It's HOT!!

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There's just no way around it this time of year...it is H.O.T. in the Queen City. The neighborhood pool feels like a bathtub, the AC can't keep up, and hot just means "cranky" in my house. Here are a few good resources for indoor/at home activities...and we have LOTS of ways to beat the heat indoors in the calendar this week (and some outdoor things, too, for those of you that LOVE the heat). Stay cool y'all!

Babble's List of Indoor Summer Activities

Beauty Through Imperfection's List

Indoor Games & Activities from Parents mag

Blessings,

The Buzz

Monday, July 13

• Kids Bowl Free continues 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...
• Head to the Davidson library today at noon for a screening of The Box Trolls. Bring your lunch to enjoy. More info...
• Imaginon hosts Rookie Science: You've Got Guts today at 11:00am and 1:30pm. More info...
• Don't miss the final week of ZimSculpt at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. On display through Sunday. More info...

Tuesday, July 14

• Today is Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A...dress like a cow and get FREE food. More info...
• Toddler Tuesdays are back at Sea Life Aquarium today (and every Tuesday), More info...
• Regal Cinemas' Summer Movie Express continues today with $1 movies weekly all summer long! More info...
• Head to Kannapolis for the Gem Theatre's Summer Movie Camp with $1 movies at 10am at 12:30pm Tuesdays through August 18th. More info...
• The Schiele Museum hosts The Woodland Indians program today (and Tuesdays and Thursdays through August 7) at 10:30am and 2 :30pm. More info...
• Enjoy summer fun during Time Travel Tuesday today 10am-4pm at Historic Brattonsville. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place kids today (and Thursday) at 11am and 2pm for Commotion in the Ocean. More info...
• Today is a FREE Tuesday sponsored by Duke Energy. FREE admission to the Schiele Museum 4-8pm. More info...
• The Bojangle's Summer Shootout continues this evening at Charlotte Motor Speedway with Little Luggies 600 races. More info...
• Don't miss the Pluto-Palooza Party this evening at the Museum of York County celebrating the New Horizons mission toward Pluto. 6-9:30pm. More info...

Wednesday, July 15

• Check out LIVE from Pluto today, 9am-4pm at the Schiele Museum. LIVE feed from NASA TV covering the New Horizons mission. More info...
• Tickets available at 10am for Imaginon's Terrific Tuesday featuring African Drumming with Thomas Tillman on July 28th...they will go fast! More info...
• Head to the York County Museum for their Wonderful Wednesdays: What Does it Mean to be "WILD"? program today at 10:30am. More info...
• Check out Science Focus: Fire & Ice this morning at 10:30am at Village Park in Kannapolis. More info... 
• Sarah Dippity pays a visit to Carolina Place today at 11am for their Family Fun Day. More info...
• You'll want to be at Discovery Place Kids today (and Friday) at 11am and 2pm for Sea Sensory Fun. More info...
• Head to Pocket Park in Uptown for FREE Music on Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm. More info...
• Gemstone Mining happens at the Schiele Museum, Tuesdays through Fridays, 11:30am-1:30pm now through August 7. More info...
• Don't miss Wild Wednesday: Story Time this afternoon at 12:30pm at the Charlotte Nature Museum. 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 Entertainers this evening, 6-9pm. More info...

Thursday, July 16

• PLAYcation Camps continue today the Main Street Children's Museum. 9am-11:30am. More info...
• Don't miss Commotion in the Ocean today at 11am and 2pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info....
• Head to Concord Mills for their KidGits Summer Camp Days: When I Grow Up today 11am-1pm. More info...
• Enjoy Garden Nights tonight at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Fun for the whole family, and childcare provided 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...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tide More info...

Friday, July 17

• The Schiele Museum presents The Backcountry Pioneers Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am and 2:30pm through August 7. More info...
• Don't miss Imaginon's newest exhibit. Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog will be here until September 5th. More info....
• Hope on The Dinosaur Train (Fri-Sun through August 1) at the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. More info...
• The Reedy Creek Nature Center hosts Insect Mania this afternoon at 2pm for ages 6 and up. Please register. More info...
• Time to book the sitter and make it a date night for I Love Science on the Rocks this evening at 5pm at Discovery Place. More info...
• You've got to see the Caped Crusaders Take Over South End this evening 5:30-8:30pm at South End Exchange. More info...
• Head to Village Park in Kannapolis for their FIESTA tonight featuring both Salsa and Latin Rock music. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tide More info...

