Smarty Scoop is proudly sponsored by Discovery Place, Discovery Place KIDS – Huntersville and The Charlotte Nature Museum.
Green Jeans Women’s Consignment Sale
Queens University Sports Complex
2229 Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 351-5082
May 13-17, See website for times, Teen to Women, Free,
Summary: New and gently worn brand name, boutique and designer clothing, shoes and accessories from petite to plus sizes, including maternity for women and teens.
FRIDAY, May 15
Summer Music Series at Blakeney
Blakeney Shopping Center at the Village Green
Friday, All summer long, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Summary: Join us every Friday and Saturday night from April-August for free live music at the Village Green. The concerts run from 7-10pm and are fun for the whole family!
StoneCrest Summer Concert Series
Stonecrest Shopping Center – Fountain Stage
7900 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC
All summer long, 7:00pm – 10:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Come out to Stonecrest Shopping Center every Friday and Saturday night this summer to enjoy their free Summer Concert Series
Strawberry Days
Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
1801 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte, NC
May 15-16, 11:00am – 1:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: May 15th ~ the North Carolina Strawberry Growers Association and North Carolina Dairy Producers Association will be giving out Free Strawberry Ice Cream from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. May 16th ~ Fresh Strawberries from North Carolina farmers, as well as strawberry themed items (ex. baked goods, jams, jellies, crafts, …). Make sure to check out all the buildings on Saturday so you don’t miss a thing.
SwimMac’s Arena Pro Swim Series at Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center
800 E. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Charlotte, NC
May 15, 9:00am – 6:00pm, All ages, See website for pricing
Summary: If you like competitive swimming this is one event you don’t want to miss. Come watch National Champions, Olympians, college teams and accomplished high school swimmer take to the starring blocks.
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, May 16
Summer Music Series at Blakeney
Blakeney Shopping Center at the Village Green
Friday, All summer long, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Summary: Join us every Friday and Saturday night from April-August for free live music at the Village Green. The concerts run from 7-10pm and are fun for the whole family!
StoneCrest Summer Concert Series
Stonecrest Shopping Center – Fountain Stage
7900 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC
All summer long, 7:00pm – 10:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Come out to Stonecrest Shopping Center every Friday and Saturday night this summer to enjoy their free Summer Concert Series.
Strawberry Days
Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
1801 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte, NC
May 15-16, 11:00am – 1:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: May 15th ~ the North Carolina Strawberry Growers Association and North Carolina Dairy Producers Association will be giving out Free Strawberry Ice Cream from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. May 16th ~ Fresh Strawberries from North Carolina farmers, as well as strawberry themed items (ex. baked goods, jams, jellies, crafts, …). Make sure to check out all the buildings on Saturday so you don’t miss a thing.
NASCAR Sprint All Star Race
Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Pkwy., Concord, NC (704) 455-3209
May 16, 7:00pm, All ages, $10 and up
Summary: The very best of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will battle on stock car racing’s all-star night in the 31st blockbuster running of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. Sparks will fly in this checkers or wreckers non-points event with $1 million for the winner.
Saturday Sky Zone Toddler Time
Skyzone Trampoline Park
10200 Centrum Parkway, Pineville, NC 28134
May 16, 9:00am – 10:00am, Walking – Age 5, $6 for a 60 minute jump, Skysocks required $2 per pair
Summary: This hour is dedicated to toddlers, watch them laugh, bounce and run.
Charlotte Symphony’s Lollipops
Knight Theater
Two Wells Fargo
301 S. Tryon Street, Ste 1700, Charlotte, NC (704) 972-2000
May 16, 11:00am – 12:00pm, All ages, $19.50 – $25
Summary: Introduce your child to the joy of live symphonic music at one-hour concerts that will engage all the senses. Oh, and don’t miss the pre-concert Lollipops Festival, featuring a lively drum circle, music related crafts, and The Symphony Guild of Charlotte’s “Musical Petting Zoo.”
Family Fun Day and 40th Celebration
Lake Norman YMCA
21300 Davidson Street, Cornelius, NC (704) 716-4400
May 16, 11:00am, All ages, Free
Summary: On May 16 you’re invited to an early taste of summer at our annual Family Fun Day. This year is going to be bigger than ever as we celebrate 40 years! We hope you’ll join us for a sampling of our Summer Camp activities, including kayaking and archery. We’ll also have games, inflatables, face painting, exotic animals and lots more! Best of all, Family Fun Day is FREE and open to the whole community!
Fairy Festival
Charlotte Nature Museum
1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 372-6261
May 16, 10:00am – 1:00pm, All ages, $8 includes museum admission
Summary: Spring has sprung and something is aflutter! There’s no better time to get close to the forest fairies. Don your wings and join us for fairy and hobbit house building, dramatic story time and pixie play dough. Creature Features are supported The Guild of Discovery Place Inc. and Charlotte Nature Museum. Activities include crafts, puppet shows and storytelling.
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, May 17
Fiesta Italiana Charlotte
Queens University of Charlotte
1900 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte, NC
May 17, 1:00pm – 7:00pm, All ages, $25 and up; children 12 and under free
Summary: Come sample some of the best Italian food in Charlotte while a good cause; The St. Anthony Foundation of Charlotte. Unlimited food, kids zone and much more.
Charlotte Knights vs. Syracuse
BB&T Ballpark
324 S. Mint Street, Charlotte, NC
May 17, 7:05pm, All ages, $11 and up
Summary: Arguably the best baseball stadium in the minor leagues… Come cheer on the knights and enjoy the amazing fireworks display after the game.
Davidson Concerts On the Green
Davidson’s Village Green
Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson, NC
May 17, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics for a night of live music. Visit website for the full schedule.
Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra Spring Concert
Halton Theater, CPCC
Two Wells Fargo
301 S. Tryon Street, Ste 1700, Charlotte, NC (704) 972-2000
May 17, 3:30pm – 5:30pm, All ages, $8 adults, $6 students & seniors
Camp Harrison Tour Date
Camp Harrison
7901 S NC Hwy 18, Boomer, NC (800) 514-1417
May 17, 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Free, Reservations required
Summary: Join us 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.
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.
