Thursday, June 21
The Charlotte Knights will take on Columbus at 7:04 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. Wear your bell-bottoms and enjoy a groovy night at the ballpark during That 70’s Knight. Fans can meet actor Don Stark, who played Bob Pinciotti on That 70’s Show and the first 2,000 fans will receive a Michael Kopech 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.
Learn and explore puppetry and music with the Frontline Puppeteers at 3 p.m. Registration is required.
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.
Friday, June 22
The Mint Hill Library will show the movie The Incredibles at 1 p.m.
The Charlotte Knights will take on Toledo 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. Tonight’s concert will feature The Magnificents. Check out “Matthews Food Truck Fridays” on Facebook for up-to-date information for each event.
Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure will be presented at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte June 22-24. Show times are: Friday 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.ovensauditorium.com.
Saturday, June 23
The Charlotte Knights will take on Toledo at 7:04 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. Charlotte Knights players will wear Charlotte Caballeros jerseys and the team will honor Hispanic Heritage. 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.
Children can strengthen reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog during the Paws to Read program at 10:30 a.m.
Children ages 5-11 can register for a one-on-one math tutoring session with a teen volunteer. Tutoring sessions are held at 11 a.m.
Students in grades 6 to 9 are invited to a beginner coding and computer programming class by Thinking Feet of Ballantyne. Students will design and build Mobile AppsStudents, a fully functional mobile app that you can install on your smart phone and share with family and friends. The class will be held at 3 p.m. Registration is required.
The Chess Club will meet at 3 p.m.
Sunday, June 24
The Charlotte Knights will take on Toledo at 2:05 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. Charlotte Knights players will wear Charlotte Caballeros jerseys and the team will honor Hispanic Heritage. The first 1,500 fans will receive a mini soccer ball. After the game, the kids will have the opportunity to run the bases. Visit www.bbtballparkcharlotte.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Monday, June 25
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.
Children will enjoy stories, songs and activities in both English and Spanish during the Stories in 2 Languages: Spanish program at 10:15 a.m.
Tuesday, June 26
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.
Rising kindergartners are invited to participate in the Get Set 4 Kindergarten program at 2 p.m. Children will enjoy stories and activities that build pre-reading skills and help prepare them for success in school. Registration is required.
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.
A STEM 101 Lego Challenge for preteens and teens will be held at 6 p.m. Registration is required.
Wednesday, June 27
The Kannapolis Intimidators will take on Lexington at 7:05 p.m. Visit intimidatorsbaseball.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
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.
Hugo’s Book Bus will present a reading program at 1 p.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.
