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.

Family-friendly things to do this week

10/15/12 21:59
  • COURTESY OF PINEVILLE FALLFEST

Thursday, October 18

  • Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center at 10am and take part in Little Yoginis. More info...
  • Ages 3 to 5 are invited to Winghaven Gardens for Furry Friends at 10am. Please register. More info...
  • Check out the University City library's Family Storytime: Pajama Party tonight at 7pm. More info...



Friday, October 19
  • Back on the Rack Consignment Sale begins this morning at the Monroe Agricultural Center. More info...
  • Check out the Carolina Balloon Fest in Statesville this weekend. More info...
  • Matthews Playhouse presents The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with shows today through the 28th. More info...
  • Head to the Lake Eden Arts Festival and enjoy family fun all weekend long. More info...
  • Enjoy the 15th Annual Pineville Fall Festival today and tomorrow at Pineville Lake Park. More info...
  • Load the family up and go to the Nature at Night Fest tonight at the McDowell Nature Center, 6-9pm. More info...

Saturday, October 20
  • Shop til you drop at St. Gabriel Church's CMG Consignment Sale today. More info...
  • Lace up your schools for the Easter Seals' Walk with Me Charlotte 2012 today at Freedom Park. More info...  
  • Don't miss the Dilworth United Methodist Church's Fall Festival today 10am-2pm. More info...
  • Or head to Davidson for the The Children's Schoolhouse 31st Annual Carnival, 10am-3pm on the Davidson Village Green. More info...
  • Head to the Mint Museum's Randolph location for a FREE Bilingual Storytime with Criss, Cross Mangosauce at 10:30am. More info...
  • Designed for ages 3 to 5, head to the Children's Theatre of Charlotte to see their production of The Fisherman & His Wife with shows today and tomorrow. More info...
  • Covenant Day School middle schoolers present Mulan, Jr. today at 2pm and 7pm. More info...
  • Check out the Fall Star Party at the Schiele Museum today 5-11pm. More info...

Sunday, October 21
  • Head to Ray's Splash Planet for their 10th Anniversary Celebration today 1-5pm. More info...
  • The Schiele Museum hosts Early American Corn Husking today 1-5pm at the Backcountry Farm. More info...
  • Check out the Mint Museum Uptown's Sunday Funday today 1-4pm. More info...



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