Saturday, July 18

• Ages 8 and up are invited to learn about Track Trails: Birds of the Piedmont this morning at 9:30am at the McDowell Nature Center. Please register. More info...
• Today is Farm Day at the Charlotte Nature Museum...see farm animals, learn about farming and more! 10am-1pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for special activities about Creative Ocean Animals today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make a Jumpin' Jellyfish More info.
• Ages 6 and up are invited to Get CRAFTY this afternoon, 2-4pm. Please register. More info...
• Don't miss the Christian music sounds of Sanctus Real this evening at 6pm at the Kannapolis Intimidators Stadium. More info...
• FREE live music today and every Saturday afternoon in conjunction with Discovery Place's new Guitar exhibit. More info....
• Matthews presents the country music of Vanilla Cornbread this evening as part of their Summer Concert & Movie Series. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tide More info...

Sunday, July 19

• Enjoy an afternoon at the Charlotte Nature Museum during their Story Time event today at 12:30pm. More info...
• The Levine Museum of the New South hosts Conexciones: Exchanges Across Cultures with Music today at 12:30pm. More info...
• Celebrate Summer with ice cream and special activities today, 1-4pm, at the Schiele Museum. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for special activities about Creative Ocean Animals today at 2pm. More info...
• Carowinds' Nights of Fire continue this evening with light shows nightly through August 9th. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tide More info...

Monday, July 20

• Head to Imaginon for Readers Theater: Drama Rama today at 11am and 1:30pm for elementary ages. More info...
• The Nature Lady visits the Cornelius library with her program Born to Fly this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls More info...

Save The Date:

• August 14: Fairy Camp @ Historic Rosedale
• September 30-October 4: Disney on Ice @ TWC Arena

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

Summer Rolls On...

The fireworks are finished and it feels like "back to school" season might be right around the corner, but The Buzz if here to tell you that there are LOTS more days to make summer memories: get to the park, or the pool or the lake, catch a free movie or concert, head to a baseball game...still lots of summer fun to be had. Enjoy!!

Blessings,

The Buzz

Monday, July 6

• Kids Bowl Free continues 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...
• Shark Week begins today at Discovery Place. Lots of safe shark fun all week long! More info...
• Imaginon hosts Story Explorers: Book BINGO today at 11am and 1:30pm. More info...
• Head to Imaginon today to meet and visit Dakota & Friends beginning at 11:30am. More info...
• Don't miss the Cornelius library's Afternoon Adventures: Captain America this afternoon at 2pm. More info...

Tuesday, July 7

• Toddler Tuesdays are back at Sea Life Aquarium today (and every Tuesday), More info...
• Regal Cinemas' Summer Movie Express continues today with $1 movies weekly all summer long! More info...
• Head to Kannapolis for the Gem Theatre's Summer Movie Camp with $1 movies at 10am at 12:30pm Tuesdays through August 18th. More info...
• The Schiele Museum hosts The Woodland Indians program today (and Tuesdays and Thursdays through August 7) at 10:30am and 2 :30pm. More info...
• Enjoy summer fun during Time Travel Tuesday today 10am-4pm at Historic Brattonsville. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place kids today (and Thursday) at 11am and 2pm for Commotion in the Ocean. More info...
• The Music Box Lunch Series continues at Romare Bearden Park today with live music Tuesdays (and Fridays) at noon.More info...
• The Main Street Children's Museum continues their summer Tuesdays at Two program this afternoon for ages 2 to 6. More info...
• The Bojangle's Summer Shootout continues this evening at Charlotte Motor Speedway with Faster Pastor themed races. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls More info...

