Happy Independence Day Week!!

Bloggin' from the beach this week...it's raining...seems we brought it here from Charlotte!! Love it down here where I feel a little bit away from reality, but I have to say that I'm a little sad to be missing all of the awesome kid and family-friendly activities that The Queen City has to offer this week. Lots of fun for Independence Day on Thursday, but an all around FUN FILLED week. Lots to do everyday...enjoy!!

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Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, July 1

• Lots of fun going on at Concord Mills with their Kidgits Summer Camp activities at 10am. More info...
• If you have a student at Cotswold, this morning is the Summer Read-In at the Cotswold Chick-Fil-A at 10am. More info...
• Head to Reedy Creek Nature Center for Budding Adventures this morning at 10am. More info...
• Catch a FREE storytime this morning at Chick-Fil-A Cotswold at 10:30am. More info...
• The Epicentre's Studio Movie Grill hosts their Children's Summer Movie Series again today at 11am with The Lorax. Tix are a whopping $1!! More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Buffalo More info...

Tuesday, July 2

• Two more weeks to enjoy FREE Family Activities at Concord Mills' Bass Pro Shop. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Noon-5pm. More info...
• Start a tradition of Family Game Night tonight at Your Local Game Store in Matthews. More info...
• If you want to cool off for FREE this evening, head to either Mint Museum location where admission is FREE (every Tuesday) after 5pm!! More info...
• It's time again for the Jack in the Box Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway at 5pm. Don't miss Media Mayhem Bus Races tonight!! More info...
• As part of Kannapolis' Summer Entertainment Series, The Charlotte Symphony plays tonight at Village Park at 7pm, followed by FIREWORKS! More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Buffalo More info...

Wednesday, July 3

• Tickets for Imaginon's Terrific Tuesdays go FAST. Reserve TODAY (early) for the  Aminalia show on July 16th.  More info...
• Check out Discovery Place Kids' Wonderful Wednesday: Nursery Rhymes for Toddlers today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Head to the Morrison Library this afternoon at 2pm for From Page to Screen: James and the Giant Peach. More info...
• Don't miss the 4th of July Festival today and tomorrow at the US National Whitewater Center...two afternoons and evenings of FREE live music and fireworks. More info...
• The Lowe's YMCA in Mooresville hosts their July 3rd Summer Celebration today 4-10pm. More info...
• Lace up your shoes for the 3rd Annual Charlotte Firecracker 5K and Fun Run this evening at 7pm. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Durham More info...

Thursday, July 4 - Happy Birthday America!!!

• Lace up your shoes for the July 4th Spectacular 4 Miler. More info..., or the Lake Park Firecracker Run More info...
• It's July 4th, and Tega Cay's 31st Anniversary. Celebrate all day beginning at 9am with a parade. More info... 
• The Indian Trail 4th of July Parade is this morning at 11am, with activities beginning at 9:30am. More info...
• Looking for a fun, FREE, family activity...go fishing...it's FREE all day today in North Carolina. More info...
• Don't miss the 3rd Annual Great American Snow Day today at the Extreme Ice Center in Indian Trail. More info...
• Head to Downtown Waxhaw for their Independence Day Parade that steps off this morning at 10am. More info...
• Check out Independence Day at Birkdale Village with family-friendly activities today 10am-1pm. More info...
• The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts a Family Treasure Hunt Adventure this morning at 10am. More info...
• The Charlotte Museum of History hosts a Fourth of July Celebration today 10am-1pm. More info...
• Get into the Fourth of July fun with face painting at Discovery Place Kids today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Kannapolis hosts Thursdays on Main today 11:30am-1pm with the Corey Hunt Band at Veteran's Park. More info...
• Head to Matthews at 5:30pm for their 4th of July People's Parade and Concert. Music by Too Much Sylvia after the parade. More info...
• Don't miss the Novant Health 4th of July Spectacular at Memorial Stadium with FREE family fun beginning at 5:30pm...fireworks at 9:30pm. More info...
• The New Familiars play tonight as part of Davidson's Concerts of the Green. More info...

Friday, July 5

• Learn about Incredible Insects this morning at 10:30am at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• plays tonight as part of Pineville's Rockin' & Reelin' Concert & Movie Series. More info...
• Waxhaw hosts Hinson Girls tonight as part of their Jammin' by the Tracks Summer Concert Series at 7pm. More info... 
• There's a Family Campfire this evening at the McDowell Nature Center at 7pm. More info...
• Kannapolis' Movies in the Park is tonight, and they're showing Madagascar 3 around 8:45pm. More info... 
• Charlotte Lady Eagles vs. Dayton Dutch Lions More info...

