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Things To Do With Family This Week – February 20

by scoop team | February 19, 2017

Short work and school week for most this week…enjoy that extra family time. Hoping the “spring-like” winter weather continues this week, allowing for fun both outdoors and in. Cannot believe that March is just around the corner…2017 is flying by. 

Small Stalks & Wee Sprouts

February 20 @ 10am (Small Stalks) and 11:15am (Wee Sprouts)

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Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

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Bring the children for hands on, creative fun during Small Stalks (ages 2-5) and Wee Sprouts (under 2) this morning.

 

Presidents’ Day

February 20 @ 11:15am & 2:15pm

Discovery Place Kids

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Schools out for most today. Head to DP Kids for Presidents Day themed storytime and crafts.

 

Storytime & More

February 21 @ 10am

Winghaven Gardens

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Come hear a story, do a craft and “help” in the garden this morning. Recommended for under age 10. Please register.

 

Daddy Daughter Night Out

February 21 & 22 – Make reservations

Pike’s Old Fashioned Soda Shop

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Dress in your “fancy clothes” and make it night out for daddy and his little girl(s). Reservations requested.

 

CIAA Women’s & Men’s Basketball Tournaments

February 21-25 Times vary by day and event

Throughout Charlotte

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Don’t miss CIAA 2017 week. Plenty of men’s and women’s games, plus concerts, expos, fan fests and more.

 

Rookie Science: Botanicals

February 22 @ 6:30pm

University City Library

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Ages 5 to 11 are invited to a presentation by staff at the UNCC Botanical Garden…learn about the science of botanicals.

 

Charlotte Checkers vs. Cleveland Monsters

February 24 @ 7:15pm & February 25 @ 6pm

Bojangle’s Coliseum

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Cheer the Checkers to victory on the ice this weekend. A great way to spend a family evening.

 

Winter on the Backcountry Fam

February 25 @ 11am-2pm

Schiele Museum of Natural History

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Learn about life on Carolina frontier farm in the winter. Demonstrations, hands on activities and more.

 

Mini-Masters Adult/Child Workshop – Chinese Dragons

February 25 @ 1:30-2:45pm

Mint Museum Randolph

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Ages 3 to 5 and their grownup are invited to come paint and decorate a Chinese dragon, and tour the Chinese ceramics display. Please register.

 

Winter Garden Guided Tour

February 26 @ 1pm and 2pm

UNCC Botanical Gardens

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Stroll the gardens on a guided tour. See what grows in winter and what you might add to your own family garden.

Save the Date:

March 4: Family First – Egyptian Jewelry Making @ Harvey B Gantt Center

March 5: Suess-a-Thon @ Main Street Children’s Museum

March 18, 23, 25, & 30 FREE Tinkergarten Classes @ Independence Park

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