschool teachers and students receive $2 off admission. Meet and greet with a resident raptor at 11 a.m., and make a craft at 2 p.m. on the Raptor Trail. No reservations required.
Cost: $8-$12, $2 off admission for home school teachers/students
Where:
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Discover nature through stories, crafts and activities related to the topic.
Cost: $4
Where:
Latta Nature Center
6211 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Telephone: 980-314-1129
Website »
Become a nature detective; explore through stories, crafts and activities related to the topic.
Cost: $6
Where:
Latta Nature Center
6211 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Come build with LEGOs according to the library's weekly building themes.
Cost: Free
Where:
Gaston Main Library
1555 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Come build with LEGOs according to the library's weekly building themes.
Cost: Free
Where:
Gaston Main Library
1555 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Participate in the Dungeons and Dragons role-playing game that encourages cooperation, problem solving, letter and word recognition, and critical thinking skills.
Cost: Free
Where:
Beatties Ford Road Regional Library
2412 Beatties Ford Road
, NC
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College admissions representatives will meet with high school students and parents to discuss colleges and answer questions.
Cost: Free
Where:
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center
750 Beal St.
, NC
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This one-hour workshop covers college searches, application and admission requirements, scholarships and financial aid, as well as college related stress felt by families.
Cost: Free
Where:
Mint Hill Library
6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road
Mint Hill, NC
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The Arts Council of York County and Rock Hill School District Three present the annual Teachers' Choice Youth Art Exhibition, featuring selected artwork by Rock Hill students from high, middle,...
Cost: Free
Where:
Center for the Arts
121 E Main St.
Rock 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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This drop off program for children presents an engineering challenge based on a popular nursery rhyme. After their engineering challenge, participants meet the animals and participate in humane...
Cost: $20
Where:
Rescue Ranch
1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC
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Spend time with your child learning about God and having fun.
Cost: Free
Where:
The Grounds Bookstore and Cafe
8335 Browne Road
, NC
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Sponsor: The Grounds Bookstore and Cafe
Website »
With parental guidance, toddlers can jump on the trampoline, play in the foam pit and craw through obstacles. Play time is for children just starting to walk through age 5 who are not yet in...
Cost: $3-$5
Where:
Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
11011 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-246-8611
Website »
Enjoy stories, movement with music and a seasonal craft.
Cost: $5-$8, free for children 3 and younger
Where:
Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
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Come join story time with other families.
Cost: Free
Where:
Barnes & Noble - Morrison Place
4020 Sharon Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-364-0626
Website »
Bring your little one to Perfect Balance Training Center for "Tot Time" - an hour of free play in the gym. There is no instructor, so parents are in charge of their children. No need...
Cost: $5-$6
Where:
Perfect Balance
8850 Monroe Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 980-299-8445
Website »
Make a bird feeder out of recycled materials to take home for backyard birds.
Cost: $6-$8, includes admission
Where:
Discovery Place Nature
1658 Sterling Road
, NC
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Come improve bowl skating skills, such as finding new lines plus improving airs and grinds
Cost: Free
Where:
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center
750 Beal St.
, NC
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Kids will build with Legos while utilizing their imaginations in this afterschool program.
Cost: $6
Where:
Elon Recreation Center
11401 Ardrey Kell Road
, NC
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Telephone: 980-314-1103
Website »
Hip-hop lovers come express themselves while teaching and learning more about hip-hop culture.
Cost: Free
Where:
Sugar Creek Recreation Center
943 W.Sugar Creek Road
, NC
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Explore the Mint Museum's exhibitions.
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 »
Instructors will provide assistance to students in grades K-12 in reading and math. The instructions will be primarily facilitated by NC Educator licensed teachers.
Cost: Free
Where:
Revolution Park Sports Academy
1225 Remount Road
, NC
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Sponsor: Revolution Park Sports Academy
Charlotte Ballet's Cultural Dance Program presents African Dance classes. Classes are drop-in format, open to all ages and free of charge for participants. There is also child supervision...
Cost: Free
Where:
Sugar Creek Recreation Center
943 West Sugar Creek Road
, NC
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Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $16-$20, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-372-6261
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 invaders....
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
In his delicately rendered sculptures, Michael Sherrill seeks to elicit a sense of wonder from viewers.
