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Surround yourself in timeless beauty and splendor at Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Every 1st Saturday of the month, join Drums4life drum circle to experience the spontaneous creation of music.
Cost: Free
Where:
Sugar Creek Library
4045 North Tryon St.
Suite A
, NC
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Discover how fossils are formed and make your own imprint fossil to take home.
Cost: $15-$19, included with admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
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Meet new friends while connecting with the Charlotte Community. Pizza and snacks will be provided. Registration is required.
Cost: $5-$10
Where:
Levine Jewish Community Center
5007 Providence Road
, NC
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Cellist Kevin Jones is joined by pianist Topher Ruggiero in a program featuring sonatas by Shostakovich, Grigory Smirnov and Ahmed Alabama.
Cost: $10-$20, children younger than 12 free
Where:
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
301 Caldwell Ln.
Davidson, NC
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Put on your wellies, and reserve your spot for the tea party, which includes refreshments, crafts and cupcake-decorating.
Cost: $13.50
Where:
American Girl Southpark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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Sponsor: American Girl
Website »
Explore rare and extremely devastating volcanic eruptions, and discover the impact of gigantic volcanic episodes around the Solar System. Dive into the super volcano now gathering force beneath...
Cost: Planetarium tickets are $5, children 3 and younger free
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Discover 17 photographs of NC artist, Patrick Dougherty's large-scale interactive works, as well as "The Magnificent Seven" in person. Kids and adults will enjoy wandering...
Cost: Included with admission of $8-$15, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC
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Classes for adaptive learning and sensory needs meet at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Where:
Sun Valley High School
5211 Old Charlotte Hwy.
Monroe, NC
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Sponsor: Church of the Redeemer
Website »
Experience age-level appropriate Sunday school classes at 9:30 and 11 a.m. that connect families with larger church programs and ministries while creating a welcoming environment for all families.
Cost: Free
Where:
Matthews United Methodist Church
801 S. Trade St.
Matthews, NC
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Swim into Feb-RAY-ary at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord to RAYS Awareness about rays! Catch the new “Feed the Rays” talk happening daily at noon and 2 p.m. and a Ray Keeper...
Cost: $12-$22, children younger than 2 free
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Sponsor: SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
Website »
The Warehouse Sale is a pop-up shoe store only in Charlotte for a limited time. Inventory changes weekly.
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Next to Home Depot
8215 Shopping Center Drive
, NC
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On Saturdays and Sundays from noon-5pm, the arcade bar opens to all ages with a parent or guardian present.
Cost: Cost for games
Where:
Abari Game Bar
1721 N. Davidson St.
, NC
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Telephone: 980-430-4587
Website »
Vultures and humans will engage in a fun activity of the trainer's choice. It could be painting, playground fun or taking a walk with a vulture.
Cost: $8-$12, children 3 and younger free, included with admission to Raptor Trail
Where:
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
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Sponsor: Carolina Raptor Center
Website »
Raptor keepers will show some of their favorite bird species.
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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Sponsor: Carolina Raptor Center
Website »
Teach or play with your child in the heated pool.
Cost: $5 per swimmer, max $15 per family
Where:
Goldfish Swim School
13403 S. Ridge Drive
, NC
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Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring honeycombs, vines, crystals, and other natural features integrated into the...
Cost: Free, $6 for parking
Where:
USNWC
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: USNWC
Website »
Fifteen year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: he is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. Now it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands...
Cost: $12-$20
Where:
Armour Street Theatre
307 Armour St.
Davidson, NC
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Sponsor: Davidson Community Players
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 »
This exhibit explores the rise and demise of Charlotte’s Brooklyn neighborhood, once the most vibrant black community in the Carolinas.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Brothers put a spin on classic fairy tales in this hip-hop revelation for the younger generation. Get ready to drop the mic in this unforgettable theatrical experience. See website for show...
Cost: $20+
Where:
Wells Fargo Playhouse
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-973-2828
Website »
Jiminy Cricket finds himself at the home of Geppetto, a carpenter and toy-maker. Geppetto has made a toy puppet, Pinocchio, and wishes that the puppet was a real boy. To his astonishment, this...
Cost: $12-$14
Where:
Matthews Playhouse
100 McDowell Street E.
Matthews, NC
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Studio Drift, founded by Dutch artists Ralph Nauta and Lonneke Gordijn, creates breathtaking sculptures that explore the relationship between humanity, nature and technology
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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This rock musical features music by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus of the pop group ABBA. Thurs.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm.
Cost: TBA
Where:
Halton Theater
1206 Elizabeth Ave.
, NC
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The new exhibit transports visitors back in time to discover what life was like in Antarctica 200 million years ago. Guests will discover fossils from four Antarctic dinosaur species and...
Cost: $18-$22, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Take a rare and exciting look at the life of dinosaurs by exploring their eggs, nests, and young. This colorful and interactive exhibit features an amazing collection of real dinosaur eggs and...
Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 square feet of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of the Whitewater Center, the skating environment features three areas and an on-ice Airstream...
Cost: $20
Where:
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
, NC
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Is it possible that an asteroid collided with the Earth and wiped-out the dinosaurs? Shows are daily at 1 and 3pm.
Cost: Planetarium tickets are $5, children 3 and younger free
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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This exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on the black basalt sculpture made by Josiah Wedgwood and other Staffordshire potters in late eighteenth-century England.
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
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TEN features a selection of works from sixteen past fourth-floor exhibitions to showcase the excellence of the Bechtler collection in celebration of the museum's ten-year anniversary.
Cost: $5-$9, children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Like the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibit, the IMAX film journeys to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago to explore bizarre dinosaurs and colossal amphibians.
Cost: $22-$26, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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The Language of Clay exhibit examines Catawba Indian Pottery through contemporary and historical stories. The pieces selected demonstrate the evolution of styles and traditions that are in many...
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 East Mountain St.
Kings Mountain, NC
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Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »
Join more than 60 local students as they present "Disney's Frozen Jr." Hear favorite and new songs and watch magical snow-filled dances. See website for performance schedule.
Cost: $10
Where:
Gaston School of the Arts
825 Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
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Sponsor: GSOA Children's Playhouse
Website »
Every 1st Saturday of the month, join Drums4life drum circle to experience the spontaneous creation of music.
Cost: Free
Where:
Sugar Creek Library
4045 North Tryon St.
Suite A
, NC
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Make a mask, play New Orleans and Mardi Gras trivia, and feast on King Cake. Register online.
Cost: Free
Where:
Main Library Rock Hill
138 E. Black St.
Rock Hill, SC
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Explore rare and extremely devastating volcanic eruptions, and discover the impact of gigantic volcanic episodes around the Solar System. Dive into the super volcano now gathering force beneath...
Cost: Planetarium tickets are $5, children 3 and younger free
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Drop off your little ones to explore, play and learn during Music Mondays, Theater Thursdays and Food Fridays. A small snack is provided. Register online.
Cost: $21-$31
Where:
New Hope Baptist Church
2024 Redbud Drive
Gastonia, NC
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Discover 17 photographs of NC artist, Patrick Dougherty's large-scale interactive works, as well as "The Magnificent Seven" in person. Kids and adults will enjoy wandering...
Cost: Included with admission of $8-$15, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC
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Toddlers can enjoy a special jump session every weekday morning. With each child age 6 and younger, an adult may jump for free, not including DefyGravity socks for $3.
