Thursday, August 2
The Kannapolis Intimidators will take on Greensboro at 7:05 p.m. Visit intimidatorsbaseball.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
The Charlotte Knights will take on Norfolk at 7:04 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. The Knights will pay tribute to the 25th anniversary of The Sandlot. Fans can meet actor Patrick Renna, who played Ham Porter, and the first 2,000 fans will receive a special 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.
Friday, August 3
Mint Hill Library will show the movie Coco at 2 p.m. The movie is rated PG.
The Kannapolis Intimidators will take on Greensboro 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.
The Charlotte Knights will take on Durham 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.
The Carolina Panthers will host the 2018 Fan Fest celebration at Bank of America Stadium. Practice will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for a reserved ticket. All proceeds from Fan Fest will benefit Carolina Panthers Charities and its ongoing mission to serve the needs of communities across the Carolinas. Stadium gates open at 6 p.m., and the event will include performances by the TopCats, Sir Purr, PurrCussion and the Black & Blue Crew. Fans will receive a 2018 team roster photo card as a gate giveaway. A fireworks and laser show will conclude the event. Visit www.panthers.com/schedule/fan-fest for more information or to purchase tickets.
Saturday, August 4
The Kannapolis Intimidators will take on Greensboro at 7:05 p.m. Stick around after the game for a post-game fireworks show. Visit intimidatorsbaseball.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
The Charlotte Knights will take on Durham at 7:04 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. During the game, fans can register to be selected to participate in a special dice game promotion that could win them $50,000. It is also Jimmy Buffett tribute night at the ballpark. 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.
Sunday, August 5
The Kannapolis Intimidators will take on Greensboro at 5:05 p.m. Visit intimidatorsbaseball.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
The Charlotte Knights will take on Durham at 5:05 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. The Knights will honor women in baseball for the second consecutive season. Kids will also have the opportunity to run the bases after the game. Visit www.bbtballparkcharlotte.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Monday, August 6
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, August 7
National Night Out is a community-police awareness-raising event in the United States which is held annually on the first Tuesday in August. National Night Out was created to increase awareness about police programs in the community. Come out to the Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park at 6 p.m. for an evening of family fun and 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.
Wednesday, August 8
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 6 and 6:30 p.m. Children will read one-on-one with a teen volunteer for 30 minutes. Registration is required.