Wednesday, July 8

• Tickets available at 10am for Imaginon's Terrific Tuesday featuring Mark Lippard - Entertainer Extraordinaire on July 14th...they will go fast!More info...
• CPCC's Summer theatre presents Disney's Beauty & The Beast, Jr. with shows through July 11. More info...
• Head to the York County Museum for their Wonderful Wednesdays: No Bones About It program today at 10:30am. More info...
• You'll want to be at Discovery Place kids today (and Friday) at 11am and 2pm for Sea Sensory Fun. More info...
• Head to Pocket Park in Uptown for FREE Music on Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm. More info...
• Gemstone Mining happens at the Schiele Museum, Tuesdays through Fridays, 11:30am-1:30pm now through August 7. 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 Swingin' Medallions this evening, 6-9pm. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls More info...

Thursday, July 9

• PLAYcation Camps are back today the Main Street Children's Museum. 9am-11:30am. More info...
• Don't miss Commotion in the Ocean today at 11am and 2pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info....
• Enjoy Garden Nights tonight at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Fun for the whole family, and childcare provided 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...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls More info...

Friday, July 10

• The Schiele Museum presents The Backcountry Pioneers Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am and 2:30pm through August 7. More info...
• Don't miss Sea Sensory Fun today at 11am and 2pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Don't miss Imaginon's newest exhibit. Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog will be here until September 5th. More info....
• Pineville hosts their Rockin' & Reelin' Summer Concert & Movie Series with a screening of Maleficent  this evening. More info...
• Head to Village Park in Kannapolis for their Movies Under the Stars tonight with a screening of Dolphin Tale 2. More info...

Saturday, July 11

• Head to the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens for Wild About Summer - Wildlife today, 9am-3pm. More info...
• Don't miss The Battle of Huck's Defeat today at Historic Brattonsville. 10am-4pm. More info...
• Check out the July Sky View today at Discovery Place's inflatable planetarium beginning at noon. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for special activities about Pirate Adventures today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make My Aquarium More info.
• The Museum of York County hosts "What's in Your Pocket?" Family Day today 12-2pm. More info...
• Don't miss the fun of Envirocaching this afternoon at 1pm at the Charlotte Nature Museum. More info...
• FREE live music today and every Saturday afternoon in conjunction with Discovery Place's new Guitar exhibit. More info....
• Matthews presents a screening of Into The Woods this evening as part of their Summer Concert & Movie Series. More info...

Sunday, July 12

• Don't miss the Monthly Bird Walk this morning at 8am at the Charlotte Nature Museum. More info...
• The Battle of Huck's Defeat continues today at Historic Brattonsville. 10am-3pm. 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 Pirate Adventures today at 2pm. More info...
• Carowinds' Nights of Fire continue this evening with light shows nightly through August 9th. More info...

Monday, July 13

• Head to the Davidson library today at noon for a screening of The Box Trolls. Bring your lunch to enjoy. More info...
• Inaginon hosts Rookie Science: You've Got Guts today at 11:00am and 1:30pm. More info...

Save The Date:

• July 17-19, 24-26 & 31: Dinosaur Train @ Great Smoky Mountain Railroad
• August 14: Fairy Camp @ Historic Rosedale

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

Happy Birthday America!!

Look what I found at Michaels!

We're almost to July!! Feels like the summer is speeding by. Enjoy the week ahead making family memories as we celebrate the birthday of our awesome country. I mean, how fantastic is it to live in the USA?!?! Lots (and lots) to do this week, both indoor and out, and tons of family celebrations for the 4th of July. Have a blast!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, June 29

• Kids Bowl Free continues 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...
• Head to Imaginon for School Age Stories: Campfire Tales today at 11am and 1:30pm. More info...
• The North County library hosts Rookie Science: EnviroScape Module today at 2pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Monday Night Family Movie this evening at 6pm at the Myers Park library. More info...

