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Every week, our best bets for family fun will come from the Queen City Buzz and Macaroni Kid!
MONDAY
Dr. Mr. Luther King, Jr. Day
• Make sure you know what's open and what's not today.
• The Levine Museum of the New South has FREE admission today in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2012.
• Also FREE, you can check out MLK Day 2012: Finding Harmony in Difference today at the Harvey B. Gantt Center. Lots of events to choose from.
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Cleveland Cavaliers.
TUESDAY
• The Buzz is super excited about the Mint Museum Uptown's Toddler Time at the Mint. Please pre-register.
• Don't forget your mittens when you check out and make Ice Paintings at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. at Discovery Place Kids.
• Head to the North County library this afternoon at 4 p.m. for a Chinese New Year Celebration: Lion Dance.
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Grand Rapids Griffins.
WEDNESDAY
• Who knew there was a World Day of Snowman? Celebrate all day long at Discovery Place Kids.
• Elementary age students are invited to the Scaleybark library at 4 p.m. today for School-age Math Games.
• Lots of library story times around today. Find the one that works best for your family.
THURSDAY
• Ages 3 to 5 are invited to Wing Haven Gardens this morning at 10 a.m. for Animal Tracks. Registration required.
• I remember making mud pies in my driveway as a kid. Today you can take your preschooler to Pre-K Gardeners at the Latta Plantation Nature Center to make his or her own!
• Science, weather and more at Discovery Place Kids today during Tornado Tubes at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
FRIDAY
• Don't miss Music with Holly this morning at ImaginOn at 11:30 a.m.
• The Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam comes to Time Warner Cable Arena with shows today and tomorrow.
• "The Borrowers" begins tonight at Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Shows through Feb. 5.
• Yummy in the tummy…Charlotte Restaurant Week begins today.
SATURDAY
• Check out Animal Charades this morning at 10 a.m. at Frank Liske Park in Concord. Reserve your spot by Thursday.
• It's always a good time at the Nature Museum. Head over today for Chicken Day: Calling All Cluckers. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Chickens not enough wildlife for you? The Carolina Raptor Center hosts Eagle Appreciation Day today.
• NASCAR fans in your house? Don't miss NASCAR Acceleration Weekend right here in Charlotte today and tomorrow.
• The Schiele Museum in Gastonia presents Scaly, Slithery Snakes today at 11 a.m.
• So many holidays I didn't know about...today is National Squirrel Appreciation Day. Celebrate at the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 2 p.m.
• As of press time, there is ONE spot left for Science Saturday at the Matthews library this afternoon at 2 p.m. Register NOW!!
SUNDAY
• Little scientists in your house? Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 3 p.m. to dissect Owl Pellets, or have the little ones check out Warm & Fuzzies at 3 p.m. at the Latta Plantation Nature Center.
WANT MORE?
From our partner Lake Norman Macaroni Kid: It winter story time at Village Coffee House and Creamery on Tuesday. Free!
From our partner South Charlotte Macaroni Kid: Find fun stuff in your neighborhood, much of it free!
