Daytrippin'

I love a good day trip (truth be told, more like a half-day trip since my little ones still nap on good days). My favorites: Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, Carowinds, Lazy 5 Ranch, and Tiger World. Do you have others? I'd love to create a page on the blog, so email me your favorites: queencitybuzz@gmail.com.

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, July 2

• Check out Mondays with Mom at the Southend Chick-fil-A, 9-11am. More info...
• Don't miss the Legends Big Money 100 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway today and tomorrow. More info...

Tuesday, July 3

• Carowinds offers FREE admission to service men and women during Military Days today and tomorrow. More info...
• The Coca-Cola 4th of July Festival kicks off today at the US National Whitewater Center. Fun continues tomorrow. More info...
• Don't miss the Celebrate America! Pops in the Park tonight at Symphony Park at Southpark. More info...

Wednesday, July 4

• It's HOT outside. Enjoy the Great American Snow Day at the Extreme Ice Center today. More info...
• Historic Brattonsville hosts an Independence Day Celebration today 10am-4pm. More info...
• Don't miss Birkdale Village's July 4th Celebration & Parade 10am-1pm. More info...
• Head to Kings Mountain today for their Revolutionary Fourth celebration. More info...
• Lots of fun to be had in Waxhaw today during their Fourth of July festivities. More info...
• Enjoy the Fun Family July 4th Event starting at 5:30pm in Matthews. More info...
• Always impressive, the WBT Sky Show 2012 at Knights Stadium is not to be missed. More info...
• Check out the 4th of July festivities at Queens Landing today. More info...
• Presbyterian Hospital presents the July 4th Spectacular tonight. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves More info...

Thursday, July 5

• Beat the heat and watch Puss in Boots at the Mint Hill library at 2pm as part of From Page to Screen. More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center tonight at 7:30 for Fantastical Fireflies. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves More info...

Friday, July 6

• Take the little ones to the McDowell Nature Center to learn about the American flag during Red, White & Blue this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Head to Kannapolis' Village Park to see a screening of Footloose. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides More info...

Saturday, July 7

• Head to Latta Plantation for Living History Saturday. Today's fun is Gold Panning. 10am-4pm. More info...
• The Ribbon Walk Nature Preserve hosts Pond Exploration this afternoon at 1pm. More info...
• Don't miss a Spider-Man Appearance today at Adventure Landing, 3-6pm. More info...
• Enjoy Cool Summer Nights every Saturday this month at Tweetsie Railroad. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides More info...
• Charlotte Hounds vs. Chesapeake Bayhawks More info...

Sunday, July 8

• Check out Buzzing Bugs this afternoon at the Latta Plantation Nature Center today at 2pm. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides More info...

Save the Date:
July 13 & 14: HINTS Bookfair More info...
July 20-22, 27-29, & August 4-5: Dinosaur Train More info...
September 28: Fresh Beat Band - Live! More info...
October 27: Christ Church Fall Festival More info...

Have an event or happening that The Queen City Buzz should know about? Email queencitybuzz@gmail.com with details.