Tuesday, June 30

• Toddler Tuesdays are back at Sea Life Aquarium today (and every Tuesday), More info...
• Regal Cinemas' Summer Movie Express continues today with $1 movies weekly all summer long! More info...
• Head to Kannapolis for the Gem Theatre's Summer Movie Camp with $1 movies at 10am at 12:30pm Tuesdays through August 18th. More info...
• The Schiele Museum hosts The Woodland Indians program today (and Tuesdays and Thursdays through August 7) at 10:30am and 2:30pm. More info...
• Enjoy summer fun during Time Travel Tuesday today 10am-4pm at Historic Brattonsville. 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 Rodney Shelton. More info...
• The Main Street Children's Museum continues their summer Tuesdays at Two program this afternoon for ages 2 to 6. More info...
• The Bojangle's Summer Shootout continues this evening at Charlotte Motor Speedway with a Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza. More info...

Wednesday, July 1

• Tickets available at 10am for Imaginon's Terrific Tuesday featuring The Great Fettucini on July 14th...they will go fast!More info...
• CPCC's Summer theatre presents Disney's Beauty & The Beast, Jr. with shows today through July 11. More info...
• Head to the York County Museum for their Wonderful Wednesdays: Endangered Animals Geo Safari program today at 10:30am and 11:15am. More info...
• Head to Pocket Park in Uptown for FREE Music on Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm. More info...
• Gemstone Mining happens at the Schiele Museum, Tuesdays through Fridays, 11:30am-1:30pm now through August 7. 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...
• Pineville hosts their Rockin' & Reelin' Summer Concert & Movie Series with music by The Charlotte Symphony this evening. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Botanical Battles Evening Hike today at 7pm. More info..

Thursday, July 2

• The Gaston County Museum hosts Drop In Day Camp: Life in 1800s Dallas - Independence Celebration this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Don't miss Commotion in the Ocean today at 11am and 2pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Kannapolis' Village Park hosts their Summer Concert Series with music from The Charlotte Symphony with FIREWORKS at 7pm. More info...
• Enjoy Garden Nights tonight at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Fun for the whole family, and childcare provided 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...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves More info...

Friday, July 3

• The Schiele Museum presents The Backcountry Pioneers Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am and 2:30pm through August 7. More info...
• Don't miss Sea Sensory Fun today at 11am and 2pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Don't miss Imaginon's newest exhibit. Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog will be here until September 5th. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts the Great Sunflower Project this afternoon at 1pm. More info...
• Head to the US National Whitewater Center today and tomorrow for their 5th Annual 4th of July Celebration. More info...
• Don't miss Charlotte Symphony's final Summer Pops: Celebrate America this evening at Symphony Park. Gates open at 5pm. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves (2 games today!) More info...

Saturday, July 4

• Today is FREE Fishing Day in North Carolina waters! More info...
• Don't miss Independence Day at Hightower Hall today at Historic Brattonsville. 10am-4pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for special activities about F is for Flag and Fireworks today at 2pm. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning  WILL NOT hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today. Back on next week! More info.
• FREE live music today and every Saturday afternoon in conjunction with Discovery Place's new Guitar exhibit. More info....
• Mint Street in front of BB&T Ballpark is the site for the WBT Sky Show Street Party with fun for the whole family beginning at 2pm. More info...
• Matthews presents the music of Too Much Sylvia this evening as part of their Summer Concert & Movie Series. More info...
• The village green in Davidson is the place to be this evening for their Concert on the Green featuring music by Pushh. More info...
• Charlotte Independence vs. St. Louis Football Club More info...

Sunday, July 5

• Enjoy an afternoon at the Charlotte Nature Museum during their Turtle Defense event today at 12:30pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for special activities about F is for Flag & Fireworks today at 2pm. More info...
• Carowinds' Nights of Fire begin this evening with light shows nightly through August 9th. More info...

Monday, July 6

• Shark Week begins today at Discovery Place. Lots of safe shark fun all week long! More info...
• Imaginon hosts Story Explorers: Book BINGO today at 11am and 1:30pm. More info...
• Head to Imaginon today to meet and visit Dakota & Friends beginning at 11:30am. More info...
• Don't miss the Cornelius library's Afternoon Adventures: Captain America this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
  

Save The Date:

• July 17-19, 24-26 & 31: Dinosaur Train @ Great Smoky Mountain Railroad
• August 14: Fairy Camp @ Historic Rosedale

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

Hot Summer Fun!!

