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| My "Teal Pumpkin Project" in progress. |
Halloween is such a fun time of year for kids of all ages. A lot of the focus is on the candy, and for some kids, that's tough. Two of my three kids have life-threatening food allergies, so we trick or treat without eating any treats along the way (unless I bring something from home), go home, sort through the stash, and keep the "safe" candies. This year, FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) started the "Teal Pumpkin Project" in an effort to spread awareness, and make the holiday a little less stressful for allergy kids and allergy moms. Check out the info HERE, and consider taking part if it works for you...you don't have to give up handing out candy, but you might consider adding something to your treat bowl this year! Hope you have a very happy and SAFE Halloween.
Blessings,
The Buzz
Monday, October 27
- It's FREE Coffee Monday at Chick-Fil-A. More info...
- Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Nature Story Corner. More info...
- It's Pajama Movie Night tonight at 6pm at the Myers Park library with a screening of Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. More info...
Tuesday, October 28
- Don't miss Toddler Tuesdays today (and Tuesdays through December 16) at Sea Life Aquarium. 1 FREE child (3-12) with an adult ticket (other children $5). More info...
- The Plaza Midwood library presents Family Storytime in Midwood Park this morning at 10:30am. More info...
- Elementary ages are invited to the Mountain Island library this afternoon at 4:30pm for Afternoon Adventures: Ready Animator. More info...
- Boys in grades 2 to 5 are invited to the Cornelius library at 4:30pm for Boys Will be Boys. More info...
- The University City library is hosting a Fall Festival this afternoon, 4:30-6pm. More info...
Wednesday, October 29
- Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday: Science Lab at 11am and 2pm. More info...
- Head to Pocket Park in Uptown for FREE Music on Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm. More info...
- The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Wild Wednesdays: Crabby Crustaceans 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...
- The South County library hosts their Fall Festival for ages 5 and under this morning, 10am-12pm. More info...
- Imaginon also hosts their Fall Festival this morning at 11am. More info...
- Head to the Morrison library this afternoon at 2pm for their Fall Festival. Costumes welcome. More info...
- Ages 8 to 11 are invited to the Mountain Island library today at 4:30pm for Internet Basics for Kids. Please register. More info...
- The Shoppes at University Place continue their Fall Concert Series this evening, 6-9pm with music from Trial By Fire (Journey Tribute). More info...
Friday, October 31 - Happy Halloween!
- Wear your costume to Krispy Kreme today and get a FREE doughnut. More info...
- Don't miss getting your FREE Scary Face Pancakes for kids 12 and under today! 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...pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, and some AMAZING apple cider donuts!! More info...
- Lots of fun activities for Halloween today at Discovery Place Kids at 11am and 2pm. More info...
- FREE Halloween Activities wrap up today at Bass Pro Shops. More info...
- Don't miss Trick-or-Treat on the Square in downtown Dallas this evening, 5-7pm. More info...
- Head to Northlake Mall this evening for Mall-o-Ween, 5-7pm. More info...
- Wear your costume to Chipotle this evening, 5pm to close and grab some $3 menu specials for their Boorito celebration. More info...
- Definitely best for older kids and adults, Scarowinds is now open weekends. More info...
Saturday, November 1
- Piedmont Progressive Preschool presents the Enchanted Fall Festival today 11am-3pm with fun for the whole family. More info...
- See Dinosaurs in Motion at Discovery Place in uptown Charlotte. On display through January 16th. More info...
- The Carolina Renaissance Festival continues Saturdays and Sundays through November 23rd. More info...
- Head to Discovery Place Kids for Community Yoga at 11am. More info...
- Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Scarecrow Puppet. More info...
- Memorial Stadium is the place to be this afternoon for the Classroom Central Field Day, 1-4pm. More info...
- Opera Carolina hosts an Open House at their new homestead in Elizabeth. 2-5pm. More info...
- Hike off some of that candy this afternoon at the Reedy Creek Nature Center's Fall Harvest Hike at 2:30pm. More info...
- Ages 5 and up are invited to McDowell's Crafty Corner this afternoon at the McDowell Nature Center at 3pm. More info...
- Enjoy FREE admission this afternoon at the Levine Museum of the New South's Day of the Dead Festival of Souls. 12-4pm. More info...
- The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Temperate Forests today at 12:30pm. More info...
- Ages 6 and up are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center today at 2pm for Outrageous Owls. More info...
- Ages 5 and up are invited to Spider Hunting this afternoon at 2pm at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info...
- Head to the Main Street Children's Museum this afternoon at 3pm for their OWL Book Club featuring author Caroline Combs. More info...
Monday, November 3
- Homeschoolers ages 9 to 13 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for Catawba Studies this afternoon, 1-4pm. More info...
Save The Date:
November 9: Yo Gabba Gabba LIVE More info...
November 14-16: Marvel Universe LIVE More info...
December 6: Christ Church Christmas Bazaar More info...
December 13: The Singing Christmas Tree for Kids More info...
January 9-10, 2015: Monster Jam More info...
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