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.

Weekend activities for Mother's Day and more

05/07/12 08:50

Thursday, May 10

  • Ages 5 to 8 are invited to Winghaven Gardens to create A Mother's Day Gift from the Garden at 3:30pm. Registration required. More info...
  • Join the fun at Queen City Bicycles this afternoon for a Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo beginning at 5pm. More info...
  • Narroway Productions presents A Tribute to Mothers. Today through Saturday. More info...
  • It's National Moms Nite Out. Celebrate at Southpark Mall, 5-8pm. More info...
  • Charlotte Knights vs. Toledo Mudhens More info...



Friday, May 11
  • Head to the Family Campfire tonight at the McDowell Nature Center at 7pm. More info...
  • Charlotte Knights vs. Buffalo Bisons More info...




Saturday, May 12
  • Don't miss the Arts Festival at Historic Rosedale today beginning at 9am. More info...
  • Lots of fun to be had at the North Carolina Brewers & Music Festival all day today at Rural Hill. More info...
  • Celebrate Mother's Day at the Garden at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden today and tomorrow. More info...
  • The Carolina Claymatters Pottery Festival is today beginning at 9am. More info...
  • You should definitely Experience Charlotte Without a Windsheild today 10am-3pm as part of BIKE! Charlotte. More info...
  • The Latta Plantation Nature Center hosts the Get Outdoors! Play Festival today 10am-4pm. More info...
  • Today is Migratory Bird Day. Celebrate at the Schiele Museum, 10am-3pm. More info...
  • This weekend is the Mayfair Arts & Crafts Festival at University Place. More info...
  • Check out BIKE Fest 2012 in Plaza Midwood beginning at 11am. More info...
  • Head to Belmont for Garibaldi Fest 2012 beginning at 11am. More info...
  • If you haven't seen it yet parents, I highly recommend heading to the Morrison Library at 1pm for Race to Nowhere: A Documentary Film. More info...
  • Pottery Barn Kids hosts a Mother's Day Doll Tea Party today at 3pm and 4pm. Registration required. More info...
  • Listen to Billy Joel tribute band, The Stranger tonight at the Matthews Summer Concert & Movie Series. More info...
  • Charlotte Hounds vs. Ohio Machine More info...
  • Charlotte Knights vs. Buffalo Bison More info...

Sunday, May 13 - Happy Mother's Day!
  • Don't miss Spring Fest 2012 in Waxhaw today. More info...
  • Enjoy Muffins with Mom this afternoon at 1pm at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info...
  • Charlotte Knights vs. Buffalo Bison More info...
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