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Welcome to the Charlotte Parent calendar, the most complete listing of family and kid friendly events in the greater Charlotte area, including fun things to do in Ballantyne, Belmont, Concord, Gastonia, Huntersville, Lake Norman, Matthews, Mint Hill, University area.

So whether you live in Gaston, Cabarrus, Iredell, Lincoln Union or York Counties or in the heart of Charlotte, we’ve got you covered on the best area activities and events for parents, children, teens, the whole family. Check our Calendar Spotlights - the editor's monthly favorites.

NOTE: Call ahead to confirm dates, times of events and age-appropriateness. Due to changes in schedules and exhibits at locations, we cannot guarantee accuracy of calendar event information submitted.

 

 

 



Friday, September 05, 2008
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Cabarrus County Fair.
Date: Friday, September 05, 2008
Times:  Times vary by day of the week.
Location: 4751 Highway 49 North, Concord.
Cost: $3-$7. Parking is free.
Phone: 704-786-7221
Website: www.cabarruscountyfair.com.
Summary: Take the whole family out for a night of classic rides and fair food!

Family Night Out.
Date: Friday, September 05, 2008
Times:  5-10pm.
Location: Downtown Salisbury, 100 West Innes Street, Suite 201, Salisbury.
Cost: Free.
Phone: 704-637-7814.
Website: www.downtownsalisburync.com.
Summary: Children’s activities include moonbounces, face painting, Wacky Doo the Clown, and more! Also available for a small fee are make-your-own tie dye and Western-themed pony ride photos (sponsored by Village Grocery). Children and adults alike can enjoy the Carolina Artists outdoor gallery, live country music by County Line, carriage rides, and, of course, the ever-popular Trolley rides.

Open House.
Date: Friday, September 05, 2008
Times:  9am-1pm.
Location: My Gym, 5110 Park Rd 2D.
Cost: Free.
Phone: 704-522-6966.
Website: www.mygym.com.
Summary: Come enjoy unique games and relays, gymnastics, exciting zip line rides and much more! Bring your friends and keep your children healthy and active into fall!

Open House.
Date: Friday, September 05, 2008
Times:  9am-1pm.
Location: My Gym, 9852 2A Rea Rd.
Cost: Free.
Phone: 704-543-0682.
Website: www.mygym.com.
Summary: Come enjoy unique games and relays, gymnastics, exciting zip line rides and much more! Bring your friends and keep your children healthy and active into fall!

Roman Army Festival.
Date: Friday, September 05, 2008
Times:  12pm.
Location: Fourth Ward Park, 301 N. Poplar St.
Cost: Free.
Phone: 704-372-6261.
Website: www.discoveryplace.org.
Summary: Ancient Rome Comes to Charlotte! Fun for the Whole Family. See gladiators and soldiers. Become a Roman soldier for a day! Presented by Discovery Place.

Swamp Things.
Date: Friday, September 05, 2008
Times:  Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm.
Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History, 1500 East Garrison Blvd., Gastonia.
Cost: $6-$7.
Phone: 704-866-6900.
Website: www.schielemuseum.org.
Summary: The dark, still water and black, smelly mud of Southeastern swamps is home to an incredible variety of plants and animals – and this exhibit brings many of them to you LIVE! Our winding boardwalk leads you through a primeval world of live American alligators, a bobcat, baby raccoons, a 15-foot albino Burmese python, snapping turtles, frogs, lizards and more. You never know what lies around the next bend along the boardwalk when you explore our swamp!

Yiasou Greek Festival.
Date: Friday, September 05, 2008
Times:  11am-10pm.
Location: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 600 East Blvd.
Cost: $2, 12 and under free.
Phone: 704-334-4771.
Website: www.yiasoufestival.org.
Summary: The festival features Hellenic cultural exhibits, authentic Greek cuisine and pastries, entertainment, art, shopping and more. Experience the sights and sounds of Greece. It's a time of the year when everyone can be Greek!


 

Get details on art exhibits, gallery crawls and museum exhibits with details and information for many Charlotte area museums and art galleries.

From meetings of Moms groups to crisis support, check here for a listing of many of local area chapters and weekly support group meetings.

 

 

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Charlotte Parent
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Charlotte , NC 28203
FAX: 704-344-1983

CALENDAR POLICY

Charlotte Parent magazine’s calendar provides information for parents and families about activities they can enjoy each month. Events listed in the calendar are typically free or low-cost activities targeted to parents or families. The calendar will also include annual or featured events that may require paid admission, but are decided to be important community or entertainment attractions applicable to families and kids. Examples: holiday events, parades, street fairs, weekend festivals, local children’s plays or children’s character concerts.

To submit your event, e-mail, mail or fax your event's name, date, time, location, cost, contact phone number, Website and a short description. Include electronic images if available.

Submissions must be received by the 8th of the preceeding month to be included in the print calendar. For example, information for a February event must be in our office before January 8. Events received later than the 8th will be posted in the online calendar in a timely manner throughout the month.

All submissions will be considered for publication. Inclusion is based on editorial space and event relevance at the discretion of the editor.

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