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Havana Social Club
704-892-7000
Exit 28 by Bruster’s Ice Cream. Free Spanish classes for kids through song and dance. Every Monday @ 10:00am.
Discovery Place
704-372-6261.
301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte.
www.discoveryplace.org.
DINOSAURS Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries.
On Exhibition April 18 – August 17, 2008
Carowinds Now Open
Carowinds opens for the 2008 season! Check their website for opening times.
KIDS SUMMER MOVIES
The Grand Theatre Mooresville
Every Wednesday at 10:00 am for $2.00 Incluces a free box of popcorn and kid size soda.
July 2 Alvin & The Chipmunks PG
July 9 Bee Movie PG
July 16 Flushed Away PG
July 23 Madagascar PG
July 30 Jimmy Neutron G
August 6 Over The Hedge PG
August 13 Everyone’s Hero
Marquee Cinema in Statesville
A specially selected series of Family films 9:45 am Tuesday & Wednesday 2 movies to choose from each day FREE
ADMISSION!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 1& 2
Open Season (PG) & The Water Horse Legend of the Deep (PG)
July 8 & 9
Charlotte’s Web (G) & Alvin and The Chipmunks (PG)
July 15 & 16
Firehouse Dog (PG) & Bee Movie (PG)
July 22 &23
The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything A Vegietale movie (G) & Evan Almighty (PG)
July 29 & 30
Mr. Bean’s Holiday (G) & Shrek the Third (PG)
August 5& 6
Flushed Away (PG) & Barnyard (PG)
August 12 & 13
Over the Hedge (PG) & The Spiderwick Chronicals (PG)
CINEMARK Theatre Salisbury
$1.00 per show Summer Movies start at 10 am
Date Movie
July 3-4 The Curse of the Were Rabbit (G)
July 10-11 Flushed Away (PG)
July 17-18 Curious George (G)
July 24-25 Charlotte’s Web (G)
July 31-Aug 1 BarnYard (PG)
August 7-8 Flick-A (PG)
August 14-15 Madagascar (PG)
AMC Theatres – Northlake Mall and Concord Mills
$ 1.00 Movies for Charity All Summer Long
Wednesdays at 10 am
KidsPack $3.00 for child size drink, popcorn and snack(candy)
Note that tickets may be purchased one week in advance.
Date Movie
July 2 The Water Horse Legend of the Deep
July 9 Alvin & the Chipmunks
July 16 Shrek the Third
July 23 Bee Movie
July 30 Surf’s Up
August 6 TMNT
Birkdale Stadium 16
Selected G & PG movies start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. First-come, first-served seating is
limited to theatre capacity. The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend a weekday
morning in the summer.
07/01-07/03 Arctic Tale (G) & Bee Movie (PG)
07/08-07/10 Wallace And Gromit (G) & Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)
07/15-07/17 Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G) & Firehouse Dog (PG)
07/22-07/24 March Of The Penguins (G) & Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (PG)
07/29-07/31 Everyone's Hero (G) & Happy Feet (PG)
08/05-08/07 Mr. Bean's Holiday (G) & Night At The Museum (PG)
08/12-08/14 Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - Veggie Tales (G) & Evan Almighty (PG)
Davidson Concerts on the Green are on Sundays from 6-8 pm :
Date Band Type of Music
July 13 Lake Norman Orchestra Patriotic
August 3 Stardusters Swing
August 24 Bad Daddies Pop Band
Sept 7 Davidson Express Bluegrass
Sept 21 Davidson College Classical & Jazz
Outdoor Cinema Series in Cornelius Free :
Date Place Movie
July 9 Kenton Place Shrek The Third
July 23 Kenton Place Arthur & the Invisibles
July 26 Ramsey Creek Park We Are Marshall
August 6 Kenton Place Surf’s Up
August 16 Cornelius Town Hall Daddy Day Camp
August 20 Kenton Place The Water Horse
4th of July Afternoon Celebration.
Date: Friday, July 04, 2008
Times: Noon-2pm.
Location: The Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive.
Cost: $3-$6.
Phone: 704-568-1774.
Website: www.charlottemuseum.org.
