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Dig In! Little Explorers is designed especially for curious minds ages 0-5 and is a playful and engaging early learning program that introduces young children to the wonders of history through storytelling, music, hands-on activities, and imaginative play.

Come dressed in your costume and enjoy hands-on Halloween activities.

Join us for the All Pro Dad Experience on Friday, October 10, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Bank of America stadium. This one-day event is packed with fun and practical parenting tips.

Families will enjoy interactive stations, including football drills, touchdown dances, pride moments, the Sam’s Club Dad Zone, and the ever-popular tickle tackle station. Inspiring speakers will also share real-life fatherhood advice to help strengthen family bonds. Tickets are $35 per family. Space is limited, so register today at: https://allprodad.com/charlotte-all-pro-dad-experience/

No school? No problem! Turn September 23 into a day of adventure, creativity, and storytelling at Levine Museum’s Young Historians Academy—where young learners become history-makers. This dynamic day camp offers 1st through 3rd graders a unique opportunity to step into the past and experience history in hands-on, engaging ways.

Designed for curious minds, the program blends education with exploration through interactive activities, creative projects, and collaborative play. Each camp is rooted in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Art, English Language Arts, and Social Studies, and also supports Social Emotional Learning Competencies.

The Catawba Culture day camp will spotlight the Catawba people’s vital role in North Carolina history, exploring their storytelling traditions, language, games, crafts, and more.

Camp registration is $70 per student and includes 4 hours of attendance, all activity supplies, and special takeaways. Drop-off begins at 8:45 am and pick-up is at 1:00 pm. Snack time is at 11:00 am. Please send your child with peanut-free snacks and a water bottle.

Let your little learner step into the shoes of an archaeologist! In this hands-on session, children will explore the basics of archaeology through:

Sensory Dig Bin – Search for “artifacts” like plastic animals, shells, and coins buried in sand or rice.

Brush It Off – Use paintbrushes to gently uncover hidden objects, just like real archaeologists!

Match the Pieces – Reassemble simple “broken” pottery puzzles and learn how archaeologists put history back together.

Book Nook – Cozy up with picture books about archaeology, buried treasure, and underground adventures that spark curiosity and inspire little explorers to discover the world around them.

Your ticket includes all program activities and museum admission. Stick around after the program and enjoy exhibits, our historic grounds, and more!

About Past & Play

Past & Play: A Little Learners Series invites toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–4) and their grown-ups to explore history through storytelling, songs, movement, and hands-on fun. This program is part of the Past & Play series — join us again on March 28 and June 13 for more playful adventures!

Encore Center presents The Lion, the Witch, and The Wardrobe on September 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th. That master of imaginative enchantment, C.S. Lewis, has created a unique world and he invites children to walk into it and enjoy both surprise and adventure. An old house in rural England becomes the home base for four children who wander into an incredible country through an old wardrobe and help the country return to summer. In the incredible Narnia, they make friends with the frightened forest people who have almost given up hope for the return of good King Aslan, their true ruler. When Aslan was there, it was always summer. There is a great battle to see whether this magical country will remain under a wintry spell or will, once again, know freedom and summer under good King Aslan. A charming play about courage and the love of freedom. Tickets are non-refundable.

Charlotte has been lauded as an outdoor-friendly city where over 900,000 people have access to parkland on more than 22,500 acres across Mecklenburg County. Come learn from Fushcia-Ann Hoover, Ph.D., about the history of our local, state and national parks, the Congressional Acts that protect them (and their limitations), and the statute that created the National Park Service. Find out, too, what it means to have public personnel steward the protection and maintenance of public lands. Federal museum curator Phil Varela will join via Zoom. ┃chess.charlotte.edu
September 16, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m.; Popp Martin Student Union, Room 200; Register; Join the mailing list!
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is a federal observance, facilitated by the College.

Stock up on pottery from more than 50 of North Carolina’s top ceramic artists (including over 30 from Western North Carolina) at Potters Market at the Mint. Come see high-quality ceramic work in one location, interact with the makers, explore the galleries of Mint Museum Randolph, and enjoy live music, pottery demos, a beer garden and local food vendors. Visit pottersmarketatthemint.com for ticket and event information.

