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Things to do with Family this Week – March 7

by scoop team | March 6, 2016

Many choices this week for things to do with family. Outdoor fun at the local nature centers, FREE pancakes, dinosaurs, bike riding and more.

Happy Herpers

March 7 @ 10:30am

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McDowell Nature Center

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Ages 5 to 12 are invited to explore herpatology (reptiles and amphibians). Today’s theme is snakes.

Pancakes with a Purpose

March 8 @ 7am-7pm

IHOP Restaurants

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Celebrate National Pancake Day with FREE pancakes today at IHOP…they are collecting donations for CMNH as well.

Wee Wednesday

March 9 (and each Wednesday this month) @ 10:30am

Main Street Children’s Museum

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Ages 3 and younger (and their adult) will do crafts, sing songs and hear stories together.

Dog Days Family Event

March 11 & 12 – Times vary

Bass Pro Shops

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Bring your pup for all sorts of dog-centered fun at Bass Pro Shops at Concord Mills.

 

Super Saturday!

March 12 – All Day

Imaginon

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The Charlotte Mecklenburg library and Children’s Theatre of Charlotte are teaming up to bring you DINOSAUR fun today.

Learn to Ride! FREE Event

March 12 @ 11am-1pm

Marion Diehl Recreations Center

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All 3 of my children learned to ride at one of these Bicycle Sport events…a total win-win for parents & kids.

Spring Family Fun Day

March 12 @ 1-4pm

Charlotte Museum of History

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This FREE event is a great way to get outdoors for some spring fun. Crafts, games, cookies and lemonade.

Dissection Series: Frogs

March 12 @ 4pm

Discovery Place

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Ages 10 and up are invited to check out what dissecting a frog is all about. Please register.

Latta Celtic Festival

March 12 & 13 – Times Vary

Latta Plantation

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Get in the Celtic mood with music, dancing, demonstrations and more this weekend.

Sunday Fun Day – TERRIFIC TOULOUSE, MARVELOUS MODIGLIANI!

March 13 @ 1-4pm

Mint Museum Uptown

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Check out modern art, see demonstrations and create some art of your own.

Leprechaun Trek

March 13 @ 2-4pm

Schiele Museum of Natural History

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I took the kids to this last year (ages 7 & 5) and it was THE most fun…for all of us. This is a must do adventure, so get your tickets now.

Save the Date:

March 19: Disney LIVE @ Ovens Auditorium

March 19: St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Charlotte Goes Green Festival @ Uptown Charlotte

March 20: Sweet Tooth Festival 2016 @ Omni Charlotte Hotel

March 25 – April 1: Spring Break Camps @ Discovery Place

March 26: Latta Plantation Egg Hunt @ Historic Latta Plantation

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