Smarty Scoop is proudly sponsored by Discovery Place, Discovery Place KIDS – Huntersville and The Charlotte Nature Museum.
Our Soccer Shots Fall FUNfest will be on Saturday, November 22nd. This FUNfest will be our biggest and best yet; you do not want to miss it!
It will be held at the soccer fields at Calvary – 5801 Pineville Matthews Rd., Charlotte, NC 28226, and we’ll be there from 11:00 – 2:00. We will be finishing up our Saturday morning seasons that day, so be sure to come celebrate with us after your session ends. There is plenty of parking, restrooms, and places to hang out, plus all the activities are FREE! We’ll also have plenty of cool food options for purchase, and we’ll be raffling off several free seasons and Soccer Shots gift packs.
THURSDAY, November 20
UniverSoul Circus
Old Freedom Mart
3146 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC (800) 316-7439
November 18-23, See website for schedule, All ages, $15.
Summary: A must see… enjoy one of the most entertaining and interactive circuses in the world.
Charlotte International Auto Show
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S. College St., Charlotte, NC (704) 364-1078
November 20-24, See website for schedule, $10, Kids under 12 free
Summary: Over 400 vehicles…nearly 6 football fields in the display area! Experience the latest in automotive technology! Fun for the whole family.
FRIDAY, November 21
Charlotte International Auto Show
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S. College St., Charlotte, NC (704) 364-1078
November 20-24, See website for schedule, $10, Kids under 12 free
Summary: Over 400 vehicles…nearly 6 football fields in the display area! Experience the latest in automotive technology! Fun for the whole family.
UniverSoul Circus
Old Freedom Mart
3146 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC (800) 316-7439
November 18-23, See website for schedule, All ages, $15.
Summary: A must see… enjoy one of the most entertaining and interactive circuses in the world.
Ballantyne Village Tree Lighting
Ballantyne Village
14825 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC (704) 369-5000
November 21, 6:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Ring in the Holiday Season in more ways than one! Join The Salvation Army as we help kick off the annual bell ringing campaign, and start the Angel Tree campaign for those less fortunate. We’ll have a live brass band, free refreshments and lots of the Holiday Spirit!
Concord’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Historic Downtown Concord, Concord, NC (704) 784-4208
November 21, 5:30pm – 7:30pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Join in bringing in the Holiday Season! Music, children’s amusements, horse-drawn wagon rides and trolley rides, Santa Claus and a fireworks display.
Holiday On Ice
NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza
400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Charlotte, NC (704) 277-2636
November 21- January 4, See website for schedule, All ages, $10 + $3 skate rental
Summary: Holiday on Ice continues it’s tradition of bringing Charlotte the coolest place in the city, an outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of Uptown. It’s a holiday tradition for us to continue with you, your friends, and family. And we hope to see you there!
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.
Miracle on Piedmont Row Drive
Piedmont Town Center
4725 Piedmont Row Drive, Charlotte, NC (704) 566-7371
November 21, 6:00-9:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Toys for Tots is the Official Charity of the Tree Lighting Celebration. Please bring and unwrapped toy to donate. Train Rides for children, Face Painting, Mister Twister Balloon Artist, Carriage Rides, Visit from Santa and more…
The Ice Park
The Speedpark at Concord Mills
8461 Concord Mills Blvd. , Concord, NC (704) KARTING
Summary: November 21 – January 19, See website for schedule, All Ages, $12
Ice skate on real ice at “The Icepark”. Buy your Ice Skating Tickets in advance. Includes Ice Skate Rentals only $12. Make it a COMBO including Unlimited Fun Speedpark- Go Karting, Mini Golf, Bungee, Spider Web, and Fun Slide with Ice Skating and Skate Rentals.
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 22
Holiday On Ice
NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza
400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Charlotte, NC (704) 277-2636
November 21- January 4, See website for schedule, All ages, $10 + $3 skate rental
Summary: Holiday on Ice continues it’s tradition of bringing Charlotte the coolest place in the city, an outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of Uptown. It’s a holiday tradition for us to continue with you, your friends, and family. And we hope to see you there!
Charlotte International Auto Show
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S. College St., Charlotte, NC (704) 364-1078
November 20-24, See website for schedule, $10, Kids under 12 free
Summary: Over 400 vehicles…nearly 6 football fields in the display area! Experience the latest in automotive technology! Fun for the whole family.
UniverSoul Circus
Old Freedom Mart
3146 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC (800) 316-7439
November 18-23, See website for schedule, All ages, $15.
Summary: A must see… enjoy one of the most entertaining and interactive circuses in the world.
Speedway Christmas
Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Pkwy. S., Concord, NC (704) 455-3200
November 22 – December 30, See website for details, All ages, $15/vehicle Mon-Wed, $20/vehicle Thurs-Sun.
Summary: Speedway Christmas is returning to Charlotte Motor Speedway and the spectacular holiday light show will be even bigger and better in its fifth year. With more than three million lights in 800 displays, a Christmas Village located in the infield, and the unique chance to drive the track, Speedway Christmas has become the area’s best new holiday tradition! Back by popular demand, Speedway Christmas will host movie nights on the world’s largest HDTV every Friday and Saturday night during the show!
South End Tree Lighting
Atherton Mill
Kingston and South Blvd., Charlotte, NC
November 22, 6:30pm – 8:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Join us at West Tremont Ave, just in front of Big Ben’s Pub for the Tree Lighting! This is a Family-Friendly event. Help us countdown this moment! The Pritchard Memorial Bell Choir, the UNCC Choir, Santa Claus, the Sugar food truck and much more for this annual celebration.
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.
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 23
Holiday On Ice
NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza
400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Charlotte, NC (704) 277-2636
November 21- January 4, See website for schedule, All ages, $10 + $3 skate rental
Summary: Holiday on Ice continues it’s tradition of bringing Charlotte the coolest place in the city, an outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of Uptown. It’s a holiday tradition for us to continue with you, your friends, and family. And we hope to see you there!
Charlotte International Auto Show
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S. College St., Charlotte, NC (704) 364-1078
November 20-24, See website for schedule, $10, Kids under 12 free
Summary: Over 400 vehicles…nearly 6 football fields in the display area! Experience the latest in automotive technology! Fun for the whole family.
UniverSoul Circus
Old Freedom Mart
3146 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC (800) 316-7439
November 18-23, See website for schedule, All ages, $15.
Summary: A must see… enjoy one of the most entertaining and interactive circuses in the world.
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.
