Happy Halloween Week!

It's Halloween week and that means LOTS of family fun happening all over town. Lots of opportunities to dress up and have a great time. Don't forget that the time changes this weekend...set those clocks BACK an hour before you go to bed Saturday night. Maybe the trick-or-treating and excitement of Halloween will wear the kids out enough to actually get that extra hour of sleep...one can always hope!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, October 26

• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for their Nature Story Corner. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts their Creature Feature program this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• The Independence library hosts Rookie Science for Preschoolers this morning at 11:30am for ages 3 to 5. More info...
• It's Pajama Movie Night tonight at 6pm at the Myers Park library. Enjoy a screening of Coraline. More info...

Tuesday, October 27

• Toddler Tuesdays are back at Sea Life Aquarium today (and every Tuesday), More info...
• Don't miss Sensory Concoctions today (and Thursday) at Discovery Place Kids at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Bass Pro Shops at Concord Mills hosts FREE Halloween Activities all week long. More info...

Wednesday, October 28

• Ages 2 to 3 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for Young Explorers: Itsy-Bitsy Spiders this morning at 10:15. More info...
• Wee Wednesdays continue today at the Main Street Children's Museum at 10:30am. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Bubble Time today (and Friday) at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Head to Pocket Park in Uptown for FREE Music on Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Charlotte Nature Museum's Wild Wednesday: Leaves, Branches, Trunks & Roots today at 12:30pm. More info...
• The Latta Plantation Nature Center hosts Nature Detectives: Spider Adventures this afternoon at 1:30 for ages 4 to 6. More info...
• Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...

Thursday, October 29

• The South County library hosts a Children's Fall Festival this morning at 10am. More info...
• Don't miss a Puppet Show this morning at 11:30am at Imaginon. More info...
• The Morrison library hosts their Fall Festival for preschoolers this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• Check out the final show of the Fall Concert Series at the Shoppes at University Place this evening at 6pm. More info...

Friday, October 30

• Head to the NC Music Factory this afternoon at 4pm for the GUTS Charlotte pumpkin carving contest benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. More info... 
• Check out the Annual Halloween March on Main Street in Davidson this evening at 5pm. More info...
• Carmel Presbyterian Church is hosting their Trunk or Treat this evening, 6-8pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Costume Campfire this evening at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info...
• The Schiele Museum of Natural History hosts their Schiele Trail-O-Treats this evening, 6-8pm. More info...
• Ray's Splash Planet hosts Halloween Carnival & Haunted Tour today at 6:30pm. More info...
• Coraline has its last two performances at Children's Theatre of Charlotte tonight and tomorrow afternoon. Best for ages 8 and up. More info...

Saturday, October 31 - Happy Halloween!

• Enjoy the last of the Fall Frolic Weekends at the Anne Springs Close Greenway today and tomorrow. More info...
• Latta Plantation hosts their All Hallows Eve Family Day today, 10am-2pm. More info...
• Don't miss Spinning Spiders & Creepy Crawlers today at the Charlotte Nature Museum. 10am-1pm. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids celebrates all things Halloween today with their Happy Halloween! event at 11am. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make a Spooky Spiderweb. More info.
• Head to Discovery Place for their Halloween Birthday Bash beginning this morning at 11am. More info...
• Concord Mills is the place to be for their Kidgits Boo Bash & Halloween Party w/ Mr. Nigel today at noon. More info...
• The town of Dallas hosts Halloween on the Square this evening, 5-9pm with the Gaston County Museum. More info...
• Don't forget to FALL BACK tonight...set clocks back one hour (and cross your fingers that the kids sleep). 

Sunday, November 1

• Don't miss the Great Pumpkin Fest for the final day today at Carowinds. More info...
• Head to the Levine Museum of the New South for Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos today 12-4pm. More info...
• Enjoy an afternoon at the Charlotte Nature Museum during their Wonderful Webs event today at 12:30pm. More info...

