November!

It's N.O.V.E.M.B.E.R...My twins turned 6 today. Thanksgiving is 25 days away, and Christmas is just 53 days away...Yikes! Halloween is gone...time to pack up the ghosts and goblins and bust out the turkeys. Crazy how fast the holiday season sneaks in during this phase of life. Remember to slow down and enjoy the small moments...those are the ones that really matter.

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, November 2

• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Budding Adventures for ages 3 to 5. More info...
• Don;t miss the Parent & Tot Meet and Greet today at Ray's Splash Planet for ages 0 to 5 and their parents. 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..

Tuesday, November 3

• 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...
• Register today for the LEGO Mini-Build this evening at 5pm at the LEGO store at Southpark. More info...

Wednesday, November 4

• Wee Wednesdays continue today at the Main Street Children's Museum at 10:30am. More info...
• The McDowell Nature Center hosts Crafty Critters this morning at 10:30am. Please register. More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Healthy Art 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: Nests are Best 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...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Wisdom of the Woods: Animal Architects this evening at 7pm. More info...

Thursday, November 5

• Ages 11 to 15 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Preserve at 12:30pm for Latta Homeschoolers: Winter Paddle. More info...
• Boost your child's reading by having them participate in Paws to Read this afternoon at 4pm at the Scaleybark library. More info...

Friday, November 6

• St. Nick's Sack Consignment Sale begins this morning and continues through tomorrow. Get a jump on your holiday shopping. More info...
• Don't miss the fun at the Charlotte Nature Museum today during Citizen Science Friday: The Squirrel Project at 1pm. More info...
• The Crews Recreation Center in Matthews hosts their First Friday Movie Night tonight with a screening of Back to the Future. More info...

Saturday, November 7

• Your local Home Depot store hosts Build a Veterans Day Jet this morning, 9am-12pm. More info...
• Don't miss the children's literary festival, EpicFest 2015 today at Imaginon. More info...
• The Schiele Museum of Natural History hosts Thanks to Wildlife today 10am-2pm. More info...
• Don't miss the President James K. Polk Birthday Celebration today 10am-4pm. More info...
• The Charlotte Museum of History hosts Backcountry Explorers: Cooking for ages 6-12 today at 10:30am. Please register. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for their Germology 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 Stars & Stripes Windsock. More info.

Sunday, November 8

• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts their Monthly Bird Walk this morning at 8am. More info...
• Enjoy an afternoon at the Charlotte Nature Museum during their Backyard Neighbors event today at 12:30pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for their Germology event today at 2pm. More info...
• The Ballantyne Home Depot Store is hosting a Menorah Workshop this afternoon, 2-4pm. RSVP required. More info...

Monday, November 9

• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 10am for Nature Story Corner for ages 3 to 5. More info...
• Don't miss Storytime: Mickey Mouse this morning at 10:30 at Ray's Splash Planet for ages 2 1/2 to 5. Please register. More info...
• Ages 7 to 11 are invited to Spanish Now! this evening at 6pm at the Scaleybark library. More info...

Save The Date:

November 13 - January 3: Polar Express @ Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

November 14: Fairy Festival @ Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

November 14-22: The Commedia Princess & The Pea @ Children's Theatre of Charlotte

November 14: Backcountry Beer Fest @ Charlotte Museum of History
November 14: Pawsitively Matthews @ Stumptown Park
November 16: Revolutionary Charlotte Homeschool Day @ Charlotte Museum of History

December 5: Christ Church Christmas Bazaar @ Christ Episcopal Church
December 5 & 12: Cookies & Cocoa w/ Santa @ Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (reserve your spot)

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

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.

October!

October arrives on Thursday...that just blows my mind. I cannot believe that we are into the "holiday season" (if you count Halloween and Thanksgiving) already. Time to get the costumes ready (and hope they don't change their minds), and gear up for the craziness that surrounds it all. Lots of fun "fall" events happening this week in Charlotte...get out and have some fun with the family!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, September 28

• Ages 3 to 6 are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 10am for Nature Story Corner. Please register. More info...
• Head to the Independence library for Rookie Science for Preschoolers this morning at 11:30am. More info...
• It's Freedom to Read Week. Celebrate at the Myers Park library this evening with a screening of James and the Giant Peach at 6:15pm. Please register. More info...

