Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. I ate my heart out, shopped my heart out, and spent some wonderful time with family and friends. On Friday night, I had a "Mommy-date" with my 4 year old. We sat on the couch, had popcorn, and watched Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas. In the movie, The Man with the Yellow Hat tells George that getting ready for Christmas, the "preparations", are half the fun. You know what? He's right. I'm going to try to slow down this year, and really enjoy the next few weeks of craziness...the cooking, the parties, the smiles on my kids' faces. I hope you'll join in in enjoying the countdown this year. Just check out this week's list...there's SO much to enjoy!!!
**We added some "pages" at the top of the blog. Check out "Kids Eat Free" and "Spring/Summer Consignment Sales".
Monday, November 28
- Do you need to get a picture of your pet with Santa? Check out St. Nick's Pet Picks on Monday evenings at Carolina Place Mall beginning at 6pm. More info...
- Looking for ways to give back this holiday season. Check out The Spokes Group and help give a bike to a deserving child. More info...
Tuesday, November 29
- Check out a library storytime today. Toddler Storytime at Morrison, South County and Matthews at 10:15, Family Storytime at Myers Park, Plaza Midwood, and Imaginon at 10:30, Baby Storytime at Morrison at 11, Preschool Storytime at South County at 11:15, and Preschool Storytime at Morrison at 2pm. More info...
- The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts the Family Nature Explorer Club today 1:30-3:30pm. More info...
- Kids love Christmas shopping when they get to take part in Santa's Bag at the Children's Theatre of Charlotte/Imaginon. Today though Saturday. More info...
- Catch the Mount Holly Christmas Parade this afternoon at 4pm. More info...
- Charlotte Checkers vs. Texas Stars More info...
Thursday, December 1
- Starting this morning at 10am, you can see the Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall. A Queen City holiday "must-do" for kids of all ages. More info...
- Christmas at the Library begins today at the Billy Graham Library. Events through December 23rd. More info...
- The Cramerton Christmas Parade steps off this afternoon at 4pm. More info...
- Don't miss ChristmasVille today through Sunday in Rock Hill. More info...
- Start the holidays in Uptown Charlotte at the Lights on the Square Tree Lighting. Events 5:30-8pm. More info...
- Enjoy Christmas in Davidson tonight through Saturday, 6-9pm. More info...
- It's Catfish Night tonight at the waterfront at the McDowell Nature Center, 6:30-7:30pm. More info...
- Christmas Town USA begins tonight for the 56th year in McAdenville. Through December 26th. More info...
- Plan a date night, and kick off the holiday season with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra playing tonight at TW Cable Arena. More info...
Friday, December 2
- If you homeschool, take the family to the McDowell Nature Center for a Homeschool Family Nature Hike this morning at 10am. More info...
- The Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, starting today with shows through December 22nd. More info...
- Don't miss St. Nick's Sack Toy Sale this weekend at Assurance United Methodist Church in Huntersville. More info...
- As part of ChristmasVille, the Rock Hill Christmas Parade is tonight beginning at 6:30pm. More info...
- The Charlotte Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker with performances today through Sunday at Halton Theatre. More info...
- The Charlotte Symphony presents The Magic of Christmas today through Sunday. More info...
- It's time for the Bessemer City Christmas Parade today at 4pm. More info...
Saturday, December 3
- Lace up your shoes for the Charlotte Jinglebell Run/Walk this morning at Blakeney. More info..., the ACC Championship Chase 5K in uptown Charlotte. More info..., or the Girls on the Run 5K in Huntersville.More info...
- Don't miss Breakfast with Santa this morning at Monroe Crossing. More info...
- It's A Golden Christmas at Reed Gold Mine today! 10am-4pm. More info...
- Enjoy a Family Fun Day today at the Mint Museum Randolph 10am-3pm. More info...
- Enjoy the ACC Fanfest near Bank of America Stadium today 12-7pm, including entertainment by Dierks Bentley! More info...
- See Santa on the Chimney today and next Saturday at Chimney Rock State Park. More info...
- Check out the Hometown Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting in Matthews today. More info...
- Moms and daughters, plan to attend the Christmas Tea and Craft this afternoon, 1-3pm, at Latta Plantation. Please register. More info...
- Snowland begins today at Great Wolf Lodge. More info...
- Head to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden this afternoon for Santa's Workshop 3:30-5:30pm. More info...
- Football time!!! It's Clemson vs. Virginia Tech in the Dr. Pepper ACC Football Championship. More info...
Sunday, December 4
- Take part in Families Decorating Trees for Wildlife this afternoon at 1pm at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
- Don't miss the Gastonia Christmas Parade today at 2pm. More info...
- Charlotte Checkers vs. Lake Erie Monsters More info...
Save the Date:
December 9-30 The Velveteen Rabbit More info...
December 10-11 The Nutcracker - Harris YMCA School of Dance More info...
December 10 The Singing Christmas Tree for KIDS More info...
December 27 Belk Bowl 2011 More info...
