Thursday, February 1
Mint Hill Middle School students will present the musical, The Lion King. Show times are February 1-3 at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $8 at the door.
The Wonderful World of Disney on Ice will be presented at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte January 31-February 4. Show times are January 31-February 2 at 7 p.m., February 3 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and February 4 at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets start at $15. Visit www.disneyonice.com for more information or to purchase tickets.
Sea Life Aquarium in Concord is offering Healthcare Professional Appreciation Month January 8-February 8. The aquarium is offering free admission to healthcare professionals and 50 percent off admission for up to four guests. Hospital employees and healthcare professionals covering industries such as dental, orthodontics, speech pathology, social work, and more are eligible. A valid medical ID is required to receive the discount. Visit www.visitsealife.com/charlotte-concord for more information.
Mint Hill Library children’s activities for today are as follows:
Family Story Time will be held at 11:15 a.m.
Reading Buddies for children ages 5 through 12 will be available at 4 and 4:30 p.m. Children will read one-on-one with a teen volunteer for 30 minutes. Registration is required.
Children between the ages of 5 and 11 can come by the library at 6 p.m. to receive free homework help from a library volunteer.
Friday, February 2
Discovery Place Kids in Huntersville will present a Groundhog Day story time program at 11:15 a.m. The program is included with museum admission. Visit www.discoveryplace.org for more information.
The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Indiana Pacers at 7 p.m. at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Visit www.nba.com/hornets for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Saturday, February 3
Discovery Place Nature in Charlotte will present a Groundhog Puppets program at 12:30 p.m. Children will enjoy stories, learn facts about groundhogs and will make a groundhog puppet to take home. The program is included with museum admission. Visit www.discoveryplace.org for more information.
Mint Hill Library children’s activities for today are as follows:
Family Story Time will be held at 9:30 a.m.
Children can strengthen reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog during the Paws to Read program at 10:30 a.m.
Reading Buddies for children ages 5 through 12 will be available at 3 and 3:30 p.m. Children will read one-on-one with a teen volunteer for 30 minutes. Registration is required.
Monday, February 5
Mint Hill Library children’s activities for today are as follows:
Families with babies and toddlers can visit the library at 9:30 a.m. for Family Story Time: 0-2. The program will include stories, songs and movement.
Reading Buddies for children ages 5 through 12 will be available at 6 and 6:30 p.m. Children will read one-on-one with a teen volunteer for 30 minutes. Registration is required.
Tuesday, February 6
Mint Hill Library children’s activities for today are as follows:
Baby Story Time for babies birth through 17 months will be held at 10:15 a.m.
Tiny Tots Story Time for toddlers ages 18 to 23 months will be held at 11:15 a.m.
The American Girl Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. This month’s topic will be Addy. Registration is required.
A STEM 101 program for teens will be held at 6 p.m. Registration is required.
Reading Buddies for children ages 5 through 12 will be available at 6 and 6:30 p.m. Children will read one-on-one with a teen volunteer for 30 minutes. Registration is required.
Wednesday, February 7
Mint Hill Library children’s activities for today are as follows:
Two Time Story Time for toddlers age 24 to 36 months will be held at 10:15 a.m.
Preschool Story Time for children age 3 to 5 will be held at 11:15 a.m.
Reading Buddies for children ages 5 through 12 will be available at 4 and 4:30 p.m. Children will read one-on-one with a teen volunteer for 30 minutes. Registration is required.
