Our family events blogger Emily writes The Queen City Buzz. She is the mom of 3: a 4 year old boy, and 2 year old boy/girl twins. She is not one that is good at staying around the house, so she loves to find events and activities that are fun for her, her children, and her family.

  • Get your spook on all week

    Monday, October 29 NO SCHOOL for CMS today!! More info... Might be a little chilly, but you can enjoy Water, Water Everywhere this morning at McDowell Nature Center at 9:30 or 11am. More info... There's a full moon tonight. Check out McDowell Nature Center's Full Moon Night Hike . Please register. More info... Tuesday, October 30 The crisp fall air is back...enjoy it during a Hike for Tykes at 10am at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info... The Ather...

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    Oct. 29, 2012 | Permalink

  • Get ready for Halloween with fun family activities this week

    Monday, October 22 Charlotte Swim Academy opens registration for winter sessions today More info... Head to the McDowell Nature Center this morning at 9:30 or 11:00am to learn about Changing Seasons . More info... Check out Ray's Splash Planet's Parent and Tot Meet & Greet today 10am-3pm. More info... Tuesday, October 23 Family Storytime Goes to Midwood Park today at 10:30am, hosted by the Plaza-Midwood library. More info... Head to Huntersville Eleme...

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    Oct. 22, 2012 | Permalink

  • Looking for something to do this weekend?

    Ray's Splash Planet 10th anniversary celebration and more.

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    Oct. 18, 2012 | Permalink

  • Family-friendly things to do this week

    Thursday, October 18 Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center at 10am and take part in Little Yoginis . More info... Ages 3 to 5 are invited to Winghaven Gardens for  Furry Friends  at 10am. Please register. More info... Check out the University City library's Family Storytime: Pajama Party tonight at 7pm. More info... Friday, October 19 Back on the Rack Consignment Sale begins this morning at the Monroe Agricultural Center. More info...

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    Oct. 15, 2012 | Permalink

  • Ghost tales, 5Ks, music and NASCAR

    Monday, October 8 Head to the Morrison library for Baby Storytime this morning at 11am. More info... Check out Super Duper Dough this afternoon at the Tom Sykes Rec Center. More info... If you homeschool, check out the Homeschool Series: Wildlife Forensics today at 3:30pm at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info... Tuesday, October 9 Head to the Myers Park, Independence or Plaza-Midwood library at 10:30am for Family Storytime . More info... Hear Natur...

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    Oct. 07, 2012 | Permalink

  • Great family fun this weekend.

    Friday, October 5 The Charlotte Diesel Super Show is today and tomorrow at the zMax Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway. More info... The Children's Theatre of Charlotte kicks off their production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown today, and shows run through the 28th. More info... Head to Huntersville for Movies in the Park . Tonight's movie is The Lorax . More info... Saturday, October 6 The 16th Annual Charlotte Race for the Cure is this morning in Up...

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    Oct. 01, 2012 | Permalink

  • Are you ready for the weekend?

    Thursday, September 27 Head to The Club at Longview for the Chiquita Classic golf tournament. More info... The Cleveland County Fair kicks off today with the fun continuing through October 7th. More info... Do you homeschool? Check out Latta Homeschoolers . Today they will be introducing kayak adventures at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info... 30 Days: Leroy Fox   More info... Friday, September 28 Don't miss the 2012 Moms@Work Breakfa...

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    Sep. 24, 2012 | Permalink

  • Festival in the Park this weekend, and other fall faves.

    Friday, September 21 Don't miss the fun at Day Out with Thomas at the NC Transportation Museum. Nest weekend, too! More info... Festival in the Park is back at Freedom Park this weekend. The fun, food and art begins today at 4pm. More info... Check out the Dilworth Home Tour tonight 6-9pm and tomorrow 10am-4pm. More info... 30 Days: Paper Twist   More info... Saturday, September 22 Lace up your shoes for the 5th Annual 5K for Kids Cancer . More i...

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    Sep. 17, 2012 | Permalink

  • Best bets for your weekend! Who's ready for Yiasou?

    Thursday, September 13 TTB Kidz opens for public shopping this morning and goes through Saturday. More info... The Charlotte Warehouse Sale begins today in Huntersville and goes through Saturday. More info... Yum, yum, yum (and lots of fun, too)...the Yiasou Greek Festival 2012 begins today at 11am. More info... 30 Days: Lilly Pulitzer (Southpark) More info... Friday, September 14 Aw Shucks! Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch opens today!! More info......

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    Sep. 09, 2012 | Permalink

  • Grandparents Day is Sunday

    Do something special.

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    Sep. 03, 2012 | Permalink
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