“Maycember” is in full swing. The calendar is packed this month with “end of year” celebrations, dance recitals, sports tournaments and more. Don’t forget to save some room for family time. Lots to do this week so you can squeeze in some family fun among the madness.
FREE Cone Day
May 9 @ 4-8pm
Haagen Dazs Ice Cream Shops (Southpark, Carolina Place and Concord Mills)
Nothing beats an ice cream cone, unless of course it’s a FREE ice cream cone. Enjoy!
Nature Detectives
May 10 @ 1:30-3:00pm
Latta Plantation Nature Preserve
Ahes 4 to 6 are invited to come discover and learn all about butterflies and other pollinators.
Family Storytime in the Park
May 11 @ 11:00am
Squirrel Lake Park (Matthews)
Get outside and enjoy stories, songs and crafts. Take your learning to the outdoors today.
Family Fun Night at SouthPark
May 12 @ 6:00-8:00pm
Southpark’s Center Court
Head to center court at the mall for music, games, crafts and fun for the whole family.
The Choir School at St. Peter’s Spring Concerts
May 12 & 13 @ 7:30
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Boys and girls ages 7 and up will showcase their year of choral instruction. Hear from all 5 Choir School choirs.
Spring Into Arts Festival
May 13 @ 10:00am – 4:00pm
Downtown Concord
Head to historic downtown Concord today for art displays, music, dancing, puppets and more (including beer and wine).
International Migratory Bird Day
May 13 @ 10:00am-5:00pm
Carolina Raptor Center
Enjoy a special day of activities designed to help you learn more about migration and migratory bird species in our area.
Bilingual Stories & Music
May 13 @ 11am
Mint Museum Randolph
Celebrate mothers and Mother’s Day with music and stories by Criss Cross Mangosauce.
Mother’s Day
May 13 @ 11:15am & 2:15pm
Discovery Place Kids
Listen to a reading of P.D. Eastman’s Are You My Mother? and children can make a gift for the mother figure in their life.
We Are the Arts: An Afternoon of Rock & Blues
May 13 @ 12:00pm
McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square
Community School of the Arts showcases its musical and creative arts students.
Family Day
May 13 @ 12:00 – 4:30pm
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
The Bechtler Family Days are the best…modern art, family time and FREE admission for kids under 18.
Backcountry Explorers
May 13 @ 1:00pm
Charlotte Museum of History
Enjoy an afternoon at the museum learning about the job of the colonial farmer, and creating a craft. Please register.
Mother’s Day at the Main Street Children’s Museum
May 14 @ 1:00-5:00pm
Main Street Children’s Museum (Rock Hill)
Mothers and grandmothers receive FREE admission this afternoon, and you can make special crafts with mom today.
