Hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day weekend. Wondering if this week is going to start off as a winter wonderland…hoping the forecasters are wrong and we see just enough of the white stuff to be pretty, but not enough to make a mess or close schools. Here’s our list of things to do with family this week.
Black Gold, Slavery & Reed Gold Mine
Through February 27
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Reed Gold Mine
Learn about the role that slavery played at Reed Gold Mine during this Black History Month program.
President’s Day
February 15 @ 11am & 2pm
Discovery Place Kids
Celebrate George Washington & Abraham Lincoln with storytime and an activity.
African Dancing & Drumming with Oneaka Dance Company
February 17 @ 6:30-7:30pm
Mint Museum Randolph
Experience drumbeats and dances of the African continent and tribal-inspired face painting.
Family Fort Building
February 18 @ 3pm
McDowell Nature Center
Ages 6 and up are invited to come play in the woods and build a fort with family and friends.
Bechtler By Night
February 19 @ 5-9pm
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Experience the Bechtler at night with complimentary gallery tours throughout the evening.
LEGO KidsFest
February 19-21
Charlotte Convention Center
Hope you have your tickets as it appears this event is SOLD OUT…maybe some available last minute.
Journey to Oz
February 19-March 6 – showtimes vary
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
This interactive, experiential show gets the audience involved in the action. Best suited for ages 6 and up.
Fossil Fair 2016
February 20 @ 9am-4pm
Schiele Museum of Natural History
Mine for gem stones, see animated dinos, make a fossil print and search for fossils.
Novant Heart Health Day
February 20 @ 10am-5pm
Discovery Place
Hands on fun all day long with activities and demonstrations of things to keep your heart healthy.
Before They Were Heroes at Kings Mountain – The Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge
February 21 @ 2pm
Charlotte Museun of History
Learn all about this first battle of the American Revolution.
Save the Date:
February 23-27: CIAA Tournament @ Time Warner Cable Arena
February 26-March 5: Junie B. Jones The Musical @ Matthews Playhouse
March 19: Disney LIVE @ Ovens Auditorium
