IKEA Charlotte, 8300 IKEA Boulevard, is presenting lots of family-friendly events in 2019.
All of these events are free. Becoming an IKEA Family Member is a good idea too. It gets you freebies and discounts and allows you to register for events. It’s free to join. Scroll down for the details on IKEA Family Membership.
Here’s what’s coming up:
Black History Month Craft Workshop with Gantt Center
Saturday, February 9th, 2019
11 am. to 12 p.m.
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture will be here with a hands-on craft workshop in honor of Black History Month, which is February.
Mixed Media Art
Saturday, March 9th, 2019
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ever want to learn more about mixed-media art? Join local artist Bill Colt as he gives an overview of his stunning mixed-media art.
Wizard of Oz Pop-Up Performance
Sunday, March 10th, 2019
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Union County Youth Ballet will present pop-up performances of their ‘Wizard of Oz’ production.
Bug Lab with Discovery Place
Saturday, April 13th, 2019
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Discovery Place will be back with an encore presentation of their Bug Lab exhibit.
Black History Month: Little Leaders Book Reading
Saturday, February 9th, 2019
1 p.m.to 2 p.m.
Bring the kid and join us from 1 – 2 pm on Saturday, February 9 in the Community Room next to the Restaurant for a reading of the book Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History.
This is the debut book from Vashti Harrison based on her popular Instagram posts from Black History Month 2017. Her posts featured 40 biographies of African American women that helped shape history.
Snacks from the Swedish Food Market will be served.
IKEA Charlotte’s 10-year Anniversary
February 18th to 22nd, 2019
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
IKEA FAMILY members are invited to enter daily drawings for $50 IKEA gift cards at 11 am and 2 pm each day
Buy one get one FREE desserts each day 2 pm – 4 pm
Sample Swedish treats daily from 2 pm – 3 pm
In addition:
On Monday, February 18, the first 100 IKEA FAMILY members in the store can start the day off with a FREE $1 breakfast
On Monday, February 18, the first 100 IKEA FAMILY members in the store will receive a FREE orange bag
Finally, take advantage of special product offers, bring the kiddos for some art and craft workshops, and enjoy some Swedish treats.
IKEA Charlotte Spring Break Event
Wednesday, April 17th, Thursday, April 18th, 2019
9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Enter a drawing each day to win a $50 gift card, bring the kiddos to participate in craft and art workshops, taste some delicious Swedish coffee and cookies, and play our Spin To Win game!
Event Schedule each day:
9:30 am – 9 pm – Store Entrance – Scan to Win $50 IKEA Gift Card
9:30 am – 4 pm – Store Entrance – Test your store knowledge with our Scavenger Hunt and win a FREE frozen yogurt
9:30 am – 4 pm – Store Entrance – Join us for MALA Kids Crafts Drawing to bring out the creativity in your Little Artist
10 am – 11 am – Showroom Entrance – Spin To Win! IKEA Family members try your hand at the prize wheel
11 am – Noon – Store Entrance – Join us for spin art to bring out the creativity in your little artists
1 pm – 2 pm – Store Entrance – We’ll bring out your child’s inner artist by having he or she decorate your own plant pot and replant it with a succulent plant
2 pm – 3 pm – Store Entrance – Join us for plate decorating to bring out the creativity in your little artists
3 pm – 4 pm – Work Spaces/IKEA Business Coffee Shop – FIKA Break – Take a break with a sampling of Swedish coffee and cookies
IKEA FAMILY Membership
FREE benefits include:
- Free coffee or tea in restaurant
- 90-day price protection
- Get discounts on home furnishings & accessories in the store
- Scan your card at the checkouts and get entered for a chance to win a $100 IKEA gift card
- Take a break & enjoy free coffee or hot tea every time you visit our Restaurant
- Children can enjoy an extra 30 minutes in Smaland (capacity-depending)
- Always save on items in our IKEA FAMILY shop
- Visit the special IKEA FAMILY web portal filled with shopping lists & cool features
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