The Mecklenburg County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are holding a fall plant. Available for sale will be native plants, perennials, bulbs and vegetables, all ready for fall planting. Knowledgeable master gardener volunteers will be on site all day. Come get started on your fall garden and ask your gardening questions. Plant related kids activities will be provided to keep them having fun while parents shop. All profits go to fund and support educational programming and activities by Master Gardener Volunteers.

An intimate, unplugged-style tribute from Charlotte’s own ÚltimaNota, celebrating iconic women of Latin music.

Sing along to beloved anthems by Celia Cruz, Selena, Gloria Estefan, Thalía, Shakira, Karol G, and more!

Featuring the voices of:
Ana Lucia Divins
Brenda Nova
Gaby Marcano
La Brava
Wanda Lopez
Led by guitarist Tony Arreaza, ÚltimaNota fuses Latin rhythms with pop, funk, and blues — creating a one-of-a-kind musical experience.

The evening will include personal stories from the featured vocalists about their journeys as women in music, along with heartfelt renditions of songs we all know and love.

Drinks will be available for purchase.

One Man Show That Honors Famed Tuskegee Airman, Ben Davis -- Watch
Him Fly, to Premiere at the Carolina Theatre
Take flight this September at the newly restored Carolina Theatre with the unforgettable story of
General Benjamin O. Davis Jr., the trailblazing leader of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen. In the
powerful one-man show, Ben Davis – Watch Him Fly, writer, producer, and performer J. Leon
Pridgen II brings to life the courage, resilience, and groundbreaking achievements of a true
American hero. The one-night-only performance is at 7 p.m. on Sept. 20, 2025.
From Davis’s lonely days as the only Black cadet at West Point in the 1930s to his historic role
integrating the U.S. military, this compelling production tells a story that soars beyond history
books—into the heart and soul of a man who refused to be grounded by racism or doubt.
The choice of venue is also notable. The Carolina Theatre – like most Southern theatres –
prohibited Black guests from entering for decades. Once permitted inside, Black guests were
then relegated to the Balcony before the theatre fully integrated in the 1960s.
Don’t miss your chance to witness this masterful performance—live and in person—for one night
only at the newly restored historic Carolina Theatre!
Directed by the acclaimed actress, writer and producer Karen Abercrombie, this play is both a
tribute and a triumph—an emotional journey that will leave you inspired, uplifted, and deeply
moved.
Whether you're a history buff, aviation enthusiast or simply a lover of powerful storytelling, this
is the kind of show that stays with you long after the curtain falls. Tickets go on sale to the
general public on Friday, Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. Guests can purchase tickets through https://www.thecarolina.com/events
About the Carolina Theatre at Belk Place
Originally opened in 1927, the Carolina Theatre in Uptown Charlotte reopened in 2025 after
nearly 50 years of vacancy. Lovingly restored to its original glory by Foundation For The
Carolinas, the Carolina Theatre serves as a dynamic civic and entertainment hub in one of
America’s fastest-growing cities. Visit TheCarolina.com to learn more. Media contact: Jared
Misner, communications director, 980-502-5876 or jared@thecarolina.com.

The LiveLung Charlotte chapter is a community for anyone impacted by lung cancer—survivors and care partners alike. We meet in person on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. ET at Covenant Presbyterian Church 1000 E Morehead Street, Fellowship Hall Room 205, Charlotte, NC.

This month, the group will learn about 'Nutrition that Helps' from expert speaker:

Jennifer Redlich
Registered Dietitian
Levine Cancer Institute

We’d love for you to join us! A free lunch is provided, so be sure to register and place your order at least 24 hours in advance.

Register here: http://livelung.link/clt

We look forward to seeing you!

Another Take-Back Event is happening at Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center from 9 a.m. to noon on September 20.

Bring your unwanted recyclables! Acceptable items include:

Electronics
Make sure the electronics are workable and in good shape.

Rechargeable/lithium-ion Batteries
Let's prevent fires together!

Paper Shredding
Please only bring up to two bank boxes of paper to be shredded. Shredding is from 9 a.m. until noon, or until the trucks are full.
Registration required.

Medical Devices
Please make sure the devices are usable. See what types of devices are accepted.