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Featuring more than 50 international artists and more than 100 works of art, Under Construction explores the growth of the collage technique and aesthetic in the work of Romare Bearden and his...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Visitors explore a dynamic and diverse dress tradition and the increasingly interconnected fashion worlds that it inhabits. See "popular" garments, runway fashions designed by...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-337-2000
Website »
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
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 Culture
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 »
With artistic dialogue, the Through this Lens community will offer our larger community a look through the many lenses of the immigrant experience.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
View map »
The exhibition presents more than 100 works from the Bechtler collection that have never been on view to the public. Bechtler will be highlighting works from well-known artists including but not...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Discover how the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association encouraged, trained and inspired evangelists. Go behind the scenes of the historic Itinerant Evangelism conferences in Amsterdam in 1983, 1986...
Cost: Free
Where:
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Billy Graham Library
Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
Featuring works created by students in Denver Botanic Gardens’ School of Botanical Art & Illustration, this juried exhibition is part of an artistic tradition of portraying plants for...
Cost: $7-$13, children younger than 2 free, included with admission
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-825-4490
Website »
The "Rise Above Traveling Exhibit" is a mobile movie theater that tours the country to educate people of all ages with the history of the Tuskegee Airmen. Special train rides will be...
Cost: $4-$12
Where:
North Carolina Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Drive
Spencer, NC
View map »
Sponsor: North Carolina Transportation Museum
Website »
Come in to explore how books permeate so much of what people learn and do. The exhibit focuses on books and authors who have influenced the region.
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain , NC 28086
View map »
Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »
Make predictions, engage in experiments and analyze our results on this day of wonder.
Cost: $10, included with museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Kids
105 Gilead Road
Huntersville, NC
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Discover a world of science through books, hands-on educational activities and experiments.
Cost: Free
Where:
Beatties Ford Road Regional Library
2412 Beatties Ford Road
, NC
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celebrate transgender and non-binary youth while listening to a reading of "I Am Jazz" at Steele Creek, Scaleybark and West Boulevard Libraries starting at 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m....
Cost: Free
Where:
Steele Creek Library, 4045 N. Tryon Street, Suite A
Scaleybark Library, 101 Scaleybark Road
West Boulevard Library, 2157 West Blvd.
, NC
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Library staff will help connect teens with the resources needed to succeed.
Cost: Free
Where:
South County Regional Library
5801 Rea Road
, NC
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Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books.
Cost: Free
Where:
Mint Hill Library
6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road
Mint Hill, NC
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The Arts Council of York County and Rock Hill School District Three present the annual Teachers' Choice Youth Art Exhibition, featuring selected artwork by Rock Hill students from high, middle,...
Cost: Free
Where:
Center for the Arts
121 E Main St.
Rock Hill, NC
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Children and teen clothing, maternity, toys and more. Thurs., 6-9pm; Fri., 9am-4pm; Sat., 9am-5pm
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
4751 Hwy. 49
Concord, NC
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Telephone: 704-644-3972
Website »
Tots express themselves creatively through art.
Cost: Free
Where:
Tuckaseegee Recreation Center
4820 Tuckaseegee Road
, NC
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Little ones bounce under the supervision of their parents and without interference from bigger kids. Jumpers need Sky Socks, which are available for purchase, and a signed waiver.
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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Little ones and adults discover nature together through crafts, games, songs, animal encounters and outdoor exploration. Pre-Registration is required. Time slots are 10-10:45am and 11-11:45am.
Cost: $4
Where:
McDowell Nature Preserve
15222 York Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 980-314-1128
Website »
Toddlers will participate in a fun, kid friendly workout.
Cost: Free
Where:
Tuckaseegee Recreation Center
4820 Tuckaseegee Road
, NC
View map »
With parental guidance, toddlers can jump on the trampoline, play in the foam pit and craw through obstacles. Play time is for children just starting to walk through age 5 who are not yet in...
Cost: $3-$5
Where:
Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
11011 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-246-8611
Website »
Bring your little one to Perfect Balance Training Center for "Tot Time" - an hour of free play in the gym. There is no instructor, so parents are in charge of their children. No need...
Cost: $5-$6
Where:
Perfect Balance
8850 Monroe Road
, NC
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Telephone: 980-299-8445
Website »
Learn the basics of drawing including composition and proportions.
Cost: Free
Where:
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center
750 Beal St.
, NC
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Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $16-$20, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-372-6261
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 invaders....