Monday, November 2

• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Budding Adventures for ages 3 to 5. More info...
• Ages 5 to 11 are invited to the McDowell Nature Center for Beginner's Firebuilding at 10:30am. More info...
• Grab the little ones and the stroller and enjoy a fall hike during Babes in the Woods today at 1:30pm at the McDowell Nature Center. More info..

Save The Date:

November 7: EpicFest @ Imaginon

November 7: Backcountry Explorers: Cooking @ Charlotte Museum of History

November 14: Backcountry Beer Fest @ Charlotte Museum of History

December 5: Christ Church Christmas Bazaar @ Christ Episcopal Church

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

Hope you've enjoyed a wonderful fall week. Pumpkin patches have been open for a few weeks now, but this is the week when the Halloween events start popping up all over the place. Dress up your little ghouls and goblins and have a great time this week!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, October 19

• Ages 3 to 6 are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Budding Adventures. More info...
• Head to Ray's Splash Planet for some indoor water fun during their Parent & Tot Meet and Greet today, 10am-3pm. More info...
• Don't miss Spanish Now! Introduction to Spanish for Preschoolers this morning at 11:30am at the Independence library. More info...

Tuesday, October 20

• Toddler Tuesdays are back at Sea Life Aquarium today (and every Tuesday), More info...
• The Plaza Midwood library hosts Sensory Storytime this afternoon at 1:30pm. More info...
• Don't miss Sensory Concoctions today (and Thursday) at Discovery Place Kids at 11am and 2pm. More info...

Wednesday, October 21

• Atherton Market hosts Tot Time at The Market this morning (and every Wednesday) at 10am. More info...
• Wee Wednesdays continue today at the Main Street Children's Museum at 10:30am. More info...
• The Mint Museum Randolph hosts a Mini Masters Art Workshop: Pattern Play this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Bubble Time today (and Friday) at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Head to Pocket Park in Uptown for FREE Music on Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Charlotte Nature Museum's Wild Wednesday: Plant Parade today at 12:30pm. More info...
• Today is a Homeschool Wednesday at the York County Museum this afternoon, 1-3pm. More info...
• Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...

Thursday, October 22

• The Mint Museum Randolph hosts a Mini Masters Art Workshop: Pattern Play this afternoon at 1:30pm. More info...
• Head to the shops at Morrison this afternoon/evening for Spooktacular at Morrison. 4:30-7pm. More info...
• Check out the Fall Concert Series at the Shoppes at University Place this evening at 6pm. More info...

Friday, October 23

• No School for CMS - Teacher Workday
• 3rd through 5th graders can head to the McDowell Nature Center for their School's Out Nature Day today, 9am-4pm. Please register. More info...
• The preschool set (ages 3 to 5) are invited to Atomz Lab this morning for Moms Morning Out. 10:30am-12noon. Please register. More info...
• Matthews Police Explorers and the Matthews/South Charlotte Key Club present their Haunted Trail this weekend and next behind the Matthews Community Center. More info...
• Ages 5 and up are invited to Atomz Lab for Parents Night Out tonight, 6-9pm. The theme is Spooky Science. Please register. More info...
• The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Creepy Crawly Critter-ween this evening, 6-9pm. More info...

Saturday, October 24

• Lace up your shoes for the Mummy Shuffle this morning at First Baptist Church in Clover, SC. More info...
• Today is Chemistry Day at Discovery Place. Enjoy special exhibits and activities all day long. More info...
• Enjoy Fall Frolic Weekends at the Anne Springs Close Greenway today and tomorrow (and weekends through November 1). More info...
• Historic Brattonsville is the place to be today and tomorrow for their Civil War Reenactment. 10am-4pm today and 10am-3pm tomorrow. More info...
• Happy Birthday Discovery Place Kids Huntersville. Today they turn 5 are celebrating all day long. More info...
• Rural Hill and the Town of Huntersville host Halloween Fun today 11am-2pm. More info...
• And Matthews hosts their Not-So-Spooky Halloween today, 11am-2pm at Stumptown Park. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make a Spooktacular Puppet. More info.
• Bootanical happens today and tomorrow at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. 11am-3pm. More info...
• Today is Spooky Science Saturday at the Museum of York County. 12-2pm. More info...
• Don't miss Spooktacular at Berewick this afternoon, 1-4pm. More info...
• Today is the day for the Belmont Boo Festival in downtown Belmont. 1-8pm. More info...

