Smarty Scoop is proudly sponsored by Discovery Place, Discovery Place KIDS – Huntersville and The Charlotte Nature Museum.
Mark your calendar for October 24 & 25 because this is one 5K that you don’t want to miss. The Brookhaven 5k for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is in it’s 7th year and has been a local favorite since it’s inception. Friday night is packed with family fun including a family-friendly movie under the stars, courtesy of Kids R Kids of Matthews. Hungry Howie’s pizza will be available for purchase, free popcorn from Primrose School at Austin Village and an incredible silent auction featuring Yankees tickets, sports memorabilia and a weekend stay at Charleston Place. You can even top off your evening with some delicious frozen yogurt from our Silver Sponsor – TCBY. Click here to learn more!
FRIDAY, October 24
Southeast Psych Super Conference
Southeast Psych Southpark Office
6060 Piedmont Row Drive S., Suite 120, Charlotte, NC
October 24, 9:00am – 3:00pm, Adults/parents, Free
Summary: We are excited to announce our THIRD Super Conference with special guest Michelle Icard! This is a day to come learn, connect, and grow through 20 FREE presentations given by our very own experts. The conference will be held at our SouthPark location on Friday October 24th. There will be twenty hour long presentations collectively covering topics such as parenting, anxiety, healthy eating, school concerns, and more.
Movies On the Green/Trick ‘r Treat Event
Promenade on Providence
Providence Road and Ballantyne Pkwy, Charlotte, NC
October 24, 7:00pm – 10:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Join us for Trick ‘r Treating and Monsters University at Promenade! Be sure to drop by Portrait Innovations in costume for your FREE professional portrait!
Boo at the Zoo
Tiger World
4400 Cook Road, Rockwell, NC (704) 279-6363
October 24-25, See website for times, 6-9 Friday, 5-9 Saturday, All ages, $5 – $6
Summary: Enjoy a nighttime experience at the zoo featuring trick-or-treating with the animals, face painting, a haunted house and costume contest.
Boo Bash
Noah’s Art and My Gym
5110 Park Road Suite 2 D and E, Charlotte, NC (704) 521-6657
October 24, See website for details, Registration required
Summary: My Gym and Noah’s Art are teaming up to bring you the best Halloween Bash Charlotte has to offer! Fun and safe Halloween silliness for kiddos and parents to enjoy! Come and enjoy festive crafts, snacks, activities and skits all geared for the family’s best pre-Halloween night ever!
Green Jeans Consignment Sale
Inside Merino’s Home Furnishings Warehouse
500 S. Main St, Mooresville, NC
Just 5 miles north of downtown Davidson off Hwy 115
October 22-26, See website for details
Summary: Don’t miss the most talked about semi-annual consignment sales for women in Charlotte. Every Spring and Fall, sisters Cindy Williams and Dana Degan, host unforgettable shopping events that benefit everyone involved. Green Jeans features new and gently worn brand name, boutique and designer clothing, shoes and accessories from petite to plus sizes, including maternity for Women & Teens. Shoppers have come to expect a wide array of brand name and designer labels, and fashionistas of all sizes and styles will enjoy our fun and organized shopping event – we promise.
Ghost Walk
Latta Plantation
5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-2312
October 24-25, 6:00pm – 9:00pm, 10 and up, $10
Summary: Travel through the Plantation at night as you venture past an explosive Civil War battlefield, survive a soldiers cemetery, escape a ghostly prison camp and enjoy being frightened all in the spirit of Halloween. This Haunted-Trail type of attraction is not for young children, admission is $10 per person.
Davidson College Symphony Orchestra & Choral: Family Weekend Concert
Davidson College Presbyterian Church
100 N. Main St., Davidson, NC (704) 894-2848
October 24, 5:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: The Davidson College Symphony Orchestra and Chorale perform semester highlights for those close and dear as part of Family Weekend.
Scarrigan Farms
Carrigan Farms
1261 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC (704) 664-1450
The month of October, See website for times, Ages 12+, $20
Summary: On select October nights our 130 acre farm is transformed into the scariest haunted trail in the region. If you are looking for a new and out of the ordinary way to get your heart pumping and adrenaline rushing this October, Scarrigan Farms is the place for you. This is not a trail for kids. If you’re under 12 come back when you’re old enough. We’ll be waiting. If someone hasn’t peed in their pants by the end of the night we know we haven’t done our job. (cash only accepted for all ticket payments)
SCarowinds Halloween Haunt
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd. (704) 588-2600
September 19 – November 1, See link for schedule, Ages 13+ recommended, $26+
Summary: This event needs no explanation. but there are a few details that you need to know. A separate ticket is required for admittance to SCarowinds’ Halloween Haunt. This event is rated PG-13 and may be too intense for young children.
Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze
Rural Hill
4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-3113
September 12 – November 2, See link for schedule, All ages, $7 – $15
Summary: This Fall starting September 12th and lasting until November 2nd! There’s more than enough fun and confusion for all! Get lost in our giant seven acre corn maze featuring over two miles of interconnecting paths. One of the largest in the Southeast, our maze is sure to please! Looking for an even bigger challenge? Traverse the maze in the dark during one of our famous Family Friendly Friday Night Mazes!
Foodtruck Friday
Southend
1613 Camden Road Charlotte, NC
Every Friday, 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!
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, October 25
Carolina Flipz Halloween Celebration
Carolina Flipz
11812 Carolina Place Parkway, Pineville, NC 28134 (704) 962-2980
October 25, 6:00pm – 10:00pm, Ages 4 – 17, $25-$35
Summary: Pizza, Fruit, and a drink are provided. Kids with allergies are required to bring their own meal or eat prior to arrival. Coaches are available throughout to instruct and spot the child if needed.
Small Hands Big Art Annual Festival
Small Hands Big Art
8025 Ardrey Kell Road, Stuite 103, Charlotte, NC (704) 246-8271
October 25, 11:00am – 2:00pm, All ages, Free, $1 pumpkin painting
Summary: Free & open to the public! We’ll have our traditional pumpkin-painting-palooza out in the parking lot, & lots of free fall-inspired crafts inside (geared towards kids ages 4 – 99!) It’s always such a fun day – we hope to see you there!
SEA-LIFE Spookfest
SEA-LIFE Charlotte-Concord
8111 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord, NC (866) 229-1573
Now – November 2, 12:30pm, All ages, $14
Summary: You’re in for frightful fishy fun at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord! Enjoy a few tricks and fishy treats that include scary fish facts, trick-or-treating and underwater pumpkin carving. Be sure to stop by on select weekends throughout October to watch highly trained divers compete to see who can carve the best jack-o-lantern . . . UNDERWATER! Costumes encouraged!
Boo at the Zoo
Tiger World
4400 Cook Road, Rockwell, NC (704) 279-6363
October 24-25, See website for times, 6-9 Friday, 5-9 Saturday, All ages, $5 – $6
Summary: Enjoy a nighttime experience at the zoo featuring trick-or-treating with the animals, face painting, a haunted house and costume contest.
Ghost Walk
Latta Plantation
5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-2312
October 24-25, 6:00pm – 9:00pm, 10 and up, $10
Summary: Travel through the Plantation at night as you venture past an explosive Civil War battlefield, survive a soldiers cemetery, escape a ghostly prison camp and enjoy being frightened all in the spirit of Halloween. This Haunted-Trail type of attraction is not for young children, admission is $10 per person.
Hall-O-Ween at the Hall
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Charlotte, NC (704) 654-4400
October 25, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, All ages, $7 for non members, members free, registration required
Summary: Wear a costume and bring your family for an evening of trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating and a special showing of Disney Pixar’s “Toy Story of Terror.”
Southpark Community Fall Festival
Sharon Presbyterian Church
5201 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 553-0869
October 25, 3:30pm – 5:30pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Join us for an afternoon filled with sweet treats and games galore! Festivities include hay rides, petting zoo, bounce houses,
carnival games, raffles for outreach projects, fire engine, police car, pony rides, face painting and bingo. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE! Music by LONESOME PINE BLUEGRASS BAND and SPC MORNING SONG SINGERS! Don’t forget to pick up some delicious BBQ available for purchase beginning at 4:45 p.m. ($8 for BBQ plate and $4 for Hot Dog plate)
Fall Frolic Weekends on the Greenway
Anne Spring Close Greenway
1604 U.S. Highway 21, Fort Mill, SC (803) 548-7252
October 4 – 26, See website for times, All ages, $10-$12
Summary: Each weekend includes wagon wides, pick your own pumpkin, corn maze, and music.
