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.

Make something special for dad, see a show and more this week.

06/11/12 07:40

Monday, June 11

  • Check out Mad Science Summer Camp beginning today at the Tom Sykes Rec Center. More info...
  • Head to the McDowell Nature Center for Storytime Under a Tree this morning at 10:30am. More info...
  • Don't miss the Mobile Learning Adventure today at the South County Library, 10am-3pm. More info...
 



Tuesday, June 12
  • Head to Patterson Farm in Mount Ulla for Learn & Grow Discovery Farm. Tuesdays through Saturdays until July 28th. More info...
  • Love being on the water? Head to Queen's Landing for a Storytime Cruise. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning this summer! More info...
  • Check out the Davidson Library Open House, with special events all day long. More info...
  • Tickets to today's Terrific Tuesday performances are already gone, so get online and reserve yours for next week's show!! More info...
  • The Summer Shootout Series at the Charlotte Motor Speedway begins today at 5pm. More info...





    Wednesday, June 13
    • Love Peanuts by Charles Schultz? Head to the Museum of York County for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown today at 11am and 1pm. More info...
    • $1 Movies start today during Regal Cinema's Summer Movie Experience. More info...
    • The Cornelius Outdoor Cinema Series kicks off tonight with a screening of Hugo at Kenton Place. More info...
    • The Savory Spice Shop in Southend hosts a Kids Cooking Class today at 4pm for school-age children. Please register. More info...



    Thursday, June 14
    • Ages 4-6 are invited to Playcation: By the Sea at 9:30am. Registration required. More info...
    • Lots of local places are helping to host the World's Largest Swim Lesson 2012. Check out the list, and find one close to you! More info...
    • Create A Gift From the Garden for Dad today at Winghaven Gardens at 3:30pm. For ages 5 to 8; please register. More info...
    • It's time again for the Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas. The fun begins today and goes through Sunday. More info...
    • Check out Movies on the Green at The Promenade on Providence. Tonight they are showing Hugo. More info...
    • This is the last week to see The Tempest during Shakespeare at The Green 2012. More info...
    • Charlotte Knights vs. Indianapolis Indians More info...
    • Charlotte Style Exchange and The Charlotte Warehouse Sale are hosting a Girls' Night Out tonight in Huntersville! More info...



    Friday, June 15
    • Head to the children's department at the Morrison library for Literacy Activities, 10am-12pm. More info...
    • Limited spots remaining for From Page to Screen: Hugo at the Hickory Grove library at 1pm. More info...
    • Elementary ages are invited to Imaginon this afternoon for Afternoon Adventures at 2:30pm. More info...
    • Charlotte Knights vs. Indianapolis Indians. More info...




    Saturday, June 16
    • Head to Historic Brattonsville for Living History Saturday, 10am-4pm. More info... 
    • Don;t miss the animal fun today at Farm Day at the Charlotte Nature Museum, 10am-1pm. More info...
    • Celebrate Dad at Dad's Day Out today at Squirrel Lake Park in Matthews. 11am-2pm and FREE! More info...
    • Today is Family Day at The Bechtler, 12-4:30pm. More info...
    • Concord Mills hosts Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest today at noon at the food court. More info...
    • Enjoy Rock the Park Fest today at Carowinds. More info...
    • Pinkalicious The Musical comes to Matthews today! More info...
    • Check out Beatles Tribute Night tonight at Knight Theatre. More info...
    • The Muppets will be the movie showing tonight as part of Matthews' Summer Concert & Movie Series at Stumptown Park. More info...
    • Charlotte Speed Demons vs. Columbia Miss-B-Havers More info...
    • Charlotte Knights vs. Indianapolis Indians More info...
    • Charlotte Hounds vs. Boston Cannons More info...


    Sunday, June 17 - Don't forget...it's Father's Day!!
    • Check out the Mint Museum Uptown's Sunday Funday: Hammer Time today beginning at 1pm. More info...
    • Celebrate Father's Day on the Catawba Queen with special Father's Day Cruises today. More info...
    • Summer Pops continue this evening at Symphony Park. Tonight's theme is Symphonic Passion. More info...
    • Charlotte Knights vs. Indianapolis Indians More info... 

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