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
In his delicately rendered sculptures, Michael Sherrill seeks to elicit a sense of wonder from viewers.
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Featuring more than 50 international artists and more than 100 works of art, Under Construction explores the growth of the collage technique and aesthetic in the work of Romare Bearden and his...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Visitors explore a dynamic and diverse dress tradition and the increasingly interconnected fashion worlds that it inhabits. See "popular" garments, runway fashions designed by...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-337-2000
Website »
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 Culture
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 »
With artistic dialogue, the Through this Lens community will offer our larger community a look through the many lenses of the immigrant experience.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
View map »
The exhibition presents more than 100 works from the Bechtler collection that have never been on view to the public. Bechtler will be highlighting works from well-known artists including but not...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Shop for bargains at this spring consignment sale. Thurs., 6-9pm; Fri., 9am-4pm; Sat., 9am-5pm.
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
4751 US Hwy 49 N.
Concord, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-644-3972
Website »
Discover how the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association encouraged, trained and inspired evangelists. Go behind the scenes of the historic Itinerant Evangelism conferences in Amsterdam in 1983, 1986...
Cost: Free
Where:
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Billy Graham Library
Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
Featuring works created by students in Denver Botanic Gardens’ School of Botanical Art & Illustration, this juried exhibition is part of an artistic tradition of portraying plants for...
Cost: $7-$13, children younger than 2 free, included with admission
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-825-4490
Website »
The "Rise Above Traveling Exhibit" is a mobile movie theater that tours the country to educate people of all ages with the history of the Tuskegee Airmen. Special train rides will be...
Cost: $4-$12
Where:
North Carolina Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Drive
Spencer, NC
View map »
Sponsor: North Carolina Transportation Museum
Website »
Come in to explore how books permeate so much of what people learn and do. The exhibit focuses on books and authors who have influenced the region.
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain , NC 28086
View map »
Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »
Learn how to make the most of your high school years through resourceful curriculum planning, dual enrollment and credit by exam.
Cost: Free
Where:
Steele Creek Library
13620 Steele Creek Road
, NC
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Come for a Dr. Seuss themed story time, and frost a cupcake!
Cost: $6 per child
Where:
SAS Cupcakes
9941 Rea Road
Ste. C
, NC
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Explore the natural world through arts and crafts! Registration and parent attendance required.
Cost: $4
Where:
Latta Nature Center
6211 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Telephone: 980-314-1129
Website »
Celebrate the grand opening of Whit's Frozen Custard Fort Mill with special surprises throughout the day. Extra fun includes prizes, such as gift cards, t-shirts and the grand prize of a quart...
Where:
Whit's Frozen Custard
1642 Highway 160 W.
Fort Mill, SC
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Celebrate National Pig Day to learn more about these smart farm animals.
Cost: $10, free for children younger than 1, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville
105 Gilead Road
Huntersville, NC
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Little ones will love learning and listening to all types of songs, playing various instruments, and expressing themselves.
Cost: Free
Where:
ImaginOn: The Joe and Joan Martin Center
300 E. 7th St
, NC
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Telephone: 704-416-4630
Website »
Participants will complete a two-hour workshop with live music and refreshments.
Cost: Free
Where:
Tyvola Senior Center
2225 Tyvola Road
, NC
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Come the first Friday of each month to discover how the Carolina sky has changed, and to stay up-to-date with the newest space missions and discoveries. No late admission permitted.
Cost: $5, does not include 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 watch Gardner-Webb University take on Appalachian State University.
Cost: $10+
Where:
BB&T Ballpark
324 S. Mint St.
, NC
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Sponsor: Sunbelt Rentals
Website »
The Arts Council of York County and Rock Hill School District Three present the annual Teachers' Choice Youth Art Exhibition, featuring selected artwork by Rock Hill students from high, middle,...
Cost: Free
Where:
Center for the Arts
121 E Main St.
Rock Hill, NC
View map »
Children and teen clothing, maternity, toys and more. Thurs., 6-9pm; Fri., 9am-4pm; Sat., 9am-5pm
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
4751 Hwy. 49
Concord, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-644-3972
Website »
Drop in for a literacy scavenger hunt inspired the children's picture book, "Love" by Matt de la Peña.
Cost: Free
Where:
Myers Park Library
1361 Queens Road
, NC
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Be among the first 100 customers to get a free lollipop!
