It looks like mother nature is going to ease up on Charlotte and bring some dry sunny weather for a change! Just in time for concert and movie series,(especially award winning Kindie music performer, Steve Weeks), Zipline & Dine or River Bound at the U.S. National Whitewater Center, a Charlotte Hounds Lacrosse game… However, there is one inside activity that you and your kiddos do not want to miss, Charlotte Nature Museum’s Petpalooza.
Get out and enjoy Charlotte this weekend!
THURSDAY, JULY 18
Impeccable Pig Luau Party
The Impeccable Pig – Shops at Morrison
720 Governor Morrison Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 366-0510
July 18, 4:00pm – 7:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Join us for a luau party, 25% off the store, giveaways, beach music and sunset slush italian ice. The Impeccable Pig is filled with a diverse selection of women’s clothing that are fashion forward and modestly priced. Come check us out!
FRIDAY, JULY 19
Kids Bowl Free
10 Park Lanes
1700 Montford Drive, Charlotte, NC (704) 523-7633
July 19, 9:00am-5:00pm, Ages k-8th grade, Free, Registration required
Summary: Register for kids bowl free and enjoy 2 free games of bowling every day all summer long!
Kids Bowl Free
StrikeCity
210 E Trade St., Charlotte, NC (704) 716-9300
July 19, 11:00am – 5:00pm, Ages 13 and under, $5/person food and drink minimum
Summary: Are you a mom, dad or nanny looking for something to do this summer? Look no further because we are free bowling for kids all summer long. Come in, cool off and enjoy some family bowling. Kids 13 and under are welcome to come into StrikeCity anytime between 11am until 5pm, Monday through Friday.
Queen’s Feast – Charlotte Restaurant Week
100+ Charlotte Area Restaurants
July 19 – July 28, Reservations recommended, $30 per person
Summary: Indulge in a foodie fantasy as over 100 upscale restaurants around the metro Charlotte area offer 3 courses (or more) at dinner for only $30 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Click here for participating restaurants.
Discovery Place
301 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261
July 19, 9:00am – 5:00pm, All ages, free with museum admission
Summary: click on the links below for show times and ticket prices.
Animal Grossology – introduces scientific concepts in ways that make kids giggle. Get a fresh take on some of the more disgusting things animals do and how blood, vomit, pellets and more can be fun, funky and fascinating.
Nano – a special limited mini exhibition. This interactive exhibition engages family audiences in nanoscale science, engineering, and technology. Hands-on exhibits present the basics of nanoscience and engineering, introduce some real world applications, and explore the societal and ethical implications of this new technology.
Sub-Zero – The coolest thing in Charlotte this side of -321 degrees. Join our resident physicist at “The Stage” to chill out and explore a world below freezing. With materials so cold they can only be touched with cryogenic gloves, you’re in for an icy treat.
Fired Up! Join us for Fiery fun. Oxygen, heat and fuel form the fire triangle! Join us for some explosively fun experiments.
Animalopolis will take you on a voyage into the magical world of animals. A bit fanciful, a bit “Seussian” perhaps, a place of good natured humor, beauty and just plain fun.
Flight of the Butterflies – Experience the most incredible migration on earth. It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best.
Blakeney Summer Concert Series – Jes Seda (Pop, Rock)
Blakeney Shopping Center
Ardrey Kell and Rea Road Charlotte, NC (704) 523-0272
July 19, 7:00pm – 10:00pm, All ages, free
Summary: Chill out and enjoy the tunes of Jes Seda.
Summer Music Concert Series Stonecrest
Piper Glen
I-485 and Rae Road
July 19, 7:00pm – 10:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: two stages, two musicians and two nights (July 19 & 20) of family fun!
Movies at the Park – Brave
Ballantyne Corporate Park
just off Ballantyne Commons Pkwy and John J Delaney Drive
July 19, Movie starts at dusk, All ages, Free
Summary: Now in its eighth season in 2013, Movies in the Park @ Ballantyne has become a summer tradition. Hosted by Next Level Church, the sole purpose has been to provide a fun, free and safe family event in the heart of the Ballantyne Corporate Park. In addition to a free movie, there’s free bottled water, popcorn, door prizes and face painting for the kids. Come early, lay out a blanket and lounge chairs on the grass, bring your own meal and make a night of it! Movies start at dusk.