Tuesday, September 29

• Toddler Tuesdays are back at Sea Life Aquarium today (and every Tuesday), More info...
• Enjoy live music by Cliffton Casteloe today in Romare Bearden Park during the final Music Box Lunch today, 12-1:30pm. More info...
• Elementary ages are invited to learn about Digital Animation this afternoon at 4:30pm at the Mountain Island library. More info...
• Beauty & the Beast begins today at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Shows through October 4. More info...

Wednesday, September 30

• Atherton Market hosts Tot Time at The Market this morning (and every Wednesday) at 10am. 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: Oceanic Friends today at 12:30pm. More info...
• The Denver Days Festival kicks off today and continues through Saturday in downtown Denver, NC. More info...
• WDAV in Davidson hosts their Fall Fest this afternoon and evening, 4-8pm. More info...
• Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...
• Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic opens today at Time Warner Cable Arena. Shows through Sunday. More info...

Thursday, October 1

• Ages 2 to 5 are invited to the McDowell Nature Center at 11am for Preschool Explorers: Going Batty for Bats. Please register. More info...
• Charlotte Curling hosts Grits-N-Granite today through Sunday. No admission fee for spectators. More info...
• Tonight is Pink Pint Night with fun for the whole family at NoDa Brewing, 4:00-8:30pm. More info...
• This is the perfect time of year for some outdoor live music. Sunset at the Metropolitan  continues tonight at 5:30pm with music from Simplified. More info...

Friday, October 2

• Head to Spencer for a Day Out with Thomas the Train at the NC Transportation Museum this weekend. More info...
• Check out the Charlotte Nature Museum's Citizen Science Friday: The Great Worldwide Star Count this afternoon at 1pm. More info...
• Don't miss Music on Main this evening in downtown Mooresville at 6:30pm. More info...
• Charlotte Nature Museum and the Amateur Astronomy Club host a Star Party this evening at 7:30 at the amphitheater at Freedom Park. More info... 

Saturday, October 3

• Lace up your shoes for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure this morning at Marshall Park in uptown Charlotte. More info...
• Christ Episcopal Church hosts their Fall Festival today, 10am-1pm. Buy advance tickets for a discounted price. More info...
• Check out the Schiele Museum's Meet the Curators event today, 10am-3pm. Get a chance to see some rarely displayed items from the museum's collection. More info...
• Today is Fossil Day at Discovery Place Uptown. Enjoy seeing, learning about and creating your own fossils.More info...
• Hola! Charlotte, the official Hispanic Heritage Festival of Charlotte happens today in uptown Charlotte. 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 Slime Time today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make a Firefighters Hat. More info.

Sunday, October 4

• 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 Tremendous Trees event today at 12:30pm. More info...
• Today is Celebration Sunday  at the Mint Museum uptown. Celebrate their anniversary with special activities 1-5pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for special activities about Slime Time today at 2pm. More info...
• If you have middle school girls, check out Girl Talk - My Emotions this afternoon at 5pm at The W Place in Huntersville. More info...

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...
  

Save The Date:

• October 9-18: James & the Giant Peach @ Matthews Playhouse
• October 10: Hopebuilders 5K & Stroller Roller 5K @ Carolinas Medical Center
• October 10: Street Jam @ Uptown Charlotte
• October 10 & 11: The American Girl Fashion Show @ The Ritz-Carlton

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Pumpkin Patch Time

Hard to believe, but it is indeed Pumpkin Patch Time. The weather is cooling down (hopefully for good this time), so that means it's time for the traditional visit to the pumpkin patch. Lots of patches to choose from, but two of our favorites are Hodges Family Farm and Hall Family Farm. Both open for the season this weekend...check them out!

Monday, September 21

• Ages 3 to 6 are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for Budding Adventures today at 10am. More info...
• Don't miss Spanish Now! for ages 3 to 5 at the Independence library today at 11:30am. More info...
• The Scaleybark library hosts Spanish Now! for ages 7 to 11 this evening at 6pm. More info...
• Learn all about Coyotes in the Piedmont this evening at 6pm at the Steel Creek library. Please register. More info...

