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FRIDAY, April 11
Drop-in Art at the Community Arts Project
The Community Arts Project
20700 N. Main St., Ste. 112, Cornelius , NC (704) 896-8980
April 11, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Ages 2-12, $6/hr first hour, $4/hr second hour
Summary: let your little one show his/her creative side during this open-ended session.
Fiddler on the Roof
Charlotte Christian
7301 Sardis Road, NC (704) 366-5657
April 11, 7:00pm, All ages, $7 – $10
Summary: In the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler On The Roof showcases world with its humor, warmth and honesty. The universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion.
Lunch with the Easter Bunny
Matthews Community Center
100 McDowell St., Matthews, NC (704) 321-7275
April 11, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Ages 2-5, $7
Summary: Children will eat lunch, do a fun craft activity and get their picture taken with the guest of honor!
RSP Underwater Easter Egg Hunt
Rays Splash Planet
215 N. Sycamore St, Charlotte, NC (704) 432-1141
April 11, 5:30pm – 8:00pm, Ages 12 and under, $5 – $11
Summary: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation invites children, ages 12 – under, to splash into spring by participating in the Underwater Easter Egg Hunt at Ray’s Splash Planet. Children will be placed in age groups for the egg hunt and are asked to bring their own water proof baskets.
The Reluctant Dragon
McColl Family Theatre
300 E 7th Street, NC (704) 416-6000
April 11, 7:30pm, Ages 5+, $12+
Summary: Dragons are supposed to be scary and fire-breathing but not the star of this heart-warming comedy based on Kenneth Grahame’s classic book. The villagers blame him for their dying crops and sour milk in this charming tale, but he is a peace-loving, poetry-spouting dragon who would much prefer a cup of tea to a battle. When dragon-slayer Saint George arrives, the dragon and his young friend, Glaston, face quite a challenge, and the mismatched duo sets out to change the hearts and minds of the villagers.
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.
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
located @ Imaginon
300 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 973-2800
To see the complete 2013-2014 schedule, special pricing and ways to save click here
Summary: Children’s Theatre of Charlotte has grown to become one of the top theatre and education organizations for young people in the United States. Nationally recognized for the breadth and strength of its programs, the Theatre serves 300,000 children and families a year with technically imaginative productions and wide-ranging education programs for young people.
Nothing is more valuable than the time you spend with your family. We are committed to providing your family with unforgettable memories that only live theatre can offer. On stage and in our classrooms, we will inspire wonder and excitement, nurture confidence and ignite imaginations.
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
April 11, 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!
SATURDAY, April 12
3rd Annual Easter Celebration
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive, Charlotte, NC (704) 401-3200
April 12, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Ages 3+, $5
Summary: Please join us for our third annual Easter Celebration, held April 12, 2014, with two seatings at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. This special morning for children and families includes story time, a fun craft and the opportunity to pet lambs. Enjoy this time of celebration as we honor the risen King! Cost is $5 per child. Ages 3 and up welcome.
41st Annual Dilworth Criterium
Race starts between Myrtle Avenue and Romany Road, Charlotte, NC
April 12, 7:15am – 6:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: The historic 41st Annual Dilworth Criterium is set to take place on Saturday April 12, 2014. The Dilworth Criterium is a bicycle race and festival designed to attract professional and amateur cyclists from all of the country to the beautiful Dilworth Neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina.
For 2014, we’re expanding the schedule to allow more adult trike races and family activities including the free kid’s races. Kids from 2 to 12 can come out and race on anything with a seat and wheels – tricycle, bicycle, unicycle, you name it, we’ll let ‘em race!
Easter Egg-stravaganza
Cornelius Road Park, 247 Cornelius Road, Mooresville, NC (704) 799-4281
April 12, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Festivities begin at 1:00 PM, rain or shine! Double the eggs and double the fun! The Easter Egg Dash will have more than 8,000 eggs filled with toys and candy. “Big prize winner” tickets will be inside select Easter eggs. Toys, candy, and prizes may be hazardous for children ages three and under. Close parent/guardian supervision is recommended. Free bounce houses, train rides, balloon magic, face painting, music, and play area. Food will be available for purchase.
Easter Hoppenings at Phillips Place in SouthPark
Phillips Place
6700 Phillips Place Court, Charlotte, NC
April 12, 1:00pm – 3:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary:Visit with the Easter bunny and enjoy face painting. “Mister Twister” the balloon artist will be in attendance too.