Cost: Free
Where:
Candy Warehouse
7020-A Reames Road
, NC
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Little ones and adults discover nature together through crafts, games, songs, animal encounters and outdoor exploration. Pre-Registration is required. Time slots are 10-10:45am and 11-11:45am.
Cost: $4
Where:
McDowell Nature Preserve
15222 York Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 980-314-1128
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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With parental guidance, toddlers can jump on the trampoline, play in the foam pit and craw through obstacles. Play time is for children just starting to walk through age 5 who are not yet in...
Cost: $3-$5
Where:
Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
11011 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-246-8611
Website »
Bring your little one to Perfect Balance Training Center for "Tot Time" - an hour of free play in the gym. There is no instructor, so parents are in charge of their children. No need...
Cost: $5-$6
Where:
Perfect Balance
8850 Monroe Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 980-299-8445
Website »
Participate in a wide variety of activities, as well as a special activity that changes weekly.
Cost: $6
Where:
Tom Sykes Recreation Center
1501 Euclid Ave.
, NC
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Family Fun Nights will take place every first Friday of the month. Entertainment, food and drinks are free! Oct. 5: Game Truck Night Nov. 2: Glow in the Dark Dodgeball Night Dec. 7: Movie...
Cost: Free
Where:
Crews Recreation Center
1201 Crews Road
Matthews, NC
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Telephone: 704-708-1289
Website »
Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $16-$20, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-372-6261
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 invaders....
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
In his delicately rendered sculptures, Michael Sherrill seeks to elicit a sense of wonder from viewers.
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Featuring more than 50 international artists and more than 100 works of art, Under Construction explores the growth of the collage technique and aesthetic in the work of Romare Bearden and his...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Visitors explore a dynamic and diverse dress tradition and the increasingly interconnected fashion worlds that it inhabits. See "popular" garments, runway fashions designed by...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-337-2000
Website »
Raised by a family of wolves, Mowgli must leave home when the fearsome tiger, Shere Khan unleashes his mighty roar. Guided by a no-nonsense panther and a free-spirited bear, the...
Cost: $12-$14
Where:
Matthews Playhouse
100 McDowell Street E.
Matthews, NC
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Telephone: 704-846-8343
Website »
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 Culture
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 »
With artistic dialogue, the Through this Lens community will offer our larger community a look through the many lenses of the immigrant experience.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
View map »
Buy quality children’s clothing (infant through size 16), toys, games, books, bikes, baby gear, strollers, furniture and gently worn children’s shoes. Fri., 9am-7pm; Sat.,...
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Harris YMCA
5900 Quail Hollow Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-716-6843
Website »
Sale features fall and winter children's clothing, maternity, baby gear and kid's furniture. All proceeds fund student scholarships. Fri., 6-9pm; 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 »
The exhibition presents more than 100 works from the Bechtler collection that have never been on view to the public. Bechtler will be highlighting works from well-known artists including but not...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Shop for bargains at this spring consignment sale. Thurs., 6-9pm; Fri., 9am-4pm; Sat., 9am-5pm.
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
4751 US Hwy 49 N.
Concord, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-644-3972
Website »
Discover how the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association encouraged, trained and inspired evangelists. Go behind the scenes of the historic Itinerant Evangelism conferences in Amsterdam in 1983, 1986...
Cost: Free
Where:
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Billy Graham Library
Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
Featuring works created by students in Denver Botanic Gardens’ School of Botanical Art & Illustration, this juried exhibition is part of an artistic tradition of portraying plants for...
Cost: $7-$13, children younger than 2 free, included with admission
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-825-4490
Website »
Build a freestanding clock with easy-to-read numbers, movable hands and a storage tray to house reminders or important trinkets. All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Home Depot
4750 South Blvd.
, NC
View map »
The "Rise Above Traveling Exhibit" is a mobile movie theater that tours the country to educate people of all ages with the history of the Tuskegee Airmen. Special train rides will be...
Cost: $4-$12
Where:
North Carolina Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Drive
Spencer, NC
View map »
Sponsor: North Carolina Transportation Museum
Website »
Come in to explore how books permeate so much of what people learn and do. The exhibit focuses on books and authors who have influenced the region.
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain , NC 28086
View map »
Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »
Learn service hours for school and learn more about the library through volunteering. Registration required.