Saturday, July 6

• Head to your local Home Depot for their FREE Kids Workshops, 9am-12pm. Today's project is a Despicable Me 2 theme. More info...
• Lots of fun to be had at Citizen Science at Holly Bend today at 9am. More info...
• Don't miss Pirate for a Day Camp today at Latta Plantation 10am-1pm. Please register. More info...
• Latta Plantation also hosts Living History Saturday: Fiber Demonstrations today 10am-4pm. More info...
• Check out Lakeshore Learning's Free Crafts for Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make a "Big Mouth Whale Puppet". More info...
• Learn about The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg today at 11am and 2pm, and tomorrow at 2pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts Nature's Artists this afternoon at 3:30pm. More info...
• The Chemist plays tonight at the US National Whitewater Center's RiverJam. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk More info...

Sunday, July 7

• Check out Reedy Creek Nature Center's Web of Life this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• Davidson hosts their Concerts on the Green series tonight with Da Throwback Band, 6-8pm. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk More info...

Save the Date:
July 12-14: Meet SpongeBob & Patrick @ Tweetsie More info...
July 16: The Greatest Journey More info...
July 26: Summer Food Truck Rally More info...

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Summertime...

Disney's come and gone. VBS was last week. We head to the beach next week for the holiday week...Summer is really getting away from me. Don't get me wrong, we're having loads of fun, and making lots of memories, but I'm trying to figure out when all my big plans for deep cleaning the house and tagging for fall consignment sales is going to happen!! Hope your summer so far has been filled with fun and memory making...that "to-do" list will get done someday, right?!?!

Blessings,
The Buzz

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Monday, June 24

• Today is LeapFrog Phonics Day at 10am at the Barnes & Noble at Carolina Place Mall. More info...
• Lots of fun going on at Concord Mills with their Kidgits Summer Camp activities at 10am. More info...
• Head to the Mint Hill library at 10:30am for Now Showing: Monsters, Inc. Please register. More info...
• The Epicentre's Studio Movie Grill hosts their Children's Summer Movie Series today at 11am with How to Train your Dragon. Tix are a whopping $1!! More info...
• I have to admit that this is intriguing to me...Raising Backyard Chickens: Part 1 is today at noon through Mecklenburg County Parks & Rec. More info...
• School age children are invited to the North County library at 6pm for Storytime: Blanket Fort Fun. PJs welcome!! More info...
• The University City library presents Digital Storytelling: Educational Apps this evening at 6:30pm. More info...

Tuesday, June 25

• Historic Brattonsville hosts a Historic Tuesday today 10am-3pm. More info...
• Head to the Davidson library this morning at 10:30am for Dig Into Reading: Book Time with Ronald McDonald. Please register. More info...
• Don't miss Imaginon's Terrific Tuesdays: The Balloon Lady today at 11am and 1pm. More info...
• Check out the Myers Park library's Summer Reading Families - Make a Pet Rock this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• The Main Street Children's Museum hosts Tuesdays after Two today at 2:30pm. More info...
• Take a break from the heat and take in From Page to Screen: Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure at 3pm at the Mountain Island library. More info...
• It's time again for the Jack in the Box Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway at 5pm. Don't miss Media Mayhem Bus Races tonight!! More info...

Wednesday, June 26

• The Museum of York County hosts Wonderful Wednesdays Family Film: Ice Age 2 with special programming beginning at 11am. More info...
• Don't miss Discovery Place Kids' Wonderful Wednesday: Firefly Fun at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Check out the Scaleybark library's Dig Into Reading with Myths & Monsters today at 2pm. More info...
• Elementary age students are invited to the South County library at 3pm today and tomorrow for Professor Whizzpop. Please register. More info...
• Or head to the Matthews library at 3pm for Fairy Tale Dances. Space is limited so please register. More info...

Thursday, June 27

• The Gaston County Museum hosts another FREE Drop In Day Camp today 10:30am-Noon. Space is limited. More info...
• Kannapolis hosts Thursdays on Main today 11:30am-1pm with the Corey Hunt Band at Veteran's Park. More info...
• Check out Imaginon's Story Explorers today at 11:30am and 2:30pm. More info...
• Don't miss Discovery Place's Totally En-GROSS-ing Storytime this afternoon at 1pm. More info...
• Head to the Tom Sykes Rec Center this afternoon at 5:30pm for Snacks with Clifford the Big Red Dog. More info...
• Hollis Brown plays tonight at the US National Whitewater Center's RiverJam. More info...

