December is here...get your shopping on!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family. December arrives on Tuesday, and that means it's time to get to shopping for all of those folks on your list this year. Two great chances to do just that are happening this week...

Charlotte Warehouse Sale is having their Winter Liquidation Event this week starting on Wednesday evening. You can be entered to win a $25 gift certificate if you visit our Facebook Page and LIKE the Charlotte Warehouse Sale post by Tuesday at noon.

Also this week is the Christ Church Charlotte Christmas Bazaar on Saturday morning. Greenery, baked goods, jewelry, art work and much, much more will be available. Don't miss this great event.

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, November 30

• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Budding Adventures. More info...
• The Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra returns to Founders Hall today with performances through December 31.More info...
• Ray's Splash Planet hosts their final Parent and Tot Meet and Greet of 2015 today. 10am-3pm. More info...
• The new Body Worlds exhibit is now open at Discovery Place. Probably best for older elementary ages and up. More info...

Tuesday, December 1

• Toddler Tuesdays are back at Sea Life Aquarium today (and every Tuesday), More info...
• Don't miss Letters to Santa today (and Thursday) at Discovery Place Kids at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Christmas at the Library begins today at the Billy Graham library, and continues through December 23rd. More info...
• The lights come on tonight in McAdenville for Christmas Town USA. Lights are on nightly through December 26th. More info...

Wednesday, December 2

• Santa's Bag begins this morning at Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Don't miss this annual shopping experience for kids. Through Saturday. More info...
• Wee Wednesdays continue today at the Main Street Children's Museum at 10:30am. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Penguins today (and Friday) at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids also hosts a Gingerbread Workshop today 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: Tricky Tracks 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...

Thursday, December 3

• Christmasville Rock Hill 2015 begins today and continues through Sunday. Lots of fun for the whole family. More info...
• Ages 3 and up are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center this afternoon at 1pm for their Family Hiking Club. More info...
• Load up the car and head to Zootastic Park for their Christmas Wonderland of Lights. Continues through December 31. More info...
• Head to the McDowell Nature Center for their Family Campfire this evening at 6pm. More info...

Friday, December 4

• The Charlotte Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker with shows today through Sunday. More info...
• Head to the Charlotte Nature Museum this afternoon at 1pm for Citizen Science Friday: Christmas Bird Count. More info...
• Holidays at the Garden is in full swing through January 3 at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. More info...
• Departing daily between now and January 3, don't miss Polar Express at Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. More info...
• Holiday on Ice  runs through January 3 at the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza. More info...
• Don't miss Lights on the Square: Uptown Tree Lighting this evening beginning at 5:30pm. More info...
• The Town of Huntersville hosts its Huntersville Town Center Tree Lighting tonight at 6 with Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents Ella's Big Chance: A Jazz Age Cinderella with shows through December 20th. More info...

Saturday, December 5

• Enjoy Breakfast with Santa this morning at the NASCAR Hall of Fame at 8am, 9am or 10am. Reservations required. More info...
• Wrap up your holiday shopping this morning at the Christ Church Christmas Bazaar. 9am-1pm. More info...
• Don't miss PJs in North Pole City today and tomorrow at Discovery Place Uptown. More info...
• The Polar Express Train Ride continues at the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer. More info...
• The Schiele Museum hosts Snakes Alive! today, 10am-4pm with lots of reptilian fun! More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for their The Gingerbread Man event today at 11am and 2pm. More info....
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make a Wintery Snow Globe. More info.
• Check out the High Octane Holiday Movies at the NASCAR Hall of Fame at 12pm, 2pm & 4pm today AND tomorrow. This weekend's movie is Elf. More info...
• A Kannapolis Christmas continues through December 30th. More info...
• Enjoy Cookies & Cocoa with Santa this afternoon at 3pm at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Reservations required. More info...

Sunday, December 6

• Enjoy an afternoon at the Charlotte Nature Museum during their Mammal Markers event today at 12:30pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for their The Gingerbread Man event today at 2pm. More info...
• The Duke Mansion hosts its annual Holiday Tea this afternoon at 2pm. Reservations required. More info...
• Southpark Mall is the place to be this afternoon for a Community Chanukah Celebration at 5pm. More info...
• Check out Speedway Christmas  at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Definitely a "must-do" for the holidays. More info..

Monday, December 7

• The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Nature Story Corner this morning at 10am. More info...
• Ages 2 1/2 to 6 are invited to Ray's Splash Planet this morning at 10:30 for their Christmas Sponge Painting (and swimming). Please register. More info...
• Check out the Creature Feature this morning at 10:30 at the McDowell Nature Center. More info...
• The Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra returns to Founders Hall with performances through December 31.More info...
• Don't miss Babes in the Woods this afternoon at 1:30pm at the McDowell Nature Center. A great way to explore the outdoors with your little one.More info...
• The new Body Worlds exhibit is now open at Discovery Place. Probably best for older elementary ages and up. More info...

Save The Date:

Through December 27: The Train to Christmas Town @ Belmont Train Station

December 12: Cookies & Cocoa w/ Santa @ Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (reserve your spot)
December 13: Goodbye, Caroline the American Girl Doll: Christmas Tea @ Latta Plantation (limited spots)
December 18: Yule Log Parade & Ceremony & Christmas Town Festival @ McAdenville
December 18: Santa's Sleepover @ NASCAR Hall of Fame
December 19: Breakfast with Santa @ NASCAR Hall of Fame

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