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.

Carowinds opens daily starting this week

05/27/12 19:23

Monday, May 28 - Happy Memorial Day & Thank You Vets!!

  • Lace up your shoes for the Go the Extra Mile Patriot Festival 5K at Symphony Park. More info...
  • After the 5K, racers and the public are invited to Symphony Park for The Patriot Festival 2012 from 9 to 11am. More info...
  • Head to the NC Transportation Museum for train rides at 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm today. More info...
  • Cool off all summer at the Spraygrounds, opening today. Hours are 10am-8pm daily. More info...
  • Charlotte Knights vs. Rochester Red Wings More info...



Tuesday, May 29
  • Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center today and enjoy a Guided Nature Walk beginning at 9am.
  • Let their creative juices flow at a Mini Camp at Noah's Art Southpark. Offered every day this week, morning or afternoon sessions. More info...
  • Check out the newest exhibit at the Schiele Museum. Cowboys! is on display through December. More info...
  • Charlotte Knights vs. Rochester Red Wings More info...




    Wednesday, May 30
    • Carowinds is now open daily. If you have little ones, go this week or next before CMS schools are out!! More info...
    • If you homeschool, head to Rural Hill this morning for a Homeschool Kite Class at 9am. More info...
    • It's not to late to sign up for summer camp at Monkey Joe's Park Road. Camps begin June 11th. More info...
    • Charlotte Knights vs. Rochester Red Wings More info...



    Thursday, May 31
    • Head to the McDowell Nature Center at 9am for a Creek Walk. Water shoes encouraged! More info...
    • Today is the last session of the Youngsters Environmental Education Program at Winghaven Gardens. For ages 4 to 5 at 10am. Please register. More info...
    • Enjoy Party in the Park tonight at the Mint Museum Randolph location. More info...
    • Charlotte Knights vs. Rochester Red Wings More info...



    Friday, June 1
    • Day Out with Thomas begins today at Tweetsie Railroad. The fun continues through June 10th. More info...
    • Take the family to the McDowell Nature Center this evening for Playing with Fire at 6:30pm. More info...
    • Head to Harrisburg Park for Movies in the Park. Tonight they are showing Cars 2 with pre-movie kids activities. More info...




    Saturday, June 2
    • The McCarthy Kids Triathlon is this morning at the Harris YMCA. More info...
    • Lace up your shoes for the NC Race Against the Odds in Weddington. More info...
    • Still need some summer wardrobe pieces for the kids? Back on the Rack Consignment is today at 8am. More info...
    • Head up to Chimney Rock for their Family Wellness Day starting at 11am. More info...
    • The 2012 Great Southeastern Rail Days Festival kicks off at the NC Transportation Museum at 9am. Festivities continue on Sunday. More info...
    • Food allergies in your family? Head to The Park for the Charlotte Gluten/Allergen Free Expo. More info...
    • Lots of family-friendly fun to be had at the Ducktona Dash today at Franke Lisk Park in Concord. More info...
    • Check out Kids Convention 2012 today at the EpiCentre 11am-3pm. More info...
    • Today is National Trails Day. Celebrate at Reedy Creek Nature Center More info..., or at the Latta Plantation Nature Center More info...
    • Don't miss A Victorian Wedding today and tomorrow at the Historic Rosedale Plantation. More info...
    • Head to Stumptown Park tonight to see Cars 2 as part of the Matthews Summer Concert & Movie Series. More info...


    Sunday, June 3
    • You can see The Dickens live tonight at Concerts on the Green in Davidson. More info...
    • Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves More info...

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