Cost: $11 for one hour
Where:
DefyGravity Trampoline Park
8116 University City Blvd.
, NC
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Let your little one jump for less during toddler time!
Cost: $12 per adult and child pair
Where:
Adventure Air Sports
2375 Cherry Road
Suite 101
Rock Hill, SC
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Children gain exposure to life skills by utilizing theatre and art activities. Classes occur on Mondays, but there will be no classes on January 20 or February 17.
Cost: Free
Where:
Tuckaseegee Recreation Center
4820 Tuskaseegee Road
, NC
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Sponsor: Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
Website »
George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows presented faith of Jesus Christ in song. Come discover the ways the Lord used their efforts and their music to open hearts around the world. Read inspiring...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
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Sponsor: The Billy Graham Library
Website »
Young children can jump at a discounted rate Monday through Friday, and for an additional $2, parents can jump too. All jumpers need to purchase Altitude Trampoline Socks for $2.
Cost: $7
Where:
Altitude Trampoline Park
3490 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Drop in for safe play on the equipment indoors.
Cost: $8, $10 on weekends and school holidays
Where:
Superior Play Systems
11415 Granite St.
Suite C
, NC
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Swim into Feb-RAY-ary at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord to RAYS Awareness about rays! Catch the new “Feed the Rays” talk happening daily at noon and 2 p.m. and a Ray Keeper...
Cost: $12-$22, children younger than 2 free
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
View map »
Sponsor: SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
Website »
Families can jump for free Mondays through Saturdays at Springree Trampoline in Blakeney Shopping Center.
Cost: Free
Where:
Springfree Trampoline
9848-E Rea Road
, NC
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All Homeschool families are invited to dive into RAY-mazing discoveries during Homeschool Week. Exclusively during Homeschool Week, take a Behind-the-Scenes tours for free. All...
Cost: $7.50
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC 28027
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Sponsor: Sea Life Charlotte
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
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Telephone: 704-246-8611
Website »
Visit a Lancaster County librarian at Jumpin Jax Fun Center of Lancaster for story time. Regular admission is applied for children who want to stay to play following the event.
Cost: Free story time
Where:
Jumpin Jax of Lancaster
2650 Charlotte Hwy.
Lancaster, SC
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Come play in the open gym. All students younger than 3 must have an adult present at all times. Some Mondays are closed due to holidays, so please call to verify playtime.
Cost: $5, cash only
Where:
Carolina Stars
1080 Maxwell Mill Road
Fort Mill, SC
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Telephone: 803-548-3441
Website »
Learn about the amazing dinosaur family tree, play daily dino trivia and sing along to this live musical. Catch shows on Saturday, February 8 at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m....
Cost: Included with admission of $15-$19
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Increase your strength, endurance and agility for sports.
Cost: Free
Where:
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center
750 Beal St.
, NC
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Improve basketball skills through a series of drills and stations in an instructional setting on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Cost: Free
Where:
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center
750 Beal St.
, NC
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Class includes yoga poses, stories, songs, games, music and breathing techniques. Class occurs on Mondays.
Cost: $15
Where:
Charlotte Family Yoga
8230 Poplar Tent
Concord, NC
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Sponsor: Charlotte Family Yoga
Website »
Receive assistance with literacy in fun and interactive ways. Register online.
Cost: Free
Where:
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center
750 Beal St.
, NC
View map »
Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring honeycombs, vines, crystals, and other natural features integrated into the...
Cost: Free, $6 for parking
Where:
USNWC
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: USNWC
Website »
This teaches scratching, blending and creating beats. The program also teach the business side of entrepreneurship.
Cost: Free
Where:
Tuckaseegee Recreation Center
4820 Tuckaseegee Road
, NC
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Learn basic strokes and techniques of ping pong.
Cost: Free
Where:
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center
750 Beal Street
, NC
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Enjoy stories, songs and movement activities in your pajamas!
Cost: Free
Where:
Matthews Library
230 Matthews Station St.
Matthews, NC
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Enjoy stories, songs and movement activities in your pajamas!
Cost: Free
Where:
Plaza Midwood Library
1623 Central Ave.
, NC
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Participants of all ages will learn proper Jazz dance technique. No previous dance experience required.
Cost: Free
Where:
Berewick Recreation Center
5910 Dixie River Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-414-2774
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 »
This exhibit explores the rise and demise of Charlotte’s Brooklyn neighborhood, once the most vibrant black community in the Carolinas.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
View map »
The new exhibit transports visitors back in time to discover what life was like in Antarctica 200 million years ago. Guests will discover fossils from four Antarctic dinosaur species and...
Cost: $18-$22, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Take a rare and exciting look at the life of dinosaurs by exploring their eggs, nests, and young. This colorful and interactive exhibit features an amazing collection of real dinosaur eggs and...
Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 square feet of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of the Whitewater Center, the skating environment features three areas and an on-ice Airstream...
Cost: $20
Where:
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
, NC
View map »
Is it possible that an asteroid collided with the Earth and wiped-out the dinosaurs? Shows are daily at 1 and 3pm.
Cost: Planetarium tickets are $5, children 3 and younger free
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
TEN features a selection of works from sixteen past fourth-floor exhibitions to showcase the excellence of the Bechtler collection in celebration of the museum's ten-year anniversary.
Cost: $5-$9, children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Like the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibit, the IMAX film journeys to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago to explore bizarre dinosaurs and colossal amphibians.
Cost: $22-$26, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
The Language of Clay exhibit examines Catawba Indian Pottery through contemporary and historical stories. The pieces selected demonstrate the evolution of styles and traditions that are in many...
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 East Mountain St.
Kings Mountain, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »
Join us for a Prospective Parent Tour on February 25 from 8-9am! Drop by Thales Academy Waxhaw K-6 to tour our campus and view our classrooms and curriculum! Pre-registration is not required;...
Cost: Free
Where:
Thales Academy Waxhaw K-6
8012 New Town Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
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Sponsor: Thales Academy Waxhaw K-6
Telephone: (704) 256-5370
Contact Name: Kelsey Zoda
Website »
Come to Sugar Creek Library for a free Healing Hands performance by a trio of Charlotte Symphony musicians.
Cost: Free
Where:
Sugar Creek Library
4045 N. Tryon St.
Suite A
, NC
View map »
Every 1st Saturday of the month, join Drums4life drum circle to experience the spontaneous creation of music.
Cost: Free
Where:
Sugar Creek Library
4045 North Tryon St.
Suite A
, NC
View map »
Make masks and string beads to celebrate Fat Tuesday. We’ll start our celebration at the Town Hall Stage with the story, "Dinosaur Mardi Gras" by Dianne De Las Casas. After, venture...
Cost: Included with admission of $10
Where:
Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville
105 Gilead Road
Huntersville, NC 28209
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Enjoy a new take on classical music. Come experience Sphinx Virtuosi, a self-conducted chamber orchestra sponsored by Culture Blocks.
Cost: Free
Where:
First Baptist Church - West
1801 Oakland Ave.
, NC
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Sponsor: Arts & Science Council
Website »
Explore rare and extremely devastating volcanic eruptions, and discover the impact of gigantic volcanic episodes around the Solar System. Dive into the super volcano now gathering force beneath...
