Happy June!!

Happy June!! Not exactly sure how we got to June so fast, but it's here!! Many area schools are already out...just 9 more days for CMS (but who's counting)! Lots of outdoor fun is happening this week in The Queen City. Are there other great summer events that you'd like to see highlighted in The Buzz? Please email any information to queencitybuzz@gmail.com. Summer fun every day is coming soon!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, June 1

• The Spraygrounds are open daily at 10am and will be open until 8pm through Labor Day. More info...
• Make your way to the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden this morning at 10am for their Mommy (or Daddy) & Me Monday. More info...
• Head to the West Boulevard library this morning at 10:15 for a screening of Curious George 2: Follow that Monkey. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts their Creature Feature program this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Charlotte Mecklenburg library storytimes return after their May hiatus...lots of choices today! More info...

Tuesday, June 2

• Toddler Tuesdays are back at Sea Life Aquarium today (and every Tuesday), More info...
• The Music Box Lunch Series continues at Romare Bearden Park today with live music Tuesdays (and Fridays) at noon. Today's music provided by Colby Dobbs. More info...
• The Main Street Children's Museum kicks off their summer Tuesdays at Two program this afternoon for ages 2 to 6. More info...

Wednesday, June 3

• Don't miss Wonderful Wednesday: Color Mixing today at 11am and 2pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Head to Pocket Park in Uptown for FREE Music on Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm. More info...
• Imaginon hosts Bilingual Storytime this morning at 11:30am. Pack a picnic and enjoy lunch uptown afterward. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Wild Wednesday: Shaaaarks!! today at 12:30. 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 tonight at Romare Bearden Park. FREE music by The Extraordinaires this evening, 6-9pm. More info...

Thursday, June 4

• Head to Kannapolis today for their Thursdays on Main - Lunchtime Series with live music from Back Porch Bluegrass. More info...
• Enjoy Garden Nights tonight at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Fun for the whole family, and childcare offered tonight! More info...
• It's that time of year again for the USNWC's River Jam with FREE live music every Thursday and Saturday evening. A great way to get outside and have fun with the whole family.More info...

Friday, June 5

• The Music Box Lunch Series continues at Romare Bearden Park today with live music at noon. Today's music provided by Dave Haywood. More info...
• Ages 7 to 14 are invited to celebrate World Environment Day this afternoon at 1pm at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. Please register. More info...
• Don't miss Imaginon's newest exhibit opening today. Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog will be here until September 5th. More info...

Saturday, June 6

• The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden hosts Wild About Summer - Bee Wild today 9am-3pm. More info...
• Join SeaLife Aquarium, Surfrider Foundation and Catawba Riverkeepers for a Catawba River Conservation Expedition this morning at 9:30 am at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info... 
• Experience a Civil War Reenactment today and tomorrow at Latta Plantation. Today, 10am-4pm. More info...
• The Schiele Museum is the place to be today for Clash of the Bots 6 happening 10am-5pm. More info...
• Today is World Oceans Day. Lots of special activities and events at Discovery Place today. More info...
• Families with children in grades PreK to 2 are invited to Discovery Place's One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish event this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Families with children in grades 3 to 5 are invited to Discovery Place's Over the Rainbow event this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for special activities about Sound Waves today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Historic Rosedale hosts Felicity's Tea Party this morning at 11am complete with formal tea and etiquette tips. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Beaded Bubble Wand. More info.
• FREE live music today and every Saturday afternoon in conjunction with Discovery Place's new Guitar exhibit. More info...
• Down miss the Summer Concert this evening at 7pm at Village Park in Kannapolis. Tonight's music provided by Little River Band with fireworks following the concert. More info...

Sunday, June 7

• Enjoy an afternoon at the Charlotte Nature Museum during their Nature Trading Project event today at 12:30pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for special activities about Sound Waves today at 2pm. More info...
• Don't miss Charlotte Symphony's Summer Pops Opening Night this evening at Symphony Park. Gates open at 5pm. More info...

Monday, June 8

• Barnes & Noble - Carolina Place hosts their Marvelous Monday Storytime this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Kids Bowl Free begins today at Ten Park Lanes...FREE bowling for kids every weekday through August 28. Please register. More info...
• Cool off with a trip the Spraygrounds today. Open daily 10am-8pm through Labor Day.  More info...

Save The Date:
June 12: Kidz Bop Kids LIVE @ The Filmore
June 14: Sunday Fun Day: Summer Kick Off @ Mint Museum Uptown
June 16: Regal Summer Movie Express begins @ Regal Cinemas
June 21-25: VBS @ Asbury United Methodist Church

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