Thursday, October 25
The Glow, a Halloween wonderland of more than 5,000 hand-carved jack o’lanterns, will illuminate the Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Carolina Rebellion Campground from October 4-28. The event will feature detailed single pumpkin carvings and large structures, fall food, and live demonstrations from master carvers. The Halloween stroll will be open from Thursday through Sunday. Advanced tickets are required and can be purchased at theglowjackolantern.com/event-locations/.
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 11 will be available at 5 and 5:30 p.m. Children will read one-on-one with a teen volunteer for 30 minutes. Registration is required.
Bring the whole family in their pjs for Pajama Story Time at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, October 26
Matthews Playhouse will present a Haunted Trail October 26-30 from 6-10 p.m. The trail will be located on the Greenway Connector Trail behind the Community Center at 100 McDowell St East. The first hour (6-7 p.m.) will be the Not So Spooky Hour for little ones. At the door prices are $7 for ages 12 and under and $10 for ages 13 and up. Visit www.matthewsplayhouse.com for tickets or more information.
The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Chicago Bulls at 7 p.m. at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Visit www.nba.com/hornets for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Saturday, October 27
The Town of Matthews will host a Not So Spooky Halloween event from 5-9 p.m. at Stumptown Park. The event will feature trick-or-treating, clowns, carriage rides, face painting, candy and a pumpkin contest. The movie “Halloweentown” will start at dusk (approximately 7 p.m.). For more information, including pumpkin contest details, visit www.matthewsnc.gov.
Mint Hill Library children’s activities for today are as follows:
Family Story Time will be held at 9:30 a.m.
One-on-one math tutoring sessions with a teen volunteer will be available at 10 a.m. Registration is required.
The Chess Club will meet at 3 p.m.
Monday, October 29
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.
Reading Buddies for children ages 5 through 11 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.
Tuesday, October 30
The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Miami Heat at 7 p.m. at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Visit www.nba.com/hornets 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.
Reading Buddies for children ages 5 through 11 will be available at 5 and 5:30 p.m. Children will read one-on-one with a teen volunteer for 30 minutes. Registration is required.
Wednesday, October 31
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.