Cost: Planetarium tickets are $5, children 3 and younger free
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Discover 17 photographs of NC artist, Patrick Dougherty's large-scale interactive works, as well as "The Magnificent Seven" in person. Kids and adults will enjoy wandering...
Cost: Included with admission of $8-$15, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC
View map »
Toddlers can enjoy a special jump session every weekday morning. With each child age 6 and younger, an adult may jump for free, not including DefyGravity socks for $3.
Cost: $11 for one hour
Where:
DefyGravity Trampoline Park
8116 University City Blvd.
, NC
View map »
Let your little one jump for less during toddler time!
Cost: $12 per adult and child pair
Where:
Adventure Air Sports
2375 Cherry Road
Suite 101
Rock Hill, SC
View map »
Register for home school visual arts classes with ceramics, pottery, glaze and design.
Cost: $10-$80
Where:
McDowell Arts Center
123 East McDowell St.
Matthews, NC 28105
View map »
Sponsor: Arts Delivered
Website »
This weekly story time includes classic tales and new favorites.
Cost: Free
Where:
Barnes and Noble: Arboretum
3327 Pineville-Matthews Road
, NC
View map »
George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows presented faith of Jesus Christ in song. Come discover the ways the Lord used their efforts and their music to open hearts around the world. Read inspiring...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: The Billy Graham Library
Website »
Come paint pottery with your toddler for just $3/hour.
Cost: $3 per hour
Where:
Dish It Out
7828 Rea Road
#C
, 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
View map »
Young children can jump at a discounted rate Monday through Friday, and for an additional $2, parents can jump too. All jumpers need to purchase Altitude Trampoline Socks for $2.
Cost: $7
Where:
Altitude Trampoline Park
3490 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Drop in for safe play on the equipment indoors.
Cost: $8, $10 on weekends and school holidays
Where:
Superior Play Systems
11415 Granite St.
Suite C
, NC
View map »
Swim into Feb-RAY-ary at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord to RAYS Awareness about rays! Catch the new “Feed the Rays” talk happening daily at noon and 2 p.m. and a Ray Keeper...
Cost: $12-$22, children younger than 2 free
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
View map »
Sponsor: SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
Website »
Families can jump for free Mondays through Saturdays at Springree Trampoline in Blakeney Shopping Center.
Cost: Free
Where:
Springfree Trampoline
9848-E Rea Road
, NC
View map »
All Homeschool families are invited to dive into RAY-mazing discoveries during Homeschool Week. Exclusively during Homeschool Week, take a Behind-the-Scenes tours for free. All...
Cost: $7.50
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC 28027
View map »
Sponsor: Sea Life Charlotte
Website »
Toddlers identify words through interactive games and letter recognition on Tuesday mornings.
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 »
Learn about the amazing dinosaur family tree, play daily dino trivia and sing along to this live musical. Catch shows on Saturday, February 8 at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m....
Cost: Included with admission of $15-$19
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Teach or play with your child in the heated pool.
Cost: $5 per swimmer, max $15 per family
Where:
Goldfish Swim School
13403 S. Ridge Drive
, NC
View map »
This workshop is open to all ages. No previous dance experience is required.
Cost: Free
Where:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School Recreation Site
500 Bilmark Ave.
, NC
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This exhibition explores Mars and mankind's fascination with this world through mythology, history, literature, movies, TV and science. Showings Tues.-Sat. at 3:30pm.
Cost: $5-$8, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
The Planetarium at the Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
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Follow a group of Victorian time travelers as they learn about the origins of atoms. Witness the formation of the first hydrogen atoms after the Big Bang, and then watch how those hydrogen atoms...
Cost: $5-$8, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
The Planetarium at the Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
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Kids the fundamentals of fitness, including agility, balance, coordination and strength training drills.
Cost: Free
Where:
Southview Recreation Center
1720 Vilma St.
, NC
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Teens will come out and play competitive video games.
Cost: Free
Where:
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center
750 Beal St.
, NC
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Get to know other teens, eat snacks and participate in a monthly activity. Meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month.
Cost: Free
Where:
Mooresville Public Library
304 S. Main St.
Mooresville, NC 28115
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Play interactive games geared towards social development involving physical activities.
Cost: Free
Where:
Arbor Glen Outreach Center
1520 Clanton Road
, NC
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Come for assistance with literacy in fun and interactive ways.
Cost: Free
Where:
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center
750 Beal Street
, NC
View map »
Latin Dance explores the Caribbean dance styles of Salsa, Bachata and Merengue in a fun and energetic dance environment. The class is open to all ages and no previous dance experience is required.
Cost: Free
Where:
Belle Johnston Community Center
1000 Johnston Drive
Pineville, NC
View map »
Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring honeycombs, vines, crystals, and other natural features integrated into the...
Cost: Free, $6 for parking
Where:
USNWC
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: USNWC
Website »
Come enjoy a safe place to walk or run on your own or with family and friends. The lights are left on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Cost: Free
Where:
Bailey Road Park
11536 Bailey Road
Cornelius, NC
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Latin Dance explores the Caribbean dance styles of Salsa, Bachata and Merengue in a fun and energetic dance environment.
Cost: Free
Where:
Albemarle Road Recreation Center
5027 North Idlewild Road
, NC
View map »
Explore the wonderful world of arts and crafts. Register online.
Cost: $10
Where:
Shamrock Senior Center/Methodist Home
3200 Shamrock Drive
, NC
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Truly great dance can be a window to the heart and soul. Audiences take a path of discovery.
Cost: $25+
Where:
Belk Theater
130 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-372-1000
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 »
This exhibit explores the rise and demise of Charlotte’s Brooklyn neighborhood, once the most vibrant black community in the Carolinas.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
View map »
Get one free child ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket on Tuesdays. Each additional child ages 3-12 will cost $5.
Cost: $15 for adult
Where:
Sea Life Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
View map »
The new exhibit transports visitors back in time to discover what life was like in Antarctica 200 million years ago. Guests will discover fossils from four Antarctic dinosaur species and...
Cost: $18-$22, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Take a rare and exciting look at the life of dinosaurs by exploring their eggs, nests, and young. This colorful and interactive exhibit features an amazing collection of real dinosaur eggs and...
Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 square feet of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of the Whitewater Center, the skating environment features three areas and an on-ice Airstream...
Cost: $20
Where:
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
, NC
View map »
Is it possible that an asteroid collided with the Earth and wiped-out the dinosaurs? Shows are daily at 1 and 3pm.
Cost: Planetarium tickets are $5, children 3 and younger free
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
This exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on the black basalt sculpture made by Josiah Wedgwood and other Staffordshire potters in late eighteenth-century England.
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
View map »
Like the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibit, the IMAX film journeys to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago to explore bizarre dinosaurs and colossal amphibians.
Cost: $22-$26, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
The Language of Clay exhibit examines Catawba Indian Pottery through contemporary and historical stories. The pieces selected demonstrate the evolution of styles and traditions that are in many...
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 East Mountain St.
Kings Mountain, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »
Every 1st Saturday of the month, join Drums4life drum circle to experience the spontaneous creation of music.
Cost: Free
Where:
Sugar Creek Library
4045 North Tryon St.
Suite A
, NC
View map »
Enjoy a new take on classical music. Come experience Sphinx Virtuosi, a self-conducted chamber orchestra sponsored by Culutre Blocks.