Cost: Free
Where:
Myers Park Library
1361 Queens Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-416-5800
Website »
Touch and learn about fire trucks, ambulances, police cars, tractors and more! The first hour will be free of sirens and lights.
Cost: Free
Where:
Stallings Municipal Park
340 Stallings Road
Stallings, NC
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Mooresville Public Library will kick off Community Reads with a party.
Cost: Free
Where:
Mooresville Public Library
304 S. Main St.
Mooresville, NC
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Celebrate with readings of "What Pet Should I Get" at the top of every half hour, D.r Seuss giveaways, fun activities and more.
Cost: Free
Where:
Target Stores
Charlotte, NC
Attend this orientation to learn the ins and outs of becoming a volunteer at the library. Call to register.
Cost: Free
Where:
Scaleybark Library
101 Scaleybark Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-416-6400
Website »
Drop kids off for the Creative Writing and Reading Carnival, packed with word games, story prompts, team relays, story telling activities and prizes.
Cost: $20
Where:
Gaston County Public Library
1555 East Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Sponsor: ACBrown Books
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with activities and games based on classic Seuss stories.
Cost: $5-$8, free for children 3 and younger, included with admission
Where:
Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
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Go green for St. Patrick’s Day! Meet one of the famous snakes the saint drove out of Ireland, and craft a lucky shamrock. Celebrate all things Irish!
Cost: Free
Where:
Latta Nature Center
6211 Sample Rd
Huntersville, NC
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Come for a Dr. Seuss themed story time, and frost a cupcake!
Cost: $6 per child
Where:
SAS Cupcakes
9941 Rea Road
Ste. C
, NC
View map »
Join Carolina's Aviation Museum every first Saturday of the month for hands-on STEAM learning.
Cost: $5, does not include museum admission
Where:
Carolina's Aviation Museum
4672 1st Flight Drive
, NC
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Come for story time, games and activities in celebration of the beloved author's birthday.
Cost: Free
Where:
Barnes and Noble - Arboretum
3327 Pineville-Matthews Road
, NC
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Come for story time, games and activities in celebration of the beloved author's birthday.
Cost: Free
Where:
Barnes and Noble - Birkdale Village
8725 Townley Road
Huntersville, NC
View map »
During spring, wildlife rehabilitators need lots of supplies to care for orphaned and injured baby animals. This “baby shower” will provide aid to local rehabbers. Bring a gift, listen...
Cost: $8, free for children younger than 2, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Nature
1658 Sterling Road
, NC
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Cheer on the teams as they battle for the championship!
Where:
Spectrum Center
333 E. Trade St.
, NC
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Sponsor: Food Lion
Website »
Celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss with a reading of "The Lorax" followed by a short hike.
Cost: Free
Where:
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
2900 Rocky River Road
, NC
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Explore books and stories in creative ways through math, science and games.
Cost: Free
Where:
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
View map »
Come watch Furman University play Wake Forest University.
Cost: $10+
Where:
BB&T Ballpark
324 S. Mint St.
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Sunbelt Rentals
Website »
MintMatiné brings the best Latin films to Charlotte for the family. On March 2, see "Valentine’s Day – La Boda de Valentina (Valentina’s Wedding)." This film...
Cost: $3.75-$5
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
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Watch the final game of this year's CIAA basketball tournament!
Where:
Spectrum Center
333 E. Trade St.
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Food Lion
Website »
Hike with the family and a flashlight to find frogs, listen for owls and explore the nighttime forest. Registration required.
Cost: $5-$10
Where:
Anne Springs Close Greenway
104 Adventure Road
Fort Mill, SC
View map »
Telephone: 803-547-4575
Website »
In collaboration with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Community Read, this workshop will compare the film, The Hate U Give to the music and poetry of Tupac Shakur and complete a poetry...
Cost: $5
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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The Arts Council of York County and Rock Hill School District Three present the annual Teachers' Choice Youth Art Exhibition, featuring selected artwork by Rock Hill students from high, middle,...
Cost: Free
Where:
Center for the Arts
121 E Main St.
Rock Hill, NC
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Children and teen clothing, maternity, toys and more. Thurs., 6-9pm; Fri., 9am-4pm; Sat., 9am-5pm
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
4751 Hwy. 49
Concord, NC
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Telephone: 704-644-3972
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Drop in for a literacy scavenger hunt inspired the children's picture book, "Love" by Matt de la Peña.
