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Welcome to the Charlotte Parent events calendar, the most complete listing of family and kid friendly events in the greater Charlotte area, including fun things to do in Ballantyne, Belmont, Concord, Gastonia, Huntersville, Lake Norman, Matthews, Mint Hill, Rock Hill, University area.

     So whether you live in Gaston, Cabarrus, Iredell, Lincoln Union or York Counties or in the heart of Charlotte, we’ve got you covered on the best area family fun, activities and events for parents, children, teens, the whole family.

     NOTE: Call ahead to confirm dates, times of events and age-appropriateness. Due to changes in schedules and exhibits at locations, we cannot guarantee accuracy of calendar event information submitted.

 

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Thursday, March 11, 2010
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Arts for Tots.
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Times:  12:30-1:30pm.
Location: Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center, 2921 Tuckaseegee Road.
Cost: Free.
Phone: 311.
Website: www.parkandrec.com.
Summary: Toddlers learn body awareness, build confidence and social skills through dramatic play, theatre, dance and creative expression. Ages 2-5.

Cinderella.
Start Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
End Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010
Times:  Thurs. and Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 2pm and 7:30pm; and Sun. 2pm.
Location: Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St.
Cost: $20-$74.
Phone: 704-372-0101.
Website: www.ncdance.org.
Summary: Performed by North Carolina Dance Theatre, this three-act ballet follows the classic story of a young girl who goes from being a lonely servant to a beautiful princes, and whisks audiences to the fairytale settings of a sumptuous ball at the King’s palace, a lush garden and a quaint cottage.

High School 911.
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Times:  6-7:30pm.
Location: Butler High School, 1810 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Matthews.
Cost: Free.
Phone: 980-343-0318.
Website: www.cms.k12.nc.us/parents/ParentUniv.
Summary: Learn how to smoothly navigate from middle to high school, and resources available to keep your child on track to graduation. Presented by Parent University. Go to Web site for more class times.

Irish Dancing For Beginners.
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Times:  7pm.
Location: South County Regional Library, 5801 Rea Road.
Cost: Free.
Phone: 704-416-6600.
Website: www.cmlibrary.org.
Summary: The Walsh Kelley School of Irish Dancing will demonstrate the technique of Irish dancing. Aspiring "Riverdancers" should wear comfortable shoes and join us for an evening of culture and fun. Ages 5-18.

Opera Carolina Student Night: Carmen
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Times:  7pm.
Location: Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St.
Cost: Go to Web site.
Phone: 704-332-7177.
Website: www.operacarolina.org.
Summary: See the final dress rehearsal of a mainstage opera. Go to Web site for registration information.

Preparing for the End-of-Grade and End-of-Course Tests.
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Times:  6:30-8pm.
Location: Piedmont Middle, 1241 E. 10th St.
Cost: Free.
Phone: 980-343-0318.
Website: www.cms.k12.nc.us.
Summary: Presented by CMS’ Parent University and CMS Curriculum and Instruction Department/Family and Community Services Department, this workshop provides parents with information on what End-of-Grade and End-of-Course tests involve, what they mean and how to help students prepare. Grades 3-12.

Shorty Sporty.
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Times:  10-10:45am.
Location: Ray's Splash Planet, 215 N. Sycamore St.
Cost: $6 per child.
Phone: 704-432-4729.
Website: www.rayssplashplanet.com.
Summary: Toddlers explore the starting skills of some of the most popular sports. An all-day swim pass for parent and toddler on class days. Parent participation and registration required. Ages 1-5.

The World Aloft-1908: The Year the Airplane Went Public.
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Times:  Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-4pm.
Location: 411 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer.
Cost: Free.
Phone: 704-636-2889.
Website: www.nctrans.org.
Summary: See a full-size, 21-foot-long replica of the Wright Flyer, period artifacts, models and pieces of the original Wright Flyer on display at the N.C. Transportation Museum. “The World Aloft” celebrates May 14, 1908 as the day the Wright Brothers were first observed by credible witnesses as the official pioneers of flight. Artifacts never before seen by the public also are on display, including a 1907 Ford Model R, a “boneshaker” bicycle, period furniture, shoes and hats, toys and musical instruments. Children can enjoy interactive displays, with a chance to create their own cartoon drawing of Wilbur and Orville Wright and the Wright Flyer. A telegraph machine allows kids to tell the world about the first powered flight. All ages.

Vanishing Point: Student Poetry and Photography Project.
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Times:  Open during gallery hours.
Location: McMillan Gallery inside Spirit Square, 345 N. College St.
Cost: Free.
Phone: 704-333-9755.
Website: www.lightfactory.org.
Summary: The Light Factory presents students from Olympic and Vance high schools exhibiting photography and poetry from their fall journeys across the state to meet new friends and explore the road.

Violet.
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Times:  8pm.
Location: Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St., Davidson.
Cost: $15-18.
Phone: 704-892-7918.
Website: www.carolinatix.org.
Summary: Presented by Davidson Community Players, the musical follows the journey of Violet, a 25-year-old whose face has been horribly scarred by a childhood accident. Both heartbreaking and hopeful in its message, "Violet" demonstrates the need to look beneath the surface to find true beauty within. For ages 12 and older.

Your House, My House.
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Times:  Regular hours.
Location: ImaginOn, 300 E. 7th St.
Cost: Free.
Phone: 704-416-4600.
Website: www.imaginon.org
Summary: Journey into the homes of people around the world, through a traveling exhibition created by the Children’s Museum of Memphis. Explore how landscape, climate, resources, culture and lifestyle determine the way a house functions and what it looks like. Three model homes: a Mongolian herder’s ger, an m’bure from the tropics of Fiji and a stilt house from a Malaysian fishing village. Hands-on activities including designing and constructing houses.


 

Get details on art exhibits, gallery crawls and museum exhibits with details and information for many Charlotte area museums and art galleries.

From meetings of Moms groups to crisis support, check here for a listing of many of local area chapters and weekly support group meetings.

 

 

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Charlotte Parent magazine’s calendar provides information for parents and families about activities they can enjoy each month. Events listed in the calendar are typically free or low-cost activities targeted to parents or families. The calendar will also include annual or featured events that may require paid admission, but are decided to be important community or entertainment attractions applicable to families and kids. Examples: holiday events, parades, street fairs, weekend festivals, local children’s plays or children’s character concerts.

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