Cost: Free
Where:
Camino Community Center
201 Stetson Drive
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Arts & Science Council
Website »
Explore rare and extremely devastating volcanic eruptions, and discover the impact of gigantic volcanic episodes around the Solar System. Dive into the super volcano now gathering force beneath...
Cost: Planetarium tickets are $5, children 3 and younger free
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Discover 17 photographs of NC artist, Patrick Dougherty's large-scale interactive works, as well as "The Magnificent Seven" in person. Kids and adults will enjoy wandering...
Cost: Included with admission of $8-$15, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC
View map »
Toddlers can enjoy a special jump session every weekday morning. With each child age 6 and younger, an adult may jump for free, not including DefyGravity socks for $3.
Cost: $11 for one hour
Where:
DefyGravity Trampoline Park
8116 University City Blvd.
, NC
View map »
Let your little one jump for less during toddler time!
Cost: $12 per adult and child pair
Where:
Adventure Air Sports
2375 Cherry Road
Suite 101
Rock Hill, SC
View map »
Register for home school visual arts classes with ceramics, pottery, glaze and design.
Cost: $10-$80
Where:
McDowell Arts Center
123 East McDowell St.
Matthews, NC 28105
View map »
Sponsor: Arts Delivered
Website »
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
View map »
George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows presented faith of Jesus Christ in song. Come discover the ways the Lord used their efforts and their music to open hearts around the world. Read inspiring...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: The Billy Graham Library
Website »
Young children can jump at a discounted rate Monday through Friday, and for an additional $2, parents can jump too. All jumpers need to purchase Altitude Trampoline Socks for $2.
Cost: $7
Where:
Altitude Trampoline Park
3490 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Drop in for safe play on the equipment indoors.
Cost: $8, $10 on weekends and school holidays
Where:
Superior Play Systems
11415 Granite St.
Suite C
, NC
View map »
Swim into Feb-RAY-ary at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord to RAYS Awareness about rays! Catch the new “Feed the Rays” talk happening daily at noon and 2 p.m. and a Ray Keeper...
Cost: $12-$22, children younger than 2 free
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
View map »
Sponsor: SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
Website »
Families can jump for free Mondays through Saturdays at Springree Trampoline in Blakeney Shopping Center.
Cost: Free
Where:
Springfree Trampoline
9848-E Rea Road
, NC
View map »
All Homeschool families are invited to dive into RAY-mazing discoveries during Homeschool Week. Exclusively during Homeschool Week, take a Behind-the-Scenes tours for free. All...
Cost: $7.50
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC 28027
View map »
Sponsor: Sea Life Charlotte
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 »
Homeschool students receive discounted admission at Jumpin Jax Fun Center of Lancaster.
Cost: $8
Where:
Jumpin Jax of Lancaster
2650 Charlotte Hwy.
Lancaster, SC
View map »
Come join story time with other families.
Cost: Free
Where:
Barnes and Noble: Morrison Place
4020 Sharon Road
, NC
View map »
Come play all arcade games for half the price all day on Wednesday.
Cost: Price per game varies
Where:
Bowlero
210 E. Trade St.
, NC
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Learn about the amazing dinosaur family tree, play daily dino trivia and sing along to this live musical. Catch shows on Saturday, February 8 at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m....
Cost: Included with admission of $15-$19
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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This exhibition explores Mars and mankind's fascination with this world through mythology, history, literature, movies, TV and science. Showings Tues.-Sat. at 3:30pm.
Cost: $5-$8, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
The Planetarium at the Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
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Follow a group of Victorian time travelers as they learn about the origins of atoms. Witness the formation of the first hydrogen atoms after the Big Bang, and then watch how those hydrogen atoms...
Cost: $5-$8, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
The Planetarium at the Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
View map »
Increase your strength, endurance and agility for sports.
Cost: Free
Where:
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center
750 Beal St.
, NC
View map »
Explore the Mint Museum's exhibitions without charge.
Cost: Free
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road
Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-337-2000
Website »
Improve basketball skills through a series of drills and stations in an instructional setting on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Cost: Free
Where:
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center
750 Beal St.
, NC
View map »
Program will bring girls together through games and activities, guest speakers, and field trips.
Cost: Free
Where:
Arbor Glen Outreach Center
1520 Clanton Road
, NC
View map »
Students will learn the movement of the pieces and basic chess strategy.
Cost: Free
Where:
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center
750 Beal St.
, NC
View map »
Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring honeycombs, vines, crystals, and other natural features integrated into the...
Cost: Free, $6 for parking
Where:
USNWC
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: USNWC
Website »
This teaches scratching, blending and creating beats. The program also teach the business side of entrepreneurship.
Cost: Free
Where:
Tuckaseegee Recreation Center
4820 Tuckaseegee Road
, NC
View map »
Learn a fusion of Zimbabwe dance styles using traditional Zimbabwe vocabulary mixed with contemporary movement.
Cost: Free
Where:
Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center
2921 Tuckaseegee Road
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: ASC Culture Blocks
Telephone: 704-414-2774
Website »
Truly great dance can be a window to the heart and soul. Audiences take a path of discovery.
Cost: $25+
Where:
Belk Theater
130 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-372-1000
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 »
This exhibit explores the rise and demise of Charlotte’s Brooklyn neighborhood, once the most vibrant black community in the Carolinas.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
View map »
Studio Drift, founded by Dutch artists Ralph Nauta and Lonneke Gordijn, creates breathtaking sculptures that explore the relationship between humanity, nature and technology
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
The new exhibit transports visitors back in time to discover what life was like in Antarctica 200 million years ago. Guests will discover fossils from four Antarctic dinosaur species and...
Cost: $18-$22, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Take a rare and exciting look at the life of dinosaurs by exploring their eggs, nests, and young. This colorful and interactive exhibit features an amazing collection of real dinosaur eggs and...
Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 square feet of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of the Whitewater Center, the skating environment features three areas and an on-ice Airstream...
Cost: $20
Where:
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
, NC
View map »
Is it possible that an asteroid collided with the Earth and wiped-out the dinosaurs? Shows are daily at 1 and 3pm.
Cost: Planetarium tickets are $5, children 3 and younger free
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
This exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on the black basalt sculpture made by Josiah Wedgwood and other Staffordshire potters in late eighteenth-century England.
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
View map »
TEN features a selection of works from sixteen past fourth-floor exhibitions to showcase the excellence of the Bechtler collection in celebration of the museum's ten-year anniversary.
Cost: $5-$9, children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Like the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibit, the IMAX film journeys to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago to explore bizarre dinosaurs and colossal amphibians.
Cost: $22-$26, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
The Language of Clay exhibit examines Catawba Indian Pottery through contemporary and historical stories. The pieces selected demonstrate the evolution of styles and traditions that are in many...
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 East Mountain St.
Kings Mountain, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »
The CIAA Career Expo is designed to provide organizations the opportunity to meet recent graduates, current students from the CIAA member-schools and other universities, career seekers, and career...
Cost: Free
Where:
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S. College St.
, NC
View map »
Every 1st Saturday of the month, join Drums4life drum circle to experience the spontaneous creation of music.