Food Truck Friday
Southend (adjacent to The Common Market)
1616 Camden Road, Charlotte, NC
July 19, 5:00pm – 9:00pm, All ages, Free admission,
Summary: A gathering of some of Charlotte’s best food trucks. Offering different styles of cuisine. Trucks will change from week to week depending on availability. Alcohol available from The Common Market and may be consumed on the lot but not taken off property. Here is a list of who will be there this Friday; Papiqueso, The Tin Kitchen, Auto Burger, Sals Roadside Eatery, Turkey And…, Root Down, Home Grown Crepe, Smoke & Go, Southern Cake Queen, Sticks and Cones.
Zipline & Dine
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC (704) 391-3900
July 19, Ages 21+, $75 per person
Summary: Guests will travel via a course of 5 different zip-lines and 2 roped bridges before rappelling out of the trees alongside the Catawba River. After a short hike back to basecamp, guests will be greeted with craft beer, wine and dinner around a roaring fire pit. Dinners are prepared special by our chef. Vegetarian and gluten free menus are available, please call Guest Services with any special dietary requests at 704.391.3900.
SATURDAY, JULY 20
Discovery Place
301 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261
July 20, 10:00am – 6:00pm, All ages, free with museum admission
Summary: click on the links below for show times and ticket prices.
Animal Grossology – introduces scientific concepts in ways that make kids giggle. Get a fresh take on some of the more disgusting things animals do and how blood, vomit, pellets and more can be fun, funky and fascinating.
Nano – a special limited mini exhibition. This interactive exhibition engages family audiences in nanoscale science, engineering, and technology. Hands-on exhibits present the basics of nanoscience and engineering, introduce some real world applications, and explore the societal and ethical implications of this new technology.
Sub-Zero – The coolest thing in Charlotte this side of -321 degrees. Join our resident physicist at “The Stage” to chill out and explore a world below freezing. With materials so cold they can only be touched with cryogenic gloves, you’re in for an icy treat.
Fired Up! Join us for Fiery fun. Oxygen, heat and fuel form the fire triangle! Join us for some explosively fun experiments.
Animalopolis will take you on a voyage into the magical world of animals. A bit fanciful, a bit “Seussian” perhaps, a place of good natured humor, beauty and just plain fun.
Flight of the Butterflies – Experience the most incredible migration on earth. It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best.
Charlotte Nature Museum
1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261
July 20,10:00am – 1:00pm, All ages, Activities are free with museum admission
Summary: Bring little ones for just an hour or the whole day and experience wildlife through live animal exhibits and interactive education programs. The Museum is easy to navigate with fun surprises around every corner. Kids can roam The Great Hall and visit Beginnings, an area filled with young animals and information on their lifecycles.
Exhibits: Wander Charlotte Nature Museum and encounter the finned, furred and feathered. Little ones will experience the natural world in a fun environment that encourages hands-on exploration and self-directed learning.
Shows: Charlotte Nature Museum’s professional Puppet Theatre offers nature-based puppet shows and coordinated programming especially designed for young viewers. Grandpa Tree can be found in the Nature Dome by the “nighttime campfire”, with his forest friends. Join us in the woods and enjoy captivating tales of wildlife.
Special Event This Saturday – Petpalooza
Charlotte Nature Museum
1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261
July 20, 10:00am, All ages, $6
Summary: Whether they’re furry, feathered, scaly or slimy, we’re celebrating our favorite animal companions at Petapalooza! Join us for our July Creature Feature to visit with some rescued and exotic pets, including:
• Blue and gold macaw (Ara ararauna)
• Lionhead rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
• Bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps)
• Corn snake (Elaphe guttatus)
• Red-tail boa (Boa constrictor)
• And more!
Live Bird Presentation
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-6521
July 20, 11:00am -11:30am, All ages, Free with regular admission
Summary: Docent volunteers present 3-4 species of birds on glove and discuss the natural history of featured birds in our Festival Area.
Vulture Feeding
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-6521
July 20, 12:30pm -1:00pm, All ages, Free with regular admission
Summary: Vultures are smart! Come see them play with their food at our weekly vulture feeding presented by our knowledgeable docent volunteers.
Talons: Birds of the World Flight Show
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-6521
July 20, 1:00pm – 1:30pm & 3:00pm – 3:30pm, All ages, Regular admission + $5.00
Summary: Watch for your opportunity to see these amazing birds in flight!
Blakeney Summer Concert Series – Jes Seda (Pop, Rock)
Blakeney Shopping Center
Ardrey Kell and Rea Road Charlotte, NC (704) 523-0272
July 20, 7:00pm – 10:00pm, All ages, free
Summary: Chill out and enjoy the tunes of Jes Seda.
