Today
Quilt and Fiber Art Show:
One of the largest quilt shows in the region. Includes fiber artists, exhibitors, vendors with supplies for yarn, knitting, fabric and fiber, plus a bake sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fox Farms Barnful of Quilts, 7505 Sims Road, Waxhaw. Admission is a $5 donation to Samaritan's Purse; free for 18 and younger or 80 and older. Free parking. 704-516-8060; www.foxfamilyfarm.com. Rose Show:
Charlotte Rose Society's Rose Show will have cut roses for sale, plus displays of single roses and arrangements. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Plaza Fiesta Carolinas Mall, 3700 Avenue of the Carolinas, Fort Mill, S.C. Free. Fall Plant Sale:
Hardy shrubs, perennials, wildflowers, ferns and cool-weather annuals can be purchased at the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens. All proceeds support operations of the greenhouse and gardens, and experts will answer questions. Cash and checks accepted. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, 9090 Craver Road. Free. www.gardens.uncc.edu.
Today and Sunday
2011 March of Dimes Designer Show House:
Charlotte's leading design firms decorated and furnished this home in Eastover to showcase their design services and to raise money for the local March of Dimes. Also Oct. 14-16. Hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1-6 p.m. Sundays. Show House is at 516 Museum Drive. Admission is $15 at the door. 704-377-2009; www.marchofdimes.com/northcarolina.













