QCB is TWO!

This post marks 2 years of The Queen City Buzz. In this month of giving thanks, I am very thankful for all of you who check in with the QCB on a weekly basis to find fun things to do around town with your family. The weekly calendar has been a joy to write for the past 2 years, and I don't plan on stopping any time soon. Please continue to send me your events for publication, and continue to spread the word about The Queen City Buzz. We love being your place to "find fun" for your busy family!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, November 4

• Tickets for the Matthews Holiday Events are on sale now. These events ALWAYS sell out, so get your tix now! More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Budding Adventures. More info...
• Don't miss the Parent & Tot Meet and Greet at Ray's Splash Planet today 10am-3pm. More info...
• Take your little one (and your stroller) to the McDowell Nature Center this morning at 10:30am for Babes in the Woods. More info...
• Preschoolers are invited to the University City library this afternoon at 1:30 for Creating with Books. Please register. More info...

Tuesday, November 5

• Barnes & Noble - Morrison and Arboretum (More info...) hosts a Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck Book Release Party this afternoon at 4pm. More info..., and the Carolina Place location hosts theirs at 7pm. More info...
• Ages 6 to 14 are invited to the LEGO store at Concord Mills this afternoon at 5pm for their Monthly Mini-Build. FREE while supplies last. More info...
• Head to the Matthews library this evening at 7pm for Family Storytime. More info...

Wednesday, November 6

• Ready to get started on your holiday shopping? Head to the GOODNEWS Christmas Open House today 9am-4pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for Wonderful Wednesday - Thankful for Teachers with special activities at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• The Scaleybark library offers Learn, Connect, Play - Math Games this afternoon at 4pm. More info...
• Ages 9 to 13 are invited to Explore the Night Sky today at the Independence library at 5pm. More info...

Thursday, November 7

• Do not miss the For Every Season Consignment Sale that begins today in Fort Mill. They are partnering with Charlotte Warehouse Sale for even more awesome deals. More info...
• SANTA arrives at Concord Mills today...'tis the season!! More info...
• If you homeschool, head to the McDowell Nature Center at 10am for their Homeschool Special: Conservation Science. Please register. More info...
• Head to Imaginon for Family Storytime this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center also hosts Nature Creations this afternoon at 3:30pm. Please register. More info...

Friday, November 8

• Want to be a Young Environmentalist for Concord Mill's new SEA LIFE Aquarium opening next year? More info...
• November is National Novel Writing Month...celebrate with the Children's Writing Group at Mountain Island library this afternoon at 3:30pm. Please register. More info...
• Don't miss Dinner at Hogwarts this evening in Davidson. 5:00-7:15pm. More info...
• Head to Cornelius for their 2nd Friday Art Crawl, 5-9pm. More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this evening for Stars & Dough Boys at 6:30pm. More info...
• Plan a date night or girls night out to the Charlotte Folk Society's FREE concert featuring The Stray Birds this evening at 7:30pm at the Great Aunt Stella Center. More info...

Saturday, November 9

• Lace up your shoes for The Thin Blue Line Run at the CMPD training facility. More info..., or the Dash for Down Syndrome in Blakeney. More info...
• The Rural Hill Sheepdog Trials & Dog Festival is today and tomorrow, 8am-5pm. More info...
• The Gaston County Museum hosts their Preschool PREview Program - Turkey Time this morning, 10-11am. More info...
• Don't miss Wild & Wonderful Animals this morning at 10am at the Matthews Heritage Museum. More info...
• Head to Huntersville for Give Thanks - A Community Health Event today 10am-1pm. More info...
• Latta Plantation hosts What's Cookin at Latta? today 10am-4pm. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Native American Headbands & Pilgrim Hats with special activities today at 11am and 2pm, and tomorrow at 2pm.  More info...
• Check out Lakeshore Learning's Free Crafts for Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make a Pilgrim Hat Pencil Holder. More info...
• Head to the Museum of York County for Astronomy Adventure Family Day today, 12-2pm. More info...
• Experience Turtles on the Twos this afternoon at 2:22pm at the Charlotte Nature Museum. More info...
• Elementary age students are invited to the Matthews library this afternoon at 3pm to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Please register. More info...
• Take the family to Thomas Street Tavern this afternoon for Go Wild! An Afternoon with Raptors. 3-6pm. More info...
• The Davidson Community Players present Narnia with shows today through November 17th. More info...
• Head to the UNC Charlotte Observatory this evening for their Star Party beginning at 7:30pm. More info...
• The Carolina Renaissance Festival continues today, and weekends through November 24th. More info... 

Sunday, November 10

• The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Natural Beauty this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• Check out Latta Plantation Nature Center's Tracks & Traces this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts Oh Deer...It's Hunting Season this afternoon at 2:30pm. More info...
• Head to the Main Street Children's Museum this afternoon at 3pm for their OWL Book Club with Melinda Long. More info...

Save the Date:
November 11-15: Homeschool Days 2013 More info...
November 13: Homeschool Living History Day More info...
November 14-24: Southern Christmas Show More info...
November 16: Let's Talk Turkey More info...
November 16-17: Billy Jonas More info...
November 17: America Recycles Day More info...
November 23: Harvest Day More info...
November 29-December 22: A Railroad Christmas More info...
December 7: ECW Annual Christmas Bazaar More info...
April 25- June 1, 2014: Van Gogh Alive More info...

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