This is shaping up to be a great family weekend. There are many great things going on in and around town. We can’t list everything but remember to always check out ImaginOn and Discovery Place. For all of you Super Smarty Fitness Moms, there are two road races this weekend. Don’t forget to remind all the Dads/kids that Sunday is all about YOU. Happy Mother’s Day from Charlotte Smarty Pants.
Myers Park UMC Spring Carnival
May 10, 10:00am-2:00pm
May 10, 10:00am-2:00pm
MPUMC Parking Lot, 1501 Queens Road
The Children’s Circle at Myers Park United Methodist Church invites you to our Spring Carnival & 60th Anniversary Celebration!
The Children’s Circle at Myers Park United Methodist Church invites you to our Spring Carnival & 60th Anniversary Celebration!
Featuring a live performance by Roger Day, this annual spring carnival sponsored by The Children’s Circle Preschool includes pony rides, train rides, games, a fire truck, a police car, inflatables and more. Admission is free! Game and ride tickets available for purchase at the gate 2 for $1. Buy tickets in advance and save! Discounted tickets (3 for $1) available for purchase in the church lobby Wednesday, May 7 – Friday, May 9, 8:50 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Girls on the Run of Charlotte
May 10, 9:00am
May 10, 9:00am
Dilworth’s Latta Park, 510 E. Park Ave., Charlotte
The Girls on the Run WonderGirl 5K is a celebration for all the girls who have participated in Girls on the Run along with their family and friends. The WonderGirl 5K is an event for everyone — girls, women, men and boys are all welcome to participate in the WonderGirl 5K. Come out and celebrate being YOU! To register go online to http://www.gotrcharlotte.org/ or in person at Run For You Life, Dilworth. This is the annual fundraiser for Girls on the Run of Charlotte. The proceeds from the WonderGirl 5K benefit young girls who may need financial assistance to participate in the program.
Wachovia Plaza, Wachovia Atrium/Plaza
May 9, 7:00pm
As one of the premier running events in the region, the Twilight 5K Road Race & Walk is unique because it is the only week-night sporting event that brings together competitive runners, non-competitive runners and walkers, highly-trained athletes and hundreds of spectators. The Twilight 5K Road Race & Walk also features an array of entertainment and fun-filled activities for the entire family – including a Kids Fun Run immediately following the 5K Race. A special highlight of the race is the annual Spotlight Competition between the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and the Charlotte Fire Department. Pre-Race Activities and On-Site Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Benefits Right Moves for Youth club. The mission of Right Moves For Youth is to provide the motivation for its club members in grades 4-12 to succeed in school, improve their quality of life, and become responsible members of society.
May 10, 10:30am-2:30pm
Come by the classroom art studios and enjoy art-making together. Projects are geared for all ages. Kids FREE when accompanied by a paying adult! FREE for museum members! All Ages welcome!
Morrison Regional Library’s Fancy Nancy Party (Soiree)!
Morrison Regional Public Library
Morrison Regional Public Library
May 10, 3:00pm
Calling all fancy girls and their mothers who need some fancy training…Remember to dress in your fanciest clothes (tiaras and boas are welcome)! Registration required: 704-336-7825.
(Ages 4 years and up)
Try your hand at many different orchestral instruments – we’ll have everything from drums to oboes and violins! Volunteers from the Charlotte Symphony Guild will help.
If you have an event you would like for us to know about please email or post in comments. Hope you all have a wonderful and Smarty Mother’s Day.