Sunday, October 25

• Don't miss the Great Pumpkin Fest today (and weekends through November 1) at Carowinds. More info...
• Enjoy an afternoon at the Charlotte Nature Museum during their Plant Hike event today at 12:30pm. More info...
• Experience Autumn in Early Carolina this afternoon, 1-5pm at the Schiele Museum. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for special activities about Pumpkin Play today at 2pm. More info...
• Check out the Roly Poly Races this afternoon at 2pm at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...

Monday, October 26

• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for their Nature Story Corner. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts their Creature Feature program this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• The Independence library hosts Rookie Science for Preschoolers this morning at 11:30am for ages 3 to 5. More info...
• It's Pajama Movie Night tonight at 6pm at the Myers Park library. Enjoy a screening of Coraline. More info...

Save The Date:

• October 30: GUTS Pumpkin Carving Contest More info...
• October 30: Costume Campfire More info...
• October 31: Halloween on the Square More info...

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

The Charlotte Warehouse Sale Returns This Week!

The Charlotte Warehouse Sale returns this week to the Shoppes at Davis Lake. From the Charlotte Warehouse Sale folks:

Lots of fabulous, brand-new fall & winter merchandise just arrived. We have over 7,500 items, including fantastic brands like Ralph Lauren, Bar III, Kensie, Calvin Klein, Jones New York, INC, Tahari, Michael Kors and more! Don't forget about the shoes...Nine West, Coach, Guess, Franco Sarto, Aerosoles, Bandolino, and Steve Madden (just to name a few). Shop early to find your perfect pair of winter boots, holiday party heels, or fabulous flats!

We're excited to be able to offer a wonderful selection of holiday decorations at this sale! There will be a winter wonderland of stockings, tree skirts, beautiful ornaments, fun figurines and more!

Don't miss it!

Blessings,

The Buzz

Monday, October 12

• The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Nature Story Corner this morning at 10am for ages 3 to 6. More info...
• Ages 4 and up are invited to the McDowell Nature Center this morning at 10:30am to learn all about Creepy Crawlies. More info...
• Ray's Splash Planet invites ages 2 1/2 to 5 for Sponge Painting: Halloween this morning at 10:30am. Please register. More info...

Tuesday, October 13

• Toddler Tuesdays are back at Sea Life Aquarium today (and every Tuesday), More info...
• Library Storytime Goes to Midwood Park this morning at 10:30am with library friends from the Plaza Midwood branch. More info...
• Don't miss Sensory Concoctions today (and Thursday) at Discovery Place Kids at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Today is a FREE Tuesday sponsored by Duke Energy at the Schiele Museum with FREE admission, 4-8pm. More info...

Wednesday, October 14

• Atherton Market hosts Tot Time at The Market this morning (and every Wednesday) at 10am. More info...
• Wee Wednesdays continue today at the Main Street Children's Museum at 10:30am. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Bubble Time today (and Friday) at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Head to Pocket Park in Uptown for FREE Music on Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Charlotte Nature Museum's Wild Wednesday: Flowers for Grandma 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...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this evening at 7pm for S'Mores & More. More info...

Thursday, October 15

• Check out the Fall Concert Series at the Shoppes at University Place this evening at 6pm. More info...
• Charlotte Christian Middle School Fine Arts presents Sleeping Beauty with shows this evening and on Saturday afternoon and evening. More info...

