Pumpkins...

With October beginning this week (say what?!?!), pumpkin patches are opening their gates for a fun family outing. And with the Fall weather in full force, it's a perfect time to go. Here are a few of the QCB favorites:

• Hall Family Farm More info...
• Riverbend Farm More info...
• Carrigan Farms More info...
• AW Shucks More info...
• Wise Acres More info...

Happy pumpkin patch fun!!

Blessings,

The Buzz

Monday, September 29

• Last day for a FREE Small Coffee at McDonald's during breakfast hours, now through the 29th. More info...
• It's also FREE Coffee Monday at Chick-Fil-A. More info...
• Ages 3 and up are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for Nature Story Corner this morning at 10am. More info...
• Preschoolers are invited to the University City library at 2pm for Creating with Books. More info...
• Elementary ages are invited tot he Sugar Creek library at 3:45pm for Afternoon Adventures. More info...

Tuesday, September 30

• The Music Box Lunch Box Series continues at Romare Bearden Park today at noon. Hear sounds from Colby Dobbs. More info...
• Ages 8 to 11 are invited to the South County library for their American Girl Book Club this afternoon at 4:15pm. More info...
• Don't miss Learn, Connect, Play: Scrabble this afternoon at 5pm at the Scaleybark library. for ages 5 to 11. More info...

Wednesday, October 1

• Life: A Journey Through Time opens today at the York County Museum. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday: I CAN Create this morning at 11am. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Wild Wednesdays: Millipede March today at 12:30pm. More info...
• Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...
• Disney on Ice: Princesses & Heroes begins this evening at Time Warner Cable Arena with shows through Sunday. More info...

Thursday, October 2

• Ages 5 to 7 are invited to the South County library at 4:15pm for Story Explorers: Money Matters. More info...
• The Mountain Island library hosts Computer Basics for Kids this afternoon at 4:30pm for ages 8 to 11. Please register. More info...
• The Shoppes at University Place kick off their Fall Concert Series this evening, 6-9pm with music from Vanilla Cornbread. More info...
• Hear sounds from The Broadcast this evening, 6:30-9:30pm at Sunset at the Metropolitan. More info...
• Ages 2 to 5 are invited to wind the day down at the Morrison library's Family Storytime: Pajama Party. More info...

Friday, October 3

• Head to the University City library this morning at 11am for Family Storytime: Yoga. Please register. More info...
• Test your directional skills at the Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze...now open weekends through November 2. More info...
• Hall Family Farm is now open for their fall season!! More info...
• The Music Box Lunch Box Series wraps up today at Romare Bearden Park at noon. Hear sounds from Noel Freidline. More info..
• Head to the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer for Day Out with Thomas. Today through Sunday. More info...
• Don't miss First Friday Fort Mill beginning at 4pm with fun for the whole family. More info...
• Definitely best for older kids and adults, Scarowinds is now open weekends. More info...

Saturday, October 4

• Lace up your shoes for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure this morning in uptown Charlotte. More info...
• Families with children in grades 3 to 5 are invited to Discovery Place at 10:30am for Crime Scene Investigators More info..., and families with children in PreK to 2nd grades are also invited at 10:30 for Bartholomew & The Oobleck. More info...
• Hola Charlotte: Hispanic Heritage Festival is today in uptown Charlotte. More info...
• Dinosaurs in Motion opens today at Discovery Place in uptown Charlotte. On display through January 16th. More info...
• The Carolina Renaissance Festival begins today and continues Saturdays and Sundays through November 23rd. More info...
• Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents 101 Dalmatians with shows through October 19th. More info...
• Today is Find Your Jazz Day with FREE activities and events beginning at 11am. More info...
• Dan Nicholas Park in Salisbury hosts Autumn Jubilee today and tomorrow. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for Colorful Concoctions at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Makin' Music Drum. More info...
• Don't miss the Schiele Museum's Mars/Not Mars Star Party this evening, 7-10pm. More info...

Sunday, October 5

• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts A Day in the Life Cycle today at 12:30pm. More info...
• The North County library presents a screening of the movie Frankenweenie (PG) this afternoon at 1:30pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for Colorful Concoctions, today at 2pm. More info...

Monday, October 6

• It's FREE Coffee Monday at Chick-Fil-A. More info...
• If you homeschool, head to Historic Rural Hill this afternoon for their Fall Homeschool Day. More info...

