Smarty Scoop is proudly sponsored by Discovery Place, Discovery Place KIDS – Huntersville and The Charlotte Nature Museum.
Bring the entire family and enjoy a great night of entertainment this Friday night July 25. This epic night kicks off the Carolina Panthers 20th season!
The stadium gates open at 5 p.m. with performances by the TopCats, PurrCussion and Black & Blue Crew. The Fan Fest Sponsor Village, located by the North Gate, will have tents with interactive games, giveaways, Twist the Balloon Man, music and inflatables.
Practice begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Q&A with Panthers personnel, a live performance by the Voltage Brothers and finishes with fireworks at 9:00. Of course this event is open to the public and is FREE.
Also, it will be impossible to miss the two new 63′ tall x 212′ wide high definition scoreboards above each end zone, two new ribbon boards approximately five feet tall that encircle the entire bowl at the club level and upper level, a new distributed sound system and newly installed escalators. See ya’ there!
FRIDAY, July 25
Aladdin Jr.
Fullwood Theatre
100 McDowell Street East, Matthews, NC (704) 846-8343
July 18 – 27, Click here for schedule, All ages, $10 – $12
Summary: Based on the Disney animated film, this musical will transport you to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where we’re about to begin the fantastic tale of the street rat who became a prince! Join us for this musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides. This toe-tapping musical features an Academy award-winning score, with songs by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice, including “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me,” that will have you dancing in your seat!
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Present: Mary Poppins
Dale F. Halton Theater
1206 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC (704) 330-6840
July 18 – 26, Click here for schedule, All ages, $10 – $22
Summary: Delight your family with the musical that’s supercalifragicexpialidocious good! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, MARY POPPINS includes a score filled with timeless classics such as “Feed the Birds”, “Jolly Holiday”, “Step in Time” and the Academy Award®-winning “Chim-Chim Cher-ee”. There’s trouble brewing on Cherry Tree Lane and only the indomitable Mary Poppins can put things “spit spot”. You won’t want to miss a moment as Mary with the aid of her friend Bert and his army of Chimney Sweeps turn London upside down bringing the Bank’s family back together.
Gemstone Mining
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC (704) 866-6900
June 9 – August 10, Click here for schedule, All ages, $10 – $14, includes museum admission
Summary: Visit our gemstone mine to find mineral treasures like garnets, topaz, rubies, emeralds, and rose quartz. Participants keep everything that is found! $4 with museum admission.
Studio Movie Grill Presents: Charlotte’s Web
Studio Movie Grill
210 E. Trade St., Charlotte, NC (704) 972-1062
July 25, 11:00am, All ages, $2
Summary: The classic story of loyalty, trust, and sacrifice comes to life in this live-action adaptation of EB White’s classic children’s book.
Foodtruck Friday
Southend
1613 Camden Road Charlotte, NC
July 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!
Red Bull Global Rallycross
The Dirt Track at Charlotte
5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC (800) 455-FANS
July 25, Gates open at 4:00pm, All ages, $25 and up
Summary: Back by popular demand, the stars of Red Bull Global Rallycross return to The Dirt Track at Charlotte July 25-26 for two days of heart-pounding, adrenaline-pumping racing action in the heart of NASCAR country. Popular drivers include Scott Speed, Tanner Foust, Steve Arpin and more!
Outdoor Music on the Green at Promenade on Providence
Promenade on Providence
Providence Road and Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC
May 2 – Sept. 26, see link for schedule, All ages, Free
Summary: JOIN US EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT PROMENADE ON PROVIDENCE FOR OUR LIVE CONCERT SERIES! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! We have a fabulous line-up of bands this year and are so excited to share some of our veteran bands and a few new amazing performers! Stay tuned for the line-up – you won’t want to miss a single performance!
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.
SATURDAY, July 26
Lowes Build and Grow: Turbo with pullback motor
Lowes Home Improvement locations, Charlotte, NC
July 26, 10:00am – 11:00am, All ages, Free, Registration required
Summary: Using tools and crafts, children will participate in an activity.
Davidson Farmers Market Salsa Showdown
Davidson Farmers Market
Between Main and Jackson St., Davidson, NC
July 26, 8:00am – 11:00am, All ages, Free
Summary:Mid-July, when the Market is hot, hot, hot, community contestants battle to make the best Market-fresh salsa in town. Market contestants arrive at the Market early in the morning to shop for their salsa ingredients. They then have one and a half hours to make their signature salsas. Market patrons watch and gather, eagerly waiting for the sampling to begin.
Red Bull Global Rallycross
The Dirt Track at Charlotte
5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC (800) 455-FANS
July 26, Gates open at 10:00am, All ages, $25 and up
Summary: Back by popular demand, the stars of Red Bull Global Rallycross return to The Dirt Track at Charlotte July 25-26 for two days of heart-pounding, adrenaline-pumping racing action in the heart of NASCAR country. Popular drivers include Scott Speed, Tanner Foust, Steve Arpin and more!