Friday, October 16

• The Matthews Playhouse presents James & The Giant Peach with shows through Sunday. More info...
• Book a sitter and make it a date night at Science on the Rocks: Fright at the Museum today at 5pm at Discovery Place. More info...
• Head to Matthews for their Food Truck Friday & Artist Showcase this evening, 5-9pm at Stumptown Park. More info...
• Pineville Fall Fest kicks off tonight and continues all day tomorrow at Pineville Lake Park. More info...
• Matthews Police Explorers and the Matthews/South Charlotte Key Club present their Haunted Trail this weekend and next behind the Matthews Community Center. More info...

Saturday, October 17

• Enjoy Fall Frolic Weekends at the Anne Springs Close Greenway today and tomorrow (and weekends through November 1). More info...
• Dilworth United Methodist Church hosts their Fall Festival today, 10am-1pm and FREE. More info...
• The Lost Hollow Music Fest is happening today and tomorrow at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for special activities about Science Potions today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make a Having a Hoot! Owl. More info.
• The Mint Museum Randolph hosts their Bilingual Stories & Music this morning at 11am. More info...
• Historic Brattonsville is open 3-9pm today for their Spirits & Stories: Brattonsville by Twilight event. More info...
• Ages 10 and up are invited to Dissection Series: Squid this afternoon at 4pm at Discovery Place. Dissection kits are limited, so get there early. More info...
• Charlotte Hornets vs. New York Knicks More info...

Sunday, October 18

• Don't miss the Great Pumpkin Fest today (and weekends through November 1) at Carowinds. More info...
• Enjoy an afternoon at the Charlotte Nature Museum during their Plant Hike event today at 12:30pm. More info...
• The Schiele Museum hosts Pumpkin Carving this afternoon, 1-4pm. Get your pumpkin Halloween ready! More info...
• The Mint Museum Uptown hosts their Sunday Fun Day today, 1-4pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for special activities about Science Potion today at 2pm. More info...

Monday, October 19

• Ages 3 to 6 are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Budding Adventures. More info...
• Head to Ray's Splash Planet for some indoor water fun during their Parent & Tot Meet and Greet today, 10am-3pm. More info...
• Don't miss Spanish Now! Introduction to Spanish for Preschoolers this morning at 11:30am at the Independence library. More info...

Save The Date:

• October 22: Spooktacular @ Morrison More info...
• October 24: Not-So-Spooky Halloween More info...
• October 31: Halloween on the Square More info...

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

Holy Cabin Fever, Batman!!!

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I don't know about you, but I am more than ready to get out of the house this week and get into some fun around Charlotte. Joaquin was definitely not as bad as forecast here in Charlotte, but it made for a LONG, rainy week and weekend, and LOTS of time at home. The weather looks to improve very soon...so thankful for that!

Thoughts and prayers are with those in Columbia and other places in South Carolina affected by the horrible flooding. A local group of moms is collecting clothing and household items to take there later in the week. If you are interested in donating, please email me at queencitybuzz@gmail.com.

Head over to our Facebook Page this week to enter to win a $50 gift certificate to the October Charlotte Warehouse Sale happening October 14-19. Facebook giveaway will run October 5-12th...mark your calendar for this sale!

Blessings,
The Buzz


Monday, October 5

• Ages 3 to 6 are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 10am for Budding Adventures. Please register. More info...
• Pack the stroller and your littlest one (ages 0 to 3) and head for a hike during Babes in the Woods at the McDowell Nature Center at 1:30pm. Please register. More info...
• Elementary ages are invited to the Plaza Midwood library today 4:30-6:30pm for "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library". More info...

Tuesday, October 6

• Toddler Tuesdays are back at Sea Life Aquarium today (and every Tuesday), More info...
• Don't miss Sensory Concoctions today (and Thursday) at Discovery Place Kids at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Dakota & Friends will be making an appearance at Imaginon. Check them out today, 11:30am-3pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Release Party: The Sword of Summer at Main Street Books in Davidson this afternoon at 3:30pm. More info...
• Head to Providence Day School for a TK-5th grade Admissions Open House this evening at 6:30pm. More info...