Friday, June 28

• Check out Rookie Science today at Imaginon at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Or enjoy Yoga Storytime today at Imaginon at 11:30am. More info...
• Too Far Gone (Pop/Country) plays tonight as part of Pineville's Rockin' & Reelin' Concert & Movie Series. More info...
• Don't miss the Family Campfire at the McDowell Nature Center tonight at 7pm. More info...
• Head to the Barnes & Noble at Carolina Place Mall to Explore the Skies with Klutz at 7pm. More info...
• Red, White & Belmont kicks off tonight with The Voltage Brothers. Events continue through the weekend! More info...

Saturday, June 29

• Lace up your shoes and get ready for the Jump and Run 5K this morning. More info...
• Check out Butterflies and Dragonflies on the Prairie this morning at 9:30am at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• Latta Plantation hosts Living History Saturday: Woodworking today 10am-4pm. More info...
• Or head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center at 10am to learn about Slippery, Slimy, Science Creations. More info...
• Do you have a child with an Autism Spectrum diagnosis? Then don't miss the FREE workshop, Guiding Parents to Services ASD Workshop this morning at Imaginon at 10:30am. If anyone goes, please take notes and email me...we will be out of town!! More info...
• Arthur Visits Storytime this morning at 11am at the Barnes & Noble at the Arboretum. More info...
• Don't miss African Safari Day today 11am-3pm at the Schiele Museum. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Litter Bugs today at 11am and 2pm, and tomorrow at 2pm. More info...
• The Mint Museum Randolph hosts their Community Wellness Day today 11am-3pm. More info...
• The last installment of the Matthews Concert and Movie Series features the movie, The Little Rascals tonight at Stumptown Park. More info...
• Carolina Place Mall continues their Movies at the Mall series tonight with Ice Age: Continental Drift. More info...
• The Broadcast plays tonight at the US National Whitewater Center's RiverJam. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Buffalo Bisons More info...

Sunday, June 30

• Head out for a Lake Wylie Family Kayak Tour today at 1:30pm from the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Buffalo Bisons More info...
• The Charlotte Symphony presents That's Amore tonight at Symphony Park at Southpark. More info...

Save the Date:
July 6: Pirate for a Day Camp More info...
July 12-14: Meet SpongeBob & Patrick @ Tweetsie More info...
July 16: The Greatest Journey More info...

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Making a Difference...

VBS (Vacation Bible School) starts tomorrow at my church. I am in charge of overseeing all of the teen volunteers helping with the little ones for the week. While planning my devotions for our group, I came across this quote that I have seen many times, but it's always a good reminder...

"Fifty years from now it will not matter:
What Kind of car you drove,
What kind of house you lived in,
How much you had in your bank account,
Nor what your clothes looked like.
But, the world will be a little bit better because YOU were important in the life of a child."
~ anonymous

There are a lot of different versions of this, I think first attributed to a Boy Scout master. I chose this version to share with the teens tomorrow, and thought I'd pass along here, too. Have a great week, and remember that you ARE making a difference!!!

Blessings,
The Buzz


Monday, June 17

• The Cornelius library presents A Walk in the Woods this afternoon at 2pm for school-aged children. More info...
• Head to the North County library today at 3:30pm for Afternoon Adventures: Gardening and Seed Exchange. More info...
• It's time again for the Jack in the Box Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway at 5pm. Don't miss the school bus races tonight!! More info...
• Plan a night out to enjoy An Evening with Dorothea Benton Frank at Imaginon tonight at 7:30pm. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Syracuse More info...

Tuesday, June 18

• Don't miss Terrific Tuesdays: Flow Circus today at Imaginon at 11am and 1pm. More info...
• Rising Kindergartners are invited to Get Set 4 Kindergarten today at the South County library at 12:15pm. More info...
• Learn all about Cave Art this afternoon at 2pm at the Myers Park library. More info...
• Or head to the Plaza Midwood library this afternoon at 2pm for Just Dig It! More info...
• Experience a hands-on science program at the Independence library at 3pm and 4pm during Discovery Place: Oceans. Space is limited. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Syracuse More info...

