Thursday, May 24
The Charlotte Knights will take on Norfolk at 7:04 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. The first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive a Video Game Knight t-shirt. Visit www.bbtballparkcharlotte.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket 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, May 25
The 35th annual Mint Hill Madness festival will be held May 25-27. Located at Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park, the festival includes carnival rides, games, food, live entertainment and arts/craft vendors. Festival hours for Friday, May 25 are 4-11 p.m. Visit minthillmadnessfestival.org for more information.
The Charlotte Knights will take on Indianapolis at 7:04 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. Stick around after the game for a post-game fireworks show. Visit www.bbtballparkcharlotte.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Stumptown Park in downtown Matthews for “Food Truck Friday.” The event is held on second and fourth Fridays, April through September, from 5-9 pm. The event features food and dessert trucks, music and bounce houses. Check out “Matthews Food Truck Fridays” on Facebook for up-to-date information for each event.
Saturday, May 26
The 35th annual all-American Mint Hill Madness parade will kick off at 9 a.m. The parade will feature more than 50 local businesses, organizations, entertainers, music groups, firetrucks and classic cars. The parade will run from Bain School Road to Publix along Highway 51.
The 35th annual Mint Hill Madness festival will be held May 25-27. Located at Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park, the festival includes carnival rides, games, food, live entertainment and arts/craft vendors. Festival hours for Saturday, May 26 are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Visit minthillmadnessfestival.org for more information.
The Mint Hill Madness Fireworks Extravaganza will begin at 9 p.m. Fireworks can be viewed from all areas of Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park with the best seating at the soccer fields.
The Charlotte Knights will take on Indianapolis at 7:04 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. Visit www.bbtballparkcharlotte.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Mint Hill Library children’s activities for today are as follows:
Family Story Time will be held at 9:30 a.m.
The Chess Club will meet at 3 p.m.
Sunday, May 27
The 35th annual Mint Hill Madness festival will be held May 25-27. Located at Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park, the festival includes carnival rides, games, food, live entertainment and arts/craft vendors. Festival hours for Sunday, May 27 are 12-6 p.m. Visit minthillmadnessfestival.org for more information.
The Charlotte Knights will take on Indianapolis at 7:04 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. Stick around after the game for a post-game fireworks show. Visit www.bbtballparkcharlotte.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Monday, May 28
Memorial Day
The Charlotte Knights will take on Indianapolis at 2:05 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. Enjoy $1 hotdogs during the game. Visit www.bbtballparkcharlotte.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Tuesday, May 29
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.
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, May 30
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.
Bring the whole family to enjoy a puppet show story time program at 6:30 p.m.
