Sunday, November 16, 2014

Ready or Not...The Holidays are HERE!


Whether you like it or not, the holidays have arrived in Charlotte. Santa has set up shop at the area malls, all the big stores are decorated to the nines, and the Christmas tree lots are putting up their fences and lights as we speak. Thanksgiving is NEXT Thursday, and Christmas is a mere 39 days away! Black Friday ads are on TV, and you can find all of the sale circulars online. I feel like it comes earlier every year!! On a positive note, all of the fun holiday family events and traditions are about to start...lots of fun holiday events happening this week. Merry, merry, y'all!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, November 17
  • Leftover Luxuries' "pop up" warehouse sale is open today...continues through the 22nd. More info...
  • The Mint Hill library offers Sensory Storytime this morning at 11:15am. More info...
  • Elementary ages are invited to the Sugar Creek library this afternoon at 3:45pm for Afternoon AdventuresMore info...
  • Don't miss Native American History & Culture this evening at 6pm at the Scaleybark libraryMore info...

Tuesday, November 18
  • Barnes & Noble Morrison hosts Love Monster & the Perfect Present Storytime this morning at 11am. More info..., also at the Carolina Place location. More info...
  • Head to Imaginon this morning at 11:30 to see a Puppet Show. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy a morning downtown. More info...
  • 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 Library Foundation Friends Council is hosting a Book Drive this evening at Chick-Fil-a Southend from 6 to 8pm. More info...

Wednesday, November 19
  • Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday: Toddler Movement 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: Ocean Adventure today at 12:30pm. More info...
  • If you homeschool, head to the Museum of York County today at 1pm for Homeschool Day: Predator or Prey. Please register. More info...
  • The South County library hosts an American Girl Book Club this afternoon at 4:15pm. Please register. More info...
  • Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...

Thursday, November 20
  • Ages 7 to 12 are invited on a Muddy Boots Fieldtrip today, 9am-4pm...perfect for homeschool families. Please register. More info... 
  • The Museum of York County opens a new exhibit today. Check out On Holiday With SantaMore info...
  • Head to the West Blvd. library this afternoon at 4pm for a Community Service Project benefiting the Charlotte Rescue Mission. More info... 
  • Chick-Fil-a at Cotswold hosts Family Game Night today, 5-7pm. Don't miss the fun! More info...
  • Kids eat FREE tonight at Earth Fare locations!!More info...

Friday, November 21
  • St. Nick's Sack Toy Sale begins this morning in Huntersville!! More info...
  • Bundle up and head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for their Friday Morning HikeMore info...
  • Holidays at the Garden begins today at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Through December 31. More info...
  • Head to Southpark's Symphony Park beginning at 5pm for their Annual Tree Lighting at Symphony ParkMore info...
  • Holiday on Ice winter ice skating kicks off today and continues through January 4th. More info...
  • Ride The Polar Express at The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad weekends now through January 4th. More info...
  • Don't miss Downtown Concord's Annual Tree Lighting this evening, 5:30-7:30pm. More info...
  • Beginning at 6pm this evening, enjoy the 6th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration at Piedmont Town Center. More info...
  • The Christmas Wonderland of Lights begins tonight at Zootastic Park, and continues evenings through December 31st. More info...
  • Lace up shoes for a nighttime run at the 2nd Annual Eggnog Jog 5K at Charlotte Motor Speedway. More info...

Saturday, November 22
  • See Dinosaurs in Motion at Discovery Place in uptown Charlotte. On display through January 16th. More info...
  • Looking for a unique holiday gift for the kids? Head to Barnes & Noble - Arboretum this morning at 10am for the ABC Charlotte Author Signing EventMore info... 
  • Don't miss Harvest Day today at the Schiele Museum, 10am-4pm. More info...
  • The Scaleybark library hosts Poetry & Pancakes this morning at 10:30am. More info...
  • The Carolina Renaissance Festival  continues Saturdays and Sundays through tomorrow. More info...
  • Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center today at 11am for Feathers and FriendsMore info...
  • Lots of fun activities including a Thanksgiving Snack today at Discovery Place Kids at 11am and 2pm. More info...
  • Learn to Draw like Mo Willems today at 11am at Barnes & Noble - Morrison. More info..., and the Arboretum location, More info...
  • Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Giving Thanks CenterpieceMore info...
  • Barnes & Noble - Morrison hosts Puppet Making & Holiday Sing-Along this afternoon at 1pm for ages 4 and up. More info..., also at the Arboretum location. More info...
  • Imaginon hosts Story Explorers: We're Talking Turkey this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
  • The 85th Annual Concord Christmas Parade steps off this afternoon at 2:30pm. More info...
  • Speedway Christmas opens this evening and continues through December 30th. More info...

Sunday, November 23
  • Don't miss The Nutcracker Ballet at Barnes & Noble this afternoon at the Arboretum location at 12:30pm. 
  • Head to the Charlotte Nature Museum this afternoon at 12:30pm for a special program about Great GrasslandsMore info...
  • Ages 4 and up are invited to Barnes & Noble - Morrison at 1pm for their Snowmen at Night StorytimeMore info..., also at the Arboretum location. More info...
  • Don't miss Discovery Place Kids' Thanksgiving Snack this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
  • The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts their Feeding Frenzy this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
  • Barnes & Noble - Carolina Place hosts LEGO Storytime this afternoon at 3pm. More info...

Monday, November 24
  • Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for their Nature Story CornerMore info...
  • Imaginon hosts Family Storytime this morning at 10:30am. More info...

Save The Date:
November 27: Novant Thanksgiving Day Parade More info...
December 6: Breakfast with Santa 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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