Fall into September: 13 Weekend Ideas

Friday

Alien Worlds and Androids
Learn about the technologies used to explore extreme environments found on earth. Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St.

Cabarrus County Fair
Today through Sunday, view a live concert, get on carnival rides and watch pigs race. Cabarrus Arena, 4751 NC 49 N., Concord.

Harrison UMC Fall Children’s Consignment Sale
Today and tomorrow buy gently used clothing for the kids, just in time for the fall season. Harrison United Methodist Church, 15008 Lancaster Hwy., Pineville.

Play with Me
Bring the little ones out and have some fun with different toys. Community guests can answer questions about child development and behavior. Mooresville Public Library, 304 South Main St., Mooresville

Saturday

ASC Cultural Education Expo
Meet teaching artists, enjoy the kids zone and try something new at the food trucks on site.Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts, 430 S. Tryon St.

Backcountry Days
Featuring music by the Charlotte Folk Society, demonstrations of crafts and play children’s games and make crafts. Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive.

Family First: Sculptural Practice
Learn how to scuplt zibabwean sculptures. Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont.

Indian Fair
Explore crafts by American Indians. Learn how history and culture shape their artistic expressions. The Schiele Museum, 1500 East Garrison Blvd., Gastonia.

Yiasou Greek Festival
Explore this 3-day weekend featuring homemade greek classics, cultural exhibits and fun for the kids. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 600 E. Blvd.

Sunday
Happy Grandparents Day!
Davidson Concerts on the Green
Enjoy live music. Just bring a blanket, lawn chair, and picnic basket. Davidson’s Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson.

Grandparents Day at Town Creek Indian Mound
Enjoy a relaxing day with grandma and grandpa. Pack a picnic and take a walk around the nature trail. Town Creek Indian Mound, 509 Town Creek Mound Road, Mount Gilead.

Harris Y Kids Konsignment
If you didn’t get a chance to buy gently used clothes on Saturday, stop by today and see what the mega-sale is all about. Harris YMCA, 5900 Quail Hollow Road.

Journey to the South Pacific in IMAX
View the lush tropics of the remote island West Papua. Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St.

The Upscale Wee Sale
Looking for indoor/outdoor play equipments, furniture, shoes, and clothes? You’re bound to find it at this sale. Rock Hill Galleria Mall, 2525 Dave Lyle Blvd., Rock Hill, S.C.