Spent the first week of my summer break with views like this on a high school pilgrimage trip to Northern Ireland with my church. Missing the peace and quiet of this place (and temperatures rarely above 60), but thrilled to be back in the Queen City with my kids and all of the summer fun that awaits this week. It's going to be a hot one, so I've listed lots of indoor fun in addition to outdoor events this week. Stay cool and make some summer memories!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, June 22

• Kids Bowl Free continues 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...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts their Creature Feature  this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Imaginon hosts Rookie Science: Brain Games today at 11am and 2pm for ages 5 to 11. More info...
• Get indoors and cool off at the Davidson library with a screening of Big Hero 6 today at 12pm. More info...
• Ages 5 to 11 are invited to the Cornelius library this afternoon at 2pm for Afternoon Adventures: Superhero Training. More info...
• Head to the Myers Park library this evening at 6:30 for their Story Explorers program and a game of Superhero BINGO. More info...

Tuesday, June 23

• Toddler Tuesdays are back at Sea Life Aquarium today (and every Tuesday), More info...
• Regal Cinemas' Summer Movie Express continues today with $1 movies weekly all summer long! More info...
• The Schiele Museum hosts The Woodland Indians program today (and Tuesdays and Thursdays through August 7) at 10:30am and 2:30pm. More info...
• Enjoy summer fun during Time Travel Tuesday today 10am-4pm at Historic Brattonsville. 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 Ben Davenport. More info...
• The Main Street Children's Museum continues their summer Tuesdays at Two program this afternoon for ages 2 to 6. More info...
• Ages 8 and up are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for Primitive Fire Building at 2pm. More info... 
• The Bojangle's Summer Shootout continues this evening at Charlotte Motor Speedway with Media Mayhem. More info...

Wednesday, June 24

• Tickets available at 10am for Imaginon's Terrific Tuesday featuring Casey Nees - The Insane Science of Energy on July 7th...they will go fast!More info...
• Ages 8 and up are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Stream Searchin'. More info...
• Head to the York County Museum for their Wonderful Wednesdays: Predators in Native American Lore program today at 10:30am and 11:15am. More info...
• Carolina Place hosts their Family Fun Day today with The Great Fettucini at 11am. More info...
• Don't miss Wonderful Wednesday: Sink and Float 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...
• Gemstone Mining happens at the Schiele Museum, Tuesdays through Fridays, 11:30am-1:30pm now through August 7. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Wild Wednesday: What's Your Favorite Ocean Creature? 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 Too Much Sylvia this evening, 6-9pm. More info...

Thursday, June 25

• Ages 4 to 6 are invited to the Main Street Children's Museum for a PLAYcation Camp this morning 9:00-11:30am. Please register. More info...
• The Gaston County Museum hosts Drop In Day Camp: Life in 1800s Dallas - Textile Day this morning at 10:30am. More info...
• Kannapolis' Veteran's Park hosts the Thursdays of Main - Lunchtime Music Series with music from Matt & John Acoustic Duo at 11:30am. More info...
• Enjoy Garden Nights tonight at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Fun for the whole family, 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 26

• Learn all about Fascinating Butterflies this morning at 10am at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info...
• The Schiele Museum presents The Backcountry Pioneers Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am and 2:30pm through August 7. More info...
• The Music Box Lunch Series continues at Romare Bearden Park today with live music at noon. Today's music provided by Kyle Cummings. More info...
• Don't miss Imaginon's newest exhibit. Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog will be here until September 5th. More info...
• Don't miss the Family Campfire this evening at 6pm at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info...
• Pineville hosts their Rockin' & Reelin' Summer Concert & Movie Series with music by Da Throwback Band this evening. More info...
• Movies & Music on the Green at The Promenade presents music by The In Laws this evening. More info...
• Head to Kannpolis' Village Park for Movies in the Park and a screening of How to Train Your Dragon 2. More info...

