Smarty Scoop is proudly sponsored by Discovery Place, Discovery Place KIDS – Huntersville and The Charlotte Nature Museum.
Stumptown Park
120 South Trade St. , Matthews, NC (704) 321-3462
November 15, 10:00am – 4:00pm, All ages, Free
Over 50 pet-friendly vendors, interactive agility course, Matthews Mutt Strut Best Pet Trick Contest, MPD K9 demos and 2K dog walk on the Greenway.
FRIDAY, November 14
Marvel Universe Live
Time Warner Cable Arena
333 E. Trade St., Charlotte, NC (704) 688-9000
November 14-16, See website for schedule, All ages, $45 and up.
Summary: Marvel Universe LIVE! will captivate audiences with an authentic and original story that brings more than 25 Marvel characters together on one epic quest. The story is framed around the battle over the Cosmic Cube, the source of ultimate power and one of the most feared and coveted treasures in the Marvel Universe, that has been shattered into pieces by the Mighty Thor in order to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. With the pieces scattered across the globe, Thor’s villainous brother Loki devises a scheme to clone its powers, inciting a threat that could not only decimate Earth but also obliterate the Universe.
2nd & 3rd Grade Fun Night
Harris YMCA
5900 Quail Hollow Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 716-6800
November 14, 6:45pm – 9:15pm, Ages 8-11, $5-$7
Summary: A fun, safe, and energetic night for kids to spend time with their friends, while parents enjoy some time to themselves! Each event will have food, fun, and lots of supervision.
Southern Christmas Show
The Park Expo and Conference Center
2500 E. Independence Blvd., NC (704) 376-6594
November 13 – 23, See website for schedules, All ages, $3-$20, Children 6 and under free
Summary: Every stop offers magic, shopping and fun. Your journey begins at Olde Towne with tall trees, tempting treats, tiny houses, and toe-tapping entertainment. Next comes North Carolina wines, Regional artists, Gifts for you and yours.
It’s Christmas at every turn.
Seussical Jr.
Armour Street Theatre
307 Armour St., Davidson, NC (704) 892-7953
November 7 – 16, See website for times, All ages, $10, Registration required
Summary: This musical extravaganza excites our imagination as we follow the Cat in the Hat and Jojo on a whirlwind adventure! All of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters will come to life and delight audiences with their fun-filled adventures discovering life lessons in loyalty and the importance of family and friendship.
Charlotte Warehouse Sale
The Shops at Davis Lake
8505 Davis Lake Parkway Charlotte, NC 28269
November 12-16, see website for schedule, All ages, Free, Registration required
Summary: The sale will feature over 8,000 pieces of new, brand name, with tags, women’s apparel and shoes! This overstock merchandise comes from the nation’s leading department stores. Charlotte Warehouse Sale purchases in large quantities to buy at the lowest cost, so they can pass that savings on to you! They then hold a few sale events per year where they open their store for a weekend event. You will find all sizes, including Plus and Petite and you will see the same great brands you find at department stores but at a fraction of the price, including Free People, Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, Nine West, Calvin Klein, Jones New York, Tahari, Micheal Kors, Jessica Simpson, INC., Style & Co, Alfred Dunner, Anne Klein, and more! 30% off all remaining inventory on Saturday & Sunday!
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, November 15
Pawsitively Matthews
Stumptown Park
120 South Trade St. , Matthews, NC (704) 321-3462
November 15, 10:00am – 4:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Over 50 pet-friendly vendors, interactive agility course, Matthews Mutt Strut Best Pet Trick Contest, MPD K9 demos and 2K dog walk on the Greenway.
Marvel Universe Live
Time Warner Cable Arena
333 E. Trade St., Charlotte, NC (704) 688-9000
November 14-16, See website for schedule, All ages, $45 and up.
Summary: Marvel Universe LIVE! will captivate audiences with an authentic and original story that brings more than 25 Marvel characters together on one epic quest. The story is framed around the battle over the Cosmic Cube, the source of ultimate power and one of the most feared and coveted treasures in the Marvel Universe, that has been shattered into pieces by the Mighty Thor in order to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. With the pieces scattered across the globe, Thor’s villainous brother Loki devises a scheme to clone its powers, inciting a threat that could not only decimate Earth but also obliterate the Universe.