Tuesday, September 22

• Toddler Tuesdays are back at Sea Life Aquarium today (and every Tuesday), More info...
• Enjoy live music by LS Brown today in Romare Bearden Park during their Music Box Lunch Series today, 12-1:30pm. More info...
• If you homeschool, check out Homeschool: Cycles of Nature this afternoon at 1:30 at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. Please register. More info...

Wednesday, September 23

• No School for CMS - Teacher Workday!
• 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: Burrow Borrowers 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, September 24

• This is the perfect time of year for some outdoor live music. Sunset at the Metropolitan  continues tonight at 5:30pm with music from The Gardiner Sisters. More info...
• USNWC's River Jam wraps up tonight with FREE live music by Samantha Fish. A great way to get outside and have fun with the whole family. More info...
• The Anne Springs Close Greenway is the place to be this evening for their Thursday's Escape Outdoors. Live music, food trucks and more. More info...

Friday, September 25

• Ages 2 to 5 are invited to the McDowell Nature Center today at 11am for Preschool Explorer Series: Spinning Spiders. Please register. More info...
• Head to Spencer for a Day Out with Thomas the Train at the NC Transportation Museum. This weekend and next. More info...
• Enjoy live music by Joe Lindsay today in Romare Bearden Park during their Music Box Lunch Series today, 12-1:30pm. More info...
• Festival in the Park begins today and continues through Sunday at Freedom Park. More info...
• Don't miss the Bug Ball this evening beginning at 5:30pm at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. More info...
• Ages 7 and up are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 4:30 for a Nature Scavenger Hunt. More info...
• The Anne Springs Close Greenway celebrates Take a Child Outside Initiative this evening at 7pm with games, hikes, campfires and more. More info...

Saturday, September 26

• Lace up your shoes for the Isabella Santos 5K & 10K for Cancer at Ballantyne Corporate Park. More info...
• Don't miss Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day with FREE admission to many area museums! More info...
• Discovery Place, Discovery Place Kids and The Charlotte Nature Museum host the final Educator Saturdays in September with FREE admission for educators (plus 1 guest). More info...
• Historic Brattonsville is the place to be today for the Piedmont Pottery Festival. 10am-4pm. More info...
• Wise Acres Organic Farm hosts their Fall Festival today in Indian Trail. 10am-5pm. More info...
• The York County Museum is celebrating Take a Child Outside Week with special activities today 10am-2pm. More info...
• The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts a Guided Nature Walk this morning at 10:15am. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for special activities about Farmers today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the kids will make a Welcome Autumn! Crown. More info.
• Discovery Place hosts their FREE Innovate 301: Upcycled Masks program today noon until 5pm. More info...
• Today is Rocktoberfest presented by the Charlotte Curling Association. 12-4pm. More info...
• Celebrate Johnny Appleseed's Birthday today at 1pm at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• The McCelvey Center hosts Grand Ole McCelvey: The Hinson Girls this evening, 7-9pm. More info...

Sunday, September 27

• Enjoy an afternoon at the Charlotte Nature Museum during their Finding Nemo event today at 12:30pm. More info...
• Today is Reptile & Amphibian Day at the Schiele Museum of Natural History. 1-5pm. More info...
• Also at the Schiele...18th Century Farm Program: Magots, Rants & Giggs this afternoon, 1-5pm. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids for special activities about Farmers today at 2pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Lunar Eclipse & Star Party this evening at 8:30pm at the top of the parking deck at Discovery Place. More info...

Monday, September 28

• Ages 3 to 6 are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center at 10am for Nature Story Corner. Please register. More info...
• Head to the Independence library for Rookie Science for Preschoolers this morning at 11:30am. More info...
• It's Freedom to Read Week. Celebrate at the Myers Park library this evening with a screening of James and the Giant Peach at 6:15pm. Please register. More info...

Save The Date:

• September 30-October 4: Disney on Ice @ TWC Arena
• October 1: Pink Pint Night @ NoDa Brewing
• October 3: Fossil Day @ Discovery Place
• October 3-November 1: Fall Frolic Weekends @ ASC Greenway
• October 4: Girl Talk (for middle school girls) @ The W Place

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