Summary: Bring your family and spend lunchtime learning about the birth of our country. We will have colonial games, puppet
shows, a treasure hunt and a Ben Franklin demonstration. Bring a picnic lunch and have some fun before your regular nighttime
festivities.
4th of July Patriotic Plant Pots.
Date: Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Times: 5:30-6:30pm.
Location: Arbor Glen Recreation Center Clubroom, 1520 Clanton Road.
Cost: Free.
Phone: 704-432-1533.
Website: www.parkandrec.com.
Summary: Celebrate the 4th of July by making a patriotic plant pot. A FUN arts and craft project for your kids. Ages 3-8.
Backyard Tails.
Date: Saturday, July 05, 2008
Times: Noon, 2pm.
Location: Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville.
Cost: $5-$7.
Phone: 704-875-6521.
Website: www.carolinaraptorcenter.org.
Summary: Experience the "swoosh" of a live raptor flying over your head. Resident raptors fly untethered in an educational
program in the outdoor amphitheatre. Come early to get a space, as seats for this program are limited.
Celebrate American Independence.
Date: Friday, July 04, 2008
Times: 10am-4pm.
Location: Historic Brattonsville, 1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells, SC.
Cost: $3-$6.
Phone: 803-684-2327.
Website: www.chmuseums.org.
Summary: Join us as we honor our nation's birth 1840s style with games, cooking demos, musket firings, children's military drills
and a reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Lowe’s YMCA Summer Celebration and Fireworks Show.
Date: Thursday, July 03, 2008
Times: 6-9:30pm.
Location: Lowe's YMCA, 170 Joe Knox Ave., Mooresville.
Cost: Free.
Phone: 704-716-4000.
Website: www.ymcacharlotte.org/lowes.
Summary: Celebrate the community and nation with this free event. Hot air balloon rides, a concert and fireworks. Performance
by Lake Norman Orchestra begins at 7pm.
Mooresville Town Square Festival on the Green.
Date: Thursday, July 03, 2008
Times: 5pm.
Location: Mooresville Town Square. Mooresville.
Cost: Free.
Phone: 704-663-2628.
Website: www.mooresvilletownsquareevents.com.
Summary: Featuring entertainment, a Veterans ceremony, a kids zone and more before ending in a fireworks display.
Nature's Dangers.
Date: Saturday, July 05, 2008
Times: 9-11am.
Location: Latta Plantation Nature Center Picnic Area, 6211 Sample Road, Huntersville.
Cost: $3-$4.
Phone: 704-875-1391.
Website: www.parkandrec.com.
Summary: Don't let your summer be ruined by a poison ivy rash or a fire ant bite. Come out to the nature center to learn how to
identify, locate and prevent these nature dangers from happening to you. All ages. Pre-registration required.
Night of Fire.
Date: Friday, July 04, 2008
Times: 10pm.
Location: Carowinds, Exit 90 off I-77.
Cost: $28-$45.
Website: www.carowinds.com/events.
Summary: Spend a day of fun in the 108-acre theme and water park, At 5pm, enjoy an all-you-can-eat picnic of fried chicken,
hot dogs and more. Picnic is included in the price of admission. Top of the evening with a state-of-the-art, computer designed
and controlled pyro-musical fireworks show.
Red White & Boom.
Date: Friday, July 04, 2008
Times: 5-10pm.
Location: Memorial Stadium. 310 North Kings Drive.
Cost: Free.
Phone: 704-332-2227.
Summary: Safe, alcohol-free night of family entertainment and fun, including games and inflatables. Bring your blankets and
lawn chairs. Concessions available (outside food is not allowed). Parking fee per car.
Red, White and Blue in Raptors too!
Date: Friday, July 04, 2008
Times: 11am, 1pm, 3pm.
Location: Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville.
Cost: $5-$7.
Phone: 704-875-6521.
Website: www.carolinaraptorcenter.org.
Summary: Join us in the weathering area to see our resident red, white and blue raptors! Have an opportunity to get your
picture taken with an eagle!
Summer Shootout Series and Fireworks Doubleheader.
Date: Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Times: 5-11pm.
Location: Lowes Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy. South, Concord.
Cost: $3-$7.
