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.

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Thursday, September 6

  • Ages 6 to 8 are invited to Winghaven Gardens at 3:30pm for Cool Weather Planting. Please register. More info...
  • The Upscale WeeSale kicks off this afternoon at 4pm in Rock Hill. More info...
  • CMS's Parent University Courses kick off this week. Check out Managing Behavior & Promoting Self-Discipline at Sterling Elementary at 6pm. See page 9 of the course guide; or Ready, Set, Read at David Cox Elementary. See page 11. More info...
  • Cloud 9 Consign kicks of tonight at 6pm, and continues tomorrow. More info...
  • 30 Days: Smoothie King (East Blvd. only) More info...



Friday, September 7
  • The Cabarrus County Fair kicks off today and goes through the 15th. More info...
  • It's back...the Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze opens today!! Open through November 4th. More info...
  • Tonight is Kids' Night Out in downtown Salisbury, 5-9pm. More info...
  • Tonight is First Friday in Downtown Waxhaw with entertainment by The Horsefly Band. More info...
  • Tonight is the finale of Friday Night Live in Belmont...don't miss the sounds of Chairmen of the Board. More info...
  • It's also the final summer concert of Downtown Gastonia's Summer Concert Series featuring 80's band Glory Days. More info...
  • Don't miss the final Movies in the Park Huntersville. Watch Kung Fu Panda 2 on the outdoor big screen. More info...
  • 30 Days: Chick-Fil-A (Southpark) More info...

Saturday, September 8
  • Today is Independence Hill Church's Hearts for Missions Fun Day & 5K. More info...
  • Don't miss Kidfest at Grandfather Mountain today 9am-4pm. More info...
  • Railroad Heritage Weekend 2012 begins today at Tweetsie Railroad. More info...
  • Monroe Crossings Mall presents Neverland with Radio Disney today 12-2pm. More info...
  • The Schiele Museum hosts Meet the Animals Saturdays this fall at 1pm. More info...
  • The Coca-Cola Sunset Jazz Festival is today at Symphony Park, 2-8pm. More info...
  • 30 Days: Kixx Shoes More info...



Sunday, September 9
  • Don't miss Reptile Day 2012 this afternoon at the Schiele Museum. 1-5pm. More info...
  • 30 Days: Blackhawk Hardware More info...



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