Strawberry Time!!!

It's Strawberry Picking Season! There are quite a few farms in the QC area that do pick-your-own strawberries, and those are the best kind in my opinion!! Check out the crop at Hall Family Farm (the QCB family's all time favorite),  Patterson Farm, Inc., or Carrigan Farms. Happy picking (and eating)!!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

**I apologize again for being late with this week's calendar...hope it didn't cause trouble for anyone!

Monday, May 5

• It's time again for a Parent and Tot Meet and Greet today at Ray's Splash Planet. 10am-3pm. More info...
• The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Budding Adventures this morning at 10am. More info...
• Don't miss Marvelous Monday Storytime at Barnes & Noble Carolina Place at 10:30am. More info..., or Monday Storytime at Barnes & Noble Birkdale at 11am. More info...
• Take the little one and the stroller out for Babes in the Woods this morning at 10:30am at the McDowell Nature Center. Please register. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Lehigh Valley More info...

Tuesday, May 6

• This is Screen Free Week...check out what it's all about! More info...
• Calling all TEACHERS...head to Chick-Fil-a this morning for Teacher Appreciation Day. More info...
• Today is Farm Animal Homeschool Day at Latta Plantation. 10am-2pm. More info...
• Barnes & Noble Morrison hosts Toddler Tuesday Storytime this morning (and every Tuesday) at 10am. More info... 
• Don't miss the Nature Museum's Creatures of the Night, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 4pm. More info...
• Chipotle also hosts Teacher Appreciation Day today with a great deal, 4pm to close. More info...
• Head to the LEGO Store at Concord Mills at 5pm.for their monthly LEGO Mini-Build. Today you'll build a LEGO Dragon. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Lehigh Valley More info...

Wednesday, May 7

• Today is National Teacher's Day...celebrate all day long at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday: Kite Day with special activities today at 10:45am and 1:45pm. More info...
• Today is the deadline to RSVP for the Mother's Day Tea  at the Gaston County Museum on Saturday. More info...
• Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...
• Party in the Park at Romare Bearden Park kicks off this evening at 5:30pm. FREE concerts on Wednesday evenings. More info...
• Enjoy an Evening Kayak Tour this evening at 6:30pm at the McDowell Nature Center. Please register. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Lehigh Valley More info...

Thursday, May 8

• Barnes & Noble Arboretum hosts Thursday Toddler Tales! today (and every Thursday) at 9:30am. More info...
• Don't miss the McDowell Nature Center's Stream Search this morning at 10:30am. Please register. More info...
• Queen City Bicycles hosts a Kids Bicycle Safety & Educational Rodeo this evening, 5-7pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Pirate & Princess Party at Chick-Fil-a Cotswold this evening, 6-8pm. More info...
• The River Jam Run: Race Edition kicks off this evening with races every 2nd Thursday of the month. More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for Screen Free Week: Fun By The Fireside this evening at 6:30pm. Please register. More info...
• Live music every Thursday in May begins this evening at Sunset at the Metropolitan. 6:30-9:30pm. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Lehigh Valley More info...

Friday, May 9

• Enjoy a Nature Exploration Hike this morning at 9am at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info...
• Don't miss the Homeschool Woodland Story Walk this morning at 10am at the McDowell Nature Center. Please register. More info...
• Sesame Street LIVE!: Can't Stop Singing takes the stage at the Bojangle's Coliseum for 6 shows through Sunday...Don't miss out! More info...
• The Blakeney Summer Concert Series has begun. Live music Friday & Saturday evenings. More info...
• The Reedy Creek Nature Center is hosting Screen Free Week: Stars & Dough Boys this evening at 6:30pm. More info...
• As part of Alive After 5, enjoy Concerts in the Round at Piedmont Town Center. Fridays, 7-11pm. More info...
• Head to the Gaston County Museum to hear Abe Reid perform as part of their Blues Out Back series. 6:30-8pm. More info...
• Gather a team and head to the US National Whitewater Center for the Time Laps 24 Hour Relay Race. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Buffalo More info...

Saturday, May 10

• Lace up your shoes and pump up your tires for The Good Ride this morning in Ballantyne. More info...
• Lace up your shoes for The Big View 5K, More info..., or the Rhythm & Run 5K in Kannapolis. More info...
• Head to Barnes & Noble Birkdale this morning at 10am for Breakfast with Little Critter. More info...
• Ages 9 to 14 are invited to Davidson to participate in a Hershey's Track & Field event today. More info...
• Today is National Mini Golf Day...celebrate with specials at Adventure Landing today. More info...
• Don't miss the Great Cookie Crumble this morning, 10-11am, at the 7th Street Public Market. More info...
• Today is Astronomy Day at Discovery Place in uptown Charlotte. 10am-6pm. More info...
• Ages 3 to 5 are invited to Barnes & Noble Morrison for a reading of Oh, The Things My Mom Will Do at 11am. More info..., also at Barnes & Noble Carolina Place at 11am. More info..., and Barnes & Noble Birkdale at 11am. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts A Visit with the Carolina Raptor Center with special activities today at 11am. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Mom's Coupon Book. More info...
• Enjoy a Mother's Day Tea this morning at 11:30am at the Gaston County Museum. More info...
• Don't miss Blooms, Bees & Birds Family Day this afternoon at the Museum of York County. 12-2pm. More info...
• Bicycle Sport & Trips for Kids host Learn to Ride a Bike this afternoon at 1pm at Alexander Graham Middle School. The QCB Family attended this event last year, and it was AWESOME!!More info...
• The Charlotte Museum of History hosts a Living History Saturday this afternoon, 1-5pm. More info...
• Stonecrest has started their Summer Concert Series. Live outdoor music on Fridays and Saturdays. More info...
• Don't miss the Star Party this evening, 7-10pm, at the Discovery Place Parking Deck. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Buffalo More info...
• Charlotte Hounds vs. Chesapeake Bayhawks More info...

Sunday, May 11

• Lace up your shoes for The Friends Run this morning at 8am at Shalom Park in Charlotte. More info...
• Celebrate Mother's Day at the Garden today, 9am-3pm, at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Moms get in FREE! More info...
• Ages 3 to 5 are invited to Barnes & Noble Arboretum for a reading of Oh, The Things My Mom Will Do at 11am. More info...
• Moms Play FREE mini golf at Adventure Landing today. More info...
• Moms get FREE admission during Mother's Day at Ray's Splash Planet today. 1:00-6:30pm. More info...
• Head to the Epicentre for Kids Club Central & Mom! 1-3pm. More info...
• Celebrate  Mother's Day Weekend this afternoon at 1:45pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Head to Christ Episcopal Church at 3pm for a Mother's Day Concert followed by English High Tea. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Buffalo More info...

Monday, May 12

• Don't miss Nature Story Corner this morning at 10am at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• Enjoy Yoga in the Preserve this morning at 11am at the McDowell Nature Center. Please register. More info...
• Space is limited for Fort Building this afternoon at 2:45pm at the Tom Sykes Rec Center. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Buffalo More info...

Save The Date:
May 16-17: Red Rose Festival More info...
May 17: Fairy Festival More info...
June 21: Repurpose for a Purpose More info...

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