Save The Date:
October 11: Christ Church Fall Festival More info...
October 18: Dilworth Methodist Fall Festival More info...
November 9: Yo Gabba Gabba LIVE More info...
November 14-16: Marvel Universe LIVE More info...
December 13: The Singing Christmas Tree for Kids More info...
January 9-10, 2015: Monster Jam More info...

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

Fall is in the air...

This looks pretty darn perfect to me...hope y'all have a great first week of Fall!!

WSOC-TV

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, September 22

• Don' miss out on a FREE Small Coffee at McDonald's during breakfast hours, now through the 29th. More info...
• Did you know today is "Hobbits Day"? Head to Imaginon at noon for fun activities to celebrate! More info...
• Head to the Myers Park library this evening at 6pm for Family Movie Night and a screening of How to Eat Fried Worms. More info...
• Meet the Octonauts now through September 28th at Sea Life Aquarium at Concord Mills. More info...

Tuesday, September 23 - Happy Fall

• Don't miss Storytime in the Garden this morning at 10am at Winghaven Gardens. Please register. More info...
• Celebrate the First Day of Autumn today at Discovery Place Kids at 10:45am, and 1:45pm. More info...
• Time again for a Don't Let the Crayons Quit Storytime at area Barnes & Noble locations today at 11am. More info...
• The Music Box Lunch Box Series continues at Romare Bearden Park today at noon. Hear sounds from Carrie Marshall. More info..
• If you homeschool, head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for Latta Homeschoolers: Fishing today at 12:30pm. More info...

Wednesday, September 24

• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday: Pet Care this morning at 11am. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Wild Wednesdays: Birds and Worms today at 12:30pm. 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 continues this evening at Romare Bearden Park. 5:30-9:00pm. Tonight enjoy music from The Dickens. More info..

Thursday, September 25

• The For Every Season Consignment Sale continues today through Saturday in Fort Mill. More info...
• Ages 10 to 13 are invited to be a part of the Muddy Boots Club this afternoon at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. Space is limited...please register. More info...
• Hear sounds from Simplified this evening, 6:30-9:30pm at Sunset at the Metropolitan. More info...
• Don't miss the fun of the final Thursday River Jam at the US National Whitewater Center. Music and fun this evening with The Steepwater Band. More info...

Friday, September 26

• The FBCIT Kids Consignment Sale is today and tomorrow in Indian Trail. More info...
• Test your directional skills at the Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze...now open weekends through November 2. More info...
• Hall Family Farm is now open for their fall season!! More info...
• The Music Box Lunch Box Series continues at Romare Bearden Park today at noon. Hear sounds from Jennifer Siebenaler. More info...
• Also at Bearden Park...the Chow Down Uptown food truck rally, and a performance by the Charlotte Symphony happens this evening beginning at 5pm. More info...
• Historic Rural Hill hosts their Fall Food Truck Rally this evening, 5:30-9:30pm. More info...
• Head to downtown Mount Holly this evening and tomorrow for their Arts & Music Festival. More info...
• The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden hosts their Bug Ball this evening beginning at 5:30 with fun for the whole family. More info...
• The Blakeney Summer Concert Series continues. Live music Friday & Saturday evenings. More info...
• Don't miss Northlake Mall's Concerts in the Courtyard this evening with musical sounds from Simplified. More info...
• Ages 5 and up are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for their Campfire Roast this evening. More info...
• Definitely best for older kids and adults, Scarowinds is now open weekends. More info...

Saturday, September 27

• Lace up your shoes for the South End Shuffle 5K & Fun Run this morning. More info..., or the Pediatric Hearts 5K in Pineville. More info...
• Don't miss the Sardis Presbyterian Weekday School Consignment Sale this morning! More info...
• If you are an educator, enjoy the final FREE admission on Saturdays in September at Discovery Place, Discovery Place Kids, and The Charlotte Nature Museum. More info...
• Today is Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day Live!, and you can gain FREE admission to many area museums. More info...
• Don't miss the Piedmont Pottery Festival taking place today at Historic Brattonsville, 10am-4pm. More info...
• Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents 101 Dalmatians with shows through October 19th. More info...
• Don't miss the Uncorked Festival today at the US National Whitewater Center. More info...
• The 29th Annual ArtFest Matthews takes place today and tomorrow. More info...'
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for Paintbrush, Please, today at 10:45am and 1:45pm. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a My Reading Log Bookmark. More info...
• Stonecrest continues their Summer Concert Series. Live outdoor music for the whole family. More info..
• RiverJam holds its final show tonight at the US National Whitewater Center with music from Jon Stickley Trio. More info...
• UNCC vs. Charleston Southern More info...

