Smarty Scoop is proudly sponsored by Discovery Place, Discovery Place KIDS – Huntersville and The Charlotte Nature Museum.
April 11th through April 20th is Carowinds In Bloom, an entirely new festival of flowers, flavors and fun for 2014 and it’s included in your park addmission. So, get your Carowinds tickets today! Click here for full calendar of events.
FRIDAY, April 18
McCrorey YMCA Easter Egg Hunt
McCrorey YMCA
3801 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 416-6538
April 18, 12:00pm – 2:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Join us for this annual family, fun event! Please bring your own basket! For questions please contact: Ms. Gwen Morris (704) 716-6538, gwen.morris@ymcacharlotte.org
Love Truck Consignment Sale
Metrolina Tradeshow Expo
7100 Statesville Road, Building B, Charlotte, NC (704) 526-9554
Summary: See listing for complete schedule, All ages, Free, Registration required
Summary: Shoppers will enjoy a great selection with great values! There will be raffle entrees available at the front entrance to win prizes! Strollers will not be allowed to protect the integrity of security for our consignors, vendors and their items and products. People invited to shop early for our Pre-Sale Event must do so without children. It is limited admission with passes for the consignors, volunteers, and vendors.
Blue Man Group
Belk Theater
130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-1000
See link for complete schedule, All ages, $20 and up
Summary: No verbal description of the Blue Man Group can come close to what you will experience when you see them live. It is worth every penny and something you will remember for a long time.
Teen Ping Pong Tournament
Morrison Family YMCA
9405 Bryant Farms Road , Charlotte, NC (704) 716-4650
April 18, 7:00pm – 10:30pm, All ages, $5-$7
Summary: Join your friends on third Friday of every month for an exciting ping pong tournament! Each month’s winner will receive a prize!
The Reluctant Dragon
McColl Family Theatre
300 E 7th Street, NC (704) 416-6000
April 18, 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.
Zipline & Dine
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28214 (704) 391-3900
April 18, see schedule for days and times, 18+, $75/person, Registration required
Summary: With Zipline & Dine, you can zip-line through the trees as the sun goes down before enjoying a fireside dinner with craft beer and wine. Guests will travel via a course of five different zip-lines and two 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. Click the link above for the entire Zipline & Dine Spring and Summer calendar.
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 18, 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 19
Love Truck Consignment Sale
Metrolina Tradeshow Expo
7100 Statesville Road, Building B, Charlotte, NC (704) 526-9554
Summary: See listing for complete schedule, All ages, Free, Registration required
Summary: Shoppers will enjoy a great selection with great values! There will be raffle entrees available at the front entrance to win prizes! Strollers will not be allowed to protect the integrity of security for our consignors, vendors and their items and products. People invited to shop early for our Pre-Sale Event must do so without children. It is limited admission with passes for the consignors, volunteers, and vendors.
Blue Man Group
Belk Theater
130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-1000
See link for complete schedule, All ages, $20 and up
Summary: No verbal description of the Blue Man Group can come close to what you will experience when you see them live. It is worth every penny and something you will remember for a long time.
The Reluctant Dragon
McColl Family Theatre
300 E 7th Street, NC (704) 416-6000
April 19, 3:00pm, 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.
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 20
Love Truck Consignment Sale
Metrolina Tradeshow Expo
7100 Statesville Road, Building B, Charlotte, NC (704) 526-9554
Summary: See listing for complete schedule, All ages, Free, Registration required
Summary: Shoppers will enjoy a great selection with great values! There will be raffle entrees available at the front entrance to win prizes! Strollers will not be allowed to protect the integrity of security for our consignors, vendors and their items and products. People invited to shop early for our Pre-Sale Event must do so without children. It is limited admission with passes for the consignors, volunteers, and vendors.
Blue Man Group
Belk Theater
130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-1000
See link for complete schedule, All ages, $20 and up
Summary: No verbal description of the Blue Man Group can come close to what you will experience when you see them live. It is worth every penny and something you will remember for a long time.
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.