Cost: Free
Where:
Myers Park Library
1361 Queens Road
, NC
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Little ones bounce under the supervision of their parents and without interference from bigger kids. Jumpers need Sky Socks, which are available for purchase, and a signed waiver.
Cost: $8
Where:
Sky Zone
10200 Centrum Pkwy.
Pineville, NC
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The City of Charlotte's Animal Care and Control will bring a selection of dogs, puppies, cats and kittens to the center court inside the mall for adoption.
Cost: Adoption prices may vary per pet
Where:
SouthPark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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Guided trail rides are open to riders of all experience levels.
Cost: $45-$50
Where:
Anne Springs Close Greenway
1058 Horse Road
Fort Mill, SC
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Join B Music Youth for music education and mentorship.
Cost: $31
Where:
Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center
440 Wesley Heights Way
, NC
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Meet a resident bird and an expert keeper in these half-hour sessions along the Raptor Trail. Saturdays 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays 1 and 3 p.m.
Cost: $8-$12, children 3 and younger free
Where:
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Sponsor: Carolina Raptor Center
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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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From Noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, families can discover the joys of fishing in free in-store events, including a catch-and-release pond, fish bait toss challenge, free...
Cost: Free
Where:
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's
8181 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord
1000 Cabela Drive, Fort Mill
, NC
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Learn about vultures found at Carolina Raptor Center.
Cost: $8-$12, children 3 and younger free, included with admission to Raptor Trail
Where:
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Instructors will provide assistance to students in grades K-12 in reading and math. The instructions will be primarily facilitated by NC Educator licensed teachers.
Cost: Free
Where:
Revolution Park Sports Academy
1225 Remount Road
, NC
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Sponsor: Revolution Park Sports Academy
Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $16-$20, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-372-6261
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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 invaders....
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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In his delicately rendered sculptures, Michael Sherrill seeks to elicit a sense of wonder from viewers.
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Featuring more than 50 international artists and more than 100 works of art, Under Construction explores the growth of the collage technique and aesthetic in the work of Romare Bearden and his...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Visitors explore a dynamic and diverse dress tradition and the increasingly interconnected fashion worlds that it inhabits. See "popular" garments, runway fashions designed by...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-337-2000
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Raised by a family of wolves, Mowgli must leave home when the fearsome tiger, Shere Khan unleashes his mighty roar. Guided by a no-nonsense panther and a free-spirited bear, the...
Cost: $12-$14
Where:
Matthews Playhouse
100 McDowell Street E.
Matthews, NC
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Telephone: 704-846-8343
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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 Culture
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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With artistic dialogue, the Through this Lens community will offer our larger community a look through the many lenses of the immigrant experience.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Four men were to be crucified that day in Jerusalem. Only three crosses were raised. This is the story of The Fourth Cross. See website for show times on March 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30...
Cost: $10-$37
Where:
NarroWay Theatre
3327 Hwy 51
Fort Mill, SC 29715
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Sponsor: NarroWay Productions
Telephone: 803-802-2300
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Buy quality children’s clothing (infant through size 16), toys, games, books, bikes, baby gear, strollers, furniture and gently worn children’s shoes. Fri., 9am-7pm; Sat.,...
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Harris YMCA
5900 Quail Hollow Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-716-6843
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Sale features fall and winter children's clothing, maternity, baby gear and kid's furniture. All proceeds fund student scholarships. Fri., 6-9pm; 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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The exhibition presents more than 100 works from the Bechtler collection that have never been on view to the public. Bechtler will be highlighting works from well-known artists including but not...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Shop for bargains at this spring consignment sale. Thurs., 6-9pm; Fri., 9am-4pm; Sat., 9am-5pm.
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
4751 US Hwy 49 N.
Concord, NC
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Telephone: 704-644-3972
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Discover how the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association encouraged, trained and inspired evangelists. Go behind the scenes of the historic Itinerant Evangelism conferences in Amsterdam in 1983, 1986...
Cost: Free
Where:
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
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Sponsor: Billy Graham Library
Telephone: 704-401-3200
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Exhibit explores the 1929 Loray Mill Strike, including why strikers chose to organize with the National Textile Workers Union (NTWU) and how the strike influenced mills across the country. The...
Cost: Free
Where:
Gaston County Museum of Art and History
131 West Main St.
Dallas, NC
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