Thursday, July 5
The Charlotte Knights will take on Durham at 7:04 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. Visit www.bbtballparkcharlotte.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Sea Life Charlotte-Concord will present Shark Month during the month of July. Visitors will enjoy a variety of shark-themed activities throughout the month and a Shark Behind-the-Scenes Tour. The Shark Behind-the-Scenes Tour will be offered on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 1:15-1:45 p.m. Guests will see an upclose feeding show, see brand new baby sharks, learn about extinct sharks, and learn new facts about sharks during the tour. The shark tour is not included in aquarium admission. Tickets must be purchased at the admissions gate for an additional fee. Visit www.visitsealife.com/charlotte-concord for ticket information and a schedule of shark week activities.
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.
Friday, July 6
The Kannapolis Intimidators will take on Hickory at 7:05 p.m. Kids will have the opportunity to run the bases after the game. Visit intimidatorsbaseball.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Saturday, July 7
Aloha! Mint Hill, an authentic luau fire show, will be held at Queens Grant Community School from 5-9 p.m. The event will include food trucks, music, a raffle and silent auction. All proceeds will go to support Queens Grant student Damon Gammon.
The Kannapolis Intimidators will take on Lakewood at 7:05 p.m. The first 1,000 fans will receive an “Inspirational Jirsch” bobblehead. Visit intimidatorsbaseball.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, July 8
The Kannapolis Intimidators will take on Lakewood at 5:05 p.m. Visit intimidatorsbaseball.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Monday, July 9
The Kannapolis Intimidators will take on Lakewood at 7:05 p.m. Your Belly Buster Monday game ticket includes all you can eat hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos and popcorn. Visit intimidatorsbaseball.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
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.
Tuesday, July 10
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.
Wednesday, July 11
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.
Learn and explore traditional storytelling with Frontline Storyteller, Kristi Madron, at 3 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.