Sunday, September 28

• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Bountiful Birders today at 12:30pm. More info...
• Today is a Sunday FUN Day at the Mint Museum of Uptown. Don't miss Dots, Dashes & Paint Splashes today, 1-4pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Schiele Museum's Early American Cornhusking this afternoon, 1-5pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for Paintbrush, Please, today at and 1:45pm. More info...
• Run the Lungstrong 15/5K in Lake Norman today. More info...
• The Know Your Farms Tour is today (and yesterday) at local area farms. More info...

Monday, September 29

• Ages 3 and up are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for Nature Story Corner this morning at 10am. More info...
• Preschoolers are invited to the University City library at 2pm for Creating with Books. More info...
• Elementary ages are invited tot he Sugar Creek library at 3:45pm for Afternoon Adventures. More info...

Save The Date:
October 1-5: Disney on Ice More info...
October 11: Christ Church Fall Festival More info...
October 18: Dilworth Methodist Fall Festival More info...
November 14-16: Marvel Universe LIVE More info...
December 13: The Singing Christmas Tree for Kids More info...
January 9-10, 2015: Monster Jam More info...

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

Mom To Mom Consign...New Version & Fall Promotion

As most of you know, I LOVE consignment. As most of you also know, in addition to doing The Queen City Buzz each week, I co-own a children's consignment iPhone app and website called Mom To Mom Consign. We just released a new version of the app to the App Store, and the website is almost complete. If you love consignment, or know someone who does, I hope you'll check it out. You can download the FREE app HERE. Through November 1st, anyone that downloads the app, and creates a new account will be entered to win a $100 Visa gift card!!

Speaking of consignment...there are LOTS of wonderful fall sales happening this week. Check out the calendar for details.

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, September 15

• If you homeschool, this week is Homeschool Week at Discovery Place. More info...
• Teri's Kidz Consignment Sale opens today at 9am, with shopping opportunities through Saturday. More info...
• Ages 3 and up are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Nature Story Corner. More info...
• Ages 3 to 5 are invited to the University library at 2pm for Creating with Books. More info...
• Meet the Octonauts now through September 28th at Sea Life Aquarium at Concord Mills. More info...

Tuesday, September 16

• Wallace's Wearhouse Consignment Sale begins today...children's & women's clothing! More info...
• The Music Box Lunch Box Series continues at Romare Bearden Park today at noon. Hear sounds from Roy Daye. More info..
• Head to the West Boulevard library this afternoon at 4pm for Cultural Exploration: Hispanic Heritage Month. More info...
• Elementary ages are invited to the Scaleybrak library this afternoon at 5pm for LEGOs. More info..., or head to the Hickory Grove library at 5pm for a screening of The LEGO Movie. More info...

Wednesday, September 17

• Shop for yourself this week at the Green Jeans Sale in Southpark. The sale begins this morning at 9am! More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday: Signed, Sealed, Delivered this morning at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Wild Wednesdays: Owl Babies today at 12:30pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Museum of York County's Whoooo Goes There? this afternoon at 1pm. More info...
• Burger 21 in Ballantyne is offering Half Off Kids Wednesdays with kids activities. Tonight 4-8pm. 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 continues this evening at Romare Bearden Park. 5:30-9:00pm. Tonight enjoy music from Gal Friday. More info..

Thursday, September 18

• The Auto Fair kicks off today at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Catch the fun through Sunday. More info...
• Hear sounds from Heywire this evening, 6:30-9:30pm at Sunset at the Metropolitan. More info...
• Learn how your backyard can provide Water for Wildlife this evening at 7pm at Queens University. More info...
• Don't miss the fun of River Jam at the US National Whitewater Center. Music and fun this evening with Sol Driven Train. More info...

