Here are our picks on the things to do with your family in Charlotte this week:
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Creepy Crawlies
October 12 @ 10:30am
McDowell Nature Center
Ages 4 and up are invited to learn all about the creepy, crawly creatures at the nature center.
Library Storytime Goes to Midwood Park
October 13 @ 10:30am
Midwood Park
Join a librarian from the Plaza Midwood library for a special storytime in the park today.
S’Mores & More
October 14 @ 7pm
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Ages 7 and up are invited to enjoy a campfire, a night hike and of course, yummy s’mores.
Sleeping Beauty
October 15 @ 7pm & October 17 @ 2pm and 7pm
Charlotte Christian School
Charlotte Christian’s Middle School Fine Arts presents Sleeping Beauty for three shows this week.
Food Truck Friday & Artist Showcase
October 16 @ 5-9pm
Stumptown Park
Head to Matthews for a fall evening outdoors complete with food and art and fun for the whole family.
Science on the Rocks: Fright at the Museum
October 16 @ 5pm
Discovery Place Uptown
Book the sitter and plan a date night for this adults-only Halloween themed gathering.
Pineville Fall Fest
October 16 @ 6-10pm & October 17 @ 10am-10pm
Pineville Lake Park
Fun for the whole family here…beach music Friday night, a family stage on Saturday, plus rides, food and more.
Haunted Trail
October 16 & 17 @ 6-10pm (Oct. 23 & 24 also)
Matthews Community Center
The Matthews Police Explorers and the Matthews/South Charlotte Key Club present this Spooky trail.
Fall Festival
October 17 @ 10am-1pm
Dilworth United Methodist Church
Don’t miss the 13th Annual Dilworth Church Fall Festival. Enjoy food, music, games and more.
Bilingual Stories & Music: De Colores/Many Colors
October 17 @ 11am
Mint Museum Randolph
Ages 0 to 6 and their families are invited for a morning of bilingual fun.
Spirits & Stories: Brattonsville by Twilight
October 17 @ 3:00-9:00pm
Historic Brattonsville
Don’t miss wagon rides, music, food and candlelight tours.
Charlotte Hornets vs. New York Knicks
October 17 @ 7pm
Time Warner Cable Arena
Don’t miss the season home opener for the Charlotte Hornets…who’s ready for a great season?
Lost Hollow Music Fest
October 17 @10am-4pm & October 18 @ 12-6pm
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Don’t miss the great bluegrass sounds in the garden this weekend, plus a Kiddie Corral with loads of fun.
Pumpkin Carving
October 18 @ 1-4pm
Schiele Museum of Natural History
Get your creative juices flowing to create your jack-o-lantern masterpiece. Space is limited; reservations suggested.
Sunday Fun Day: Project Ten Ten Ten/Proyecto Diez Diez Diez
October 18 @ 1-4pm
Mint Museum Uptown
Experience and create art, hear live music, do family yoga and more at this special bilingual Sunday Fun Day.
Ongoing Family Events:
Fall Concert Series
October 15 @ 6-9pm
Shoppes at University Place
The Great Pumpkin Fest
October 17 & 18 @ 11am-5pm
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