Smarty Scoop is proudly sponsored by Discovery Place, Discovery Place KIDS – Huntersville and The Charlotte Nature Museum.
Parent’s Night Out-My Gym & Noah’s Art
My Gym SouthPark
5110 Park Rd 2D, Charlotte, NC (704) 522-6966
March 20, 5pm-9pm, Ages 3-11, $35 members, $40 non-members, $20 siblings
Summary: IF YOUR KIDS LOVE MY GYM CAMP THEY WILL LOVE OUR PARENTS NIGHT OUT! Moms and dads, looking for a babysitter? My Gym is here for you. In fact, you can enjoy a night out and your kids can too! Let your kiddos play here in our clean and safe facility with our awesome staff, then pick them up tired and ready for bed! Registration required. Register on-line or call 704-522-6966.
Parent’s Night Out
My Gym Blakeney
9852 Rea Road, Suite A2, Charlotte, NC (704) 543-0682
March 21, 6:30pm to 9:30pm, Ages 4 and up (potty trained, please!)
$30 Members (Siblings – $20) $35 Nonmembers (Siblings – $25)
Register online or by calling My Gym Blakeney (704) 543-0682.
Green Jeans Consignment Sale
Tower Shopping Center
1730 Matthews Township Pkwy, Matthews, NC
March 18-21, Click here for dates and times, Free
Summary: FIVE DAYS of unbelievable deals on awesome designer brands like Gucci, Tory Burch, Frye and MORE. Prices range from $2-$600ish in all kinds of styles (teens to grannies!). Shop early then come back over the weekend for two half-price sale days. Green Jeans is hands down one of our favorite consignment sales in the QC – don’t miss this one!
FRIDAY, MARCH 20
Fourth and Fifth Grade Fun Night
Lake Norman YMCA
21300 Davidson St., Cornelius, NC (704) 716-4400
March 20, 8:00pm – 10:30pm, 4th and 5th graders, $7-$9
Summary: Your 4th and 5th Grader will love these monthly evenings designed specifically for them! Not only will they see friends from school and the community, but they will also have the opportunity to make new friends, play exciting games and participate in group activities!
Claws Exhibit at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord, NC 28027
New exhibit, All ages, Free with museum admission $14-$21
Summary: Get your pinchers ready! An invasion of the crustacean kind is expected at the SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium. Claws is a new special exhibit featuring the Japanese Spider Crab—a scale-raising creature that can grow up to fourteen feet wide! Crabs, shrimp and an American Lobster can be found in this informative exhibit. 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.
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.
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
located @ Imaginon
300 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 973-2800
To see the complete 2014-2015 schedule, special pricing and ways to save click here
Summary: Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s home is ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center, an amazing collaborative venture between the Theatre and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. It’s an amazing place for families – a really cool children’s library, plus two incredible theatre spaces for our productions, classrooms, computer labs, a Teen Loft and a lot more.
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
Lake Norman Mothers of Multiples Spring/Summer Consignment Sale
Brawley Middle School
132 Swift Arrow Drive, Mooresville, NC
March 21, 7:00am – 1:00pm, All ages, $1 from 7-8am for early bird sale, free admission after 8am
Summary: You will find great deals on gently used children’s clothing, toys, and baby equipment at the LKNMoM consignment sale. Items being sold come from over 50 of our members who are mothers to twins, triplets, or quads. Come and get what you need to keep cool this spring and summer!
Bouncing Bunnies and Chattering Chicks
Charlotte Nature Museum
1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261
March 21, 10:00am – 1:00pm, 10 and under, $8 includes museum admission
Summary: Hop or fly on over to Charlotte Nature Museum to meet and greet some live bunnies and chicks. Learn about different species and animal care from Dr. Laura, a local rabbit veterinarian, and explore creative uses for eggshells, including chalk, seedling holders and pest deterrents. Our friends from Microfarm Organic Gardens also will be onsite to talk about urban farming and backyard chicken keeping.
3-2-1 Dash for Down Syndrome
Blakeney Professional Center
8835 Blakeney Professional Drive, Charlotte, NC
March 21, 8:00am – 11:00am, All ages, $20 and up, Registration required
Summary: People with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome, so this race has a little something EXTRA too – Official times will be recorded at the 5K finish line, then runners will go on to DASH the extra 0.11 miles to finish at 3.21 miles, in honor of the 3rd copy of the 21st chromosome present in people with Down syndrome.
Claws Exhibit at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord, NC 28027
New exhibit, All ages, Free with museum admission $14-$21
Summary: Get your pinchers ready! An invasion of the crustacean kind is expected at the SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium. Claws is a new special exhibit featuring the Japanese Spider Crab—a scale-raising creature that can grow up to fourteen feet wide! Crabs, shrimp and an American Lobster can be found in this informative exhibit.
Blumenthal Performing Arts
130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-1000
To see the 2015 schedule click here
Summary: You can get all the best of the performing arts without buying a plane ticket to the Big Apple! Blumenthal Performing Arts is your source for all the best performing arts events in Charlotte and the Carolinas.
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.
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.
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
located @ Imaginon
300 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 973-2800
To see the complete 2014-2015 schedule, special pricing and ways to save click here
Summary: Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s home is ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center, an amazing collaborative venture between the Theatre and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. It’s an amazing place for families – a really cool children’s library, plus two incredible theatre spaces for our productions, classrooms, computer labs, a Teen Loft and a lot more.
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
American Girl: Make & Bake French Treats
Sur La Table, South Park Mall
4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC
March 22, 11am – 1pm, Ages 8-12, $39
Summary: Young girls are guaranteed to have fun baking apple tarts, chocolate eclairs and Eiffel Tower Cookies. And as a big thank you each girls will take home an apron, goodie bag and cookie cutter.
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.
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.
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
located @ Imaginon
300 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC (704) 973-2800
To see the complete 2014-2015 schedule, special pricing and ways to save click here
Summary: Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s home is ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center, an amazing collaborative venture between the Theatre and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. It’s an amazing place for families – a really cool children’s library, plus two incredible theatre spaces for our productions, classrooms, computer labs, a Teen Loft and a lot more.
