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.

Mark your calendar for fun this week!

01/28/13 23:12

Tuesday, January 29

  • Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Nature Story Corner. More info...
  • Learn about Arctic Animals today at 11:15am and 2:15pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
  • Check out Imaginon's Bilingual Storytime with Rocio at 11:30am. More info...


Wednesday, January 30
  • Today is a Wee Wednesday for those 3 and under at the Main Street Children's Museum. 10:30-11am. More info...
  • Take part in a Hibernation Station today at 11:15am and 2:15pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
  • Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey present Dragons at Time Warner Cable Arena. Shows today through Sunday. More info...
  • Looking for a different date night? The China National Symphony Orchestra performs tonight at the Halton Theater. More info...


Thursday, January 31
  • Make Winter Puppets today at 11:15am and 2:15pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
  • Only 2 spots remain for Books Start Art this afternoon at 4pm at the Morrison library. More info...
  • Enjoy Pizza with Winnie the Pooh at the Tom Sykes Rec Center (Dilworth Elementary) at 5:30pm. More info...


Friday, February 1
  • Registration for Summer Camp at the Children's Theatre of Charlotte begins today!! More info...
  • Today is a Great Day for Groundhogs at the McDowell Nature Center. Programs at 9:30 and 11am. More info...
  • How Sweet the Sound: A Tribute to George Beverly Shea opens today at the Billy Graham Library. The exhibit goes through March 31. More info...
  • Check out the I Spy Friday activities at the Main Street Children's Museum today. More info...
  • Don't miss the Britax Checking Station to have your car seat checked. At Britax HQ today 8-11:30am. More info...
  • Head to Waxhaw for First Friday: A Romantic Evening in Waxhaw, 5-9pm. Fun for couples and families, too. More info...
  • Tonight there's a Nature at Night Open House at the McDowell Nature Center. 6-8pm. More info...

Saturday, February 2 - Groundhog Day
  • Celebrate Groundhog Day at the Charlotte Nature Museum today 10am-1pm with "Queen Charlotte"'s shadow check at 11:30am. More info...
  • Head to the Mint Museum's Randolph location for Saturday Art Sessions: African Mask Prints today 10am-3pm. More info...
  • Don't miss Superbowl Fitness today at Discovery Place Kids at 11am and 2pm. More info...
  • Guided tours at 11am and 2pm invite you By Way of the Back Door: The Enslaved at Brattonsville every Saturday this month. More info...
  • Learn about Alfred's Voice: The American Dream today at 1:30 and 3pm at Historic Rosedale. More info...
  • Check out Tracking 101 today at 2pm at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
  • The Charlotte Symphony presents Oz with Symphony today at 2:30 and 8pm. Watch The Wizard of Oz while the symphony plays along. More info...

Sunday, February 3
  • Check out Salamanders! at the Reedy Creek Nature Center today at 2pm. More info...
  • Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for Nature: Warm & Fuzzies this afternoon at 3pm. More info... 


Save the Date:
February 9: Fairy House Festival More info...
February 16: Yo, Gabba Gabba! LIVE More info...
February 23: Fossil Fair More info...
March 23: Cookies for Kids Cancer 5K & Bake Sale More info...
March 23: Harlem Globetrotters More info...


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