Wednesday, June 19

• Kannapolis' Village Park is the place to be today at 10:30am for a performance with Farmer Jason. More info...
• Don't miss Discovery Place Kids' Wonderful Wednesday: A Bug's Eye View today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Check out the Museum of York County's Wonderful Wednesday Family Film: Ice Age at 12noon. More info...
• Head to the North County library at 2pm for Rookie Science: Radical Reptiles. Please register. More info...
• Elementary aged students are invited to experience The Carolina Raptor Center at the South County library today and tomorrow at 3pm. Registration required. More info...
• Space is limited to hear Beth Hutchison, Storyteller this afternoon at 3pm at the Matthews Library. Please register. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Syracuse More info...

Thursday, June 20

• Kannapolis hosts Thursdays on Main today 11:30am-1pm with The Raisin' Cain Band at Veteran's Park. More info...
• Head to the University City library at 2pm for Tent Tales. More info...
• The Independence library hosts A Walk in the Woods: Reefs and Sharks this afternoon at 3pm. More info...
• The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra plays tonight as part of Pineville's Rockin' & Reelin' Concert & Movie Series. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Syracuse More info...

Friday, June 21

• Today through Sunday, Meet Dora & Diego at Tweetsie. More info...
• Don't miss Afternoon Adventures: Digging for Ye Olde Pirate Treasure this afternoon at 2pm at the University City Library. More info...
• Head to the McDowell Nature Center this evening at 7pm for the Family Campfire. More info...
• Or check out Latta Plantation Nature Center's Summer Solstice Bonfire Celebration at 7:30pm. More info...
• See The Lorax tonight at Village Park in Kannapolis as part of their Movies in the Park Series. More info...
• Charlotte Eagles vs. Tampa More info...

Saturday, June 22

• Lace up your shoes for the Skirt Sports Skirt Chaser 5K this morning at Freedom Park. More info...
• Don't miss Living History Saturday: Gold Panning today at Latta Plantation. 10am-4pm. More info...
• The Latta Plantation Nature Center hosts Family Geocaching this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Check out Family Storytime this morning at 11am at the Morrison library. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Bug Beats today at 11am and 2pm, and tomorrow at 2pm. More info...
• Head to Reedy Creek Nature Center this afternoon at 1pm to take park in a Space Odyssey. More info...
• Be sure to register for the McDowell Nature Center's Nature's Artists this afternoon at 3:30pm. More info...
• Kannapolis hosts Stories Under the Stars with a performance of The Secret Garden tonight at 7pm at the Kannapolis Library. More info...
• The Matthews Concert and Movie Series features the The Coasters (Carolina Beach Music)tonight at Stumptown Park. More info...
• Carolina Place Mall kicks off their Movies at the Mall series tonight with Oz The Great and Powerful. More info...
• Charlotte Hounds vs. Chesapeake Bayhawks More info...
• Lady Eagles vs. Tampa More info...

Sunday, June 23

• Head to the Schiele Museum today to learn more about The Dyers Craft. 1-5pm. More info...
• Learn to Build Your Own Box Oven this afternoon at the Latta Plantation Nature Center at 2pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Ag & Art Tour today. More info...
• The Charlotte Symphony presents Scores of Movie Music tonight at Symphony Park at Southpark. More info...
• Charlotte Roller Girls All Stars vs. Soul City Roller Girls More info... 
• Charlotte Roller Girls B-Dazzlers vs. Kannapolis Roller Girls More info... 

Save the Date:
June 22-July 17: Movies at the Mall More info...
June 29: African Safari Day More info...
June 29: Mint Museum Community Wellness Day More info...
July 12-14: Meet SpongeBob & Patrick @ Tweetsie More info...
July 16: The Greatest Journey More info...

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Disney Bound...with Help Around the Mouse

www.helparoundthemouse.com

In the morning we head to Disney...me, the three kids and the husband...in the minivan. I am super excited, and I think the kids are, too (we just told them today). I am excited about it now, because I am not stressed about it at all (except for that car ride in the minivan part). Why I am not stressed?? Because I'm taking along help in the form of an Itinerary and Trip Plans from Help Around the Mouse. If you are even considering Disney anytime in the next year, you MUST contact Help Around the Mouse. I made hotel and character meal reservations 6 months ago...and then totally stopped planning. Two weeks ago I panicked, and called Judy at Help Around the Mouse. In two weeks, she created a park plan for our family based on detailed information about us, and the wealth of knowledge she has about WDW. I am sure that she would prefer that you give her more than 2 weeks notice like I did, but she is amazing!! Check out Help Around the Mouse on Facebook to stay up to date on all things Disney, and I do hope you'll reach out to them if/when you start planning your trip!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, June 10

• Kids Club Central at The Epicentre presents their Children's Summer Movie Series at Studio Movie Grill. Weekdays at 11am. More info...
• Head to the Independence library this afternoon at 3pm for Afternoon Adventures: Board Games. More info...
• It's time again for the Jack in the Box Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway at 5pm. Don't miss the school bus races tonight!! More info...

