Boo to You!!

My poor kids in 2010

Happy Halloween week everyone. Hope your little witches and goblins have a fantastic week celebrating, and that you survive the sugar overload that is destined to occur. My twins will turn THREE on November 1, so we'll go from candy to cupcakes...peachy!! But watch out because after Halloween you know the "holiday craziness" begins...fun times ahead! 

We have an AWESOME giveaway from Charlotte Warehouse Sale happening this week...check out our Facebook Page for details, and enter by Wednesday at NOON!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, October 29

• NO SCHOOL for CMS today!! More info...
• Might be a little chilly, but you can enjoy Water, Water Everywhere this morning at McDowell Nature Center at 9:30 or 11am. More info...
• There's a full moon tonight. Check out McDowell Nature Center's Full Moon Night Hike. Please register. More info...

Tuesday, October 30

• The crisp fall air is back...enjoy it during a Hike for Tykes at 10am at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• The Atherton Mill & Market is open today...check out all their Fall yummies!! More info...
• Did you know that today is National Candy Corn Day? Celebrate at Discovery Place Kids in Huntersville. More info...
• Be prepared for tomorrow with these Halloween Safety Tips. More info...

Wednesday, October 31 - Happy Halloween!!

• Head to Kings Mountain for the Great Pumpkin Halloween Parade this morning at 10am. More info...
• The Tom Sykes Rec Center has some Not So Spooky Halloween Fun for you this afternoon at 2:45pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Candy Crawl in downtown Concord today 3-5pm. More info...
• Head to Plaza Fiesta to hear Mr. Nigel & Friends and trick-or-treat around the mall. 4-8pm. More info...
• Check out South Park Mall's Monster Mash this evening 6-8pm. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts a Haunted Hayride this evening at 6:30pm. Please register. More info...

Thursday, November 1

• The Charlotte Warehouse Sale kicks off today in Huntersville. Shop through Saturday. More info...
• Get in the dirt at Pre-K Gardeners today at 10am at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info...
• David Cox Elementary host CMS's Parent University workshop, Working Together to Prevent Bullying at 6pm. See page 5 of the course guide. More info...
• Head to the Cannon School in Concord to hear Robert Evans speak on Parenting in Uncertainty at 7pm. More info...

Friday, November 2

• The Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents The Commedia Pinocchio beginning tonight with shows through November 18th. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts at Nighttime Prairie Walk at 7:30pm. Please register. More info...

Saturday, November 3

• Lace up your shoes for the 3rd Annual Rock & Read 5K. More info..., or the Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes More info..., or the Fall Epilepsy Stroll More info...
• Charlotte Speech & Hearing's Fall Fun Fest is today at Park Road Park. More info...
• Today is the 10th Annual Statesville Pumpkin Fest in downtown Statesville, 10am-5pm. More info...
• This is the last weekend to enjoy the Amazing Maize Maze at Rural Hill. More info...
• Today you can Try Hockey for FREE at the Extreme Ice Center. More info...
• Head to the Mint Museum's Randolph location for their Saturday Art Session: Terrific Triptychs. 10am-3pm. More info...
• Don't miss Mime, Mask & More today at the Gaston County Library at 2pm. More info...
• Homeschoolers are invited to the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village for War Between the States. 2-5pm. Please register. More info...

Sunday, November 4

• Learn All About Amphibians this afternoon at Latta Plantation Nature Center at 2pm. More info..., or head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 2pm to learn about Dirt Creatures. More info...

Save the Date:

November 10: Charlotte Symphony Lollipops More info...
November 10: Family Day at The Bechtler More info...
December 1: Walk Through Bethlehem More info...

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Big Kids...Sniff, sniff

Moved my almost 3 year old twins into "big kid" beds this weekend. Last night was our first night and it went relatively well. One of the two napped today, so I'll take that as a good sign. Can't believe they are getting to be "big kids". Does make this mama a little sad, but I'm also a little excited to say I've made it "mostly mentally intact" through the first 3 years!!

Enjoy the fantastic weather ahead this week!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, October 22

• Charlotte Swim Academy opens registration for winter sessions today More info...
• Head to the McDowell Nature Center this morning at 9:30 or 11:00am to learn about Changing Seasons. More info...
• Check out Ray's Splash Planet's Parent and Tot Meet & Greet today 10am-3pm. More info...

Tuesday, October 23

• Family Storytime Goes to Midwood Park today at 10:30am, hosted by the Plaza-Midwood library. More info...
• Head to Huntersville Elementary tonight as CMS's Parent University presents Math Investigations - A Guide to Doing Math at Home at 6:30pm. See page 10 of the course guide. More info...