Not-So-Spooky Halloween
Stumptown Park
120 South Trade Street, Matthews , NC (704) 708-1261
October 25, 11:00am – 2:00pm, Ages 10 and under, Free
Summary: Join K104.7 to enjoy carriage rides, games, Curley the Clown, candy prizes, a costume parade, and more.
Carolina Renaissance Festival
16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 896-5544
October 4 – November 23, Saturdays and Sundays, All ages, $10 – $25, free for ages, 5 and younger
Summary: It is not recommended that you use any internet mapping programs to find the Festival. There seems to occasionally be some discrepancy between the existing streets and the directions provided by such services.
The Renaissance Festival is a 16th century European style art and entertainment festival combining outdoor theater, circus entertainment, arts and crafts marketplace, a jousting tournament, a feast fit for royalty, and much much more. The 21st annual season opens in the fall Saturdays and Sundays, from October 4th to November 23rd, 2014.
The Carolina Renaissance Festival was introduced in 1994 with six acres of exhibits, attractions and entertainment. The event has grown into a twenty acre theme park filled with charming cottages and castles, kitchens and pubs, and a most unusual collection of people powered rides and games of skill – all nestled in 325 acres of pristine woodlands just north of Charlotte, NC.
Scarrigan Farms
Carrigan Farms
1261 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC (704) 664-1450
The month of October, See website for times, Ages 12+, $20
Summary: On select October nights our 130 acre farm is transformed into the scariest haunted trail in the region. If you are looking for a new and out of the ordinary way to get your heart pumping and adrenaline rushing this October, Scarrigan Farms is the place for you.
This is not a trail for kids. If you’re under 12 come back when you’re old enough. We’ll be waiting. If someone hasn’t peed in their pants by the end of the night we know we haven’t done our job. (cash only accepted for all ticket payments)
The Great Pumpkin Fest
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd. (704) 588-2600
Every Saturday and Sunday from October 4 – November 2, noon – 5:00pm, see website for activities, Free with park admission.
Summary: Carowinds has brewed up some spooktacular family fun this Halloween with the Great Pumpkin Fest this October! During the daytime, Planet Snoopy is transformed in to a street party of frightful fun for kids and their families. Complete with activities that are fun-scary, not scary-scary, the Great Pumpking Fest is an exciting compilation of shows, attractions, and interactive activities throughout the day.
SCarowinds Halloween Haunt
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd. (704) 588-2600
September 19 – November 1, See link for schedule, Ages 13+ recommended, $26+
Summary: This event needs no explanation. but there are a few details that you need to know. A separate ticket is required for admittance to SCarowinds’ Halloween Haunt. This event is rated PG-13 and may be too intense for young children.
Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze
Rural Hill
4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-3113
September 12 – November 2, See link for schedule, All ages, $7 – $15
Summary: This Fall starting September 12th and lasting until November 2nd! There’s more than enough fun and confusion for all! Get lost in our giant seven acre corn maze featuring over two miles of interconnecting paths. One of the largest in the Southeast, our maze is sure to please! Looking for an even bigger challenge? Traverse the maze in the dark during one of our famous Family Friendly Friday Night Mazes!
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.
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, October 26
The Great Pumpkin Fest
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd. (704) 588-2600
Every Saturday and Sunday from October 4 – November 2, noon – 5:00pm, see website for activities, Free with park admission.
Summary: Carowinds has brewed up some spooktacular family fun this Halloween with the Great Pumpkin Fest this October! During the daytime, Planet Snoopy is transformed in to a street party of frightful fun for kids and their families. Complete with activities that are fun-scary, not scary-scary, the Great Pumpking Fest is an exciting compilation of shows, attractions, and interactive activities throughout the day.
SCarowinds Halloween Haunt
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd. (704) 588-2600
September 19 – November 1, See link for schedule, Ages 13+ recommended, $26+
Summary: This event needs no explanation. but there are a few details that you need to know. A separate ticket is required for admittance to SCarowinds’ Halloween Haunt. This event is rated PG-13 and may be too intense for young children.
Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze
Rural Hill
4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-3113
September 12 – November 2, See link for schedule, All ages, $7 – $15
Summary: This Fall starting September 12th and lasting until November 2nd! There’s more than enough fun and confusion for all! Get lost in our giant seven acre corn maze featuring over two miles of interconnecting paths. One of the largest in the Southeast, our maze is sure to please! Looking for an even bigger challenge? Traverse the maze in the dark during one of our famous Family Friendly Friday Night Mazes!
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.
