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.

Experience fun in the fast lane and other great activities

05/21/12 07:33

Monday, May 21

  • The last one of the season...head to Ray's Splash Planet for a Parent and Tot Meet & Greet. 10am-3pm. More info...
  • For some dry fun, check out Marvelous Monday Storytime at Barnes & Noble Carolina Place at 10am. More info...



Tuesday, May 22
  • Ages 3 to 5 are invited to Winghaven Gardens at 10:00am for Be a Butterfly! Registration required. More info...
  • Don't miss Teddy Bears Come Out to Play during the Terrific Toddler Program at the Gaston County Museum at 10am. More info...
  • Head to the Tom Sykes Rec Center at 4:45 for LEGO Engineering. More info...




    Wednesday, May 23
    • The Mallard Creek Recreation Center hosts Dress Up Crafts this morning at 10:00am. Today's theme is "Race Car Crafts". More info...
    • Date night...Dave Matthews Band plays tonight at Verizon Amphitheatre. More info...
    • Great for date night, or girls' night out, the One Voice Chorus presents Hollywood Squares: The 80s Edition tonight and tomorrow night at Spirit Square. More info...
    • Matthews Presbyterian Church hosts Warm Hearts, Cool Minds, a presentation by Dr. Emily Engel. More info...



    Thursday, May 24
    • Food Lion Speedstreet 2012 kicks off today with opening ceremonies at noon. More info...
    • Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center today at 3pm for the Family Nature Explorer Club's "Leaf Shape Adventure" More info...
    • The Tom Sykes Rec Center offers the first session of Start Smart Golf this evening at 6pm. 6, hour long sessions for $55 total. More info...
    • Get in on the NASCAR action at the LiftMaster Pole Day at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Children 13 and under are FREE! More info...
    • Charlotte Knights vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs More info...



    Friday, May 25
    • Do you homeschool? Check out the Homeschool Family Field Day today at the McDowell Nature Center, 9am-2pm. More info...
    • Have some Friday night family fun at Buggy Blacklight at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info... Or head to the McDowell Nature Center for a Nature at Night Hayride. More info...
    • The Circle K NOS Energy Showdown is tonight on the dirt track at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. More info...
    • Charlotte Knights vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs More info...




    Saturday, May 26
    • Discovery Place begins its "summer hours" schedule today. M-F 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-5pm.
    • Check out the Charlotte Inner Peace Festival today 10am-2pm at the Center of Light Charlotte. More info...
    • Good, FREE fun at the 8th Annual Family Day at the Gaston County Museum beginning at 11:30am. More info...
    • Are you a Christian Music fan? Check out JoyFest at Carowinds today! More info...
    • The History 300/Global RallyCross is today at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Get a free kid's ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket. More info...
    • The Matthews Summer Concert & Movie Series presents Skinny Velvet, a blues/southern rock band at Stumptown Park. More info...
    • Charlotte Knights vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs More info...

    Sunday, May 27
    • Time again for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway...enjoy!! More info...
    • Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center today at 2pm for Toads, Frogs and Pollywogs. More info...
    • The US National Whitewater Center hosts a Memorial Day Celebration today with live music beginning at 4pm. More info...
    • Charlotte Knights vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs More info...

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