Wednesday, October 24

• Lots of great, FREE Library Storytimes today!! More info...
• Chick-Fil-A Cotswold hosts Kids Crafts Wednesday this morning 10:30-11:30am. More info...
• Did you know today is Food Day 2012? Celebrate with great kids and family activities at the Atherton Mill Market. More info...

Thursday, October 25

• It's the last one of the year! Head to Carolina Place Mall for their Family Fun Day featuring Circus Daze and a hula hoop artist. 11am at Center Court. More info...
• Ages 4 to 9 are invited to join the Muddy Boots Club this afternoon at the Latta Plantation Nature Center at 1pm. More info...
• Charlotte Christian School hosts a Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten Open House tonight at 7pm. More info...
• CMS's Parent University presents Communities, Parents & Schools Working Together to Prevent Bullying tonight at both River Oaks Academy and Winterfield Elementary at 6pm. See page 5 of the course guide. More info...

Friday, October 26

• The McDowell Nature Center invites you to their Preschool Pioneer Series this afternoon at 1pm. More info...
• This is your last weekend to see You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown at the Children's Theatre of Charlotte. More info...
• Check out Romp N' Roll Harrisburg's 2nd Annual Boo Bash this evening 5-8pm. More info...
• The Schiele Museum hosts Schiele-O-Ween this evening beginning at 5pm. More info...
• Time Warner Cable Arena is the place to be for the Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions. More info...
• The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts a Creepy, Crawly Critter Celebration tonight 6-9pm. More info...
• Head to Ray's Splash Planet this evening for their Haunted Tour and Halloween Carnival beginning at 6:30pm. More info...

Saturday, October 27

• Lace up your shoes for the Brookhaven Family Fun Run for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. More info...
• Check out Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden's family friendly Halloween event, Bootanical. 9am-3pm today and tomorrow. More info...
• Christ Church hosts their Fall Festival this morning, 10am-12pm featuring The Plaza Family Band!! More info...
• Head to Grandfather Mountain to experience their Beary Scary Halloween today 10am-3pm. More info...
• The Anne Springs Close Greenway hosts their Fall Festival today and tomorrow. More info...
• Fun is in the air at the Charlotte Nature Museum during their Spinning Spiders & Creepy Crawlers event. 10am-1pm. More info...
• Small Hands, Big Art hosts their Fall Open House today 11am-3pm. More info...
• Culture abounds at the Turkish Festival of Charlotte being held today 11am-5pm. More info...
• Don't miss Hoot & Howl today at the Carolina Raptor Center, 11am-4pm. More info...
• Head to the McDowell Nature Center for a Snake-y Saturday at 1pm. More info...
• Don't miss Belmont's Halloween Bash this evening 5-9pm at Stowe Park. More info...
• Check out Boo at the Reptile Zoo at Cold Blooded Encounters' NEW reptile zoo. More info...

Sunday, October 28

• Head to the Levine Museum of the New South for their Day of the Dead Festival of Souls. 12-4pm. More info...
• Don't miss Treat-O-Ween at Carolina Place Mall. 12-3pm. More info...
• Check out Tracks & Scat this afternoon at the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 2pm. More info...

Save the Date:

November 3: Charlotte Speech & Hearing's Fall Fun Fest More info...
November 3: 2012 Rock & Read 5K More info...
November 10: Charlotte Symphony Lollipops More info...
November 10: Family Day at The Bechtler More info...
December 1: Walk Through Bethlehem More info...

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

Ooops!

Sorry for the delay in posting...hope everyone has a fantastic week!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, October 15

• Head to the McDowell Nature Center at 9:30am and get Batty for Bats. More info...
• Charlotte Swim Academy opens priority registration for winter sessions today (open registration begins on the 22nd). More info...

Tuesday, October 16

• Check out the Reedy Creek Nature Center's Hikes for Tikes this morning at 10am. More info...
• Homeschoolers ages 11 to 14 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for Latta Homeschoolers: Branching Out at 1:30pm. More info...
• Ages 4 to 6 are invited to Winghaven Gardens for Migration Station at 3:30pm. Please register. More info...

Wednesday, October 17

• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 10am for Nature Story Corner. More info...
• Now through October 31, Great Wolf Lodge in Concord presents Howl-O-Ween with discounted reservation rates. More info...

Thursday, October 18

• Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center at 10am and take part in Little Yoginis. More info...
• Ages 3 to 5 are invited to Winghaven Gardens for Furry Friends at 10am. Please register. More info...
• Check out the University City library's Family Storytime: Pajama Party tonight at 7pm. More info...

Friday, October 19

• Back on the Rack Consignment Sale begins this morning at the Monroe Agricultural Center. More info...
• Check out the Carolina Balloon Fest in Statesville this weekend. More info...
• Matthews Playhouse presents The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with shows today through the 28th. More info...
• Head to the Lake Eden Arts Festival and enjoy family fun all weekend long. More info...
• Enjoy the 15th Annual Pineville Fall Festival today and tomorrow at Pineville Lake Park. More info...
• Load the family up and go to the Nature at Night Fest tonight at the McDowell Nature Center, 6-9pm. More info...