Saturday, June 27

• Ages 10 and up are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for a Butterfly & Dragonfly Hike this morning at 9:30am. More info...
• Join the fun of a Reptile & Amphibian Hunt this morning at 10am at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for special activities about Exploring Chemistry today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Storybook Cottage. More info.
• FREE live music today and every Saturday afternoon in conjunction with Discovery Place's new Guitar exhibit. More info...
• Head to Kannapolis for their Stories Under the Stars: Poetry Alive event tonight at the Kannapolis Library. More info...
• Matthews presents a screening of The Box Trolls this evening as part of their Summer Concert & Movie Series. More info...
• Charlotte Hounds vs. Denver Outlaws More info...

Sunday, June 28

• Enjoy an afternoon at the Charlotte Nature Museum during their Finding Nemo event today at 12:30pm. More info...
• Ages 4 to 8 are invited to the UNCC Botanical Gardens for Budding Botanists: Pollinators Unite at 1:30pm. Please register. More info... 
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for special activities about Exploring Chemistry today at 2pm. More info...
• Don't miss Charlotte Symphony's Summer Pops: Hot Spanish Nights this evening at Symphony Park. Gates open at 5pm. More info...

Monday, June 29

• Head to Imaginon for School Age Stories: Campfire Tales today at 11am and 1:30pm. More info...
• The North County library hosts Rookie Science: EnviroScape Module today at 2pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Monday Night Family Movie this evening at 6pm at the Myers Park library. More info...

Save The Date:
July 3 & 4: Fourth of July Celebration @ USNWC 
July 4: Skyshow Charlotte 2015 @ BB&T Ballpark

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

Style with Heart CLT Sip & Shop...Don't miss it!!

Be sure to stop by Style with Heart CLT Sip & Shop to help raise money for the SADS Foundation in honor of Lee Ciciarelli, 5 year old son of founder for Style with Heart Shopping. Twelve wonderful vendors will be available for shop on site or custom orders. Find products including handmade beaded necklaces, door decor wreaths, monogrammed children's clothing, athletic wear for girls, farm to door produce and many more. Be sure to bring cash, check and charge. They will be raffling various items donated by local businesses.

Friday June 19th shopping open 3-7pm 

Saturday June 20th shopping open 11am - 3pm

3643 Barclay Downs Dr (private residence)

*parking will be best on cross street Sagamore Road

Monday, June 15

• Kids Bowl Free continues 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...
• Head to Imaginon this morning at 11am or 1:30pm for Story Explorers: The Noisy Paintbox. More info...
• Ages 5 to 11 are invited to the South County library to enjoy Thomas Tillman - African Drumming this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• The Morrison library hosts Professor Whizzpop for their Summer Reading Kick-Off this afternoon at 3pm. More info...
• The South County library hosts A Super Start to Summer: Summer Reading Kickoff this afternoon at 3pm. More info...

Tuesday, June 16

• Toddler Tuesdays are back at Sea Life Aquarium today (and every Tuesday), More info...
• Regal Cinemas' Summer Movie Express kicks off today with $1 movies weekly all summer long! More info...
• The Schiele Museum hosts The Woodland Indians program today (and Tuesdays and Thursdays through August 7) at 10:30am and 2:30pm. More info...
• Enjoy summer fun during Time Travel Tuesday today 10am-4pm at Historic Brattonsville. 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 Minsky Delmonte. More info...
• The Main Street Children's Museum continues their summer Tuesdays at Two program this afternoon for ages 2 to 6. More info...
• The Bojangle's Summer Shootout continues this evening at Charlotte Motor Speedway with Mascot Mania - Go Kart Races. More info...
• Skip cooking and eat out today during Dine Out for Kids 2015...lots of participating restaurants! More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Pawtucket Red Sox More info...

Wednesday, June 17

• Tickets available at 10am for Imaginon's Terrific Tuesday featuring Professor Whizzpop - Zero to Hero on June 30rd...they will go fast!More info...
• Village Park in Kannapolis is the place to be to see the Big Bang Boom Band at 10:30am as part of their Summer Reading Celebration. More info...
• Head to the York County Museum for their Wonderful Wednesdays: Track It! program today at 10:30am and 11:15am. More info...
• Don't miss Wonderful Wednesday: Sunshine Art 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...
• Gemstone Mining happens at the Schiele Museum, Tuesdays through Fridays, 11:30am-1:30pm now through August 7. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Wild Wednesday: The Largest Animal 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 Lakeside Drive Band this evening, 6-9pm. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Pawtucket Red Sox More info...

