Sunday, October 5, 2014

Fall is Festival Time...

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Last week we shared about our favorite Pumpkin Patches (went to Hall Family Farm today...so much fun!), but we can't leave out the other "staple" of fall and October...the Fall Festivals! Love this time of year with cooler weather, crisp mornings, and lots of fun festivals to wear out the whole family in a few short hours!! Below are some Fall Festivals coming up that you don't want to miss:

  • Christ Church Fall Festival (October 11) More info...
  • Ballantyne Festival (October 11) More info...
  • Dilworth United Methodist Fall Festival (October 18) More info...
  • Carolina Renaissance Festival (weekends through November 22) More info...

Monday, October 6
  • It's FREE Coffee Monday at Chick-Fil-A. More info...
  • Don't miss Sensory Storytime this morning at 10:30 at the Beatties Ford library, More info..., and at the Mint Hill library at 11:15am. More info...
  • If you homeschool, head to Historic Rural Hill this afternoon for their Fall Homeschool DayMore info...
  • Ages 9 to 13 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Preserve for Catawba StudiesMore info...

Tuesday, October 7
  • Don't miss Toddler Tuesdays today (and Tuesdays through December 16) at Sea Life Aquarium. 1 FREE child (3-12) with an adult ticket (other children $5). More info...
  • Imaginon hosts Bibliobop: Listen and Move this morning at 11:30am. More info...
  • If you homeschool, ages 9 to 13 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Preserve for Latta Homeschoolers: Make Your Own Hiking Stick at 11:30am. More info...
  • Don't miss the American Girl Book Club this afternoon at 4pm at the Mint Hill library. Please register. More info...
  • Head to the LEGO Store at Concord Mills today at 5pm for their FREE Monthly Mini-Build. This month's build is LEGO Monster. More info...
  • Elementary ages are invited to the Scaleybark library at 5pm for Too Many PumpkinsMore info...
  • Check out the Matthews library's Pajama Storytime (complete with milk and cookies) this evening at 7pm. More info...
Wednesday, October 8
  • Head to Pocket Park in Uptown for FREE Music on Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm. More info...
  • Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday: Mix and Measure at 11am and 2pm. More info...
  • The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Wild Wednesdays: The Grouchy Ladybug today at 12:30pm. More info...
  • Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...

Thursday, October 9
  • Ages 10 to 13 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center at 1pm for the Muddy Boots Club. Space is limited - please register. More info...
  • The Shoppes at University Place continue their Fall Concert Series this evening, 6-9pm with music from Sol FusionMore info...
  • Hear sounds from Silver Train this evening, 6:30-9:30pm at Sunset at the MetropolitanMore info...
  • The Morrison library hosts their Family Storytime: Pajama Party! this evening at 7pm. More info...


Friday, October 10
  • Don't miss Dakota & Friends today at Imaginon beginning at 11:30am. More info...
  • Head to the Mint Hill library this afternoon at 3:30pm for Story Explorers: Campfire StoriesMore info...
  • Test your directional skills at the Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze...now open weekends through November 2. More info...
  • Hall Family Farm is now open for their fall season...pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, and some AMAZING apple cider donuts!! More info...
  • The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts a Campfire Roast this evening at 6:30pm for ages 5 and up. More info...
  • Definitely best for older kids and adults, Scarowinds is now open weekends. More info...

Saturday, October 11
  • Head on over to the Christ Church Fall Festival today, 10am-1pm at Christ Episcopal Church. More info...
  • Moms and Dads be warned...today is the American Girl Store Grand Opening at Southpark Mall. More info...
  • Don't miss Waxhaw's Autumn Treasures Festival today and tomorrow in historic downtown Waxhaw. More info...
  • All ages are invited to Discovery Place at 10:30am for October Sky View with shows beginning at noon. More info.... Today is also Fossil Day at Discovery Place with special events and activities all day. More info..., and ages 10 and up are invited to Build It, Make it, Take It: Painting with Circuits at 10:30am. Please register. More info...
  • See Dinosaurs in Motion at Discovery Place in uptown Charlotte. On display through January 16th. More info...
  • The Carolina Renaissance Festival  continues Saturdays and Sundays through November 23rd. More info...
  • Check out the 4th Annual Ballantyne Festival today, 11am-9pm. More info...
  • Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents 101 Dalmatians with shows through October 19th. More info...
  • Head to Discovery Place Kids for Pumpkin Play at 11am and 2pm. More info...
  • Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Fire Safety FidoMore info...
  • An Eye for Art - Family Day is today, 12-2pm at the Museum of York County. More info...
  • Ages 4 1/2 to 10 are invited to Imaginon today at 12:30pm for "In Pictures and Words" - An Interactive Workshop. Please register. More info...

Sunday, October 12
  • The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Say Yes to Cockroaches today at 12:30pm. More info...
  • Don't miss the Animal Encounter Show this afternoon at 2pm at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
  • Head to Discovery Place Kids for Pumpkin Play, today at 2pm. More info...
  • The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Creature Feature: Say Hello to the Herps this afternoon at 2pm. More info... 
Monday, October 13 - Columbus Day
  • It's FREE Coffee Monday at Chick-Fil-A. More info...
  • Charlotte Mecklenburg Libraries are CLOSED
  • Ages 2 to 4 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for their Young Explorers Series: Tremendous Trees at 10:15am. More info...

Save The Date:
October 18: Dilworth Methodist Fall Festival More info...
November 9: Yo Gabba Gabba LIVE More info...
November 14-16: Marvel Universe LIVE More info...
December 6: Christ Church Christmas Bazaar More info...
December 13: The Singing Christmas Tree for Kids More info...
January 9-10, 2015: Monster Jam More info...


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