Garden Strolls, Speed Street, Theatre and more…Things to do with Family this week – May 22

If you’re a preschool family, this is probably your last week of school. If you’re a public school family, this is EOG week. Summer is coming and coming fast, but before it arrives there is a whole lot of spring fun happening around here this week. Enjoy!

Celebration of Members 2017

May 23 @ 5:00-8:00pm

Mint Museum Randolph

Are you a Mint Museum member? If so, don’t miss the fun, FREE evening with live music, food trucks and more.

 

Discovery Night

May 23 @ 6pm

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

Boys and girls are invited to learn more about and/or audition to join The Choir School at St. Peter’s.

 

Charlotte Knights Home Games

May 23-28 @ 7:05pm & May 29 @ 2:05pm

BB&T Ballpark

The Knights take on Syracuse (5/23-5/25) and Buffalo (5/26-5/29) this week. Fireworks on Friday AND Sunday nights.

 

Sip & Stroll 2017

May 25 (and Thursdays through August 17)

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Enjoy a spring evening in the garden with live music and food vendors. Tonight’s musician is Tom Billoto.

 

Circle K Speed Street

May 25-May 27 Hours vary by day

Uptown Charlotte

Live music, a kids’ zone, food vendors and more bring fun to Uptown leading up to Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600.

 

PlayPlay! Theatre presents Pocket

May 25-June 3

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte

Some shows are already sold out, so get your tickets for this theatre production especially for kids 3 and under.

 

Mint Hill Madness

May 26-28 Times vary by day

Mint Hill Veteran’s Memorial Park

Don’t miss the fun of this annual festival with rides, games, food, music and more.

 

The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not

Opens May 27

Discovery Place Science

Be the first to see the new exhibition at DP Science. Explore the real science behind the unbelievable.

 

Astronaut Training

May 27 @ 11:15am & 2:15pm and May 28 @ 2:15pm

Discovery Place Kids (Huntersville)

Enjoy a reading of Astronaut Handbook and learn about what you’ll need to explore outer space.

 

Memorial Day Celebration

May 28 All Day

US National Whitewater Center

Live music, yoga, water activities, land activities and FIREWORKS…celebrate Memorial Day weekend with tons of fun.

 

Coca-Cola 600

May 28 @ 6pm

Charlotte Motor Speedway

Wrap up your Sunday at the racetrack for NASCAR’s annual Coca-Cola 600 race. Children under 13 get tix for just $10.

 

Save the Date:

June 2: #WalkCLT 2017 @ FreeMoreWest Neighborhood

June 3: #LONGLIVEARTS Community Festival @ Mint Museum Uptown

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