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.

Best bets this week!

01/07/13 08:00

Monday, January 7

  • If you homeschool, RSVP by TODAY for Wednesday's Let's Build a County Seat at the Gaston County Museum. More info...
  • Hike with baby during Babes in the Woods at McDowell Nature Center at 9:30am. More info...
  • The Coca-Cola Family Ice Rink is open through the 21st at Charlotte Motor Speedway. More info...

Tuesday, January 8
  • If you homeschool, head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for Latta Homeschoolers: Winter Hike today at 10:30am. More info...
  • Enjoy Duke Energy's Free Tuesday at the Schiele Museum today 4-8pm. More info...
  •  Students in grades K through 5 are invited to the Morrison library for Rookie Science this afternoon at 4pm. Please register. More info...


Wednesday, January 9
  • Head to Latta Plantation Nature Center's Little Explorers: Birds today at 10:15am. More info...
  • Elementary students are invited to the Scaleybark library this afternoon to learn more about the Red Eye Tree Frog at 4pm. More info...
  • Charlotte Bobcats vs. Utah Jazz More info...


Thursday, January 10
  • Only 1 spot left for today's Sizzling Sports Afternoons at the Tom Sykes Rec Center at 2:45pm. More info...
  • Children in grades 3 through 5 can participate in Reader's Theatre: Drama Rama this afternoon at the South County library at 4:15pm. Please register. More info...



Friday, January 11
  • Learn about Fur Coats & Fuzzy Feet today at the McDowell Nature Center at 9:30 and 11am. More info...
  • Advance Auto Parts' Monster Jam returns to Time Warner Cable today and tomorrow. More info...

Saturday, January 12
  • The Charlotte Symphony hosts one of their Lollipops performances today. Don't miss Dancin', Rockin' & Hip Hoppin' with Project Trio this morning at 11am. More info...
  • Learn how to Build Your Own Box Oven today at 11am at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info...
  • It's a Family Day at the Bechtler today from noon to 4:30pm. More info...
  • The McDowell Nature Center hosts its Trail Cleaning Day this afternoon at 2pm.
  • Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for a Feeding Frenzy this afternoon at 3:30pm. More info...
Sunday, January 13
  • Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for a Family Nature Hike at 10am. More info...
  • Learn about Reptiles Around the World this afternoon at 2pm at the Schiele Museum. More info...


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