Smarty Scoop is proudly sponsored by Discovery Place, Discovery Place KIDS – Huntersville and The Charlotte Nature Museum.
FRIDAY, February 7
Britax Car Seat Checks
Britax North American Headquarters
4140 Pleasant Road, Fort Mill, SC (704) 409-1695
February 7, 8:00am – 11:30am, Free, No appointment or registration necessary
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.
Sensory Storytime
Matthews Library
230 Matthews Station Street, Matthews, NC (704) 416-5000
February 7, 10:15am All ages, Free, Registration required
Summary: Filled with stories, songs, and activities specifically designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, or other developmental disabilities.
Fabulous Friday: Pajamarama Storytime
Barnes and Noble
Carolina Place Mall
11025 Carolina Place, Pineville, NC (704) 544-9985
February 7, 7:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary:This is a great way to spend a Friday night with the little one. I guarantee that will have a blast!
Red Earth
Cornelius Arts Center
19725 Oak St. Unit 1, Cornelius, NC (704) 896-8823
January 10 – February 28, see website for times, All ages, Free
Summary: Red Earth features beautiful ceramic forms and pottery created by local artist, Amy Sanders. Her pieces use textures, layers, color and form to engage the viewer with a nostalgic sense of comfort. Sanders designs functional and sculptural pieces that conjure childhood memories and portray a strong sense of femininity. Natural patterns, groupings and an emphasis on her creative process of working with clay allow her work to speak volumes on nature and community.
Discovery Place
301 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261
Summary: Step into a world where science is brought to life through interactive exhibits and explosive experiments during daily programs. Connect with the past and visit the future with groundbreaking exhibitions, larger-than-life IMAX Dome films and hands on activities that let you explore more. Plan your visit today. Click on the links below for detailed information on special events, featured exhibitions, featured shows and IMAX.
Featured Exhibitions: For information on all exhibitions click here.
Featured Shows: For information on all featured shows click here.
IMAX: For information on all featured movies and showtimes click here.
Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville
105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 372-6261
Summary: Explore the theme of I CAN at Discovery Place KIDS-Huntersville. The children’s museum features developmentally-appropriate experiences that encourage imagination and offer the opportunity to build confidence while testing skills by trying new things. The exhibits, themed around a small town, allow children to learn through play.
Theme Areas: For a complete description of all nine theme areas click here.
Featured Shows: For a complete listing of all featured shows click here.
Current and Upcoming Events: For all current and upcoming events click here.
Charlotte Nature Museum
1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261
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.
Featured Exhibitions: For complete details on exhibitions and exhibits click here.
Featured Shows: For a complete schedule of show times click here.
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-6521
Summary: Carolina Raptor Center is dedicated to environmental stewardship and the conservation of birds of prey through education, research, and the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned raptors. As a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, CRC relies on public financial support to fulfill our mission. Supporters can release a raptor, adopt a bird, make a charitable donation, purchase a membership or sponsor a capital improvement project. CRC’s environmental education programs reach approximately 40,000 students each year. Our Raptor Trail hosts more than 35,000 visitors a year. Visit our calendar page for event times or just come and enjoy our nicely maintained trails and see all the amazing birds of prey.
Foodtruck Friday
Southend
1613 Camden Road Charlotte, NC
February 7, 5:00pm – 9:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Every Friday night, Charlotte’s favorite food trucks gather on the lot at the corner of Park and Camden in the Historic South End. These aren’t the roach coaches of yesteryear! The nationwide revolution of the food truck industry has hit Charlotte, and we’ve got an ever-growing community of trucks that cater to your every taste. From burgers to tacos to soul food to cupcakes to ice cream and everything in between…there’s something for everyone. Meeting every Friday night since February 2012, Food Truck Fridays have taken the city by storm. Periodically featuring entertainment as well, the crowds have swelled to over 1,000 each week. We’re family and dog-friendly, too! So bring a chair, bring a blanket, BYOB, bring the kids, take the dog…it’s a neighborhood night out in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Most of the trucks accept credit cards as well as cash. Accessible by public transportation…take the light rail to Bland Station. A good time and great food are guaranteed!
Charlotte Checkers vs. Oklahoma City
Time Warner Cable Arena
333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
February 7, 7:00pm, All ages, $15-$50
Summary: Great entertainment for a great price. Come out and cheer on the Charlotte Checkers. See website for complete game schedule
SATURDAY, January February 8
Lowes Build and Grow: Love Note Holder
Lowes Home Improvement locations, Charlotte, NC
February 8, 10:00am – 11:00am, All ages, Free, Registration required
Summary: Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Bring your child to Lowe’s and they can build this Love Note Holder!
Offer Hope Valentine’s Day Card Creation Party
7836 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 752-3810
February 8, 10:00 am – 1:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Great Idea for Filling Kids Community Service Hours Help us create 4,200 cards for this year’s Valentine‘s Day project. The cards will be delivered to nursing home residents, Meals on Wheels recipients, homeless individuals and those facing challenges of transition in our city on Valentine’s Day. We encourage, families, children toddlers to teens, youth groups, child day cares, school groups and all interested to join our efforts.
Have a Heart Valentine’s Party
The Community Arts Project
20700 North Main Street, Ste 112, Cornelius, NC (704) 896-8980
February 8, 10:00am – 1:00pm, All ages, Free,
Summary: This is one of CAP’s most popular and free fun annual events. Great for the whole family and children of all ages! Make tons of valentines in our cool new studios – envelopes and all supplies included! There will be many different art centers all with a valentine theme.