Cost: Free
Where:
Sugar Creek Library
4045 North Tryon St.
Suite A
, NC
View map »
Come for a family-friendly night of classic board games and light refreshments.
Cost: Free
Where:
Gaston County Public Library Main
1555 East Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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The CIAA Minority Business & Leadership Symposium provides comprehensive programming designed to stimulate economic and intellectual growth and development of minority business professionals.This...
Cost: Cost: $30,early registration ends Feb. 15 Late registration is $50
Where:
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S College St
Charlotte, NC 28202
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Sponsor: CIAA
Telephone: 704-910-2133
Contact Name: Suzette McQueen
Explore rare and extremely devastating volcanic eruptions, and discover the impact of gigantic volcanic episodes around the Solar System. Dive into the super volcano now gathering force beneath...
Cost: Planetarium tickets are $5, children 3 and younger free
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Drop off your little ones to explore, play and learn during Music Mondays, Theater Thursdays and Food Fridays. A small snack is provided. Register online.
Cost: $21-$31
Where:
New Hope Baptist Church
2024 Redbud Drive
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Discover 17 photographs of NC artist, Patrick Dougherty's large-scale interactive works, as well as "The Magnificent Seven" in person. Kids and adults will enjoy wandering...
Cost: Included with admission of $8-$15, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC
View map »
Toddlers can enjoy a special jump session every weekday morning. With each child age 6 and younger, an adult may jump for free, not including DefyGravity socks for $3.
Cost: $11 for one hour
Where:
DefyGravity Trampoline Park
8116 University City Blvd.
, NC
View map »
Let your little one jump for less during toddler time!
Cost: $12 per adult and child pair
Where:
Adventure Air Sports
2375 Cherry Road
Suite 101
Rock Hill, SC
View map »
Register for home school visual arts classes with ceramics, pottery, glaze and design.
Cost: $10-$80
Where:
McDowell Arts Center
123 East McDowell St.
Matthews, NC 28105
View map »
Sponsor: Arts Delivered
Website »
Children express themselves creatively through art on Thursday mornings.
Cost: Free
Where:
Tuckaseegee Recreation Center
4820 Tuckaseegee Road
, NC
View map »
George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows presented faith of Jesus Christ in song. Come discover the ways the Lord used their efforts and their music to open hearts around the world. Read inspiring...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: The Billy Graham Library
Website »
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
View map »
Young children can jump at a discounted rate Monday through Friday, and for an additional $2, parents can jump too. All jumpers need to purchase Altitude Trampoline Socks for $2.
Cost: $7
Where:
Altitude Trampoline Park
3490 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Preschoolers can bounce with their parents in a safe, climate-controlled facility.
Cost: $8
Where:
BounceU Charlotte
10624 Metromont Pkwy.
, NC
View map »
Drop in for safe play on the equipment indoors.
Cost: $8, $10 on weekends and school holidays
Where:
Superior Play Systems
11415 Granite St.
Suite C
, NC
View map »
Swim into Feb-RAY-ary at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord to RAYS Awareness about rays! Catch the new “Feed the Rays” talk happening daily at noon and 2 p.m. and a Ray Keeper...
Cost: $12-$22, children younger than 2 free
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
View map »
Sponsor: SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
Website »
Families can jump for free Mondays through Saturdays at Springree Trampoline in Blakeney Shopping Center.
Cost: Free
Where:
Springfree Trampoline
9848-E Rea Road
, NC
View map »
All Homeschool families are invited to dive into RAY-mazing discoveries during Homeschool Week. Exclusively during Homeschool Week, take a Behind-the-Scenes tours for free. All...
Cost: $7.50
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC 28027
View map »
Sponsor: Sea Life Charlotte
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 »
Toddlers will participate in a fun, kid-friendly workout on Thursday mornings.
Cost: Free
Where:
Tuckaseegee Recreation Center
4820 Tuckaseegee Road
, NC
View map »
Watch a King Vulture play on a playground in the Vulture Culture exhibit.
Cost: $8-$12, children 3 and younger free, included with admission to Raptor Trail
Where:
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Carolina Raptor Center
Website »
After a brief introduction to the month’s topic in the SEED Wildlife Garden’s Story Time area, program participants will complete activities stationed throughout the SEED Wildlife...
Cost: $5 per student
Where:
Wing Haven
260 Ridgewood Ave.
, NC
View map »
This exhibition explores Mars and mankind's fascination with this world through mythology, history, literature, movies, TV and science. Showings Tues.-Sat. at 3:30pm.
Cost: $5-$8, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
The Planetarium at the Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
View map »
Follow a group of Victorian time travelers as they learn about the origins of atoms. Witness the formation of the first hydrogen atoms after the Big Bang, and then watch how those hydrogen atoms...
Cost: $5-$8, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
The Planetarium at the Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
View map »
Teens will come out and play competitive video games.
Cost: Free
Where:
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center
750 Beal St.
, NC
View map »
Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring honeycombs, vines, crystals, and other natural features integrated into the...
Cost: Free, $6 for parking
Where:
USNWC
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: USNWC
Website »
Come enjoy a safe place to walk or run on your own or with family and friends. The lights are left on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Cost: Free
Where:
Bailey Road Park
11536 Bailey Road
Cornelius, NC
View map »
Afrobics is a full body, fun experience—a dance fitness class combining Afrofusion movement to an African beat.
Cost: Free
Where:
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center
750 Beal St.
, NC
View map »
All levels of chess players are welcome.
Cost: Free
Where:
West Charlotte Recreation Center
2401 Kendall Drive
, NC
View map »
Every Thursday at Southern Strain Brewery in Downtown Concord, TuxedoKat hosts a demonstration and participation of abstract puddle painting techniques. Parents can have a beer while kids make...
Cost: $35
Where:
Southern Strain Brewery
165 Brumley Ave. NE
Concord, NC
View map »
Sponsor: TuxedoKat Imaginarium
Website »
Learn cheers, chants and stunts with an experienced cheer coach.
Cost: Free
Where:
Arbor Glen Outreach Center
1520 Clanton Road
, NC
View map »
Preschoolers discover colors and shapes while developing fine motor skills and expanding creativity. Register online.
Cost: $10
Where:
Shamrock Senior Center/Methodist Home
3200 Shamrock Drive
, NC
View map »
Fifteen year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: he is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. Now it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands...
Cost: $12-$20
Where:
Armour Street Theatre
307 Armour St.
Davidson, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Davidson Community Players
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 »
This year’s 75th Anniversary edition of the men’s and women’s basketball championship tournament will feature 22 action-packed games. This year marks the tournament’s 15th...
Cost: TBA
Where:
Spectrum Center
333 E. Trade St.
, NC
View map »
This exhibit explores the rise and demise of Charlotte’s Brooklyn neighborhood, once the most vibrant black community in the Carolinas.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
View map »
Studio Drift, founded by Dutch artists Ralph Nauta and Lonneke Gordijn, creates breathtaking sculptures that explore the relationship between humanity, nature and technology
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
The new exhibit transports visitors back in time to discover what life was like in Antarctica 200 million years ago. Guests will discover fossils from four Antarctic dinosaur species and...
Cost: $18-$22, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Take a rare and exciting look at the life of dinosaurs by exploring their eggs, nests, and young. This colorful and interactive exhibit features an amazing collection of real dinosaur eggs and...
Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 square feet of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of the Whitewater Center, the skating environment features three areas and an on-ice Airstream...
Cost: $20
Where:
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
, NC
View map »
Is it possible that an asteroid collided with the Earth and wiped-out the dinosaurs? Shows are daily at 1 and 3pm.
Cost: Planetarium tickets are $5, children 3 and younger free
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Thursday, 8-9:30 p.m. ($5 preview sale); Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday is half-price sale; Sunday is $10 fill-a-bag sale. No children under age 9...
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Harris YMCA
5900 Quail Hollow Road
, NC
View map »
Thursday, 6-9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Half-price sale on Saturday with select items on sale.
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
4751 US Hwy. 49 N.
Concord, NC
View map »
This exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on the black basalt sculpture made by Josiah Wedgwood and other Staffordshire potters in late eighteenth-century England.
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
View map »
TEN features a selection of works from sixteen past fourth-floor exhibitions to showcase the excellence of the Bechtler collection in celebration of the museum's ten-year anniversary.
Cost: $5-$9, children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Like the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibit, the IMAX film journeys to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago to explore bizarre dinosaurs and colossal amphibians.
Cost: $22-$26, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
The Language of Clay exhibit examines Catawba Indian Pottery through contemporary and historical stories. The pieces selected demonstrate the evolution of styles and traditions that are in many...
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 East Mountain St.
Kings Mountain, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »
Join more than 60 local students as they present "Disney's Frozen Jr." Hear favorite and new songs and watch magical snow-filled dances. See website for performance schedule.
Cost: $10
Where:
Gaston School of the Arts
825 Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
View map »
Sponsor: GSOA Children's Playhouse
Website »
Every 1st Saturday of the month, join Drums4life drum circle to experience the spontaneous creation of music.
Cost: Free
Where:
Sugar Creek Library
4045 North Tryon St.
Suite A
, NC
View map »
Poses are combined with breath and focusto help kids relax and slow their busy minds. Register online.
Cost: Free
Where:
Lake Wylie Public Library
185 Blucher Cir.
Lake Wylie, SC
View map »
Kids will make different kinds of slime before playing with it. Dress for a mess!
Cost: $27-$30
Where:
Kidcreate Studio
636 Crown Pointe Lane
Suite 101
Rock Hill, SC
View map »
Blumenthal Performing Arts will host performers and spectators of all ages. Instrumentalists, singers, dancers, storytellers, poets, jugglers, magicians and others are all welcome. Audience...
Cost: Free
Where:
McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square
345 N. College St.
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Arts & Science Council
Website »
This live concert show performs the music of Paul McCartney spanning two decades from The Beatles to Wings.
Cost: $25-$60
Where:
Belk Theater
130 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-372-1000
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Explore rare and extremely devastating volcanic eruptions, and discover the impact of gigantic volcanic episodes around the Solar System. Dive into the super volcano now gathering force beneath...
Cost: Planetarium tickets are $5, children 3 and younger free
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Drop off your little ones to explore, play and learn during Music Mondays, Theater Thursdays and Food Fridays. A small snack is provided. Register online.
Cost: $21-$31
Where:
New Hope Baptist Church
2024 Redbud Drive
Gastonia, NC
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Discover 17 photographs of NC artist, Patrick Dougherty's large-scale interactive works, as well as "The Magnificent Seven" in person. Kids and adults will enjoy wandering...
Cost: Included with admission of $8-$15, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC
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Toddlers can enjoy a special jump session every weekday morning. With each child age 6 and younger, an adult may jump for free, not including DefyGravity socks for $3.
Cost: $11 for one hour
Where:
DefyGravity Trampoline Park
8116 University City Blvd.
, NC
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Let your little one jump for less during toddler time!
Cost: $12 per adult and child pair
Where:
Adventure Air Sports
2375 Cherry Road
Suite 101
Rock Hill, SC
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Gigi's Playhouse opens its doors for children with Down syndrome.
Cost: Free
Where:
Gigi's Playhouse
9101 Kings Parade Blvd.
#102
, NC
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George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows presented faith of Jesus Christ in song. Come discover the ways the Lord used their efforts and their music to open hearts around the world. Read inspiring...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
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Sponsor: The Billy Graham Library
Website »
Young children can jump at a discounted rate Monday through Friday, and for an additional $2, parents can jump too. All jumpers need to purchase Altitude Trampoline Socks for $2.
Cost: $7
Where:
Altitude Trampoline Park
3490 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Preschoolers can bounce with their parents in a safe, climate-controlled facility.
Cost: $8
Where:
BounceU Charlotte
10624 Metromont Pkwy.
, NC
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Drop in for safe play on the equipment indoors.
Cost: $8, $10 on weekends and school holidays
Where:
Superior Play Systems
11415 Granite St.
Suite C
, NC
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Young children can jump with other little ones. Parents and caregivers jump free! W8less socks required.
Cost: $10 per hour
Where:
W8Less LKN
10442-A Bailey Road
Cornelius, NC
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Swim into Feb-RAY-ary at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord to RAYS Awareness about rays! Catch the new “Feed the Rays” talk happening daily at noon and 2 p.m. and a Ray Keeper...
Cost: $12-$22, children younger than 2 free
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Sponsor: SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
Website »
Families can jump for free Mondays through Saturdays at Springree Trampoline in Blakeney Shopping Center.
Cost: Free
Where:
Springfree Trampoline
9848-E Rea Road
, NC
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Caregivers and their littles learn new yoga poses with songs and games. Multiple class rates available.
Cost: $20
Where:
Tiny Blooms Yoga
15905 Brookway Drive
Suite 4106
Huntersville, NC
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All Homeschool families are invited to dive into RAY-mazing discoveries during Homeschool Week. Exclusively during Homeschool Week, take a Behind-the-Scenes tours for free. All...
Cost: $7.50
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC 28027
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Sponsor: Sea Life Charlotte
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
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Telephone: 704-246-8611
Website »
Preschoolers participate in stories, art, sensory and science activities on Friday mornings.
Cost: Free
Where:
Mooresville Public Library
304 S. Main St.
Mooresville, NC
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Visit a Lancaster County librarian at Jumpin Jax Fun Center of Lancaster for movement and yoga through stories. Regular admission is applied for children who want to stay to play following the...
Cost: Free story time
Where:
Jumpin Jax of Lancaster
2650 Charlotte Hwy.
Lancaster, SC
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Learn about the amazing dinosaur family tree, play daily dino trivia and sing along to this live musical. Catch shows on Saturday, February 8 at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m....
Cost: Included with admission of $15-$19
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Teach or play with your child in the heated pool.
Cost: $5 per swimmer, max $15 per family
Where:
Goldfish Swim School
13403 S. Ridge Drive
, NC
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This exhibition explores Mars and mankind's fascination with this world through mythology, history, literature, movies, TV and science. Showings Tues.-Sat. at 3:30pm.
Cost: $5-$8, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
The Planetarium at the Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
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Kids receive physical activity with social engagement with Berewick Afterschool.
Cost: $20
Where:
Berewick Recreation Center
5910 Dixie River Road
, NC
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Follow a group of Victorian time travelers as they learn about the origins of atoms. Witness the formation of the first hydrogen atoms after the Big Bang, and then watch how those hydrogen atoms...