NASCAR Hall of Fame Race Viewing Party
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. , Charlotte, NC (704) 654-4400
April 12, 6:30pm, All ages, $10, Members free
Summary: Watch the Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Dalington Raceway in the 278-seat High Octane Theater, which features high-back seating, a 64-foot-wide, curved projection screen with surround sound and direct-from-track, commercial free in-car video feeds of two drivers. Food, soft drinks, beer and wine will be available for purchase.
The Great Easter Egg Roll and Hop
Southpark Mall, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 364-4411
April 12, 10:00am – 1:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Start your Hop tour in the beautifully decorated Fountain Court and greet the Big Bunny as he starts his rounds. Travel to Center Court and the vegetable gardens where you can take a picture with the Big Bunny or decorate your own Easter Egg. Then hop down to the Circle Court and the Egg Roll stations where you can roll the Easter eggs down the grass-filled golf course for a chance to win the Rollers Choice Awards. Fill your Hop Tour passport with the stamps from all of the participating vendors and you will qualify for the Grand Hop prize.
Town of Matthews Easter Eggstravaganza
Stumptown Park
120 South Trade St., Matthews, NC (704) 321-7275
April 12, 11:00am – 2:00pm, Ages 12 and under; Admission is $5 per child (tickets purchased at event)
Summary: We will have refreshments, music and the annual egg hunts! Bring your camera and have your picture taken with the guest of honor! Approximate Egg Hunt Times: Ages 3 & under — 12pm; Ages 4-6 — 12:30pm; Ages 7 & 8 — 1pm; Ages 9+ — 1:30pm
4th and 5th Grade Fun Night
Teen Activity Center, Harris YMCA
5900 Quail Hollow Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 716-6910
April 12, 7:00pm – 9:30pm, Ages 9-11, $5 – $7
Summary: Saturdays nights at the YMCA are the perfect place for 4th & 5th Graders! Listen music, dance, play games, enjoy concessions and hang out with friends. This fun, safe evening is held in the Teen Activity Center.
For more information, please contact:
Adam Esmaeel | 704 716 6910 | adam.esmaeel@ymcacharlotte.org
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.
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
located @ Imaginon
300 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 973-2800
To see the complete 2013-2014 schedule, special pricing and ways to save click here
Summary: Children’s Theatre of Charlotte has grown to become one of the top theatre and education organizations for young people in the United States. Nationally recognized for the breadth and strength of its programs, the Theatre serves 300,000 children and families a year with technically imaginative productions and wide-ranging education programs for young people.
Nothing is more valuable than the time you spend with your family. We are committed to providing your family with unforgettable memories that only live theatre can offer. On stage and in our classrooms, we will inspire wonder and excitement, nurture confidence and ignite imaginations.
SUNDAY, April 13
UNC Charlotte Science and Technology Expo
The Student Union
9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC (704) 687-8622
April 13, 10:00am, All ages, Free
Website: ncsciencefestival.uncc.edu/
Summary: Wrapping up the 2014 North Carolina Science Festival, UNC Charlotte will host a free, public Science and Technology Expo on the lower campus mall, facing the Student Union on Sunday, April 13, from 10 am – 2 pm. There is convenient free parking in the nearby Union Deck, and food available on site and at the Student Union. Make a day of it and see some of the coolest science this side of… well, anywhere!
The Expo will feature over 100 activities for the science-curious of all ages, including hands-on educational presentations and fascinating displays developed by UNC Charlotte science faculty — engineering demonstrations, computer and software explorations, all kinds of cool robots in action, lab tours in the life sciences, STEM education activities, environmental science, rockets, high altitude balloons, the nearby UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens in full bloom… and much, much more.
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.
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
located @ Imaginon
300 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 973-2800
To see the complete 2013-2014 schedule, special pricing and ways to save click here
Summary: Children’s Theatre of Charlotte has grown to become one of the top theatre and education organizations for young people in the United States. Nationally recognized for the breadth and strength of its programs, the Theatre serves 300,000 children and families a year with technically imaginative productions and wide-ranging education programs for young people.
Nothing is more valuable than the time you spend with your family. We are committed to providing your family with unforgettable memories that only live theatre can offer. On stage and in our classrooms, we will inspire wonder and excitement, nurture confidence and ignite imaginations.
