Thursday, July 19
The Charlotte Knights will take on Pawtucket at 7:04 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. Andy Buckley, who played David Wallace on The Office, will meet and greet fans. The first 2,000 fans will also receive a 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.
Teens ages 12-18 are invited to watch the film adaptation of Thor: Ragnarok at 2 p.m. The movie is rated PG-13.
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 20
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.
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. Fans will receive free bubblegum courtesy of Breathless IPF after the game. Visit www.bbtballparkcharlotte.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Saturday, July 21
Beyond The Stage, a children’s theater company for kids ages 5-17, will hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Family Sports & Fitness in Stanfield. The address is 332 NC-200 Stanfield, NC 28163. Information on all programs will be available, as well as a 10% discount on your first month’s tuition if you sign up during the open house. For more information, visit www.beyondthestage.us, email Marny@beyondthestage.us or call 980-338-1050.
The Charlotte Knights will take on Indianapolis at 7:04 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. Fans will receive free bubblegum courtesy of Breathless IPF after the game. 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.
The Chess Club will meet at 3 p.m.
Sunday, July 22
The Charlotte Knights will take on Indianapolis at 12:05 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. Kids will have the opportunity to run the bases after the game. Visit www.bbtballparkcharlotte.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Monday, July 23
The Kannapolis Intimidators will take on West Virginia 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.
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, July 24
The Kannapolis Intimidators will take on West Virginia at 7:05 p.m. Fans will enjoy Baseball Bingo during the game. Visit intimidatorsbaseball.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
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 program for ages 10-18 will be held at 6 p.m. Attendees will be working with paint and other items that might stain and should wear old clothing. Registration is required.
Wednesday, July 25
The Kannapolis Intimidators will take on West Virginia 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.
The Amazing Mr. Archer will provide a unique storytelling experience through balloon entertainment 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.