Thursday, June 18

• Ages 4 to 6 are invited to the Main Street Children's Museum for a PLAYcation Camp this morning 9:00-11:30am. Please register. More info...
• Kannapolis' Veteran's Park hosts the Thursdays of Main - Lunchtime Music Series with music from Pharr Roads Band at 11:30am. More info...
• Enjoy Garden Nights tonight at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Fun for the whole family, 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...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Pawtucket Red Sox More info...

Friday, June 19

• The Schiele Museum presents The Backcountry Pioneers Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am and 2:30pm through August 7. More info...
• The Music Box Lunch Series continues at Romare Bearden Park today with live music at noon. Today's music provided by Carrie Marshall. More info...
• Don't miss Imaginon's newest exhibit. Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog will be here until September 5th. More info...
• Style with Heart CLT Sip & Shop begins this afternoon at 3pm...shop for a cause today and tomorrow!
• Book a sitter and reserve your spot at Discovery Place's Science on the Rocks: World Tour this evening, 5-9pm. More info...
• Pineville hosts their Rockin' & Reelin' Summer Concert & Movie Series with a screening of Big Hero 6 this evening. More info...
• Movies & Music on the Green at The Promenade presents a screening of Malificent this evening. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Indianapolis Indians More info...

Saturday, June 20

• Don't miss the Charlotte Nature Museum's event, Celebrate World Oceans today, 10am-1pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for special activities about Fathers Day Weekend today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Great Catch Fishing Pole. More info.
• FREE live music today and every Saturday afternoon in conjunction with Discovery Place's new Guitar exhibit. More info...
• Head to Kannapolis for their Summer Concerts event tonight at Village Park. Enjoy music from Band of Oz. More info...
• Matthews presents The Tim Clark Band this evening as part of their Summer Concert & Movie Series. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Indianapolis Indians More info...

Sunday, June 21 - Father's Day

• Head to Historic Rosedale this morning for Diggin' With Dad. Sessions at 9am and 11am. More info...
• Enjoy an afternoon at the Charlotte Nature Museum during their Super Stingers event today at 12:30pm. More info...
• Celebrate the Summer Solstice at Sun Day this afternoon at the Schiele Museum. 1-4pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for special activities about Fathers Day Weekend today at 2pm. More info...
• Don't miss Charlotte Symphony's Summer Pops: A Night at the Movies this evening at Symphony Park. Gates open at 5pm. More info...
• Head to Davidson this evening to enjoy sounds by Sidecar Social Club during their Concerts on the Green series. 6-8pm. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Indianapolis Indians More info...

Monday, June 22

• Imaginon hosts Rookie Science: Brain Games today at 11am and 2pm for ages 5 to 11. More info...
• Get indoors and cool off at the Davidson library with a screening of Big Hero 6 today at 12pm. More info...
• Ages 5 to 11 are invited to the Cornelius library this afternoon at 2pm for Afternoon Adventures: Superhero Training. More info...
• Head to the Myers Park library this evening at 6:30 for their Story Explorers program and a game of Superhero BINGO. More info...

Save The Date:
June 27: Charlotte Hounds vs. Denver Outlaws @ Memorial Stadium

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

Welcome Summer!

Here we are (finally)...the very last week of school for CMS...summer is about to be in full swing!! I'm starting of my summer with a trip to Northern Ireland with 23 high school kids (pray for us, please!). I head out on Thursday, and will have no access to Internet, email, etc. until I return. If you send me an email for an event, I promise I will get back to you the week of June 22. There WILL be a QCB posted next week (assuming my blog scheduling skills work). Hope your summer is off to a great start!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, June 8

• Make your way to the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden this morning at 10am for their Mommy (or Daddy) & Me Monday. More info...
• 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...