Brain Training Expo
Education Express at Concord Mills Mall
8111 Concord Mills Blvd., Charlotte, NC
February 8, 1:00pm – 4:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Live interactive stations with certified brain trainers. Live raffle every hour. Free ‘spot It’ game for each attendee. Lego demonstrations and give-aways from Bricks 4 Kidz. Chick-Fil-A ‘Cow’ apperance.
CMOMS Spring/Summer Consignment Sale
The Park Expo
800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC (877) 9002-6667
February 8, see site for details, Free – $2
Summary: This is THE ultimate place to find anything you need for your child at incredible prices. Don’t miss out!
Red Earth
Cornelius Arts Center
19725 Oak St. Unit 1, Cornelius, NC (704) 896-8823
January 10 – February 28, see website for times, All ages, Free
Summary: Red Earth features beautiful ceramic forms and pottery created by local artist, Amy Sanders. Her pieces use textures, layers, color and form to engage the viewer with a nostalgic sense of comfort. Sanders designs functional and sculptural pieces that conjure childhood memories and portray a strong sense of femininity. Natural patterns, groupings and an emphasis on her creative process of working with clay allow her work to speak volumes on nature and community.
Arts and Orchids
Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens
6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC (704) 825-4490
January 25 – March 23, 9:00am -5:00pm, All ages, $6-$12
Summary: The cold months of January and February are the most productive blooming season for many tropical orchids. The Garden is seizing this opportunity and celebrating the allure and beauty of orchids during our Art and Orchids event. By pairing colorful orchid displays with select pieces by local artist Rick Lazes, the Gardens Orchid Conservatory will be one of the warmest places to brighten your winter.
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-6521
Summary: Carolina Raptor Center is dedicated to environmental stewardship and the conservation of birds of prey through education, research, and the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned raptors. As a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, CRC relies on public financial support to fulfill our mission. Supporters can release a raptor, adopt a bird, make a charitable donation, purchase a membership or sponsor a capital improvement project. CRC’s environmental education programs reach approximately 40,000 students each year. Our Raptor Trail hosts more than 35,000 visitors a year. Visit our calendar page for event times or just come and enjoy our nicely maintained trails and see all the amazing birds of prey.
Discovery Place
301 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261
Summary: Step into a world where science is brought to life through interactive exhibits and explosive experiments during daily programs. Connect with the past and visit the future with groundbreaking exhibitions, larger-than-life IMAX Dome films and hands on activities that let you explore more. Plan your visit today. Click on the links below for detailed information on special events, featured exhibitions, featured shows and IMAX.
Featured Exhibitions: For information on all exhibitions click here.
Featured Shows: For information on all featured shows click here.
IMAX: For information on all featured movies and showtimes click here.
Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville
105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 372-6261
Summary: Explore the theme of I CAN at Discovery Place KIDS-Huntersville. The children’s museum features developmentally-appropriate experiences that encourage imagination and offer the opportunity to build confidence while testing skills by trying new things. The exhibits, themed around a small town, allow children to learn through play.
Theme Areas: For a complete description of all nine theme areas click here.
Featured Shows: For a complete listing of all featured shows click here.
Current and Upcoming Events: For all current and upcoming events click here.
Charlotte Nature Museum
1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261
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.
Featured Exhibitions: For complete details on exhibitions and exhibits click here.
Featured Shows: For a complete schedule of show times click here.
SUNDAY, February 2
Red Earth
Cornelius Arts Center
19725 Oak St. Unit 1, Cornelius, NC (704) 896-8823
January 10 – February 28, see website for times, All ages, Free
Summary: Red Earth features beautiful ceramic forms and pottery created by local artist, Amy Sanders. Her pieces use textures, layers, color and form to engage the viewer with a nostalgic sense of comfort. Sanders designs functional and sculptural pieces that conjure childhood memories and portray a strong sense of femininity. Natural patterns, groupings and an emphasis on her creative process of working with clay allow her work to speak volumes on nature and community.
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-6521
Summary: Carolina Raptor Center is dedicated to environmental stewardship and the conservation of birds of prey through education, research, and the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned raptors. As a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, CRC relies on public financial support to fulfill our mission. Supporters can release a raptor, adopt a bird, make a charitable donation, purchase a membership or sponsor a capital improvement project. CRC’s environmental education programs reach approximately 40,000 students each year. Our Raptor Trail hosts more than 35,000 visitors a year. Visit our calendar page for event times or just come and enjoy our nicely maintained trails and see all the amazing birds of prey.
Discovery Place
301 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261
Summary: Step into a world where science is brought to life through interactive exhibits and explosive experiments during daily programs. Connect with the past and visit the future with groundbreaking exhibitions, larger-than-life IMAX Dome films and hands on activities that let you explore more. Plan your visit today. Click on the links below for detailed information on special events, featured exhibitions, featured shows and IMAX.
Featured Exhibitions: For information on all exhibitions click here.
Featured Shows: For information on all featured shows click here.
IMAX: For information on all featured movies and showtimes click here.
Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville
105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 372-6261
Summary: Explore the theme of I CAN at Discovery Place KIDS-Huntersville. The children’s museum features developmentally-appropriate experiences that encourage imagination and offer the opportunity to build confidence while testing skills by trying new things. The exhibits, themed around a small town, allow children to learn through play.
Theme Areas: For a complete description of all nine theme areas click here.
Featured Shows: For a complete listing of all featured shows click here.
Current and Upcoming Events: For all current and upcoming events click here.
Charlotte Nature Museum
1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261
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.
Featured Exhibitions: For complete details on exhibitions and exhibits click here.
Featured Shows: For a complete schedule of show times click here.
