This weekend is all about mom. Don’t forget to check out our Mother’s Day Giveaways every day this week through Monday next week. We’ll announce our lucky winners on Thursday, May 16th in our e-newsletter – so make sure you are a subscriber!
Here’s to hoping your Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch is FABULOUS! Happy Mother’s Day WEEK, love CSP!
FRIDAY, MAY 10
Britax Car Seat Checks
Britax North American Headquarters
13501 S. Ridge Drive, Charlotte, NC (704) 409-1695
Friday: 8-11:30am, Free
Summary: Have a certified child passenger safety technician assist you with your car seat installation. Learn the correct way to install your child seat, safety recommendations and answers to any questions you may have. No appointment needed.
RAY’s Jr. Explorers
Mallard Creek Recreation Center
2530 Johnston-Oehler Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 548-8234
Friday: 10:00-11:00am, Ages 2-6, Cost $2
Summary: Rays education adventures will features topics such as weather/seasons, hibernating animals, and plant life.
Bicycle Market to Market Tour
Charlotte B-cycle, 333 E Trade Street Suite A, Charlotte, NC
Friday: 11am-1pm, All ages, Free, Registration required
Summary: Board your bicycles and take a brief ride to the 7th St. Market in Uptown Charlotte. After a visit at 7th St. Market, head to South End for a brief tour and stop at the Atherton Mill Market.
Southend Cinema – Outdoor movie – Men in Black III
Atherton Mill (on the lawn)
2000 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
Friday: 6:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: South End Neighborhood Association presents a FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE Men in Black III. Pack your picnic – Don’t forget to bring your blanket or chairs! – Rain cancels movie showing Thanks to our partner, Historic South End
Twilight and Campfire Hike
Reedy Creek Nature Center
2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC (704) 432-6459
Friday: 7:00-8:30pm, Ages 8+, Free
Summary: Enjoy a twilight hike, campfire and storytelling while roasting marshmallows over a fire.
The Third Wave
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte @ ImaginOn
300 E. 7th St, Charlotte, NC (704) 973-2800
Thurs. and Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. 3:00pm, 7:30pm
Ages 12+, Cost $10
Summary: A true story about a high-school experiment in fascism that went out of control.
SATURDAY, MAY 11
Mommy & Me Zumba with Diva Syreeta
Nordstrom @ SouthPark Mall
Saturday: 9:00am, Doors open @ 8:45am
Ages 5+, Free
Summary: You are invited to join us for a FREE “Mommy and Me” Zumba event with Zumba Diva Syreeta of GetYourZumbaOn.com. Bring your Mom, your child OR BOTH!! An amazing experience for Mothers and their children at Nordstrom South Park before the store opens up to the public! Free Gift with $100 Women’s Zella Purchase, while supplies last, May 11th only!
Email: leigh.e.chricton@nordstrom.com
Carolina Clay Pottery Festival
Barn @ McAlpine Business Park
8300 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 341-0973
Saturday: 10:00am-4:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: One of the longest running pottery festivals in the region will happen at the charming site of an old dairy farm and orchard. Over 45 clay artists (students to internationally known) from both of the Carolinas will display their wares. Expect a variety of finishes and colors. Styles will range from traditional full-bellied casseroles and comforting coffee mugs, to whimsical clay houses and exotic vases.
Build & Grow – Kids Clinic
Lowe’s Home Improvement (check website for participating stores)
Saturday: 10:00am – 12:00pm, Ages 3+, free, registration is required
Summary: Mother’s Day is right around the corner! This Sweetheart Frame makes the perfect gift! If you have never been to a Lowe’s Build and Grow Kids Clinic with your child/children you are missing out. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with your loved one(s) while creating a wooden masterpiece and making a mess. But don’t worry, leave the clean-up to us. Each child build’s a wooden project and gets a free apron, goggles, patch and more! Project skill level is easy and most projects are geared towards kids 3+ (with mom or dad’s help).
Outdoor Art Saturday
Discovery Place Kids Huntersville (The Learning Garden)
5 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 372.6261
Saturday: 11:00am-2:00pm, All ages, Free with museum admission
Summary: Art is all around us – even outside! Join us for a special reading of It Looked Like Spilt Milk as we observe nature and use easels to paint clouds, flowers and much more.
Big Bingo Bike Ride
IceHouse South End
2100 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Saturday: 11:00am-4:00pm, All ages, Cost $20
Summary: Come to this family friendly ride designed to encourage anyone who owns a bike to brush the cobwebs from their wheels, fill their tires with air, and come out to ride! The day includes a children’s bicycle safety rodeo and 15 mile urban BINGO followed with food, drinks, and live music!
Mother’s Day Storytime
Barnes & Noble, Arboretum
3327 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 341-9365
Saturday: 11:00am, Free
Summary: Join us for a special Mother’s Day Storytime! We will hear some wonderful tales and do a craft! Don’t miss it!
Family Fun Days at the Lake
Lake Davidson Nature Preserve, Davidson, NC (704) 892-3349
Saturday: 10:00am-noon, All ages, Free
Summary: Come to the lake for a good time of activity while taking in the beauty of the lakes that are in Davidson. There will be a limited number of kayaks, canoes, and/or paddleboards available for use. There will also be educational opportunities on water safety and how to properly use the watercrafts.
