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FRIDAY, APRIL 24
Purposeful Parenting Conference
Southeast Psych
6060 Piedmont Row Drive S., Charlotte, NC (704) 552-0116
April 24, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Parents, Free
Summary: We are excited to announce the Purposeful Parenting Conference! Join us for a morning of FREE expert parenting advice. The conference will be held at our SouthPark location on Friday, April 24th. There will be hour long presentations collectively covering a variety of parenting topics. We invite you to come spend the morning with us. You can drop in for one or stay the morning! There is no registration required and the conference is free. However, space is limited so come early.
Ballantyne Village: Art in the Village
Ballantyne Village
14825 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC (704) 369-5000
April 24, 6:00pm – 9:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: The Village welcomes the best in local art every fourth Friday. This month, art has sprung with spring and we’re going to be outside as we enjoy the Music in the Middle music series.
Charlotte Ballet’s Contemporary Fusion
Knight Theater
430 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC (704) 372-1000
April 23-25, See website for schedule, $25 and up
Summary: Contemporary Fusion merges three unique ballets into one entertaining performance, celebrating the versatility of the dancers and offering varying styles for you to enjoy. Experience Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s Danses Brillantes and Mark Godden’s Angels in the Architecture, and a World Premiere by Resident Choreographer Dwight Rhoden that merges his signature contemporary style with house music performed by an onstage DJ.
Come-See-Me Festival
Various Locations in Rock Hill, SC (803) 329-7625
April 16-25, See website for details, All ages, Prices vary per event
Summary: Offering more than 70 events and activities throughout Rock Hill, Come-See-Me is considered the largest, all-volunteer festival in South Carolina and attracted more than 125,000 participants in 2014. Guests represented 22 states and two countries. Recently named the 2014 South Carolina Event of the Year, the Festival has been ranked in the South’s Top 20 Spring Festivals multiple years. Official sponsors of the 2015 Come-See-Me Festival are Carolinas Healthcare System, The City of Rock Hill, Comporium, Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and Williams & Fudge, Inc.
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, APRIL 25
Bark in the Park
Historic Rural Hill
4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC (704) 875-3113
April 25, 10:00am – 4:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: A festival for dogs and their owners. Bring your pooch and enjoy a fun-filled day of contests, vendors, food and more.
Fourth and Fifth Grade Fun Night
Teen Activity Center, Harris YMCA
5900 Quail Hollow Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 716-6910
April 25, 7:00pm – 9:30pm, Ages 9-11, $7 – $9
Summary: Don’t spend Saturday night at home! Come to the Y and listen to music, dance, play, enjoy concessions and hang out with friends.
CPCC Charlotte Skyline Run
CPCC Central Campus
1206 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC
April 25, See website for schedule
Summary: Join us for the 20th Anniversary of CPCC’s Charlotte Skyline Run on Saturday, April 25, 2015. Proceeds from the Skyline Run support College scholarship funds and other priority needs of the College, ensuring that we continue to help meet the educational goals of these deserving students. There will be fun for the whole family with health & fitness, kids and food zones! We look forward to seeing you!
Come-See-Me Festival
Various Locations in Rock Hill, SC (803) 329-7625
April 16-25, See website for details, All ages, Prices vary per event
Summary: Offering more than 70 events and activities throughout Rock Hill, Come-See-Me is considered the largest, all-volunteer festival in South Carolina and attracted more than 125,000 participants in 2014. Guests represented 22 states and two countries. Recently named the 2014 South Carolina Event of the Year, the Festival has been ranked in the South’s Top 20 Spring Festivals multiple years. Official sponsors of the 2015 Come-See-Me Festival are Carolinas Healthcare System, The City of Rock Hill, Comporium, Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and Williams & Fudge, Inc.
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, APRIL 26
KinderMourn’s 11th Annual Hope Floats Duck Race
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., Charlotte, NC (704) 376-2580
April 26, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, All ages, Free ($5 parking)
Summary: Join us to celebrate KinderMourn’s Hope Floats Duck Race. For 11 years, Charlotteans have flocked to one of the most exciting and family friendly events the community has to offer. On April 26th, thousands will line the banks at the US National Whitewater Center as over 20,000 rubber duckies race to the finish line. Larry Sprinkle from WCNC announces the play by play to the crowd as one tiny duck is named champion.
YMCA Camp Harrison Tour Day
YMCA Camp Harrison
7901 S NC Hwy 18
Boomer, NC 28606 (800) 514-1417
April 26, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Summary: Join Camp Harrison Staff for a tour of our camp and get all of your questions answered. If you are new to Camp Harrison this is a great chance to find out what to bring, how to prepare your camper, and all of the other details you are wondering about. Staff will be available to give tours of the facility or lead you on a hike to our overlook. This is a great opportunity to visit our campus and get a great snapshot of what to expect from Camp Harrison over the summer.
YMCA Camp Thunderbird Tour Day
YMCA Camp Thunderbird
One Thunderbird Lane
Lake Wylie, SC 29710-8811, (800) 732-3855
April 26, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Summary:
Join Camp Thunderbird Staff for a tour of our camp and get all of your questions answered. If you are new to Camp Thunderbird this is a great chance to find out what to bring, how to prepare your camper, and all of the other details you are wondering about. Staff will be available to give tours of the facility . This is a great opportunity to visit our campus and get a great snapshot of what to expect from Camp Thunderbird over the summer.
Davidson Concerts On the Green
Davidson’s Village Green
Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson, NC
April 26, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Concerts on the Green take place the first and third Sundays in May through September, with the addition of the April 27, June 8 and July 4 concerts. Concerts take place on the town green in downtown Davidson at the corner of Main Street and Concord Road, on the Davidson Public Library stage. All concerts are free, family-oriented, and open to all ages. All concerts are “rain or shine.” Food and beverages are available for purchase from an array of fantastic local vendors at each concert. In addition, attendees also have a choice of some wonderful Davidson restaurants from which to get take-out, or visit before or after the concert. Coolers and picnics are welcome.
Come-See-Me Festival
Various Locations in Rock Hill, SC (803) 329-7625
April 16-25, See website for details, All ages, Prices vary per event
Summary: Offering more than 70 events and activities throughout Rock Hill, Come-See-Me is considered the largest, all-volunteer festival in South Carolina and attracted more than 125,000 participants in 2014. Guests represented 22 states and two countries. Recently named the 2014 South Carolina Event of the Year, the Festival has been ranked in the South’s Top 20 Spring Festivals multiple years. Official sponsors of the 2015 Come-See-Me Festival are Carolinas Healthcare System, The City of Rock Hill, Comporium, Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and Williams & Fudge, Inc.
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.
