Can you believe that this is the last weekend in June? So far, so good! (Fingers are crossed as I write this.) There are some fun and new things going on this weekend and they are all very family oriented, hope you will enjoy some of them.
Joseph-Beth Booksellers – SouthPark Mall
Ocean Waves and Other Tales
June 27, 11:15am
A special storytime with author Helen Kimbrough reading and singing from her new book “Ocean Waves & Other Tales.” This is the perfect book for the summer and comes with its own musical CD. Cost is free.
A special storytime with author Helen Kimbrough reading and singing from her new book “Ocean Waves & Other Tales.” This is the perfect book for the summer and comes with its own musical CD. Cost is free.
Schiele Museum/James H. Lynn Planetarium – Gastonia
Bear Tales
June 27-28, 11:00am, 2:00pm
June 29, 2:00pm
Join Grandpa Ben on a family camping trip and hear lively stories about the night sky and its constellations. A fun family-friendly presentation for all ages.
June 28, 10:00am-6:00pm
Lots of kid-friendly activities including learn-to-kayak clinics, rock climbing, flatwater paddling, eco-caching, zip line activities and more. You can actually campout on the grounds. Please see the link above for more details. Campsites have to be reserved!
Carolina Raptor Center – Huntersville
Backyard Tails – A Free Flight Program
June 28, Noon and 2:00pm
Feel the rush as a great horned owl flies inches from your head during Carolina Raptor Center’s free flight program!! Be amazed by raptors in the air and trees during Backyard Tails. Come early to get a space, as seats for this program are limited. This program is free with regular admission.
June 29, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Do you know the strongest or the fastest raptor at Carolina Raptor Center? Meet and learn about some of the extremes of the raptor world.
Historic Latta Plantation – Huntersville
Gold Panning Day
June 28, 10:00am-4:00pm
Learn about Charlotte’s rich gold mining history and pan for gold at the miner’s cabin! Then tour the plantation house and grounds, and visit rare breeds of historic animals. Cost: $5-$6.
Learn about Charlotte’s rich gold mining history and pan for gold at the miner’s cabin! Then tour the plantation house and grounds, and visit rare breeds of historic animals. Cost: $5-$6.
Simon Kidgits Super Duper Mini Chefs
SouthPark Mall, Center Court
SouthPark Mall, Center Court
June 28, 11:00am-1:00pm
Parents and kids together can delve into building their culinary skills with exciting activities including hands-on fun with food, manners and kitchen safety tips, giveaways and a charity food drive. Cost is $5.
Parents and kids together can delve into building their culinary skills with exciting activities including hands-on fun with food, manners and kitchen safety tips, giveaways and a charity food drive. Cost is $5.
If you would like a daytrip or even an overnight and have kids that love Bob the Builder and trains – Bob is appearing at Tweetsie Railroad this weekend.
Tweetsie Railroad – Bob the Builder
June 28-29, Showtimes are 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Seating is first come, first served. Admission is included with park admission.
Have a great weekend and please let us know if there are any events you would like us to know about.
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I got an e-mail this morning that the grand opening for the Monkey Joe’s in the University area is this weekend.
The Charlotte Symphony is playing at Bailey Park in Cornelius (lake norman area) on Sat. from 6-8. Looks like a fun family event. They will also be setting off fireworks. 🙂