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

• Charlotte Checkers vs. Milwaukee Admirals More info...

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...