This week's best bets for family fun

Monday, December 3

• A beautiful day today...head to the McDowell Nature Center with the little ones for Babes in the Woods at 9:30am. More info...
• Ray's Splash Planet hosts a Parent & Tot Meet and Greet today 10am-3pm. More info...

• Latta Homeschoolers learn about Outdoor Cooking today at 10:30am. More info...
• The Myers Park Library hosts Holiday Family Storytime this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Head to Huntersville to write Letters to Santa at 11:15am and 2:15pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• The Belmont Christmas Parade steps off this afternoon at 4pm. More info...

• Learn more about the Festival of Lights at the Hanukkah Happening today at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Do you homeschool? Head to Latta Plantation for Christmas in WWII today 12-4pm. More info...
• Head to the Charlotte Nature Museum at 4pm for their puppet show, Wake Up Bear, It's Christmas! More info...

• You can Learn About First Grade today at The Cannon School at 10am. More info...
• Ages 3 and under are invited to Discovery Place for Three Little Kittens today at 11:15am and 2:15pm. More info...
• Check out Christmas in Cramerton today with a Christmas festival, a parade and the annual tree lighting. Fun begins at 2pm. More info...
• Head to Hunter Farm for a wagon ride to see holiday lights and visit with Santa at the barn. Open Thursday-Sunday evenings. More info...
• Matthews Playhouse presents A Modern Christmas Carol with shows tonight, Saturday and Sunday. More info...

• Don't miss Cocoa with Santa this morning 9-11am at the Cornelius Arts Center. It's FREE and bring your camera! More info...
• Donate a toy for Toys for Tots today Discovery Place Kids, and get your own face-painted red nose! More info...
• Head to Bessemer City to celebrate Christmas in the City today 4:30-7:30pm with tons of activities including the Christmas parade! More info...
• Spotlight Performing Arts Academy presents Charlotte's Web: The Musical this evening and tomorrow afternoon. It's FREE, but tickets are required. More info...
• Great holiday lights and family fun at Light Up MillBridge this evening in Waxhaw. More info...
• Plan a date night to Jazz at the Bechtler tonight at 7pm. More info...

• Enjoy Breakfast with Santa this morning at the Matthews Community Center at 9am or 10:45. Tickets required. More info...
• Attend Elf Academy today at Carolina Place Mall, 10am-2pm. More info...
• Head to Chick-Fil-A Cotswold for Photos with Santa. 10:30-11:30am. More info...
• Check out the James K. Polk Historic Site's Christmas with the Polks today 11am-3pm. More info...
• The Singing Christmas Tree for KIDS is today at Oven's Auditorium. More info...
• Enjoy Cookies with Mrs. Claus at Southpark Mall today, 2-4pm. More info...
• The Heritage Village Christmas Celebration is this afternoon 2:30-5:30pm at Dallas Park. More info...
• Historic Brattonsville hosts Christmas Candlelight Tours today 3:00-9:00pm. More info...
• Don't miss Santa's Workshop at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 3:30-5:30pm. Please register. More info...
• South park Mall hosts their Annual Menorah Lighting this afternoon at 4:30pm. More info...
• Myers Park Baptist Church is the place to see Christmas Gloria! with the Charlotte Children's Choir and the Youth Chorale tonight at 7pm. More info...

• A holiday tradition, the NC Dance Theatre presents The Nutcracker with performances through December 23 at Belk Theater. More info...