It’s a big week for family fun in CLT-town! Don’t miss all the Charlotte SHOUT! activities, plus frogs, football and of course a few Mother’s Day experiences.
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Charlotte SHOUT! Continues through the weekend.
So much to do for families at Charlotte SHOUT! ~ a celebration of art, music, food and ideas in Uptown Charlotte. Just a few of our favorite family SHOUT events coming this week are:
Family Storytime At Midwood Park
Midwood Park
Bring the family for an outdoor storytime with movement activities and songs.
Baby And Me Yoga
Tiny Blooms Yoga, Huntersville
This class combines yoga and play through poses, songs and calming time.
Frog Obstacle Course
Discovery Place Nature
Transform yourself into a frog and test your skills on an obstacle course while you learn all about a frog’s life cycle and about the dangers facing frogs.
It’s Art-Rageous
War Memorial Center, Mooresville
Homeschoolers explore art and discover creativity.
The Soap Bubble Circus And Professor Whizzpop
First Ward Park
Watch a performances with soap bubbles and comedic magic – part of Charlotte SHOUT!
Kicking It With Cam
Bank of America Stadium
Play kickball with Cam Newton and other celebrities and sports stars at Newton’s fifth annual kickball tournament.
Mother’s Day Sip And Shop
7th Street Public Market
Shop with the family for gifts while sipping beer or sparkling wine and sway to the live music (the first 100 guests 21 and older receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.)
Tree Identification 101 At The Whitewater Center
U.S. National Whitewater Center
Learn how to identify local trees using bark, leaves and more. Take a short group hike to test your new skills.
Mint Museum Bring-A-Friend Day
All members are invited to bring up to four additional guests on top of their existing membership benefits level.
2nd Friday Street Festival
Oak Street Mill, Cornelius
Come out for live music, food trucks, craft breweries, local artists, kids’ activities and more.
North Carolina Brewers And Music Festival
Historic Rural Hill
Do not miss this two-day celebration of music, camping, the outdoors and North Carolina’s craft beer. With an upbeat atmosphere and family-friendly culture, the NCBMF is a music festival for all ages.
Sheep Shearing Day
Historic Brattonsville
Watch shearing demos and costumed interpreters highlight processes such as spinning, carding, dyeing and turning raw wool into finished garments.
Bilingual Stories And Music
Mint Museum Randolph
Performers use a combination of bilingual stories (Spanish/English), music, musical instruments, toys, puppets and games to interact with the audience.
Family Day At The Bechtler Museum Of Modern Art
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Families can explore the Bechtler collection through special hands-on art activities and family-focused museum tours.
Mother’s Day Weekend At Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Shop local vendors, and enjoy family crafts, food trucks, beverages including mimosas, live music and spring blossoms. Horse-drawn carriage rides will be available for an additional fee.
Mother’s Day At Discovery Place Kids
Discovery Place Kids Huntersville
Hear a reading of the story “The Night before Mother’s Day” by Natasha Wing; then make a one-of-a-kind craft for mom.
Goat Yoga at the Vineyard
Dover Vineyard, Concord
Kids age 12 and older are welcome with a registered adult. All goat yoga is laid back, beginner and family friendly. We offer a traditional yoga Slow Flow class to enjoy the outdoors and share the space with animals. Get in some good stretches, take in the fresh air, and snuggle our adorable baby goats.
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