Cost: $5-$8, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
The Planetarium at the Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
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Ceramic teaching artists will walk participants through a clay project. Call 980-498-1487 to register.
Cost: Free
Where:
Grier Heights Community Center
3100 Leroy St.
, NC
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Telephone: 980-498-1487
Website »
This family-friendly event features craft brews, wine, cider, live music and the best food trucks in Charlotte. Bring the whole family, including your dogs. Along...
Cost: Free
Where:
Sycamore Brewing
2161 Hawkins St.
, NC
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Enjoy local music every Friday while you eat, drink and shop.
Cost: Free
Where:
7th Street Public Market
224 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring honeycombs, vines, crystals, and other natural features integrated into the...
Cost: Free, $6 for parking
Where:
USNWC
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
, NC
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Sponsor: USNWC
Website »
Treat the kids and yourself to a fun night out! Drop kids off to run, play and dance. Pizza dinner is included.
Cost: $25
Where:
Romp n' Roll NW Charlotte
3611 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road
207
, NC
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Based on the 1942 movie starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, "Holiday Inn" opens when singer-songwriter Jim abandons the bright lights of Broadway for a quiet family farm in...
Cost: $19-$22
Where:
Dale F. Halton Theater
1206 Elizabeth Ave.
, NC
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Sponsor: Eagles Wings Studio
Telephone: 704-330-6534
Website »
Fifteen year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: he is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. Now it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands...
Cost: $12-$20
Where:
Armour Street Theatre
307 Armour St.
Davidson, NC
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Sponsor: Davidson Community Players
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 »
This year’s 75th Anniversary edition of the men’s and women’s basketball championship tournament will feature 22 action-packed games. This year marks the tournament’s 15th...
Cost: TBA
Where:
Spectrum Center
333 E. Trade St.
, NC
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This exhibit explores the rise and demise of Charlotte’s Brooklyn neighborhood, once the most vibrant black community in the Carolinas.
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 story of this great Apache leader comes to life and is a triumphant story of hope and healing that transcends time.
Cost: $10-$37
Where:
NarroWay Theatre
3327 Hwy. 51
Fort Mill, SC
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Sponsor: NarroWay Productions
Telephone: 803-802-2300
Website »
Studio Drift, founded by Dutch artists Ralph Nauta and Lonneke Gordijn, creates breathtaking sculptures that explore the relationship between humanity, nature and technology
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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The new exhibit transports visitors back in time to discover what life was like in Antarctica 200 million years ago. Guests will discover fossils from four Antarctic dinosaur species and...
Cost: $18-$22, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Take a rare and exciting look at the life of dinosaurs by exploring their eggs, nests, and young. This colorful and interactive exhibit features an amazing collection of real dinosaur eggs and...
Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 square feet of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of the Whitewater Center, the skating environment features three areas and an on-ice Airstream...
Cost: $20
Where:
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
, NC
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Is it possible that an asteroid collided with the Earth and wiped-out the dinosaurs? Shows are daily at 1 and 3pm.
Cost: Planetarium tickets are $5, children 3 and younger free
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Thursday, 8-9:30 p.m. ($5 preview sale); Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday is half-price sale; Sunday is $10 fill-a-bag sale. No children under age 9...
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Harris YMCA
5900 Quail Hollow Road
, NC
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Thursday, 6-9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Half-price sale on Saturday with select items on sale.
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
4751 US Hwy. 49 N.
Concord, NC
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This exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on the black basalt sculpture made by Josiah Wedgwood and other Staffordshire potters in late eighteenth-century England.
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
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TEN features a selection of works from sixteen past fourth-floor exhibitions to showcase the excellence of the Bechtler collection in celebration of the museum's ten-year anniversary.
Cost: $5-$9, children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Like the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibit, the IMAX film journeys to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago to explore bizarre dinosaurs and colossal amphibians.
Cost: $22-$26, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
The Language of Clay exhibit examines Catawba Indian Pottery through contemporary and historical stories. The pieces selected demonstrate the evolution of styles and traditions that are in many...
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 East Mountain St.
Kings Mountain, NC
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Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »
Join more than 60 local students as they present "Disney's Frozen Jr." Hear favorite and new songs and watch magical snow-filled dances. See website for performance schedule.
Cost: $10
Where:
Gaston School of the Arts
825 Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
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Sponsor: GSOA Children's Playhouse
Website »
This two-day, family-friendly fest offers interactive sponsor stations, concerts and other entertainment events as part of CIAA Tournament Week. Fri., 11am-7:30pm; Sat., 7:30am-7:30pm.
Cost: Free
Where:
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S. College St.
, NC
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Fairy Houses are whimsical habitats built by children, families, gardeners and nature lovers! The annual festival that inspires appreciation of the environment with storytelling, children's...
Cost: $5, free for children 4 and younger
Where:
Latta Plantation Nature Preserve
6211 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Visit your nearest Target on February 29 for giveaways, activities and a read-along of "Happy Birthday to You!" every 30 minutes.
Cost: Free
Where:
Target Stores
Charlotte, NC
Enjoy the extra day by exploring Earth's relationship with Sun! Learn about leap years.
Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Spend the day exploring arts, foods, music, dance, fashion and storytelling. Tour the 1774 Alexander homesite through the eyes of Bet, one of the enslaved people who lived and worked on the...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Charlotte Museum of History
3500 Shamrock Drive
, NC
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Every 1st Saturday of the month, join Drums4life drum circle to experience the spontaneous creation of music.
Cost: Free
Where:
Sugar Creek Library
4045 North Tryon St.
Suite A
, NC
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What amazing things will you do with an extra day? Explore the reason why we have Leap Year and work on your math skills on this special day.
Cost: Included with admission of $10
Where:
Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville
105 Gilead Road
Huntersville, NC
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Parents can sign up for a special walk to see winter birds, animal tracks and more with their children. Walks begin at 1 and 2 pm and will last approximately 45 minutes each.
Cost: $5
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 »
Shop more than 20 local artists and vendors at the inside market at Twenty-Six Acres Brewing!
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company
7285 Westwinds Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Sponsor: Starving Artist Market
Website »
Be inspired to ignite your own revolution through an uplifting evening of music from Bernstein to Tchaikovsky at Myers Park High School as the Charlotte Concert Band presents, Music as a Revolution.
Cost: $10
Where:
Myers Park High School
2400 Colony Road
, NC
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The all-new production continues its legacy of wowing audiences with dancers from the hit ABC show performing live routines.
Cost: $59+
Where:
BoPlex
2700 E. Independence Blvd.
, NC
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Explore rare and extremely devastating volcanic eruptions, and discover the impact of gigantic volcanic episodes around the Solar System. Dive into the super volcano now gathering force beneath...
Cost: Planetarium tickets are $5, children 3 and younger free
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Discover 17 photographs of NC artist, Patrick Dougherty's large-scale interactive works, as well as "The Magnificent Seven" in person. Kids and adults will enjoy wandering...
Cost: Included with admission of $8-$15, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, 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 (Pineville and Charlotte locations)
10200 Centrum Pkwy., Pineville
7325 Smith Corners Blvd., Charlotte
, NC
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Young children can jump at a discounted rate on Saturday mornings, and for an additional $2, parents can jump too. All jumpers need to purchase Altitude Trampoline Socks for $2.
