Check out what’s happening this week!
Jazz Up Your Week!
Winthrop University Jazz Ensemble performs this evening. All ages welcome.
When:
Monday 11/2
7:30pm
Where:
Barnes Recital Hall (Winthrop University)
129 Conservatory of Music, Rock Hill, SC 29733
Cost: FREE!
Call (803) 323-2255 for more information.
Talkin’ Turkey
Preschoolers and their parents/caregivers can learn more about November’s “mascot” – the turkey!
When:
Tuesday 11/3
9:30 – 11am
Where:
Reedy Creek Nature Center
2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215
Cost: $2/child
For more information, call (704) 598-8857 or visit their website.
Reading @ Ray’s
It’s “Reading Day” at Ray’s Splash Planet! Children ages 1-5 will enjoy stories, crafts, and an all-day pass for some water fun! Be sure to bring along your swimsuit and towel because you get an all-day pass, too! (Pre-registration and parent participation required.)
When:
Wednesday 11/4
Where:
Ray’s Splash Planet
215 N. Sycamore St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Cost: $6/child
For more information, call (704) 432-4729 or visit their website.
Musical Petting Zoo
The Charlotte Symphony Guild presents a Musical Petting Zoo at ImaginOn. Children can explore symphonic instruments with guidance from Guild members.
When:
Thursday 11/5
12:30 – 2:30pm
Where:
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center (Park Family Story Lab)
300 East 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Cost: FREE!
For more information, call (704) 416-4630 or visit their website.
“Charlotte” in Matthews!
Matthews Playhouse presents Charlotte’s Web. E.B. White’s classic comes to life in this touching story about friendship and love.
When:
Friday 11/6, 7:30pm
Saturday 11/7, 2pm
Sunday 11/8, 2pm
Where:
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts
Matthews Community Center
100 McDowell St, Matthews, NC 28105
Cost: $10/ticket, students and seniors $9
Visit their website for more information and to purchase tickets.
13th Annual Adoption Expo
Are you considering growing your family through adoption? Southern Piedmont Adoptive Families of America, Inc. has organized a day especially for you! The Adoption Expo offers couples or singles the opportunity to talk with adoption professionals from across the country in one convenient location as part of National Adoption Month. (Advanced registration is suggested.)
When:
Saturday 11/7
8:30am – 4pm
Where:
International Trade Center (Uptown)
200 N. College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Cost: FREE!
Visit their website for more information.
Fall Fun Fest
Free fall family fun! Sponsored by the Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center, this Fall Fest is focused on fun as well as family health. Here’s just some of what you’ll find: Free speech, OT, and PT screenings for kids; hearing screenings for all ages; games, activities, and prizes for kids; fire engine and firefighters; face painting and treats!
When:
Saturday 11/7
12 – 4pm
Where:
Park Road Park (Shelter #2)
6220 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC
Cost: FREE!
Visit their website for more information.
Decadent Dreams Chocolate Festival
For kids and “kids” of all ages – you can’t go wrong with an entire festival devoted to CHOCOLATE! Presented by Williams & Fudge to benefit Keystone Substance Abuse Services, there will be kid-friendly activities, demonstrations, a chocolate fountain, and so much more!
When:
Sunday 11/8
12:30 – 4:30pm
Where:
The Cotton Factory
300 Chatham Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Cost: $7 in advance, $10 at the door (children under 5 are FREE!)
Visit their website for more information.
Moms: Do you know of any other fun local events happening this week?
Please share! 
Local Businesses:
Do you provide fun family activities or have a special offer just for our moms?