Friday, September 19

• Today is Talk Like a Pirate Day at Krispy Kreme...aarrgghh....and YUM!! More info...
• Test your directional skills at the Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze...now open weekends through November 2. More info...
• Hall Family Farm opens today for their fall season!! More info...
• The Music Box Lunch Box Series continues at Romare Bearden Park today at noon. Hear sounds from Todd Johnson. More info...
• Be sure to make room on your calendar this weekend for Festival in the Park. The fun begins today at 4pm. More info...
• Grownups are invited to Discovery Place this evening for Science on the Rocks: Fanfest beginning at 5pm. More info...
• The Anne Springs Close Greenway is hosting the Fiddle 'n Pig Shindig Annual BBQ & Bluegrass Festival this evening and tomorrow. More info...
• The Blakeney Summer Concert Series continues. Live music Friday & Saturday evenings. More info...
• Don't miss Northlake Mall's Concerts in the Courtyard this evening with musical sounds from Pushh. More info...
• Definitely best for older kids and adults, Scarowinds is now open weekends. More info...

Saturday, September 20

• If you are an educator, you get FREE admission on Saturdays in September at Discovery Place, Discovery Place Kids, and The Charlotte Nature Museum. More info...
• UNCC is hosting its annual International Festival today beginning at 10am. More info...
• Head to the Main Street Children's Museum for their Worldwide Day of Play, today 10am-4pm. More info...
• Children's Theatre of Charlotte kicks off its season with 101 Dalmatians with shows through October 19th. More info...
• Ages 10 and up are invited to Discovery Place in Uptown for Dissection Series: Arthropods today at 10:30am. More info...
• Don't miss the Lincoln County Apple Festival today in downtown Lincolnton. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for Skyscraper, today at 10:45am and 1:45pm. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Keep the Beat Den Den Drum. More info...
• Don't miss Cajun Fest this afternoon at Romare Bearden Park beginning at 2:30pm. Food, music and fun for the whole family. More info...
• Stonecrest continues their Summer Concert Series. Live outdoor music on Fridays and Saturdays. More info..
• RiverJam continues tonight at the US National Whitewater Center with music from Matrimony. More info...

Sunday, September 21

• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Migratory Challenges today at 12:30pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for Skyscraper, today at and 1:45pm. More info...
• The For Every Season Consignment Sale begins this afternoon at 3pm. More info...
• Davidson hosts Concerts on the Green this evening with the sounds of the Davidson Symphony & Jazz Ensemble. More info...

Monday, September 22

• Did you know today is "Hobbits Day"? Head to Imaginon at noon for fun activities to celebrate! More info...
• Head to the Myers Park library this evening at 6pm for Family Movie Night and a screening of How to Eat Fried Worms. More info...

Save The Date:
October 1-5: Disney on Ice More info...
November 14-16: Marvel Universe LIVE More info...
December 13: The Singing Christmas Tree for Kids More info...
January 9-10, 2015: Monster Jam More info...

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

Charlotte Warehouse Sale Returns!

It's time again for the Charlotte Warehouse Sale...NEW women's clothing, shoes and accessories for your shopping pleasure. This sale begins Wednesday evening and runs through Sunday afternoon. The sale is conveniently located at the Shoppes at Davis Lake. The BEST news? Charlotte Warehouse Sale is giving one lucky QCB reader a $50 gift certificate for the sale. Head over to our Facebook Page for details...enter by Tuesday at 9pm. Have a great week!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, September 8

• All ages are invited to the West Boulevard library this afternoon at 3pm for their Library Anniversary Celebration. More info...
• Ages 8 to 11 are invited to the South County library this afternoon at 4:15pm for Readers Theatre: Drama Rama. More info...
• Check out Barnes & Noble - Birkdale for Elf on the Shelf: A Birthday Tradition this morning at 4:30pm. More info...
• Ages 9 to 12 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center this afternoon for Catawba Studies 1-4pm. More info...

Tuesday, September 9

• Check out Barnes & Noble - Arboretum for Elf on the Shelf: A Birthday Tradition this morning at 9:30am. More info...
• The Gaston County Museum hosts Terrific Toddler Tuesday - King Cotton this morning at 10am. More info...
• Head to Barnes & Noble - Morrison for Don't Let the Crayons Quit at 11am. More info..., also at Barnes & Noble - Arboretum at 11am. More info..., also at Barnes & Noble - Carolina Place at 11am. More info...
• The Music Box Lunch Box Series continues at Romare Bearden Park today at noon. Hear sounds from Gabriel Bello. More info..
• The Latta Plantation Nature Center hosts Latta Homeschoolers: Fishing this afternoon at 12:30 for ages 7 to 12. More info...
• If you homeschool, head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this afternoon at 1:30 for A Look Into the Lives of Animals. For ages 8 to 12; please register. More info...
• Today is a FREE Tuesday at the Schiele Museum. 4-8pm. More info..., and teachers are invited on this afternoon for an Educator's Open House, 4-7pm. More info...
• Ages 5 to 8 are invited to the Matthews library this afternoon at 4:30pm for Story Explorers: Book Nuts. More info...
• Elementary ages are invited to the Scaleybark library this afternoon at 5pm for Fractured Fairytales. More info...