Cost: $7
Where:
Altitude Trampoline Park
3490 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Register for home school visual arts classes with ceramics, pottery, glaze and design.
Cost: $10-$80
Where:
McDowell Arts Center
123 East McDowell St.
Matthews, NC 28105
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Sponsor: Arts Delivered
Website »
George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows presented faith of Jesus Christ in song. Come discover the ways the Lord used their efforts and their music to open hearts around the world. Read inspiring...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
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Sponsor: The Billy Graham Library
Website »
Every Saturday this month, Historic Brattonsville will feature special guided tours that interpret African American history and culture in the Carolina Piedmont. Included with admission; special...
Cost: $5-$8, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Historic Brattonsville
1444 Brattonsville Road
McConnells, SC
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Swim into Feb-RAY-ary at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord to RAYS Awareness about rays! Catch the new “Feed the Rays” talk happening daily at noon and 2 p.m. and a Ray Keeper...
Cost: $12-$22, children younger than 2 free
Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Sponsor: SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
Website »
Families can jump for free Mondays through Saturdays at Springree Trampoline in Blakeney Shopping Center.
Cost: Free
Where:
Springfree Trampoline
9848-E Rea Road
, NC
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Visit dinosaur graveyards, study their bones, and reconstruct how these creatures lived and died to solve four famous cold cases from the age of the dinosaurs.
Cost: $5-$8, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
The Planetarium at the Museum of York County
4621 Mt Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
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On Saturdays and Sundays from noon-5pm, the arcade bar opens to all ages with a parent or guardian present.
Cost: Cost for games
Where:
Abari Game Bar
1721 N. Davidson St.
, NC
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Telephone: 980-430-4587
Website »
Vultures and humans will engage in a fun activity of the trainer's choice. It could be painting, playground fun or taking a walk with a vulture.
Cost: $8-$12, children 3 and younger free, included with admission to Raptor Trail
Where:
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
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Sponsor: Carolina Raptor Center
Website »
The origins and impact of slavery in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, and the benefits of slave labor to Reed Gold Mine will be examined during Black History Month. Tours begin at 1 p.m. each...
Cost: $2, ages 7 and younger free
Where:
Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site
9621 Reed Mine Road
Midland, NC 28107
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Sponsor: Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site
Website »
Raptor keepers will show some of their favorite bird species.
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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Sponsor: Carolina Raptor Center
Website »
This exhibition explores Mars and mankind's fascination with this world through mythology, history, literature, movies, TV and science. Showings Tues.-Sat. at 3:30pm.
Cost: $5-$8, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
The Planetarium at the Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
View map »
Follow a group of Victorian time travelers as they learn about the origins of atoms. Witness the formation of the first hydrogen atoms after the Big Bang, and then watch how those hydrogen atoms...
Cost: $5-$8, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
The Planetarium at the Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
View map »
Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring honeycombs, vines, crystals, and other natural features integrated into the...
Cost: Free, $6 for parking
Where:
USNWC
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: USNWC
Website »
Based on the 1942 movie starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, "Holiday Inn" opens when singer-songwriter Jim abandons the bright lights of Broadway for a quiet family farm in...
Cost: $19-$22
Where:
Dale F. Halton Theater
1206 Elizabeth Ave.
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Eagles Wings Studio
Telephone: 704-330-6534
Website »
Fifteen year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: he is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. Now it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands...
Cost: $12-$20
Where:
Armour Street Theatre
307 Armour St.
Davidson, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Davidson Community Players
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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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 »
This year’s 75th Anniversary edition of the men’s and women’s basketball championship tournament will feature 22 action-packed games. This year marks the tournament’s 15th...
Cost: TBA
Where:
Spectrum Center
333 E. Trade St.
, NC
View map »
This exhibit explores the rise and demise of Charlotte’s Brooklyn neighborhood, once the most vibrant black community in the Carolinas.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
View map »
The story of this great Apache leader comes to life and is a triumphant story of hope and healing that transcends time.
Cost: $10-$37
Where:
NarroWay Theatre
3327 Hwy. 51
Fort Mill, SC
View map »
Sponsor: NarroWay Productions
Telephone: 803-802-2300
Website »
Brothers put a spin on classic fairy tales in this hip-hop revelation for the younger generation. Get ready to drop the mic in this unforgettable theatrical experience. See website for show...
Cost: $20+
Where:
Wells Fargo Playhouse
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-973-2828
Website »
This Cuban-inspired one-woman show fuses a young girl’s passion with culture and family history. Creator Paige Hernandez introduces audiences to multiple characters using props, music, dance...
Cost: $12+
Where:
McColl Family Theatre
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-973-2828
Website »
Jiminy Cricket finds himself at the home of Geppetto, a carpenter and toy-maker. Geppetto has made a toy puppet, Pinocchio, and wishes that the puppet was a real boy. To his astonishment, this...
Cost: $12-$14
Where:
Matthews Playhouse
100 McDowell Street E.
Matthews, NC
View map »
Studio Drift, founded by Dutch artists Ralph Nauta and Lonneke Gordijn, creates breathtaking sculptures that explore the relationship between humanity, nature and technology
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
The new exhibit transports visitors back in time to discover what life was like in Antarctica 200 million years ago. Guests will discover fossils from four Antarctic dinosaur species and...
Cost: $18-$22, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Take a rare and exciting look at the life of dinosaurs by exploring their eggs, nests, and young. This colorful and interactive exhibit features an amazing collection of real dinosaur eggs and...
Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 square feet of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of the Whitewater Center, the skating environment features three areas and an on-ice Airstream...
Cost: $20
Where:
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
, NC
View map »
Is it possible that an asteroid collided with the Earth and wiped-out the dinosaurs? Shows are daily at 1 and 3pm.
Cost: Planetarium tickets are $5, children 3 and younger free
Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Thursday, 8-9:30 p.m. ($5 preview sale); Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday is half-price sale; Sunday is $10 fill-a-bag sale. No children under age 9...
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Harris YMCA
5900 Quail Hollow Road
, NC
View map »
Thursday, 6-9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Half-price sale on Saturday with select items on sale.
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
4751 US Hwy. 49 N.
Concord, NC
View map »
This exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on the black basalt sculpture made by Josiah Wedgwood and other Staffordshire potters in late eighteenth-century England.
Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
View map »
TEN features a selection of works from sixteen past fourth-floor exhibitions to showcase the excellence of the Bechtler collection in celebration of the museum's ten-year anniversary.
Cost: $5-$9, children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Like the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibit, the IMAX film journeys to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago to explore bizarre dinosaurs and colossal amphibians.
Cost: $22-$26, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
The Language of Clay exhibit examines Catawba Indian Pottery through contemporary and historical stories. The pieces selected demonstrate the evolution of styles and traditions that are in many...
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 East Mountain St.
Kings Mountain, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »
Join more than 60 local students as they present "Disney's Frozen Jr." Hear favorite and new songs and watch magical snow-filled dances. See website for performance schedule.
Cost: $10
Where:
Gaston School of the Arts
825 Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
View map »
Sponsor: GSOA Children's Playhouse
Website »
This two-day, family-friendly fest offers interactive sponsor stations, concerts and other entertainment events as part of CIAA Tournament Week. Fri., 11am-7:30pm; Sat., 7:30am-7:30pm.
Cost: Free
Where:
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S. College St.
, NC
View map »
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