Studio Movie Grill – The Jungle Book
Children’s Summer Series
EpiCentre – Studio Movie Grill
210 East Trade Street, Ste. D-290, Charlotte, NC (704) 972-1062
July 20, 11:00am, All ages, Adults $2, Kids $1
Summary: Studio Movie Grill (SMG) is the pioneer of the in-thaeter dining concept, offering first-run movies and alternative programming alongside an American Grill menu and full service bar.
Kindie musician Steve Weeks in concert
The Atherton Market
2104 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
July 20 10:00am – 12:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: A truly original voice on the Kindie music scene, Steve Weeks performs with both a boisterous sense of humor and a deep sense of purpose. Steve has 4 albums, multiple #1 hits on Sirius XM satellite radio (Kids Place Live), and several awards to his credit. His song “Up!” won 1st place in the children’s music category of the USA Songwriting competition, and his music is a mainstay on the Kindie music scene. Join Steve for an interactive family romp filled with music, humor and games. Come prepared to laugh, sing and dance!
Charlotte Hounds vs. New York Lizards
American Legion Memorial Stadium
310 N Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC
July 20, 4:00pm, all ages, $15.50 and up, $5 for parking
Summary: The 4-6 Hounds face-off against the 3-7 Lizards.
Movies at the Mall – Wreck It Ralph
Carolina Place Mall
11025 Carolina Pl Pkwy Pineville, NC (704) 543-9300
July 20, 7:30pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Join Carolina Place and Radio Disney for the fourth of five summer movies, located in the outdoor courtyard next to REI. Movie starts at dusk.
Summer Music Concert Series Stonecrest
Piper Glen
I-485 and Rae Road
July 20, 7:00pm – 10:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: two stages, two musicians and two nights (July 19 & 20) of family fun!
Cornelius Outdoor Cinema Series – Rise of the Guardians
Ramsey Creek Park
18441 Nantz Road, Cornelius, NC
July 20, 8:30pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Join us for outdoor movies under the stars! This year’s series offers an exciting line-up of movies, with something for every member of the family! The unique “Boat-In” movies at Ramsey Creek Park, hosted by the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department, will give spectators the opportunity to view the movie from land or from the lake. Boaters will be able to watch the movie from their boats and receive audio via boat radio or handheld radio.
River Bound 5K & 15K
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC (704) 391-3900
July 20, see website for times, age range and cost.
Summary: North Carolina Outward Bound School challenges you to blaze new trails this year. Join us for this award-winning trail race series in four locations in and around Charlotte. This series features some of the most scenic and challenging trails in the Southeast. It is designed to suit a variety of runners, from those who want to try their first 5K, to those trail running veterans testing their limits in a half marathon.
Whitewater River Jam – Common Foundation
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC (704) 391-3900
July 20, 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Ages 21+
Summary: Playing a blend of down tempo reggae, chugging Jamaican rocksteady, and upbeat ska, Common Foundation fills the air with infectious danceable rhythms and an easygoing atmosphere. Soaring vocal harmonies and a four piece horn section add distinct flair to this North Carolina band.
SUNDAY JULY 21
Discovery Place
301 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261
July 21, 12:00pm – 5:00pm, All ages, free with museum admission
Summary: click on the links below for show times and ticket prices.
Animal Grossology – introduces scientific concepts in ways that make kids giggle. Get a fresh take on some of the more disgusting things animals do and how blood, vomit, pellets and more can be fun, funky and fascinating.
Nano – a special limited mini exhibition. This interactive exhibition engages family audiences in nanoscale science, engineering, and technology. Hands-on exhibits present the basics of nanoscience and engineering, introduce some real world applications, and explore the societal and ethical implications of this new technology.
Sub-Zero – The coolest thing in Charlotte this side of -321 degrees. Join our resident physicist at “The Stage” to chill out and explore a world below freezing. With materials so cold they can only be touched with cryogenic gloves, you’re in for an icy treat.
Fired Up! Join us for Fiery fun. Oxygen, heat and fuel form the fire triangle! Join us for some explosively fun experiments.
Animalopolis will take you on a voyage into the magical world of animals. A bit fanciful, a bit “Seussian” perhaps, a place of good natured humor, beauty and just plain fun.
Flight of the Butterflies – Experience the most incredible migration on earth. It’s a natural history epic. It’s a compelling detective story. It’s a scientific adventure at its best.
Talons: Birds of the World Flight Show
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-6521
July 21, 1:00pm -1:30pm, 3:00pm – 3:30pm, All ages, Regular admission + $5.00
Summary: Watch for your opportunity to see these amazing birds in flight!
Live Bird Presentation
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-6521
July 21, 2:00pm -2:30pm, All ages, others free with regular admission
Summary: Docent volunteers present 3-4 species of birds on glove and discuss the natural history of featured birds in our Festival Area.