Wednesday, September 3

• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday: Farm Life this morning at 11am. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Wild Wednesdays: Crafty Birds today at 12:30pm. More info...
• Burger 21 in Ballantyne is offering Half Off Kids Wednesdays with kids activities. Tonight 4-8pm. 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 continues this evening at Romare Bearden Park. 5:30-9:00pm. Tonight enjoy music from The Swingin' Medallions. More info..

Thursday, September 11

• Ages 10 to 13 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center this afternoon for Muddy Boots Club at 1pm. More info...
• Hear sounds from On The Boarder this evening, 6:30-9:30pm at Sunset at the Metropolitan. More info...
• Don't miss the fun of River Jam at the US National Whitewater Center. Music and fun this evening with Main Squeeze. More info...

Friday, September 12

• The Music Box Lunch Box Series continues at Romare Bearden Park today at noon. Hear sounds from Shane Tracy. More info...
• Ages 9 and up are invited to the McDowell Nature Center this afternoon at 4pm to join in a game of Capture the Flag. More info...
• The Gaston County Museum hosts their Blues Out Back Series featuring the sounds of Big Ron Hunter. This evening at 6:30pm. More info...
• The Blakeney Summer Concert Series continues. Live music Friday & Saturday evenings. More info...
• Don't miss Northlake Mall's Concerts in the Courtyard this evening with musical sounds from Rough Draft. More info...
• Head to Belmont this evening for the final installation of Friday Night Live and hear the sounds of Ken Knox & Company. 7-10pm. More info...
• Ages 5 and up are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this evening at 7:30pm for their Campfire Roast. More info...
• Don't miss Harrisburg's Movies in the Park this evening at Harrisburg Park with a screening of Planes. More info... 

Saturday, September 13

• If you are an educator, you get FREE admission on Saturdays in September at Discovery Place, Discovery Place Kids, and The Charlotte Nature Museum. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Scales & Tails today, 10am-1pm. More info...
• Historic Brattonsville hosts By The Sweat of Our Brows today, 10am-4pm. More info...
• Celebrate 50 years of Where The Wild Things Are this morning at 11am at Barnes & Noble - Morrison. More info..., also at Barnes & Noble - Arboretum at 11am. More info..., and at Carolina Place at 11am. More info...
• Ages 10 and up are invited to Discovery Place for Build It, Make It, Take It: Wind Tubes at 10:30am. Please register. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for Bon Appetit!, today at 11:00am and 2pm. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Build Your Name Apple. More info...
• Don't miss the fun at the 20th Festival of India today and tomorrow in Uptown beginning at noon. More info...
• The Museum of York County hosts Ferns & Fossils - Family Day this afternoon, 12-2pm. More info...
• Don't miss the 2014 Sunset Jazz Festival this afternoon/evening, 2-9pm at Symphony Park at Southpark. More info...
• Southpark Mall hosts a Kidgits Julius, Jr. Event this afternoon, 2-4pm at center court. More info...
• Stonecrest continues their Summer Concert Series. Live outdoor music on Fridays and Saturdays. More info..
• RiverJam continues tonight at the US National Whitewater Center with music from Fruition. More info...

Sunday, September 14

• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Calling All Cluckers today at 12:30pm. More info...
• Ages 5 and up are invited to the McDowell Nature Center this afternoon at 2pm for Dip Netting. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for Bon Appetit!, today at and 2pm. More info...

Monday, September 15

• Ages 3 and up are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Nature Story Corner. More info...
• Ages 3 to 5 are invited to the University library at 2pm for Creating with Books. More info...
  

Save The Date:
September 19-21: Festival in the Park More info...
October 1-5: Disney on Ice More info...
November 14-16: Marvel Universe LIVE More info...
December 13: The Singing Christmas Tree for Kids More info...
January 9-10, 2015: Monster Jam More info...

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