Update: Bon Odori Festival has been canceled for 2020. See you in 2021! Bon Odori Festival returns for the 35th year, bringing Japanese culture to … [Read more...] about Update on Bon Odori Japanese Festival for 2020
Kids
LEGO fans — head to The Brickworld Virtual LEGO Expo
In-person Brickworld conventions are on hold, but Brickworld is coming through with the Brickworld Virtual Con Fireworks on Saturday, June 27th, … [Read more...] about LEGO fans — head to The Brickworld Virtual LEGO Expo
Free breakfast and lunch for kids at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (and beyond) this summer
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is once again, in 2020, providing free breakfast and lunch to children … [Read more...] about Free breakfast and lunch for kids at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (and beyond) this summer
Brooklyn Juneteenth History Bicycle Ride
Queen City EZ Riders Slow Biking Gang is leading an event, the Brooklyn Juneteenth History Bicycle Ride, on Friday, June 19th, 2020, from 6:30 p.m. to … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Juneteenth History Bicycle Ride
Juneteenth CLT Cookout at Southside Park
Celebrate Juneteenth at Juneteenth CLT, on Saturday, June 20th, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The celebrate takes place at SouthSide Park, 2645 Toomey … [Read more...] about Juneteenth CLT Cookout at Southside Park
Canceled: Fireworks Night with Gastonia Grizzlies
Update: This has been canceled. The Gastonia Grizzlies are starting their season on July 1st, 2020, and on July 3rd, they are hosting their first … [Read more...] about Canceled: Fireworks Night with Gastonia Grizzlies
Dolly Parton will read stories to your kids every Thursday night
Dolly Parton announced on her Facebook page that she will begin reading stories for children, every Thursday night at 7 p.m. The story time event … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton will read stories to your kids every Thursday night
Read J.K. Rowling’s new children’s book “The Ickabog” online for free
J.K. Rowling is casting her spells for children again, but this time, with a book that isn't about magic. Her new children's book, "The … [Read more...] about Read J.K. Rowling’s new children’s book “The Ickabog” online for free
Updated: 34 fun, educational, and free websites, where kids can learn coding, magic, music and much more
There are so many great kids' websites, and probably no better time to explore them as now, while schools are closed. Here's a good starting list of … [Read more...] about Updated: 34 fun, educational, and free websites, where kids can learn coding, magic, music and much more
Virtual events for kids: music classes, art classes, story times, much more
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UPDATE: We are no longer keeping a calendar of virtual events. Most kids will be home from school for several weeks, as we try to slow the spread. … [Read more...] about Virtual events for kids: music classes, art classes, story times, much more
