Sunday, November 27, 2011

The Countdown is On...Try to Enjoy It!!

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!!!

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Want to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree? Check out this list. More info...

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... 
Wednesday, November 30
  • 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...


Sunday, November 20, 2011

Happy Turkey Day!!

It's Thanksgiving week...are you ready? If you're cooking, The Queen City Buzz is impressed. I just cooked my first turkey ever last week. I am spoiled in the fact that my parents live in the Queen City, too; so it's off to Grandmother's house we go on Thursday (I just bring the appetizer and the broccoli casserole). My biggest worry...the three days of no school...yikes. Not to worry, though, there's a lot to do this week in the Queen City to keep (or get) you and the family in the holiday spirit. And don't forget Black Friday...I'll be one of the crazies shopping at the crack of dawn with my sister, and I CAN'T WAIT!! Happy Thanksgiving y'all!!

Blessings,
The Buzz


Monday, November 21
  • Ages 6-8 are invited to Winghaven Gardens this afternoon for Be Thankful for Veggies! at 3:45pm. Please register.More info...
  • Northeast Middle School presents Disney's Alladin Jr. today and tomorrow at Spirit Square. More info...
  • The Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra is in concert this evening at the CPCC Halton Theatre. More info...
Tuesday, November 22
  • WBT Holiday on Ice is back...bigger, better and at a NEW location . Enjoy the ice today at 5pm through January 8th. More info...
  • Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10:30 for Nature's Play. More info...
  • Mecklenburg Ministies hosts the 36th Annual Citywide Interfaith Thanksgiving Service tonight at 7pm at Temple Beth El. More info...
Wednesday, November 23
  • Starting at 8am on WTVI (check website for your preferred PBS channel), it's the Curious George Holiday Spectacular! More info...
  • Drive the track at Charlotte Motor Speedway as part of Carolina Christmas. Every night (except Dec. 25) through December 31st. More info...
  • Need some kitchen time today? The kids will have a blast at the So Thankful Thanksgiving Brunch & Play Day today 12-4pm at the Naomi Drenan Recreation Center. More info...

Thursday, November 24 - Happy Thanksgiving
  • Work off your Thanksgiving dinner BEFORE you eat it at the 23rd Charlotte Southpark Turkey Trot 8K. More info...
  • The Carolinas Carousel Parade is a holiday must-do in the Queen City. It kicks off this morning at 10am. More info...
  • Don't want to cook and eat at home? Check this list of Charlotte Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day. More info...
  • Sunny and 61 degrees for Thanksgiving Day? Hit one of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Parks this afternoon. More info...
Friday, November 25
  • Shop til you drop...it's Black Friday!! Check out this list for mall and shopping center hours. More info...
  • Spend the day as if was Christmas 1860 at A Plantation Christmas at Latta Plantation 10am-4pm today and tomorrow. More info...
  • Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden lights up tonight with the opeing of Holiday Lights in the Garden. Through December 31st. More info...
  • The Schiele Museum hosts Just Imagine: FREE Friday this afternoon at 3:30pm. More info...
  • Head downtown to The Ritz, and check out the Organic Gingerbread House on display through December 28th. (And check out there new chocolate bar while you're there, too). More info...
Saturday, November 26
  • Head to Reddy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for their Walk Off the Turkey Hike. More info...
  • The Latta Plantation Nature Center hosts Live Reptile Talks today 10am-3pm. More info...
  • A Railroad Christmas kicks off today at the NC Transporation Museum in Spencer. Train rides and cookies with Santa. More info...
  • The Matthews Ballet presents The Nutcracker this weekend and next at the Matthews Community Center. More info...
  • Charlotte Checkers vs. Milwaukee Admirals More info...
Sunday, November 27

Save the Date:
November 30-December 3 Santa's Bag More info...
December 2-22 Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells More info...
December 3 Dr. Pepper ACC Footbal Championship More info...
December 3 A Golden Christmas at Reed Gold Mine More info...
December 9-30 The Velveteen Rabbit More info...
December 10 The Singing Christmas Tree for KIDS More info...
December 27 Belk Bowl 2011 More info...

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Welcome!!!

Welcome to The Queen City Buzz! Formerly of The Charlotte Family Buzz, we will continue to bring you weekly lists of great family and kid-friendly activities in and around the Charlotte area. Look for the list to be published every weekend for the following week. We hope you'll follow us (you can sign up to follow by email), and let us know what you think. Do you have events you'd like to see in "The Buzz"? Email them to queencitybuzz@gmail.com! Oh..and SPREAD THE WORD about our new site!!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

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