14 Ways to Play This Weekend With the Family in Charlotte

Friday
Aladdin Jr. Watch as Aladdin takes a ride on a magical carpet, where he meets a whole new world. Fullwood Theatre, 100 McDowell Street East, Matthews.

Carolinas Panther Fan Fest. Watch fireworks and the queen city’s favorite team practice for two-hours. Stick around for the live band. Bank of America Stadium, 800 S. Mint St.

Family Movie Night. Eat popcorn under the stars while watching The “LEGO” Movie. Dallas Park Horse Arena, 1303 Dallas – Cherryville Hwy., Dallas.

Family Storytime: For Me, for You, for Later™. Learn about financial literacy skills through making choices and decisions. Mountain Island Library, 4420 Hoyt Galvin Way.

Saturday
Comedy Improv Musical Variety Extravaganza. Watch the chuckleheads give a hilarious performance through improve musical games. Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius.

Davidson Farmers Market Salsa Showdown. Taste test the best salsa in town. Enjoy lots of family entertainment, too! Davidson Farmers Market, Between Main and Jackson St.

GanttFest. Enjoy a full day of celebrating the African diaspora with games, activities and more. The Harvey B. Gantt Center, 551 S. Tryon St.

Lowes Build and Grow: Turbo with pullback motor. Have fun with this activity using tools and crafts. Lowes Home Improvement locations.

National Dance Day. Invite the family to get down and dance uptown. Wells Fargo Plaza, 301 S. Tryon St.

Red Bull Global Rallycross. Watch an adrenaline, heart-pumping race at the speedway. The Dirt Track at Charlotte, 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord.

Sunday
Examining Butterflies. Learn about the parts of a butterfly and how thye use those parts to sense the world. Charlotte Nature Museum, 1658 Sterling Road.

HFFA Kids Triathlon Series. Enjoy the final race watching the kids run, swim and bike. Afterwards have fun at the festival. untersville Family Fitness & Aquatics, 11725 Verhoeff Drive, Huntersville.

Journey to the South Pacific in IMAX. Go on a breathtaking adventure through the tropical islands of remote West Papua. Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St.

Say Hello to the Herps. Learn about the study of amphibians and chat with the naturalists. Reedy Creek Nature Center, 2900 Rocky River Road.

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