Saturday, October 20

• Shop til you drop at St. Gabriel Church's CMG Consignment Sale today. More info...
• Lace up your schools for the Easter Seals' Walk with Me Charlotte 2012 today at Freedom Park. More info...  
• Don't miss the Dilworth United Methodist Church's Fall Festival today 10am-2pm. More info...
• Or head to Davidson for the The Children's Schoolhouse 31st Annual Carnival, 10am-3pm on the Davidson Village Green. More info...
• Head to the Mint Museum's Randolph location for a FREE Bilingual Storytime with Criss, Cross Mangosauce at 10:30am. More info...
• Designed for ages 3 to 5, head to the Children's Theatre of Charlotte to see their production of The Fisherman & His Wife with shows today and tomorrow. More info...
• Covenant Day School middle schoolers present Mulan, Jr. today at 2pm and 7pm. More info...
• Check out the Fall Star Party at the Schiele Museum today 5-11pm. More info...

Sunday, October 21

• Head to Ray's Splash Planet for their 10th Anniversary Celebration today 1-5pm. More info...
• The Schiele Museum hosts Early American Corn Husking today 1-5pm at the Backcountry Farm. More info...
• Check out the Mint Museum Uptown's Sunday Funday today 1-4pm. More info...

Save the Date:
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.

School, school, school...

My oldest heads to Kindergarten in the fall, so I am in the thick of what I like to call "Big School Decision Hell". Charlotte has a ton of AMAZING schools, and there are SO many choices that it makes me a little crazy. I have heard from some Buzz readers that they would love a list of school open houses, so I'm working on one. A lot of the open houses are in the next couple of weeks, so I need your help. Check out my work-in-progress HERE, and email me dates and web links for other school open houses in the area...I need all the help I can get!!

Blessings,
The Buzz


Monday, October 8

• Head to the Morrison library for Baby Storytime this morning at 11am. More info...
• Check out Super Duper Dough this afternoon at the Tom Sykes Rec Center. More info...
• If you homeschool, check out the Homeschool Series: Wildlife Forensics today at 3:30pm at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...

Tuesday, October 9

• Head to the Myers Park, Independence or Plaza-Midwood library at 10:30am for Family Storytime. More info...
• Hear Nature Jams with Farmer Jason at the Gaston County Library this afternoon at 2:00pm. More info...
• The Latta Plantation Nature Center hosts Kids' Yoga today at 4pm. More info...

Wednesday, October 10

• Head to the Scaleybark Library today at 4pm for Afternoon Adventures: Anansi the Spiderman. More info...
• Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy begins today with shows through Sunday. More info...
• RSVP by today for Saturday's Monster Crossing at Monroe Crossing Mall. More info...

Thursday, October 11

• Only 2 Family Fun Days left this year at Carolina Place Mall. Today features a magician and a face painter. 11am in Center Court. More info...
• Tonight is Bojangle's Pole Night at the Charlotte Motor Speedway...it's Race Weekend, ya know! More info...

Friday, October 12

• Don't miss Ghost Tales in the Dark at Latta Plantation. Friday and Saturday nights this weekend and next. More info...
• The Dollar General 300 takes place at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Children 13 and under are FREE with an adult ticket purchase. More info...

Saturday, October 13

• Lace up your shoes for the Energy for Life Walkathon today at Freedom Park. More info..., or the Trails for Tails at the US National Whitewater Center. More info..., or the Ultimate Fan Track Walk at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. More info...
• Head to Latta Plantation for a family-friendly All Hallows Eve celebration today 10am-4pm. More info...
• It's Belmont's Fall Festival day today at Stowe Park, 11am-6pm. More info...
• Today is Community Day at the McColl Center for Visual Art. More info...
• Don't miss Waxhaw's Autumn Treasures today and tomorrow in downtown Waxhaw. More info...
• Check out The Fresh Expo today at the Convention Center in uptown Charlotte, 10am-6pm. More info...
• The US National Whitewater Center hosts the Whitewater River Jam Fall Finale today with music beginning at 4pm. More info...
• NASCAR's Bank of America 500 runs tonight...don't miss the high speed fun! More info...

Sunday, October 14

• Check out the third annual 5K Five Khane beginning at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. More info...
• Don't miss the 2012 Charlotte CROP Walk beginning at 2:30pm. More info...
• Head to Symphony Park at Southpark for the 22nd Festival Latinoamericano, 12-8pm. More info...

Save the Date:
October 18-21: Lake Eden Arts Festival More info...
October 21: Ray's Splash Planet 10 Year Anniversary 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.