Tuesday, June 11

• It just wouldn't be summer without a Storytime Cruise on the Catawba Queen. Cruises kick off today, and are Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Reservations recommended. More info... 
• Regal Summer Movie Express kicks off today with FREE movies at area theaters. More info... 
• Head to the Mountain Island library today at 1pm to Dig Into Reading. More info...
• Check out the Morrison library's Summer Reading Kickoff this afternoon at 3:30pm featuring Professor Whizzpop. More info...
• Today is a FREE Tuesday sponsored by Duke Energy at the Schiele Museum, 4-8pm. More info...

Wednesday, June 12

• Don't miss Wonderful Wednesday: Edible Insects today at Discovery Place Kids at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Elementary aged students are invited to Imaginon today at 11am and 2pm for Drama Rama. More info...
• Head to the Scaleybark library this afternoon at 2pm for Predators From the Sky with the Carolina Raptor Center. More info...

Thursday, June 13

• Don't miss Little Engineers this morning at 10am at the Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center. More info...
• Ages 5 to 12 are invited to the FREE Drop-In Day Camp at the Gaston County Museum at 10:30am. More info...
• Elementary ages are invited again to Imaginon for Story Explorers today at 11:30am and 2:30pm. More info...
• Check out the fun at the Independence library during Charlotte Mecklenburg Library presents: Gem Mining with the Schiele Museum today at 3:00 and 4:00pm. More info...
• Ages 5 to 8 are invited to Winghaven Gardens to create A Father's Day Gift this afternoon at 3:30pm. More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center tonight at 7pm for a Family Evening Hike. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Columbus Clippers More info...

Friday, June 14

• The McDowell Nature Center hosts the Preschool Pioneer Series this morning at 10:30am. Today's topic is "Worm Wonders". More info...
• Celebrate Flag Day today at 11am and 2pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Imaginon hosts Rookie Science today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• The North County library is showing A Land Before Time today at 12noon. More info...
• Head to the Family Campfire this evening at 7pm at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• Check out the Gaston County Museum's Blues Out Back Concert Series. Tonight's performer is Big Ron Hunter. 6:30pm and FREE! More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Columbus Clippers More info...
• Charlotte Eagles vs. Chicago Reserves More info...

Saturday, June 15

• Don't miss the Tri Latta Triathlon this morning at Latta Plantation Park. More info...
• Lace up your shoes for the Brew Dash 6K this morning at the US National Whitewater Center. More info...
• Make some Nature Art this morning at 10am at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• Check out the Charlotte Nature Museum's Farm Day today 10am-1pm. More info...
• Today and tomorrow you can Build-A-Bug at Discovery Place Kids. Today at 11am and 2pm, and tomorrow at 2pm. More info... 
• The Scaleybark library hosts a Father's Day Family Storytime this morning at 11am. More info...
• The Reedy Creek Nature Centers hosts a Meet & Greet with Live Animals this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• Head to Freedom Park for jazz under the stars featuring Nnenna Frelon and The Branford Marsalis Quartet. More info...
• The Matthews Concert and Movie Series features the film The Odd Life of Timothy Green tonight at Stumptown Park. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Columbus Clippers More info...
• Charlotte Lady Eagles vs. Dayton More info...
• Charlotte Hounds vs. Boston Cannons More info...

Sunday, June 16 - Father's Day

• Don't miss the Lake Wylie Family Kayak Tour this afternoon at 1:30pm at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• Celebrate Father's Day today at Discovery Place Kids at 2pm. More info...
• The Charlotte Symphony presents A Summer Pops Fantasia tonight at Symphony Park at Southpark. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Columbus Clippers More info...

Save the Date:
June 21-23: Meet Dora & Diego @ Tweetsie More info...
June 22-July 17: Movies at the Mall More info...
June 23: Ag & Art Tour More info...
June 29: African Safari Day More info...
June 29: Mint Museum Community Wellness Day More info...
July 12-14: Meet SpongeBob & Patrick @ Tweetsie More info...
July 16: The Greatest Journey More info...

