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.

Thomas and Friends Playdate at Transportation Museum

08/13/12 07:57

Friday, August 17

  • Ages 4 and up are invited to the Barnes & Noble at Morrison Place for the Klutz Explore the Galaxy Event at 11am. More info...
  • Head to Downtown Waxhaw to hear country band Twelve Mile Creek perform at the Waxhaw Summer Street Concert Series. More info...
  • You can watch Adventures of Tin Tin tonight in Kannapolis at Village Park as part of their Summer Entertainment Series. More info...
  • Two more weeks of Movies Under the Stars at Symphony Park. Tonight you can see Puss in Boots with pre-movie entertainment at 7pm. More info...
  • It's time again for the All Arts Market at The Neighborhood Theatre in NoDa. More info...
  • Charlotte Knights vs. Louisville Bats More info...

Saturday, August 18
  • Lots to see and do today at The Hummingbird Festival at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. 10am-4pm. More info...
  • The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Wild in the Water today, 10am-1pm. More info...
  • The Thomas themed fun goes all day at a Thomas & Friends Playdate at the NC Transportation Museum. More info...
  • Send Dad and the kids to the Dad 'n' Me Storytime at the Barnes & Noble at the Arboretum. 11am. More info...
  • Don't miss the Great Cookie Crumble at the 7th Street Public Market. More info...
  • Mr. Nigel & Friends headlines the Kidgits Back to School Bash at Concord Mills. The concert is at 6pm, and there are other events throughout the day. More info...
  • Head to the Kannapolis Library at 7pm to see Hobey Ford Golden Rod Puppets performing Animalia. More info...
  • Check out Country Night in the Park featuring The Chris Lane Band at Bailey Road Park in Cornelius. More info...


Sunday, August 19
  • Head to the McDowell Nature Center at 4:15pm for a Live Animal Talk. More info...
  • Don't miss The Rusty Knox Band playing this evening at Concerts on the Green in Davidson. More info...


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