Wednesday, October 7

• Early Release Day for CMS...schools let out 3 hours early.
• Atherton Market hosts Tot Time at The Market this morning (and every Wednesday) at 10am. More info...
• Wee Wednesdays kick off their season today at the Main Street Children's Museum at 10:30am. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Bubble Time today (and Friday) at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Head to Pocket Park in Uptown for FREE Music on Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Charlotte Nature Museum's Wild Wednesday: Trees are Terrific today at 12:30pm. More info...
• The Afterschool Art Club kicks off this afternoon at 5pm for ages 6 to 11 at the Mint Museum Randolph. Registration required. More info...
• Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...
• Charlotte Country Day School hosts a JK & Kindergarten Admissions Open House this evening at 7pm. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Wisdom of the Woods: The Colors of Nature this evening at 7pm. More info...

Thursday, October 8

• Head to the Independence library at 2:30pm to see a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG). More info...
• This is the perfect time of year for some outdoor live music. Sunset at the Metropolitan  wraps up tonight at 5:30pm with music from Liquid Pleasure. More info...
• Check out the Fall Concert Series at the Shoppes at University Place this evening at 6pm. More info...

Friday, October 9

• Ages 8 and up are invited to be Reedy Creek Garden Stewards this morning 9-11am at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• Head to Charlotte Latin School for a TK-5th Grade Admissions Open House this morning at 9:30am. More info...
• Did you know there is such a thing as a Breakin' Convention, and it's in Charlotte today and tomorrow. More info...
• The Matthews Playhouse presents James & The Giant Peach with shows this weekend and next. More info...

Saturday, October 10

• Lace up your shoes for the 20th Annual Hopebuilders 5K & Stroller Roller 5K happening this morning at CMC. More info...
• Don't miss the Charlotte Mini Maker Faire today at Discovery Place - Uptown, 10am-4pm. More info...
• Autumn Treasures Fall Festival happens today and tomorrow in downtown Waxhaw. More info...
• Sure to be THE event of the season for the elementary age group, head to the Ritz Carlton for the American Girl Fashion Show today and tomorrow. More info...
• As part of the Breakin' Convention 2015, Street Jam happens today at Spirit Square, 10am-4pm. More info...
• The NASCAR Hall of Fame has a new mascot. Meet Champ the Cheetah this morning at 10am, and kids enjoy discounted admission to the hall. More info...
• Join the fun of the Fall Finale happening all day today at the US National Whitewater Center. More info...
• Wise Acres Organic Farm hosts their Fall Festival today in Indian Trail. 10am-5pm. More info...
• Enjoy Fall Frolic Weekends at the Anne Springs Close Greenway today and tomorrow (and weekends through November 1). More info...
• The Amazing Maize Maze opens today at Historic Rural Hill. Please note that there are some schedule changes this year due to the summer drought. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for special activities about Mix & Measure today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Ballantyne District Park is the place to be today for the 5th Annual Autumn in the Park  happening 11am-9pm.More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make a Not-So-Scary Scarecrow. More info.
• Learn all about vermicomposting this afternoon, 12-2pm, during Worms Eat My Lunch at the Museum of York County. More info...
• Check out the fun of Envirocaching this afternoon at 1pm at the Charlotte Nature Museum. More info...

Sunday, October 11

• Check out the Monthly Bird Walk  this morning at 8am at the Charlotte Nature Museum. More info...
• Don't miss the Great Pumpkin Fest today (and weekends through November 1) at Carowinds. More info...
• 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 Mix & Measure today at 2pm. More info...

Monday, October 12 - Columbus Day

• The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Nature Story Corner this morning at 10am for ages 3 to 6. More info...
• Ages 4 and up are invited to the McDowell Nature Center this morning at 10:30am to learn all about Creepy Crawlies. More info...
• Ray's Splash Planet invites ages 2 1/2 to 5 for Sponge Painting: Halloween this morning at 10:30am. Please register. More info...

Save The Date:

• October 17: Dilworth Methodist Fall Festival 

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