Tuesday, June 9

• Toddler Tuesdays are back at Sea Life Aquarium today (and every Tuesday), More info...
• Enjoy summer fun during Time Travel Tuesday today 10am-4pm at Historic Brattonsville. 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 Caution Blind Driver. More info...
• The Main Street Children's Museum continues their summer Tuesdays at Two program this afternoon for ages 2 to 6. More info...
• This afternoon is a FREE Tuesday at the Schiele Museum of Natural History. 4-9pm. More info...
• The Bojangle's Summer Shootout kicks off this evening at Charlotte Motor Speedway with Principal School Buss Races. More info...

Wednesday, June 10

• Tickets available at 10am for Imaginon's Terrific Tuesday featuring Carolina Raptor Center on June 23rd...they will go fast!More info...
• Carolina Place Mall hosts Family Fun Day - Didgeridoo Down Under today at 11am. More info...
• Don't miss Wonderful Wednesday: Bubble Science 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...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Wild Wednesday: Decorating Crabs 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 Lakeside Drive Band this evening, 6-9pm. More info...

Thursday, June 11 - Last day for CMS!!

• Ages 4 to 6 are invited to the Main Street Children's Museum for a PLAYcation Camp this morning 9:00-11:30am. Please register. More info...
• Kannapolis' Veteran's Park hosts the Thursdays of Main - Lunchtime Music Series with music from Emily Lynch at 11:30am. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids this afternoon at 1pm for a World Record Attempt with Steve Langley involving bubbles! More info...
• Enjoy Garden Nights tonight at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Fun for the whole family, More info...
• Thursdays on Main - Evening Music Series also happens this evening at Veteran's Park in Kannapolis with music from The Extraordinaires. 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 12

• The Music Box Lunch Series continues at Romare Bearden Park today with live music at noon. Today's music provided by Tommy Lopez. More info...
• Don't miss Imaginon's newest exhibit. Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog will be here until September 5th. More info...
• Head to Kannapolis for their Movies in the Park event tonight at Village Park. Enjoy a screening of Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb. More info...
• Pineville hosts their Rockin' & Reelin' Summer Concert & Movie Series with a screening of Big Hero 6 this evening. More info...
• The kids will love you even more if you take them to Kidz Bop LIVE this evening at The Fillmore. More info...

Saturday, June 13

• The Museum of York County hosts Wolves & Wild Land Family Day today, 10am-2pm. More info...
• Today is Family Outdoor Adventure Day at Cabela's Outdoor store in Fort Mill. 10am-4pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for special activities about Physics Predictions today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Design-Your-Own Race Car. More info.
• Discovery Place will have their inflatable planetarium out today for you to enjoy June Sky View. More info...
• Check out Innovate 301: Balloon Muscles this afternoon at Discovery Place, 12-5pm. More info...
• FREE live music today and every Saturday afternoon in conjunction with Discovery Place's new Guitar exhibit. More info...
• Matthews presents a screening of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day this evening as part of their Summer Concert & Movie Series. More info...

Sunday, June 14

• Enjoy an afternoon at the Charlotte Nature Museum during their Fathering Fish event today at 12:30pm. More info...
• The Mint Museum Uptown hosts Sunday Fun Day: Kickoff to Summer this afternoon, 1-4pm. More info...
• Head to the Schiele Museum this afternoon at 2pm to learn all about Paper Rockets. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for special activities about Physics Predictions 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...
• Head to Davidson this evening to enjoy sounds by The Band of Oz during their Concerts on the Green series. 6-8pm. More info...

Monday, June 15 - Summer Reading Kick Off Day at the Libraries

• Head to Imaginon this morning at 11am or 1:30pm for Story Explorers: The Noisy Paintbox. More info...
• Ages 5 to 11 are invited to the South County library to enjoy Thomas Tillman - African Drumming this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• The Morrison library hosts Professor Whizzpop for their Summer Reading Kick-Off this afternoon at 3pm. More info...
• The South County library hosts A Super Start to Summer: Summer Reading Kickoff this afternoon at 3pm. More info...

Save The Date:
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.

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.