Latta Plantation Nighttime Scavenger Hunt
5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC
March 12-13, See website for schedule, reservations required
Summary: Follow clues by torchlight as you search for Lucky the leprechaun and collect gold coins around the historic site. This scavenger hunt will take you to multiple historic, candlelit buildings and through the enchanted forest where you might even meet a fairy! Afterwards, warm up by the fire and enjoy cider, cocoa, and cookies plus live music from Bach to Rock – Huntersville. Children 5 and under free.
Demented Leprechaun Haunted Trail
The 13th Acre for St. Patrick’s Day
3718 Plyer Mill Road, Monroe, NC
March 13, 6-9pm, $13 per person
Summary: In Monroe, NC, an eerily silent haunted trail captures the attention of many. Unknown creatures create chaos and mayhem in the area at night, but no one ever dares to enter it to know the truth. Are you brave enough to find out what lies in there?
Feel as if you are walking right into your worst nightmare when you and your friends see how far you can go through The 13th Acre.
Charlotte Warehouse Liquidation Sale
8929 JM Keynes Drive, Charlotte, NC
March 13-21, See website for schedule
Summary: Charlotte Warehouse Sale events always feature new, name brand clothing and shoes from your favorite department stores at 65% to 90% off the original price. At the Liquidation Sale they’re an additional 60% to 80% off.
Sensory Friendly Sunday at SEA Life
SEA Life Charlotte-Concord
8111 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, NC
March 14, 10am-11am, $8 per person
Summary: Enjoy the aquarium one hour before the public for a sensory friendly underwater journey. SEA LIFE welcomes all families with children on the autism spectrum or children with sensory processing disorders to this event. The aquarium has been adjusted to best reduce sensory triggers throughout each exhibit of the aquarium. They have also created a safe place or comfort room, which can be utilized at any time.
Children’s Theatre
2021 Season – Streaming on Demand & virtual education programs
Summary: Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is proud to partner with Broadway On Demand as the curtain rises virtually on a season of stories centered in community and kindness. Visit the website for schedule
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
See website for schedule, reservations required
Discovery Place Nature
1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC
See website for schedule, reservations required
Discovery Place Kids
105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC
See website for schedule, reservations required
The Schiele Museum of Natural History
1500 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC
Summary: The Schiele Museum of Natural History is now open! The museum is committed to inspiring curiosity and understanding of science and the natural world through exceptional educational programs, exhibits, and research. To see a list of events and plan your visit, click here.
Mecklenburg County Library Virtual Events
Free Virtual Events
Summary: Join Charlotte Mecklenburg Library every week for a wide range of virtual programming for children, teens and adults. Daily appointments for Reading Buddies and Tutoring and Enrichment for school-age children can be accessed by clicking here.
