Freedom to Read Week
September 28-October 3
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Libraries
Celebrate Freedom to Read Week with lots of special events, activities and storytimes at the the libraries.
Beauty and the Beast
September 29-October 4 (showtimes vary)
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Don’t miss this Disney classic done as only Blumenthal Arts can. A great show for the whole family
Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic
September 30 – October 4 Showtimes vary by day.
Time Warner Cable Arena
Join Mickey and Minnie and LOTS of other Disney friends for a thrilling ice skating performance.
Tot Time at the Market
September 30 @ 10am
Atherton Market
Check out this new weekly event at the Atherton Market, designed just for preschoolers. Enjoy kids yoga with Kerry Tom today.
Denver Days Festival
September 30-October 3
Downtown Denver, NC
Rides, music, food and more at this annual fall festival.
Fall Fest
September 30 @ 4-8pm
WDAV in Davidson
Celebrate the arrival of fall at this outdoor festival in Davidson. Local vendors, live music, a bounce house and more.
The Great Worldwide Star Count
October 2 @ 1pm (Citizen Science Friday) & 7:30pm (Star Party)
Charlotte Nature Museum
Join scientists around the world as they count the stars today/tonight. The afternoon session is at the Nature Museum and the star party will be held at the amphitheater at Freedom Park.
Music on Main
October 2 @ 6:30pm
Town Hall Lawn in Mooresville
Listen to the sounds of Coastline while enjoying a lovely fall evening outdoors.
Christ Church Fall Festival
October 3 @ 10am-1pm
Christ Episcopal Church
Young children are invited to enjoy bounce houses, face painting, balloon art, food, music and more.
Meet the Curators
October 3 @ 10am-4pm
Schiele Museum of Natural History
Don’t miss your chance to see items in the museum’s collection that are seldom available for public viewing.
Hola Charlotte!
October 3
Uptown Charlotte
Head to Charlotte’s official Hispanic Heritage Festival today in Uptown Charlotte.
Fossil Day
October 3 @ 10am-4pm
Discovery Place Uptown
Celebrate National Fossil Day by digging for fossils, learning about fossils and making your own fossil.
The Amazing Maize Maze
Opening October 3
Rural Hill
Note that there are some changes this year, due to the lack of rain this summer. Still to be a great outing for sure.
Celebration Sunday
October 4 @ 1-5pm
Mint Museum Uptown
Enjoy FREE admission to both MINT locations this weekend, and today enjoy music, making art, tours and more.
Ongoing Family Events:
Music Lunch Box Series (final show of the season)
September 29 @ 12pm
Romare Bearden Park
Sunset at the Metropolitan
October 1 @ 5:30pm
Metropolitan Charlotte
Day Out with Thomas
October 2-4
NC Transportation Museum
The Great Pumpkin Fest
October 3 & 4 @ 11am-5pm
Carowinds
And So You Can Plan Ahead:
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
