GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month

SWIM IN A QUARRY

Head to the quarry at Carrigan Farms for Open Swim. Take a dip in the quarry, jump off the rocks, swing off the rope swing, and fish in the ponds. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, plus select evenings from 3:45 p.m. until sunset. The cost is $20 per person Monday through Thursday and $25 Friday through Sunday. Advanced reservations are required. Carrigan Farms, 1213 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy., Mooresville. carriganfarms.com

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN ART

Give your kids an art history lesson they’ll never forget. Lose yourself in 500,000 cubic feet of digital projections of Vincent Van Gogh’s landscapes, night scenes, portraits, and still life paintings. The installation will be on display in the historic Ford building at Camp North End beginning June 17. Tickets start at $39.99 for adults and $24.99 for kids. Purchase tickets online to reserve your spot. Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Ave., vangoghclt.com

COOL OFF WITH A GOURMET ICE POP

Skip over to South End and treat the kiddos to an over-the-top popsicle at Morelia Gourmet Paletas. Mexican paletas are much bigger than regular ice pops and made of gelato and sorbet. Choose from 16 flavors like pistachio, passion fruit, Belgian chocolate, and banana filled with Nutella. Customize it with dark chocolate or cookie butter dip and top it with rainbow sprinkles, graham crackers, Oreos, and more. 1425 Winnifred St., Ste. 104. paletasmorelia.com

SPEND YOUR SATURDAY IN BALLANTYE

Head to Ballantyne the second Saturday of each month now through December and explore a new open-air market. Markets at 11 takes place on the 11th fairway at the former Ballantyne golf course. Enjoy live music, food trucks, outdoor yoga, coffee, brews, and more. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pack a picnic, cooler, sunscreen, and your credit card to shop. Admission is free, and dogs are welcome. Find free parking at 11611 North Community House Rd. goballantyne.com