Gardener’s Garden Tour
Winghaven Gardens
248 Ridgewood Avenue, Charlotte, NC (704) 331-0664
Saturday: 10:00am-4:00pm, All ages, Cost $30-$35
Summary: Spend an afternoon…or two…visiting six private gardens and become inspired as you learn how others have tackled our Carolina clay to create a garden.
Live Bird Presentation
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-6521
Saturday: 11:00am-11:30am, All ages, Free with admission to park
Summary: Docent volunteers present 3-4 species of birds on glove and discuss the natural history of featured birds
Barrel Build
Discovery Place (Windows on Tryon)
301 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261
Saturday: 2:00pm-5:00pm Adults, $25 per kit, limited to 30 participants, registration required
Summary: Save money, save water, recycle! Join us in Windows on Tryon from 12:00-5:00 p.m. as we learn how to conserve and harvest water using a barrel. Recycle a 50-gallon plastic barrel into a catch basin for rain water. Barrels will be provided. This event does involve the use of power tools. $25 per kit (includes a 50-gallon plastic barrel, plus all tools and equipment to convert it into a rain collection basin). Participants may purchase the kit to build their rain barrel at home, but they must take the barrel home the day of the event.
Pure Strength
Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics
11725 Verhoeff Drive, Huntersville, NC
Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm; Saturday, 9:30-10:30am, All ages, Free
Summary: Total body strength class using a variety of equipment. Challenge your muscles in this beginner/intermediate class. Attendance awards you 100 points in the Fit Family Challenge. Register now to download your free class pass.
Run Back to the ’80’s 5K
Wells Fargo Plaza
301 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
Saturday: 4:00pm, All ages, Cost $35
Summary: Bring on the neon and run, walk or flashdance your excellent self through the 5K course collecting totally awesome souvenirs as you go.
Secret Parks of South Charlotte
McDowell Nature Center
15222 York Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 588-5224
Saturday: 2:00pm-4:00pm, Ages 8+, Free, registration is required
Summary: Each month you will visit one of the best-kept “secret’ park properties. You may see 19th century ruins, undisturbed forests, or the perfect sport for your next morning jog.
Ultimate Bicycle McAlpine Greenway Social Ride
Ultimate Bicycle
9129 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 841-1044
Saturday: 10:00am, All ages, Free
Summary: Bring your Hybrid or Mountain Bike for an easy paced McAlpine Greenway Social Ride! This 4 to 6 mile ride will leave from the Ultimate Bicycle parking lot and tour the beautiful tree-lined McAlpine Greenway.
SUNDAY, MAY 12
Mothers Day at the Garden
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC (704) 825-4490
Sunday: 9:00am-3:00pm, All ages, Mom’s free
Summary: Mothers can pamper themselves by taking a complimentary 30-minute Yoga session in the White Garden every hour beginning at 10 a.m. Garden guests are also invited to sample and purchase tea and treats.
It’s All About Mom!
Epicentre, 210 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Sunday:1:00-3:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Celebrate Mom with games, prized, crafts and special activities.
Gardener’s Garden Tour
Winghaven Gardens
248 Ridgewood Avenue, Charlotte, NC (704) 331-0664
Sunday:1:00-5:00pm, All ages, Cost $30-$35
Summary: Spend an afternoon…or two…visiting six private gardens and become inspired as you learn how others have tackled our Carolina clay to create a garden.
Mothers Day at “the Planet”
Ray’s Splash Planet
215 N Sycamore Street, NC (704) 432-4729
Sunday:1:00-6:30pm, All ages, Mom’s free
Summary: Show Mom or Dad how much you care about them at Ray’s Splash Planet!
Nature Noises
Reedy Creek Nature Center
2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC (704) 432-6459
Sunday:2:00-3:00pm, Ages 5+, Free
Summary: Create musical instruments using natural and recycled materials.
Family Fun Days at the Lake
Lake Davidson Nature Preserve, Davidson, NC (704) 892-3349
Sunday: 2:00pm-4:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Come to the lake for a good time of activity while taking in the beauty of the lakes that are in Davidson. There will be a limited number of kayaks, canoes, and/or paddleboards available for use. There will also be educational opportunities on water safety and how to properly use the watercrafts.
If you’d like your event listed on our calendar page, please submit your event at http://charlottesmartypants.com/calendar/
Special FlyWheel Mother’s Day Treat!
Book a class on Mother’s Day (Sunday, 5/12) and enjoy the ultimate pampering with mimosas, healthy treats, and raffles for prizes featuring a one-hour massage from Massage Envy, Cheeky Bean and Pink Hanger accessories, Vanity Glo spray tans, $100 gc to the Little Gym, Simply Fresh organic food box and much more!
Send this to your hubbies:-) Good things come in small packages. Skip the oversized box of chocolates this year and bring your mom a gift she’ll really love – a Flywheel or FlyBarre Gift Card. Available in 5, 10 or 20 packs, gift cards can be purchased in any of our Flywheel studios or online.