National Dance Day
Wells Fargo Plaza
301 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC
July 26, 1:00pm – 4:30pm, All ages, Free
Summary:Grab a group of family and friends to have some fun and get great exercise.
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Present: Mary Poppins
Dale F. Halton Theater
1206 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC (704) 330-6840
July 18 – 26, Click here for schedule, All ages, $10 – $22
Summary: Delight your family with the musical that’s supercalifragicexpialidocious good! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, MARY POPPINS includes a score filled with timeless classics such as “Feed the Birds”, “Jolly Holiday”, “Step in Time” and the Academy Award®-winning “Chim-Chim Cher-ee”. There’s trouble brewing on Cherry Tree Lane and only the indomitable Mary Poppins can put things “spit spot”. You won’t want to miss a moment as Mary with the aid of her friend Bert and his army of Chimney Sweeps turn London upside down bringing the Bank’s family back together.
Aladdin Jr.
Fullwood Theatre
100 McDowell Street East, Matthews, NC (704) 846-8343
July 18 – 27, Click here for schedule, All ages, $10 – $12
Summary: Based on the Disney animated film, this musical will transport you to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where we’re about to begin the fantastic tale of the street rat who became a prince! Join us for this musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides. This toe-tapping musical features an Academy award-winning score, with songs by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice, including “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me,” that will have you dancing in your seat!
Gemstone Mining
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC (704) 866-6900
June 9 – August 10, Tuesday – Saturday 11:30am – 1:30pm, All ages, $4 plus museum admission
Summary: Visit our gemstone mine to find mineral treasures like garnets, topaz, rubies, emeralds, and rose quartz. Participants keep everything that is found! $4 with museum admission.
USNWC River Jam
USNWC
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., Charlotte, NC (704) 391-3900
July 26, 7:00pm – 10:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: One of the best nights out for the money. Great music, food and entertainment for the entire family.
Outdoor Music on the Green at Promenade on Providence
Promenade on Providence
Providence Road and Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC
May 2 – Sept. 26, see link for schedule, All ages, Free
Summary: JOIN US EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT PROMENADE ON PROVIDENCE FOR OUR LIVE CONCERT SERIES! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! We have a fabulous line-up of bands this year and are so excited to share some of our veteran bands and a few new amazing performers! Stay tuned for the line-up – you won’t want to miss a single performance!
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, July 27
HFFA Kids Triathlon Series
Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics
11725 Verhoeff Drive, Huntersville, NC
July 27, 2:00pm, Ages 4-10, $5
Summary: Final race in the series. A fun run, a bike race, and a swim race. Stick around for the festival and championship prizes.
Gemstone Mining
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC (704) 866-6900
June 9 – August 10, Click here for schedule, All ages, $10 – $14, includes museum admission
Summary: Visit our gemstone mine to find mineral treasures like garnets, topaz, rubies, emeralds, and rose quartz. Participants keep everything that is found! $4 with museum admission.
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Present: Mary Poppins
Dale F. Halton Theater
1206 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC (704) 330-6840
July 18 – 26, Click here for schedule, All ages, $10 – $22
Summary: Delight your family with the musical that’s supercalifragicexpialidocious good! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, MARY POPPINS includes a score filled with timeless classics such as “Feed the Birds”, “Jolly Holiday”, “Step in Time” and the Academy Award®-winning “Chim-Chim Cher-ee”. There’s trouble brewing on Cherry Tree Lane and only the indomitable Mary Poppins can put things “spit spot”. You won’t want to miss a moment as Mary with the aid of her friend Bert and his army of Chimney Sweeps turn London upside down bringing the Bank’s family back together.
Aladdin Jr.
Fullwood Theatre
100 McDowell Street East, Matthews, NC (704) 846-8343
July 18 – 27, Click here for schedule, All ages, $10 – $12
Summary: Based on the Disney animated film, this musical will transport you to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where we’re about to begin the fantastic tale of the street rat who became a prince! Join us for this musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides. This toe-tapping musical features an Academy award-winning score, with songs by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice, including “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me,” that will have you dancing in your seat!
Davidson Concerts On the Green
Davidson’s Village Green
Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson, NC
May – September (every Sunday), 6:00pm – 8:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Our Concerts on the Green are a summer family favorite! Concerts take place the first and third Sunday evenings of the month from to 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the town green in front of the Davidson Public Library, at the intersection of Main Street and Concord Road. Attendees are encouraged to bring friends and family, comfy chairs or a blanket, a picnic, and to come early to find seats. Make it a date night in Davidson: Visit some of our local restaurants and shops, stroll over to the town green to enjoy some great music, take a pedicab ride around town, and enjoy dessert or a beverage.
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.