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Summer ‘blahs’? Try Summer tra- la las!

www.musictogetherofcharlotte.com

I attended MUSIC TOGETHER classes for years with my own three kids!   If you have kids birth to five, this program is a godsend. My oldest was a Music Together child, and he’s already playing violin at age 5. Some of my fondest memories are from those classes, and we still sing songs from the collections.

Music Together is a 30-year old, research based, early childhood music program whose mission is to bring music into everyday family life. The teachers are well-trained to make the class flow and be a lot of fun, and most families attend classes for multiple sessions.  

The summer session is a once-weekly 45-minute class for six weeks, starting
June 10. And, because of travel plans, they have a generous make-up policy so you needn’t worry about missing class.  Locations are in Dilworth, Lake Wylie, Davidson and South Charlotte.  ‘Like’ them on Facebook- they post interesting and funny items about music.

She Sells Sea Shells….

Blessings,

The Buzz


Monday, June 3

• Head over to the Reedy Creek Nature Center today for Budding Adventures at 10am. More info...
• Check out Barnes & Noble at Carolina Place and their Who's On First Storytime this morning at 10am. More info...
• FREE Library Storytimes are back after their May hiatus. Lots to choose from. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Rochester More info...

Tuesday, June 4

• Ages 3 to 5 are invited today AND tomorrow to Winghaven Gardens to enjoy Breakfast with the Birds at 10am. Please register. More info...
• Check out the McDowell Nature Center's McDowell Nature Detectives this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Time's running out...this is the last week for Day Out with Thomas at Tweetsie. More info...

Wednesday, June 5

• Have an adventure with the kids at Dan Nicholas Park in Salisbury. Train rides, carousel, splash pad, gem mining and more await! More info...
• Head to the Schiele Museum to see Red Starr's Solar System Round Up at 11am and 3:30pm. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday: Eric Carle's Creatures today at 11am and 2pm. More info...

Thursday, June 6

• The Elon Recreation Center hosts Baby Sign and Play with Little Hands in Motion at 10:30am. Please register. More info...
• The US National Whitewater Center's River Jam presents the Delta Saints in concert tonight. More info...

Friday, June 7

• LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR CMS!!!
• Head to Imaginon for Yoga Storytime this morning at 11:30am. More info...
• The Barnes & Noble at Carolina Place hosts a Charlie Brown Pajamarama Storytime this evening at 7pm. More info...
• Lace up your shoes for an evening run in the 2013 NoDa 5K beginning at 7pm. More info...
• Space is limited so register now for the Summer Campfire Kickoff tonight at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• And/or head to the McDowell Nature Center for a Nature at Night Hayride. Fun for the whole family! More info...
• Matthews Stumptown Park is the place to be for a Charlotte Symphony Concert as part of the Matthews Summer Concert & Movie Series. More info...

Saturday, June 8

• Lace up your shoes for the Lake Wylie Splash Dash, More info..., or the King Tiger 5K at University City. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts a Lake Wylie Family Kayak Tour this morning at 9am. More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 9:30 for a Parent and Me Tot Trot. More info...
• Today is World Oceans Day. Celebrate with special events and activities all day at Discovery Place. More info...
• Check out Matthews Library's Every Child Ready to Read this morning at 10am. More info...
• Learn all about Spider Science today at 11am and 2pm at Discovery Place Kids. Tomorrow also at 2pm. More info...
• If your kids are into getting wet and dirty, head to the Wetland Critter Romp this afternoon at 1pm at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• Elementary ages are invited to the South County library for Zelnik the Magician at 3pm. Please register. More info...
• The US National Whitewater Center's River Jam presents Porch Dog Revival in concert tonight. More info...
• Charlotte Hounds vs. Ohio Machine More info...

Sunday, June 9

• The Mint Museum Uptown hosts Sunday Fun Day: Intergalactic Art Adventure, 1-4pm. More info...
• Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center this afternoon at 2pm for Insectigations! More info...
• Join in the Stream Search this afternoon at 2pm at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• Become one of Nature's Artists this afternoon at 3:30pm at the McDowell Nature Center. Please register. More info...
•  Summer Pops kicks off tonight at Southpark's Symphony Park. Tonight's concert is The Thrill of the Orchestra. Tickets available online, by phone or at the event. More info...

Save the Date:
June 11-August 6: Regal Summer Movie Express More info...
June 21-23: Meet Dora & Diego @ Tweetsie More info...
June 22-July 17: Movies at the Mall More info...
June 23: Ag & Art Tour More info...
July 12-14: Meet SpongeBob & Patrick @ Tweetsie More info...
July 16: The Greatest Journey More info...

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