Textiles
Donate unwanted clothing, towels, sheets, and shoes.

Loneliness is not an inevitable part of modern life, it is a challenge to address together in the community and broader society. This lecture from Megan Smith, Ph.D. delves into the profound societal and economic consequences of loneliness, such as the lack of Gen Z’s future readiness in the workforce, providing attendees with the knowledge and practical actions to drive meaningful change.

Mecklenburg County Solid Waste & Recycling will host its 2nd Annual Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Compost Central Disposal & Recycling Center from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This is a rain-or-shine event.

Entry is FREE! Kids (and the kids at heart) will have the opportunity to touch and explore vehicles from Solid Waste and other local organizations. Attendees can expect to see a tank from the National Guard, a helicopter from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, and MORE!

During this event, tours of the facility will be offered, and food vendors will be on-site (more details to come).

We've all been taught that nature in urban and suburban places is an oxymoron, but Sara Gagné, Ph.D. explores how and why this assumption falls far short of reality.Come learn more about the wide range of wildlife living alongside you in Charlotte, and why what we do in our yards matters just as much as the way our local parks and nature preserves are managed.

In addition to seeing Grandfather’s mascot, Millie the Bear, escort this year’s holiday tree through the Entrance Gate and up the park road to the Wilson Center, visitors can also take part in snowflake-themed crafts while enjoying hot chocolate and candy canes. The hour-long event begins at 11 a.m. and is included with park admission. The tree, which will be harvested on Thursday, Nov. 20, is from Mountain Top Fraser Fir farm in Newland, N.C. Owner Larry Smith has previously supplied trees to the White House, North Carolina State Capitol and other prominent government buildings and residences.

Join us at downtown park for a high energy celebration of National Dance Day. Whether you’re a season dancer or just love to groove, come learn a fun, easy routine and perform it together with the crown. No experience needed. Just bring your enthusiasm and let the rhythm take over.

Join us for a special Adoption Preview Event in the taproom on Saturday, September 13th from 1-5pm to meet some of the adoptable kittens from our friends at Windsor Kittens and learn more about this organization!

And, any time you visit the tap room during September, proceeds from our featured drinks will be donated back to Windsor Kittens - our September Charity of the Month!

Featured Charity Drinks:
🍺 Pilot Light: A pale color, light body and well attenuated lager with a neutral flavor profile and low hop bitterness. A classic example of the style. 5.2% ABV
😺 Whisker Sour will be the featured cocktail: Jim Beam & Sour Mix
🍉 Watermelon Whisker Kiss (Alcohol-Free): Zero Proof Amethyst Watermelon Lime, Sour Mix and Grenadine - available martini style or spritzer style.

PURR!

The Brighter Day Community Choir of Charlotte will present our Fall 2024 concert, "Return of the Mass," featuring an array of song selections that only a mass choir could truly bring to life. Consider it our contribution to the "Bring Back Choirs" movement! We invite you to come out and be blessed in an evening of praise, worship, fun and fellowship! Admission is free and open to the public. And bring a friend!

Caritas A Cappella Ensemble (Cathy Youngblood, artistic director) and the Charlotte Contemporary Ensemble (JoVan Adams, conductor) join forces to present non-idiomatic choral music of Black composers – works that are not necessarily associated with Afro-American culture (jazz, R&B, or spirituals).

Composers featured will be James Furman, Nathaniel Dett, Adolphus Hailstork, Rosephanye Powell, Marques L.A. Garrett, Undine Smith, Moses Hogan, Sedrick Dent, Evelyn Simpson Cureton, and Dr. Joel Thompson’s 2014 cantata, Seven Last Words of the Unarmed. The concert culminates in a rousing performance of Richard Smallwood’s Anthem of Praise.

Music will be enhanced by the digital artwork of artist Zaire McPhearson. The program will be available on CD or by download by the end of summer 2023.

HEHLEHLOOYUH: A Celebration of Choral Music by Black Composers, will be presented on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at First United Methodist Church of Charlotte, beginning at 4:00pm. General admission $25, Students $5.
Our nonprofit partner is Brownicity, a local organization offering eye-opening, anti-racism education through customized courses and events with individuals, churches, schools and companies.

This project was made possible, in part, with funding from ASC, and the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.