14 Ideas to Have a Festive Family Weekend
Friday
Adventure Seekers Kids Night Out
Play games, eat s’mores, build a fire and enjoy pizza with friends. Anne Springs Close Greenway, 841 Springfield Parkway, Fort Mill, S.C.
Cabarrus County Fair
Watch a live concert, eat carnival food and enjoy rides and games. Cabarrus Arena, 4751 NC 49 N., Concord.
Cloud 9 Consign
Shop for children and teen clothes for discounted prices. Southbrook Church, 5607 Monroe-Weddington Road, Weddington
NHRA Carolinas Nationals
Watch your favorite drag racers compete head-to-head in the first event of the series. Z Max Dragway, 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord.
Orienteering at Night
Using a compass and a map find your way through the woods. Latta Plantation Nature Center, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville.
Southern Women’s Show
Continue the fun-filled weekend all the way through Sunday learning makeup tricks, delicious gourmet treats and more. Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St.
Saturday
Crafts for Kids
Build and make theme-based crafts. Lakeshore Learning Center, 10005 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews.
Educator Saturdays
If you’re an educator, Experience Discovery place, Charlotte Nature Museum and even Discovery Place KIDS for free.
Festival of India
Celebrate the vibrant culture of India through dancing, food and children’s activities. Featuring moon dancing, a kids competition and more. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St.
Hit the Brixx 10K/5K
Run to eat! Participate in either race or join the kids for a fun run. All participants can enjoy pizza from Brixx for just $5. Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, 225 E. 6th St.
Sunday
Kats Kid Sale
Buy gently used clothes, toys and kids gear for the fall season. 500 S. Main St., Mooresville.
Journey to the South Pacific in IMAX
Watch an unprecedented viewing of the lush tropical islands of remote West Papua. Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St.
Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze
It’s opening weekend! Explore 265 acres of historic sites. Take a hayride around the farm and play a round of cornhole. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville.
Teri Kidz Consignment
Over 200 consigners will be selling toys, children’s clothing, furniture and more. 314 E. Plaza Drive, Mooresville.
Looking for more Things to Do this weekend?
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