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.

Fun around town this week

02/04/13 13:00

Monday, February 4

  • Don't miss the Marvelous Monday Storytime today at 10am at Barnes & Noble at Carolina Place Mall. Lots of books about LOVE. More info...
  • Ages 3 to 5 are invited to Preschool Storytime: Just for Me at the Morrison library at 2pm. More info...

Tuesday, February 5
  • Registration for Summer Camp at Discovery Place, The Charlotte Nature Museum and Discovery Place Kids begins today! More info...
  • If you homeschool, head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for Outdoor Cooking today at 10:30am. More info...
  • Do you live in Dilworth? Take part in the TOAD's Valentines Party today 4-5:30pm at Covenant Presbyterian. More info...
  • Build a LEGO Log Cabin today at 5pm at the LEGO store at Concord Mills as part of their "Monthly Mini-Build". More info...


Wednesday, February 6
  • Check out Imaginon's Literacy Circle Time today at 11am. More info...
  • Head to the Tom Sykes Rec Center today for Baby Sign & Play at 11am. More info...
  • Today is a Wonderful Wednesday: Toddler Music & Movement at Discovery Place Kids at 11:15am and 2:15pm. More info...


Thursday, February 7
  • Limited spots remain for Animal Discoveries: Fantastic Fish at the Latta Plantation Nature Center at 10am. More info...
  • Get ready to be a part of the Great Backyard Bird Count by attending Ready, Set, Count! at Winghaven Gardens at 3:30pm. FREE but please register. More info...
  • The Tom Sykes Rec Center hosts a Parents Night Out this evening 5:30-8:30pm. More info...


Friday, February 8
  • Today through Sunday is Acceleration Weekend at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. More info...
  • Lots of fun to be had at Simply Snowflakes at the McDowell Nature Center at 9:30 and 11am. Please register. More info...
  • The Latta Plantation Nature Center offers Homeschool Series: Rocks & Fossils this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
  • Limited spots remain for LEGO Engineering at the Tom Sykes Rec Center at 2:45pm. More info...
  • Head to Barnes & Noble at Carolina Place Mall this evening at 7pm for a Fabulous Friday Pajamarama Pigarama Storytime. More info...
  • Charlotte Bobcats vs. LA Lakers More info...

Saturday, February 9
  • The shopping begins at 7:30am this morning at the CMOMs Spring/Summer Consignment Sale at The Park Conference and Expo Center. More info...
  • Whole Foods hosts a Valentine's Treat Workshop for 2 and 3 year olds and a parent at 9:30, 4 and 5 year olds and a parent at 10:30am, and 6 to 9 year olds at 2pm. Please register. More info...
  • Ages 2 to 12 are invited to the Cornelius Art Center for their Have-a-Heart Valentine's Party, 10am-2pm and FREE. More info...
  • Don't miss the 5th Annual Fairy House Festival today 10am-4pm at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info...
  • Learn more about and celebrate Healthy Plates today and tomorrow at Discovery Place Kids at 11am and 2pm. More info...
  • Historic Rosedale presents The Great Migration - A First Hand Account today. More info...
  • Head to your local Barnes & Noble today at 11am for a Valentines Storytime. More info...
  • Enjoy a Sweetheart Tour today and tomorrow at Latta Plantation. More info...
  • Best for students in grades 3 and up, teens and adults, check out Bright Star Theatre - Harriet Tubman at 2pm at the Gaston County Museum. More info...
  • Bundle up for the Moonlight Owl Prowl this evening at 7pm at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
  • Charlotte Checkers vs. San Antonio Rampage More info...

Sunday, February 10


Save the Date:
February 16: Yo, Gabba Gabba! LIVE More info...
February 23: Fossil Fair More info...
March 9: Charlotte Parent Summer Camp Expo More info...
March 23: Cookies for Kids Cancer 5K & Bake Sale More info...
March 23: Harlem Globetrotters More info...
May 18: Family Festival at Historic Rosedale More info...

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