Sunday, October 6, 2013

Daytrippin...

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It's Fall (and the weather will FINALLY feel like it by Tuesday. Backyard playtime is still awesome, but if that's getting a little old, now is a great time to look into a day trip around the Charlotte area. Here are a few we recommend that will be truly enjoyable this season:

 
Have others we should add to the list? Comment below or email queencitybuzz@gmail.com.
 
Blessings,
The Buzz


Monday, October 7
  • The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Budding Adventures this morning at 10am. More info...
  • Take your little one(s) to the Young Explorers Series - Creepy Crawlies this morning at 10:15 at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. Space is limited. More info...
  • Head to Latta Plantation Nature Center for Nature Detectives - Water Safari this afternoon at 1:30pm. More info...


Tuesday, October 8
  • Head to Discovery Place one afternoon for an Aquarium Feeding Tour. Monday-Friday at 3:15pm, and Saturdays at 3:30pm. More info...
  • Today is a FREE Tuesday sponsored by Duke Energy at the Schiele Museum. 4-8pm. More info...
  • The Matthews Library hosts Story Explorers: Book Nuts this afternoon at 4pm. Please register. More info...
  • Charlotte Country Day School hosts an Admissions Open House this evening at 7pm. More info...

Wednesday, October 9
  • Head to Discovery Place Kids for Wonderful Wednesday: Pumpkin Play today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
  • Ages 8 to 11 are invited to Imaginon for Learn, Connect, Play: Board Games this afternoon, 3-5pm. More info...
  • The Scaleybark Library is hosting Page to Screen: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs this afternoon at 3:30pm. More info...


Thursday, October 10
  • If you're a homeschool parent looking to better your outdoor teaching skills, don't miss a Parent Outdoor Skills Seminar at 3pm at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
  • Plan a date night (or take the fam) and enjoy the final MET Live: Music on the Greenway, 6:30-9:30pm. Tonight's music is courtesy of Simplified. More info...
  • Tonight is Bojangle's Pole Night and the UNOH Southern Slam 150 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Children 13 and under are FREE. More info...
  • The Cannon School hosts an Admissions Open House this evening at 7pm. More info...
  • Charlotte Preparatory School also hosts an Admissions Open House this evening at 7pm. More info...


Friday, October 11
  • Head to Cornelius for their 2nd Friday Art Crawl this evening, 5-9pm. More info...
  • Stars and Dough Boys returns tonight at the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 7pm. More info... 
  • Don't miss the Dollar General 300 tonight at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Children 13 and under are FREE with an adult. More info...


Saturday, October 12
  • The Sheraton Charlotte is the place to be today for the Fresh! Expo. 9am-5pm. More info...
  • Come have Breakfast with Curious George this morning at 10am at Barnes & Noble - Birkdale. Please register. More info...
  • Make a Spooky Stacker this morning at 10am at local Lowe's stores who participate in the Build & Grow workshops. More info...
  • Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Birding for Beginners. More info...
  • The Carolina Renaissance Festival continues today, and weekends through November 24th. More info... 
  • Today is Fossil Day at Discovery Place in uptown Charlotte. 10am-5pm. More info...
  • The Gaston County Museum hosts their Preschool Preview Program this morning 10-11am. Today you will experience Victorian Halloween. More info...
  • Matthews Community Center hosts their Second Saturday History Program - Tools of Yesterday this morning at 10am. More info...
  • The Cornelius-Lemley fire station hosts a Fire Prevention Open House today 10am-2pm. More info...
  • Check out Lakeshore Learning's Free Crafts for Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make a Pumpkin Patch Door Hanger . More info...
  • Discovery Place Kids hosts Fall Art with special activities today at 11am and 2pm, and tomorrow at 2pm.  More info...
  • Learn about Animals Around the World today at 11am and 2pm at the Schiele Museum. More info...
  • If you're an educator, head to Barnes & Noble - Birkdale at 10am for their Educator Appreciation Reception. More info...Or, Barnes & Noble - Carolina Place this afternoon at 3pm . More info...
  • UNCC Center City hosts the Center City Literary Festival today with special activities for kids 12-3:30pm. More info...
  • Head to the Museum of York County for TREE-mendous Trees this afternoon at 12 and 1pm. More info...
  • Join the fun of the Palisades Halloween Festival this afternoon, 2-5pm. More info...
  • Don't miss Turtles on the Twos at the Charlotte Nature Museum at 2:22pm. More info...
  • Start your engines...the Bank of America 500 is this evening at Charlotte Motor Speedway. More info...


Sunday, October 13
  • Don't miss the Woofn' and Hoofn' Fall Festival today at the Latta Equestrian Center today, 10am-4pm. More info...
  • Head to the McDowell Nature Center this afternoon for The Joy of Soil at 2pm. More info...
  • The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Paper Making this afternoon at 2pm. More info...


Save the Date:
October 19: Stroller Roller & Hopebuilders 5K More info...
October 19: Pumpkin Pooch Parade More info...
October 19: Christ Church Fall Festival More info...
October 29: Halloween at Winghaven More info...

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

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