Community Calendar

Join us for special events as part of the Ag + Art Tour of Lancaster County!

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (while supplies last): Take-N-Make Corn Husk Doll Kits- Pick up a corn husk doll kit to make your own creation at your convenience!

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Homemade Canned Goods- Shop for jams, jellies, and more made by Catawba Nation artist Marie George.

10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.: Guided Garden Tours- Take a tour of the Center’s Three Sisters and Medicine Wheel Gardens with Master Gardener Intern and USC Lancaster Professor Claudia Heinemann-Priest.

Free and open to the public!

CHARLOTTE NC - May 9th 2026
CCM Spring Pottery Festival

Discover the ceramic artistry of 100+ local artists at our Spring 2026 Pottery Festival! This annual event brings together seasoned professionals and emerging ceramicists from the greater Charlotte area, offering a stunning variety of handcrafted clay creations. If it can be made from clay, you’ll find it here!
We’re excited to return to the historic Ford Building at Camp North End, where you can soak in the festival’s vibrant atmosphere, explore local shops, and enjoy incredible food and drinks.
Don’t miss this celebration of local artistry—we can’t wait to see you there!
When: Saturday, May 9th | 10 AM - 5 PM
Where: The Ford Building at Camp North End
400 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC 28206
Free Admission + Free Parking

Step back 66 million years and journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs in Dinosaur Evolution—a thrilling immersive experience that brings the Cretaceous world to life. Witness feathered raptors on the hunt, armored giants defending their turf, and the mighty T. rex at the top of the food chain. But even these perfectly evolved creatures couldn’t escape Earth’s most devastating extinction event. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science reveal how evolution shaped the dinosaurs—and how birds, their modern-day descendants, continue their legacy. It's a prehistoric adventure that will inspire the next generation of paleontologists and conservationists alike.

DINOSAUR! has made their way back to CSC! Get ready to come face-to-face with jaw-dropping fossils, thrilling prehistoric discoveries, and hands-on Jurassic fun for explorers of all ages.

The ROAR of prehistoric fun is her, don’t miss it!

Don't miss this month's SPARK event featuring, Keep Catawba County Beautiful, in the Foothills Collaboratory!

SPARK is a STEM career showcase featuring local industries in the Carolina Foothills. Participate in guided activities based on their careers. This event is FREE with the purchase of admission.

Are you a business looking to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders? Become a host for our next SPARK STEM Career Showcase and ignite curiosity and innovation in young learners!

Get ready to design, build, and battle! Join CSC staff and volunteers for a hands-on, three-session experience where you’ll create your own 1 lb. combat robot from the ground up. Learn real-world skills like construction and soldering, then put your creation to the test in an epic final showdown!

2026 Schedule:

• April 26

• May 3

• May 17 – Final Competition (starts at 1:30 PM)All materials are included with registration. Teams of up to four can work together (adult participation required; recommended for younger participants).

Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. Secure your spot before they’re gone!

One of our most beloved annual traditions is back on the big screen. Join us for The Sound of Music, the timeless classic filled with unforgettable songs, sweeping scenery and heartwarming charm — all as part of Our Favorite Things Fest.

Note: this is a screening of the listed film

Jazz vocalist Karla Harris is whipping up something special this Mother’s Day — a concert that tastes like home and grooves like a secret family recipe. From songs off her new album to timeless favorites, she’s got all the right ingredients for an afternoon filled with love, swing, and soulful spice. Alongside jazz standards you know and love, Karla folds in ’70s R&B and pop classics, blending them with jazz for an irresistible mix of songs to enjoy.

Bring mom, bring the family, and let the music be the icing on the day.

Blast off with Charlotte Roller Derby at Cosmic Clash! The Bad Assets are set to collide with Rocktown in a stellar battle that’s sure to shake the galaxy. You won’t want to miss this high-speed, full-contact action!

Welcome to the streets of 1950s New York City--where gamblers chase luck, missionaries chase souls, and love shows up when you least expect it.

Guys and Dolls is one of Broadway‘s most beloved musicals, packed with unforgettable songs like "Luck be a Lady," "Sit Down, You’re Rockin' the Boat," and "A Bushel and a Peck."

Our cast is made up of local performers who bring extraordinary talent, energy and heart to the stage. You’ll hear powerhouse vocals, see dazzling dance numbers, and laugh all night long.

This year we are excited to announce that our Saturday 7:30 PM performance will have an ASL interpreter and designated seating. We’ll see you at the theater!

May 14-16, 2026
605 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203