Smarty Scoop is proudly sponsored by Discovery Place, Discovery Place KIDS – Huntersville and The Charlotte Nature Museum.
The frigid arctic air is departing as fast as it arrived so get out of the house and enjoy the weekend with your family. Below are some of our favorite family friendly events this weekend.
FRIDAY, January 10
Red Earth
Cornelius Arts Center
19725 Oak St. Unit 1, Cornelius, NC (704) 896-8823
January 10 to February 28, See website for times, All ages, Free
Summary: Red Earth features beautiful ceramic forms and pottery created by local artist, Amy Sanders. Her pieces use textures, layers, color and form to engage the viewer with a nostalgic sense of comfort. Sanders designs functional and sculptural pieces that conjure childhood memories and portray a strong sense of femininity. Natural patterns, groupings and an emphasis on her creative process of working with clay allow her work to speak volumes on nature and community.
A Night Of Gratitude
Duke Energy Theater at Spirit Square
345 N. College St., Charlotte, NC
January 10 & 11, 7:30pm, All ages, up to $12
Summary: Please join us for A Night of Gratitude as current Playing for Others teens and alumni perform art inspired by gratitude and see our original documentary, “Charlotte’s Attitude on Gratitude”. Performances are January 10th and 11th at 7:30pm at the Duke Energy Theater.
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.
Monster Jam
Time Warner Cable Arena
333 E. Trade St., Charlotte, NC (800) 745-3000
January 10 & 11, see site for times, All ages, $10-25
Summary: Monster Jam needs no introduction but we will at least give you a list of trucks and drivers; Monster Jam® Trucks: Grave Digger® driven by Randy Brown, Man of Steel™ driven by Joey Parnell, Razin’ Kane driven by JR McNeil, Ice Cream Man – driver TBA, Hurricane Force driven by Steven Thompson, Storm Damage driven by Tim Mente, Predator – driver TBA and Prowler – driver TBA!!
Subject to change without notice.
The Ice Park
The Speedpark at Concord Mills
8461 Concord Mills Blvd. , Concord, NC (704)-KARTING
December 20 – January 20, See website for details, All ages, $12
Summary: Bringing North Carolina families, race fans and tourists an outdoor ice skating rink located at The Speedpark Concord Mills. This holiday season when shopping for gifts, take time to chill on ice and go ice skating at The Icepark. Located directly behind Concord Mills at The Speedpark, it’s the perfect pit stop with ice skating, go karts, mini golf and more for you and your family. The Icepark will be open the week before Thanksgiving thru out the holidays into January. Groups, holiday parties and birthday parties are welcome.Ice Skating tickets are just $12 and include skate rentals. Packages with mini golf and unlimited go karts are available.
Foodtruck Friday
Southend
1613 Camden Road Charlotte, NC
January 10, 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!
SATURDAY, January 11
Red Earth
Cornelius Arts Center
19725 Oak St. Unit 1, Cornelius, NC (704) 896-8823
January 10 to February 28, See website for times, All ages, Free
Summary: Red Earth features beautiful ceramic forms and pottery created by local artist, Amy Sanders. Her pieces use textures, layers, color and form to engage the viewer with a nostalgic sense of comfort. Sanders designs functional and sculptural pieces that conjure childhood memories and portray a strong sense of femininity. Natural patterns, groupings and an emphasis on her creative process of working with clay allow her work to speak volumes on nature and community.
A Night Of Gratitude
Duke Energy Theater at Spirit Square
345 N. College St., Charlotte, NC
January 10 & 11, 7:30pm, All ages, up to $12
Summary: Please join us for A Night of Gratitude as current Playing for Others teens and alumni perform art inspired by gratitude and see our original documentary, “Charlotte’s Attitude on Gratitude”. Performances are January 10th and 11th at 7:30pm at the Duke Energy Theater.
Art Room Relaunch Party
The Art Room
118 East Kingston Ave., Suite 11, Charlotte, NC 28203
January 11, 10:00am – 12:00pm, All ages, Free
Summary: Donuts…Coffee…and ART Oh my!! Our Winter classes start back Jan 6th. We are relaunching the studio in January with some new classes and opportunities to make art. To celebrate and introduce these new classes, Jan 11th we will be having a donut party from 10am-12pm– we are still in the planning process of this party but hope it will include face painting, caricature drawings, donuts, coffee and of course art! We will also be accepting donations to Children’s Attention Home. Click here to know what to bring. This event is free!
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.
Monster Jam
Time Warner Cable Arena
333 E. Trade St., Charlotte, NC (800) 745-3000
January 10 & 11, see site for times, All ages, $10-25
Summary: Monster Jam needs no introduction but we will at least give you a list of trucks and drivers; Monster Jam® Trucks: Grave Digger® driven by Randy Brown, Man of Steel™ driven by Joey Parnell, Razin’ Kane driven by JR McNeil, Ice Cream Man – driver TBA, Hurricane Force driven by Steven Thompson, Storm Damage driven by Tim Mente, Predator – driver TBA and Prowler – driver TBA!!
Subject to change without notice.
The Ice Park
The Speedpark at Concord Mills
8461 Concord Mills Blvd. , Concord, NC (704)-KARTING
December 20 – January 20, See website for details, All ages, $12
Summary: Bringing North Carolina families, race fans and tourists an outdoor ice skating rink located at The Speedpark Concord Mills. This holiday season when shopping for gifts, take time to chill on ice and go ice skating at The Icepark. Located directly behind Concord Mills at The Speedpark, it’s the perfect pit stop with ice skating, go karts, mini golf and more for you and your family. The Icepark will be open the week before Thanksgiving thru out the holidays into January. Groups, holiday parties and birthday parties are welcome.Ice Skating tickets are just $12 and include skate rentals. Packages with mini golf and unlimited go karts are available.
SUNDAY, January 12
Red Earth
Cornelius Arts Center
19725 Oak St. Unit 1, Cornelius, NC (704) 896-8823
January 10 to February 28, See website for times, All ages, Free
Summary: Red Earth features beautiful ceramic forms and pottery created by local artist, Amy Sanders. Her pieces use textures, layers, color and form to engage the viewer with a nostalgic sense of comfort. Sanders designs functional and sculptural pieces that conjure childhood memories and portray a strong sense of femininity. Natural patterns, groupings and an emphasis on her creative process of working with clay allow her work to speak volumes on nature and community.
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.
The Ice Park
The Speedpark at Concord Mills
8461 Concord Mills Blvd. , Concord, NC (704)-KARTING
December 20 – January 20, See website for details, All ages, $12
Summary: Bringing North Carolina families, race fans and tourists an outdoor ice skating rink located at The Speedpark Concord Mills. This holiday season when shopping for gifts, take time to chill on ice and go ice skating at The Icepark. Located directly behind Concord Mills at The Speedpark, it’s the perfect pit stop with ice skating, go karts, mini golf and more for you and your family. The Icepark will be open the week before Thanksgiving thru out the holidays into January. Groups, holiday parties and birthday parties are welcome.Ice Skating tickets are just $12 and include skate rentals. Packages with mini golf and unlimited go karts are available.
Sunday Fun Day
Mint Museum
2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC (704) 337-2000
January 12, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, All ages, Free – $5.00
Summary: The is an event the entire family will enjoy. So if your not going to the Panther’s game we hope to see you there.
