Sunday, November 22, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving Week!

It's Thanksgiving week. If you're traveling to see family and friends, we hope you have a safe and memorable trip. If you're staying put in Charlotte there are LOTS of events to keep you busy this week. Wishing you a week filled with good food, good fun and lots of memory making time with friends and family!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, November 23
  • The new Body Worlds exhibit is now open at Discovery Place. Probably best for older elementary ages and up. More info...
  • Nature Story Corner happens this morning at 10am at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
  • Ages 3 to 5 are invited to the Independence library today at 11:30 for Rookie Science for PreschoolersMore info...
  • Charlotte Hornets vs. Sacramento Kings More info...

Tuesday, November 24
  • Toddler Tuesdays are back at Sea Life Aquarium today (and every Tuesday), More info...
  • Don't miss I am Thankful today (and Thursday) at Discovery Place Kids at 11am and 2pm. More info...
  • Head to Bank of America Stadium for the Carolina Panthers Tree Lighting Ceremony this evening, 6-7:30pm. More info...

Wednesday, November 25
  • Wee Wednesdays continue today at the Main Street Children's Museum at 10:30am. More info...
  • Discovery Place Kids hosts Healthy Art today (and Friday) at 11am and 2pm. More info...
  • Discovery Place Kids also hosts a Thanksgiving Celebration today at 1pm. 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: Underground Critters 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...
  • Christ Church Charlotte hosts Mountain Faith Band this evening at 7pm. Experience this wonderful band that has appeared on America's Got Talent. More info...
  • Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards More info...

Thursday, November 26 - Happy Thanksgiving!
  • Lace up your shoes for the Charlotte Southpark Turkey Trot this morning. Multiple races including a Tot Trot. More info...
  • Don't miss the Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade this morning beginning at 9:30am. More info...
  • Head to the UniverSoul Circus at the Metrolina Expo. Shows through November 29th. More info...
  • Load up the car and head to Zootastic Park for their Christmas Wonderland of Lights. Continues through December 31. More info...

Friday, November 27
  • My Gym Southpark to the rescue today with their Black Friday Camps. 9:30am-12pm, 12-1pm or 1-3:30pm. More info...
  • It's Cotton Picking Weekend today and tomorrow, 10am-4pm, at Historic Brattonsville. 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 RailroadMore info...
  • Holiday on Ice  runs through January 3 at the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza. More info...
  • Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers More info...

Saturday, November 28
  • Today is Small Business Saturday. Don't forget to "shop small" and "shop local". More info...
  • Don't miss the Winter Wonderland Craft Fair at the Anne Springs Close Greenway today. More info...
  • Walk off that Thanksgiving dinner with a Guided Nature Walk at the Charlotte Nature Museum this morning at 10:15am. More info...
  • The Polar Express Train Ride continues at the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer. More info...
  • Head to Discovery Place Kids for their My Healthy Body 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 Give Thanks Centerpiece. 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 Dr. Suess' How the Grinch Stole ChristmasMore info...
  • A Kannapolis Christmas kicks off at Village Park in Kannapolis. The fun continues through December 30th. More info...
  • Don't miss the NASCAR Hall of Fame's Tree Lighting on the Plaza this evening, 5-9pm. More info...

Sunday, November 29
  • Enjoy an afternoon at the Charlotte Nature Museum during their Ants in My Pants event today at 12:30pm. More info...
  • Head to Discovery Place Kids for their My Healthy Body event today at 2pm. More info...
  • Check out Speedway Christmas  at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Definitely a "must-do" for the holidays. More info...
  • Charlotte Hornets vs. Milwaukee Bucks More info...

Monday, November 30

  • Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Budding AdventuresMore 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...


Save The Date:
Through December 27: The Train to Christmas Town @ Belmont Train Station
December 2-5: Santa's Bag @ Children's Theatre of Charlotte
December 5: Christ Church Christmas Bazaar @ Christ Episcopal Church
December 5: PJs in North Pole City @ Discovery Place (get tickets now!)
December 5 & 12: Cookies & Cocoa w/ Santa @ Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (reserve your spot)
December 5 & 19: Breakfast with Santa @ NASCAR Hall of Fame
December 6: Holiday Tea @ Duke Mansion
December 13: Goodbye, Caroline the American Girl Doll: Christmas Tea @ Latta Plantation (limited spots)
December 18: Santa's Sleepover @ NASCAR Hall of Fame

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