Last Week before "THE BREAK"

Here it is...the last week before schools are out for Winter Break. Last week to shop solo, to run errands solo, to go to the post office solo...you get the picture. Do me a favor this week...have a cup of coffee solo, watch some mindless TV solo, go for a walk solo, have lunch solo (or with a girlfriend). Do something for YOU before the craziness begins!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, December 14

• Ages 3 to 6 are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for Budding Adventures this morning at 10am. More info...
• The Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra returns to Founders Hall with performances through December 31.More info...
• The new Body Worlds exhibit is now open at Discovery Place. Probably best for older elementary ages and up. More info...
• A QCB favorite...Don't miss Drive Thru Christmas tonight and tomorrow night at Carmel Presbyterian Church. 6-8pm. More info...

Tuesday, December 15

• Toddler Tuesdays are back at Sea Life Aquarium today (and every Tuesday), More info...
• Winghaven Gardens hosts Storytime in the Secret Garden this morning at 10am. 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 16

• 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...
• 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: Holes, Burrows & Nest, Oh My! today at 12:30pm. More info...
• The Museum of York County hosts Homeschool Days: A Watery Trail of Mystery at 1pm. More info...
• Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...

Thursday, December 17

• Ages 3 and up are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for Family Hiking Club: Fire in the Forest this afternoon at 1pm. More info...
• The Armour Street Theatre in Davidson is the place to be for their Christmas Belles show. Best for ages 10 and up. More info...
• Load up the car and head to Zootastic Park for their Christmas Wonderland of Lights. Continues through December 31. More info...
• Don't miss the Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show this evening at 7pm at Phillips Place. More info...

Friday, December 18

• 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...
• The Yule Log Parade & Ceremony happens today at 5:30pm in McAdenville. More info...
• Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents Ella's Big Chance: A Jazz Age Cinderella with shows through December 20th. More info...
• The annual Christmastown Festival is tonight at 6pm at Legacy Park in McAdenville. More info...
• Tonight is Santa's Sleepover at the NASCAR Hall of Fame starting at 6:15pm. Please register. More info...

Saturday, December 19

• Don't miss Breakfast with Santa this morning at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. 8-11am. Please register. More info...
• The Polar Express Train Ride continues at the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer. More info...
• Barnes & Noble Morrison hosts How to Catch Santa Storytime this morning at 10am. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for their Polar Express 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 Cheerful Card Holders. 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 The Polar Express. More info...
• Discovery Place hosts Innovate 301: Brains are Sew Much Fun today at noon. More info...
• Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents Twas the Night Before with shows through December 30th. More info...
• A Kannapolis Christmas continues through December 30th. More info...
• Don't miss Dissection Series: Shark this afternoon at 4pm at Discovery Place. Supplies are limited and best for 10 and up. More info...

Sunday, December 20

• Enjoy an afternoon at the Charlotte Nature Museum during their Nesting is for the Birds event today at 12:30pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for their The Polar Express event today at 2pm. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts a Family Campfire this afternoon at 3pm. More info...
• Check out Speedway Christmas  at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Definitely a "must-do" for the holidays. More info..

Monday, December 21

• CMS is out for Winter Break...classes resume January 4th. 
• Winter Camps begin today at Discovery Place. Go one day, or sign up for them all! More info...
• Children's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting Mini-Camps throughout the winter school break. More info...
• The Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra returns to Founders Hall with performances through December 31.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

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