Y’all…somehow it’s May. There are only 27 days of school left for CMS, probably less for private schools and WAY less for preschools. Summer time is right around the corner, but before it gets here, there is a lot of spring time family fun to be had.
Greenway Ride with Carolina Thread Trail
May 2 @ 6pm
Begins at Freedom Park
Part of Bike Charlotte 2016, this is an all ages guided ride with a stop for FroYo in the middle
Wells Fargo Championship
May 2-8 Times vary
Quail Hollow Country Club
It’s golf week in the Queen City. Children 12 and under get in FREE! Such a fun way to spend and afternoon (or whole day).
Dakota & Friends
May 3 @ 11:30am-2:30pm
Imaginon
Meet “real” dinosaurs in the lobby of Imaginon today.
Star Wars Day
May 4 @ 10am-2pm
Imaginon
Space themed storytime, plus special crafts and activities. Wear your favorite Star Wars costume.
Family Storytime in the Park
May 5 @ 11:30am
First Ward Park
The perfect opportunity to check out Charlotte’s newest park. Join Imaginon storytellers and then enjoy all that the park has to offer. Pack a picnic or stop by 7th Street Market for lunch.
International Bubble Blowing Day
May 6 @ 10am
Discovery Place Kids
Who knew? Join the fun learning the science of bubbles and check out the Bubblepalooza today.
Citizen Science Friday: The Great Pollinator Project
May 6 @ 1pm
Charlotte Nature Museum
Learn how you and your family can join the team of researchers studying bee pollination.
Cotswold Farmers Market
May 7 (and Saturdays through October 27) @ 8am-12pm
Cotswold Medical Plaza
Local (like VERY local) farmers and artisans will kick off this brand new market today.
Mothers Day at the Garden
May 7 & 8 @ 9am-5pm
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Enjoy music, crafts, special drinks, food trucks, and FREE admission for moms.
Kids Cookie/Brownie Decorating Station
May 7 @ 10am
Harris Teeter Morrocroft & Cotswold
Send Dad and kids to the store, and hope they decorate a cookie or brownie for you for Mother’s Day.
Family Day at The Bechtler
May 7 @ Noon-4:30pm
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Fabric decoration, sculpting, and weaving activities planned for this fun afternoon. FREE admission for children.
Derby Days
May 7 @ 3-6pm
Mint Museum Randolph
It’s Kentucky Derby Day. Book a sitter and enjoy the races with friends as the Mint’s Young Affiliates host this annual event.
Kidical Mass
May 7 @ 4pm
Midwood Park
Another great event from Bike Charlotte 2016…truly a family bike ride for all types of bikes (no training wheels)
Mother’s Day
May 8 @ 1-5pm
Main Street Children’s Museum
Moms and grandmothers are treated to FREE admission this afternoon, and keepsake crafts can be made as well.
