Happy Wednesday Smarty Readers. It looks like we will be getting some cold weather this weekend, our first blast of winter. Could be the perfect time to visit some of our great indoor venues like Discovery Place, ImaginOn, the Nature Museum or the bookstore. Hope you enjoy your weekend.
“The Best of Omimeo”
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
January 16-18, Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 11:00am and 1:00pm; Sun., 2:00pm
A special performance featuring favorite vignettes from the Omimeo repertory. From circus arts to acrobatics, mime to vaudeville, this show will keep you on the edge of your seat. For ages 5+ and Grades K+. Cost is $12-$14.
Circus! Science Under the Big Top
Discovery Place
Mon.-Wed., 9:00am-5:00pm; Thu.-Sat., 9:00am-6:00pm; Sun., Noon-6:00pm
Spectators become performers. Walk the line on The High Wire; take aim with the Human Cannonball, strap on the Elastic Acrobatics harness and spring up into the air, and more. Cost is $8-$10.
Mr. Nigel’s Music & Friends Story Time
Joseph-Beth Booksellers & Bistro – SouthPark Mall
January 16, 11:15am
Have fun with Mr. Nigel as he sings, plays instruments and reads books. Children will have fun while learning!
Terrific Twos Series – Winter Friends
McDowell Nature Center
January 16, 10:00am-10:30am and 11:00am-11:30am
Discover nature with your little one through an age appropriate group time and activity. Two-year-old children will learn what forest animals do in the winter. Includes games, activities and a craft. Cost is $3. Call 704-588-5224 for more info.
Preschool Naturalist Series: Oh Deer!
McDowell Nature Center
January 17, 10:00am-11:00am
The white tail flashes as they run through the forest but whatever are they? For more information contact McDowell Nature Center at 704.588.5224. Ages 3-5.
Eco Trekkers
McDowell Nature Center
January 17, 10:00am-11:30am
Discover the world in which you live by focusing on a new nature oriented topic. The white tail flashes as they run through the forest but whatever are they? For more information please call 704.588.5224. Ages 6-10.
Family Play Date
Borders
January 17, 10:00am
Bring your toddler to this fun, interactive kids event featuring the titles of author Sandra Boynton! Do you know how to Barnyard Dance or Moo Baa La La La? There will also be a very special giveaway courtesy of BabyFirst TV (while supplies last).
Kids Inauguration Party
Borders
January 17, 2:00pm
Celebrate America, democracy, and new beginnings at Borders with a very special Inauguration Party for kids! Bring the whole family for art activities, games, a scavenger hunt, and an official oath ceremony. Hail to the chief!
Creature Feature – Chicken Day
Charlotte Nature Museum
January 17, 10:00am-1:00pm
Why did the chicken cross the road? You can ask one yourself at Chicken Day. Flock to the Museum to make new feathered friends and learn about the amazing diversity of this popular pet. You can even get close to some local chickens including Rhode Island Reds (Gallus gallus domesticus).
Orchid Spectacular
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Runs Monday-Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm
Continuing education classes about orchids and a special “Orchid Container Clinic” will also be held. The Orchid Spectacular is the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of orchids and learn more about them. All ages. Cost is $5-$10.
If you have events you would like us to include please email me at Courtenay@charlottesmartypants.com.
Don’t forget to register for the “Big Top” giveaway. Our friends at Discovery Place want to give one Smarty family the chance to see Circus! Click here for your chance to win a family 4-pack to this exhibit. This giveaway ends Wednesday, January 14th, at 11pm.
4 comments
Is the event at Borders at the one off Sharon Rd.?
The Borders event links are for the Sharon Road store. I did check and the Stonecrest and Northlake stores have the same events at the same times. Thank you for asking so that I could clarify.
Any ideas for what to do with a 3 year old who does not have school on Monday due to the MLK holiday?
There are a couple of things that you could do with a 3 year old on Monday – There is Story Time at Barnes and Noble at 10:00am and Monkey Joe’s is having Marvelous Monday from 10:00am-6:00pm. Because of the holiday not much is scheduled or it is geared towards older children. Good Luck and let us know if you find anything else.