Puppet Palooza at ImaginOn
Imaginon
300 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC
February 3, 10am-11am, Ages 5+, Free
Summary: See the Global Art of Puppetry! Learn about different puppet traditions from around the world in this entertaining and interactive International Puppetry Presentation! Celebrate the intersection of geography, history, social studies, and the arts and experience the magic of puppetry through demonstrations, stories, music and more. Teaching Artist Jeff Domke from the Jim Henson Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, GA will be doing a presentation for all ages.
Alpaca Ranch Tour
Good Karma Alpaca Ranch
1041 Brevard Place Road, Iron Station, NC
See website for schedule, Farm tours $13
Summary:Farm Tours run about 45 minutes to 1 hour including time for shopping in The Farm Store. We will tour the farm learning about and interacting with alpacas. Each paying farm tour ticket now includes a small bag of feed to share with the alpacas.
Nobody is too young or too old for this family-friendly tour. Jogging stroller, walker, and wheelchair friendly areas…we will make it work for you. No wheelchair accessible bathroom.
Children 3 and younger are free. No need to book a ticket for them.
Free Kids’ Workshop
Multiple Home Depot locations
First Saturday of every month, See website for schedule, Free
Summary: Fun, in-person workshops that give kids a chance to build a simple (usually seasonal) toy or accessory.
The workshops, which are free, teach kids basic building skills, as well as safety.
Snowless Tubing Adventure
4919 Linwood Road, Kings Mountain, NC
Every Friday and Saturday night, see website for schedule, $25/hour
Summary: The Chutes are now over at our Crowders Springs location! Crowders Springs is our Day Camp and Adventure Camp location located just a mile down the road from Crowders Ridge. Crowders Springs is located at 4914 Linwood Road, Kings Mountain NC, 28086. Being at this location will provide for bigger hills and bigger fun.
Blumenthal Performing Arts
130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC.
See website for schedule and ticket prices
Summary: We present the largest Broadway season in the Carolinas, hosting more than 18 weeks of Broadway shows annually, along with a large array of special attractions and festivals, from concerts to comedy to dance to the Charlotte Jazz Festival and much more.
We manage six theaters in the center city where the curtain goes up on more than 1,000 events annually, including performances by our 16 resident companies. More than 7.9 million people attended events in our theaters during our first 25 seasons.
We inspire kids. More than 150,000 students participate annually in our student-focused programs ranging from internships to specially priced show tickets to The Blumey Awards, which celebrates excellence in high school musical theater in our region.
Birkdale on Ice
Birkdale Village – The Plaza
November 18-January 28, see website for schedule and prices
Summary:Tis’ the season to lace up your skates and glide into the holiday spirit at Birkdale on Ice!
For the second year, Birkdale Village will have an ice skating rink and we can’t wait to lace up our skates with you. Guests will need to book ice skating reservations in advance to ensure a skating time slot. Walk-ups are also welcome, but we cannot guarantee you will be able to skate at that time.
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
See website for schedule, tickets must be purchased in advance online
Summary: Discovery Place Science is an innovative, hands-on Museum that encourages scientific exploration and creativity. Don’t forget to check out the new IMAX experience.
IMAX® with Laser technology—a next-generation laser projection system and 12-channel sound system exclusive to IMAX theaters—is immersive by design. Developed from the ground up to deliver crystal clear, lifelike images and precision sound for a moviegoing experience unlike anything else.
Discovery Place Nature
1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC
See website for schedule, tickets must be purchased in advance online
Summary: Discovery Place Nature offers visitors the chance to get close to wildlife and experience nature through hands-on programming, exhibits and classes.
Discovery Place Kids
105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC
See website for schedule, tickets must be purchased in advance online
Summary: Discovery Place Kids is a regional children’s museum featuring developmentally-appropriate experiences that encourage interactive learning through imagination and fun, with locations in Huntersville and Rockingham.
South End Gallery Crawl
Historic South End
Summary: South End is home to a vast array of art in all forms: fine art galleries offering everything from the realist to the experimental, colorful public murals, larger-than-life installations on the Rail Trail and dozens of studio spaces where artists and artisans dream and create. Take in the local art scene on South End First Friday–an evening when galleries and shops offer extended hours, special receptions, live painting and music. Build in a visit to any of the neighborhood’s restaurants and breweries, and it’s a whole night out!
South End Market at Atherton Mill
2140 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Every Saturday, 8am-1pm, Free
Summary: You can find everything from local produce to fresh fish to handmade pasta, and so much more! With live music on one end and a string of local farmers and creatives along the trail, this hub boasts the vibrant energy that we all long for to kick off our weekend. Plus, you can make a day of it by exploring all that Atherton Mill has to offer! There is free parking for shoppers at the Atherton Mill garage, or take the light rail to East/West Blvd Station!
Kids Skate Free
Kate’s Skate – Indian Trial
14500 E. Independence Blvd, Indian Trail, NC
See website for schedule
Summary: Sign up your kids to skate during Kate’s Skating Rink Kids Skate Free, offered on select days/times during the week.
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.
