Happy, Happy Wednesday. I hope you are having a great February. Our city is really coming through with a lot of great events this weekend. Make sure you check out Baby Loves Disco. We are a proud sponsor and it is a great afternoon for the little ones. There are great events at our Parks and in many retailers and the best part is that many are FREE! Can’t beat that.
Big Hugs to all of you that have been such a support over the past year. We truly appreciate you all!
Baby Loves Disco
Cans Bar and Canteen
February 07, Noon-3:00pm
An afternoon dance party featuring real music spun and mixed by real DJs blending classic disco tunes From the 70s & 80s guaranteed to get those little booties moving and grooving. Cost is $12-$15.
ImaginOn
Waddlers
February 6, 10:00am-10:30m
Join us for stories, songs and movement geared especially for children ages 17-23 months.
Cuddle-ups
February 6, 10:30am-11:00am
Join us for stories, songs and movement geared especially for children ages 3-16 months.
Mr. Nigel’s Music & Friends Story Time
Joseph-Beth Booksellers – South Park Mall
February 6, 11:15am
Have fun with Mr. Nigel as he sings, plays intruments and reads books. Children will have fun while learning!
Animal Tales: The Mitten
McDowell Nature Preserve
February 6, 10:00am-10:45 and 11:00am-11:45am
Children ages 3-5 will listen to the book, “The Mitten,” and then do activities and crafts related to the story. For more information contact McDowell Nature Center at 704-588-5224.
Cinderella
Belk Theater
February 07, 10:00am-noon and 1:30pm
A wave of the wand and the magic happens! Opulent costumes, spectacular sets, life-sized puppets and Prokofiev’s beautiful music, the Philadelphia-based Enchantment Theatre Company and the Orchestra transport young audiences to the fairytale land of Cinderella. Cost is $8=$10.
Back of the Big House
Historic Latta Plantation
February 07, 10:00am-4:00pm
Learn about life for those enslaved on a 19th century cotton plantation. Local interpreters will introduce you to Suky, Peter, and the others who lived at Latta through first person interpretation and living history. Cost is $5-$6.
The Nature Piece Family Winter Theater: “Antz”
Reedy Creek Nature Center
February 07, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Kick back and enjoy a nature themed movie. Bring your lawn chair or a comfy cushion. Popcorn and hot chocolate are included. All ages. Cost is free.
Be My Valentine Kids Party
Borders
February 7, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Bring the whole family to celebrate a love for books and reading with a storytime, followed by games, activities, and more! There will be fun for kids of all ages.
Children’s Book Reading
February 7, 11:00am
Joseph-Beth Booksellers – South Park Mall
The Big Bad Wolf from Charlotte Children’s Theatre Production of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs reads The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.
Animal Encounters: Skulls, Fur and Animal Tracks
Schiele Museum of Natural History
February 08, 2:00pm
Explore differences in skulls, fur and tracks of animals. Learn to match the animal track with the animal that made it. Test your skills by identifying a variety of animals from the museum’s collection of animal mounts and live animals. Cost is $7-$10.
CAP’s Annual Valentine Making Party
The Children’s Arts Project – Cornelius
February 8, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Join us for this awesome fun annual event! FREE Event and Open to the Public – no registration required! Just drop in any time during the event to make valentines for all your friends and family!
If you have events you would like to share please email courtenay@charlottesmartypants.com.
Don’t forget to register for our latest giveaway – a month of workouts with Baby Boot Camp. This giveaway will end on Febuary 4th at 11:00pm. Click Here to take survey.