Grey Seal Puppets Presents The Emperor’s New Clothes
Sharon Presbyterian Church Chapel
5201 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 553-0869
November 15, 3:30pm – 4:30pm, All ages, Free, Registration required.
Summary: The popular and award-winning Grey Seal Puppets are back! This Hans Christian Andersen story takes on a whole new dimension as this classic is transformed into a fable. Also enjoy a post-show puppet demonstration along with refreshments.
Fall Fest
Charlotte Nature Museum
1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261
November 15, 10:00am – 1:00pm, All ages, $8, includes museum admission
Summary: Celebrate this wonder-fall season at Charlotte Nature Museum! Meet a few of the animals who are out and about this time of year and take part in some autumnal activities. Creature Features are supported The Guild of Discovery Place Inc. and Charlotte Nature Museum. Programming includes crafts, puppet shows and storytelling.
Charlotte Warehouse Sale
The Shops at Davis Lake
8505 Davis Lake Parkway Charlotte, NC 28269
November 12-16, see website for schedule, All ages, Free, Registration required
Summary: The sale will feature over 8,000 pieces of new, brand name, with tags, women’s apparel and shoes! This overstock merchandise comes from the nation’s leading department stores. Charlotte Warehouse Sale purchases in large quantities to buy at the lowest cost, so they can pass that savings on to you! They then hold a few sale events per year where they open their store for a weekend event. You will find all sizes, including Plus and Petite and you will see the same great brands you find at department stores but at a fraction of the price, including Free People, Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, Nine West, Calvin Klein, Jones New York, Tahari, Micheal Kors, Jessica Simpson, INC., Style & Co, Alfred Dunner, Anne Klein, and more! 30% off all remaining inventory on Saturday & Sunday!
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.
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, November 16
Marvel Universe Live
Time Warner Cable Arena
333 E. Trade St., Charlotte, NC (704) 688-9000
November 14-16, See website for schedule, All ages, $45 and up.
Summary: Marvel Universe LIVE! will captivate audiences with an authentic and original story that brings more than 25 Marvel characters together on one epic quest. The story is framed around the battle over the Cosmic Cube, the source of ultimate power and one of the most feared and coveted treasures in the Marvel Universe, that has been shattered into pieces by the Mighty Thor in order to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. With the pieces scattered across the globe, Thor’s villainous brother Loki devises a scheme to clone its powers, inciting a threat that could not only decimate Earth but also obliterate the Universe.
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.
Charlotte Warehouse Sale
The Shops at Davis Lake
8505 Davis Lake Parkway Charlotte, NC 28269
November 12-16, see website for schedule, All ages, Free, Registration required
Summary: The sale will feature over 8,000 pieces of new, brand name, with tags, women’s apparel and shoes! This overstock merchandise comes from the nation’s leading department stores. Charlotte Warehouse Sale purchases in large quantities to buy at the lowest cost, so they can pass that savings on to you! They then hold a few sale events per year where they open their store for a weekend event. You will find all sizes, including Plus and Petite and you will see the same great brands you find at department stores but at a fraction of the price, including Free People, Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, Nine West, Calvin Klein, Jones New York, Tahari, Micheal Kors, Jessica Simpson, INC., Style & Co, Alfred Dunner, Anne Klein, and more! 30% off all remaining inventory on Saturday & Sunday!
Vintage Charlotte Winter Market
Fillmore Charlotte
1000 NC Music Factory Drive Charlotte, NC (980) 263-0443
November 15, 11:00am – 6:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: VTG CLT is popping up at The Fillmore Charlotte for the third annual Winter Market! Come out and spend the day shopping with over 60 local vintage & handmade vendors. Central Coffee Co. will be on hand keeping us caffeinated, Yelp Charlotte is supplying some swag, King of Pops Charlotte will be there with our sugar rush and Juan Taco Truck and Bleu Barn Bistro will be filling our tummies! Please share this event with your friends and family! Admission is FREE from 11am-6pm! Get in an hour early at 10am for $5 to get first pick of all the goods.