Phone: 800-455-3267
Website: www.lowesmotorspeedway.com.
Summary: In addition to a full program of Legends Car, Bandolero and Thunder Roadster racing, the Summer Shootout Series
includes special attractions such as school bus races and spectator racing. After the races, stay for the fireworks extravaganza.
WBT Knights Skyshow.
Date: Friday, July 04, 2008
Times: 5-11pm.
Location: Knight Stadium, 2280 Deerfield Dr., Fort Mill, SC (Just off Interstate 77).
Cost: $7 and up.
Phone: 704-36-HOMER.
Website: www.wbtskyshow.com.
Summary: Enjoy a Knights game, a tailgate party and fireworks at the Skyshow in Knights Stadium. Festival activities outside the
stadium start at 5pm, leading up to the 7:15pm game time.
Date: June 10, 2008
Time: Board: 8:30 am Depart: 9:00 am Return: 10:00 am
Details: Bring the children for a delightful morning cruise aboard the Catawba Queen. We start the cruise with a few stories
and then offer cookies and milk to each of our little guest. Admission is only $5.00 for children 12 and under and $7.50 for all
others. Reservations and payment at the time of the reservation are required. Passenger minimum of at least 30 required.
This is on Tuesday and Thursdays
Details for 4th of July Fireworks !!!
Date: July 4, 2008
Details: Join us for our annual "4th of July Firewokrs" presentation. Fireworks start a dark. Spend the day and enjoy the
fun at Queens Landing.
Story Time:
Cornelius Library 704.655.9409
North Meck Branch Library (Huntersville) 704.895.8178
Statesville Library 704.878.3090
Sherills Ford 828.478.2729
East Lincoln Branch Library (Denver) 704.483.3589
Davidson Public Library 704.892.8557
Hoopsa Daisy
June 20, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Amay James Park Recreation Center, 2425 Lester St.
Fun for the whole family! Come one come all and enjoy this activities fit for
all skill levels. Ages 5 and up. Free, call 704-336-3053 for more details.
Movie Madness - Bug Cinema
June 20, 3:00pm
Matthews Library, 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews.
Fly into the library to catch a bug movie. Popcorn and lemonade provided!
All ages. Free.
Baby Loves Disco
June 21, Noon-3:00pm
Cans Bar and Canteen, 500 W. Fifth St.
An afternoon dance party for toddlers and preschoolers featuring music by DJs
blending classic disco tunes from the '70s and '80s - guaranteed to get
those little booties moving and grooving. Featuring bubble machines, baskets of
instruments, a chill-out room (with tents, books and puzzles), diaper changing
stations, a full spread of healthy snacks and lots of dancing. Reservations
recommended.
Farm Day
June 21, 10:00am-5:00pm
Charlotte Nature Museum
Visit the little farm in the big city and get up close to horses, goats,
chickens and more. Learn about local farm life and its importance to our busy
city lives. Cost is $5.
Lil Kickers and Summer Camp Open House
June 21, 10:00am-noon
Charlotte Sports Center, 8626 Hankins Road.
Summer Open House featuring both the Lil Kicker and Summer Camp programs. Kids
can jump on inflatable bouncers, run and play on the INDOOR grass field &
basketball court, roller skate, face paint and MORE!
Matthews Summer Concert and Movie Series
June 21, 7:00pm
Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade St., Matthews.
Enjoy a summer Saturday evening in downtown Matthews. Concert and pre-movie
activities begin at 7pm. Movie begins at dusk. Vendors will be on site selling
dinner food, treats and drinks. The movie will be "Bee Movie." Cost
is free.
Carowinds Theme Park:
704.588.2600
Carrigan Farms:
1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway, Mooresville
704.664.1450
Patterson Farm:
704.857.5242
Blast Extreme Fun Center:
4301 South Blvd. Charlotte
704.525.5525
Queens Landing:
9129 Monroe Road #145
704.663.2628
Latta Plantation:
5225 Sample Road
704.875.2312
Carolina Raptor Center
6000Sample Road
704.875.6521
Charlotte at Play:
10504 McMullen Creek Parkway
704.542.0877
Charlotte Nature Museum:
1658 Sterling Road
704.372.6261 x605
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