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Every week, our best bets for family fun will come from the Queen City Buzz and Macaroni Kid!
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MONDAY
• Head to the McDowell Nature Center with your little one at 10:30 a.m. for What a Hoot!! and learn all about owls.
• Noah's Art Southpark is hosting a Valentine's Camp from 1:30-4:30 p.m. for ages 3 & up. Please register.
TUESDAY
• Take your toddler to Toddler Time at the Naomi Drennan Recreation Center this morning at 10:30.
• Ages 6 to 9 are invited to Wing Haven Gardens this afternoon at 3:45 for Real Birders Don't Wear White! Please register.
• Check out the LEGO store at Concord Mills for the Monthly Mini-Model Build today at 5 p.m. for ages 6-14.
WEDNESDAY
• Matthews Playhouse presents "Children of Eden" with shows tonight through Sunday.
• Head to Mountain Island Elementary at 6 p.m. for Enrichment Activities for Your Child on a Budget presented by CMS's Parent University. See page 8 of the course guide.
THURSDAY
• Check out a FREE Charlotte Mecklenburg Library story time today.
• CMS's Parent University presents Food for Thought: Nutrition Tips for Raising a Healthy Child at three locations tonight at 6 p.m. See page 4 of the course guide.
FRIDAY
• Ages 7 to 13 are invited to Kids Night in Nature at the McDowell Nature Center. Enjoy a night out while the kids explore the center. 6-9 p.m. Please register.
• "Rapunzel" starts today at the Children's Theatre of Charlotte with shows through the Feb. 26.
• There's a father-daughter Valentine's Dance tonight at the Mallard Creek Rec Center at 7 p.m. for ages 4 to 12. Please register.
• Don't miss the Pajamarama Valentine story time tonight at 7 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble at Carolina Place Mall.
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Chicago Bulls.
SATURDAY
• Shop till you drop at the CMOMs Consignment Sale today. NEW location at The Park. 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Cat lovers in your house? Head to the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center for Carolina Sophisticats - Hearts A Fire Cat Show. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Don't miss Charlotte Symphony's A Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra as part of their Lollipops series. Concert at 11, with pre-concert festival at 10.
• Check out all the fun and wonder at the 4th Annual Fairy House Festival at the Latta Plantation Nature Center beginning at 10 a.m.
• Get a good dose of history today during the Charlotte Black/African-American Heritage Tour & Pilgrimage.
• Today is Family Day at The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art from 12:00-4:30pm. Crafts, tours, etc.
• Children in grades 3 to 12 and adults are invited to the Gaston County Public Library for Frederick Douglass with Bright Star Theatre at 2 p.m.
• Don't miss the Moonlight Owl Prowl tonight at 7 at the McDowell Nature Center. Best for ages 6 and up.
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. LA Clippers.
SUNDAY
• The Reedy Creek Nature Center will help you enjoy the outdoors with two events today. Winter Tree ID at 1:30 p.m., and Winter Walk in the Woods at 3 p.m.
• Head to the Schiele Museum today at 2 p.m. for The Art of Scherenschnitte (scissor cutting) and make a special valentine for a loved one.
• Charlotte Checkers vs. Norfolk Admirals.
WANT MORE?
From our partner Lake Norman Macaroni Kid: Warm Up Your Muscles preschool story time is Wednesday at the North County Regional Library. Hear stories, sing songs, and develop the skills needed to become a successful reader. Free!
From our partner South Charlotte Macaroni Kid: Free Valentine's mailbox craft at Lakeshore Learning on Saturday. There is also a 20 percent off on their website that is good only on Saturdays!
