Thursday, November 29
The Town of Mint Hill will host the annual Christmas Tree Lighting at 7 p.m. Santa will be present to visit with children and there will be hot chocolate, cider and cookies to enjoy. Bring a gender neutral toy to support the Mint Hill Police Department’s Toy Drive.
The Charlotte Motor Speedway will host the annual Speedway Christmas from November 18 through December 31. The Christmas light show boasts over 3.5 million lights and a Christmas village including a 50 foot Ferris wheel, Bethlehem village, photos with Santa and more. Movies will be shown on the giant Speedway TV every Thursday through Sunday. Visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com for ticket information and a schedule of events.
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 kids in their pjs for Pajama Story Time at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, November 30
The Matthews Playhouse will present “Miracle on 34th Street” Friday, November 30 through Sunday, December 16. Tickets are priced at $16 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit matthewsplayhouse.com.
The Children’s Theatre of Charlotte will present “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical” November 23 to December 23. Visit www.ctcharlotte.org for show times and ticket information.
The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Utah Jazz at 7 p.m. at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Visit www.nba.com/hornets for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Holiday on Ice, Charlotte’s outdoor ice skating rink, is open for the 2018 season. Starting November 16, the rink is open Wednesday through Sunday. Starting December 17, the rink will be open 7 days a week. Bring your own skates for $10 or admission plus skate rental is $14. The skating rink is located at the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza at 400 East Martin Luther King Blvd, Charlotte. Visit holidayonicecharlotte.com for a schedule and more information.
Saturday, December 1
Reed Gold Mine in Midland will host A Golden Christmas from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festivities will include hay rides, holiday crafts, demonstrations, refreshments and candlelit mine tours. There is a $3 cost for hay rides and underground mine tours (free for children 2 years old and younger).
The Mint Hill Police Department’s 3rd Annual Jingle All the Way 5K Walk/Run will be held at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit the MHPD Volunteer and Explorers Program. For more information contact the MHPD at 704-545-1085.
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 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Registration is required.
Children can strengthen reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog during the Paws to Read program at 10:30 a.m.
The Chess Club will meet at 3 p.m.
Town of Matthews holiday event tickets are currently on sale. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Matthews Community Center or online. The Nutcracker will be performed December 1 and 2. Tickets are $7 for ages 13 and up and $5 for ages 12 and under. The Sugar Plum Tea Party will immediately follow the 3 p.m. matinee performance of The Nutcracker on December 2. Tickets are $5 per person. Breakfast with Santa will be held December 8 and 15. Tickets are $7 per person. Visit www.matthewsnc.gov or call 704-321-7275 for more information.
Sunday, December 2
The Charlotte Hornets will take on the New Orleans Pelicans at 5 p.m. at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Visit www.nba.com/hornets for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Monday, December 3
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, December 4
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.
The American Girl Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. This month’s topic will be Julie. Registration is required.
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, December 5
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.
A STEM 101 program for children ages 10 to 15 will be held at 3 p.m. The program will include hands-on science experiences, engineering projects or math puzzles. December’s program will feature winter games and activities. Registration is required.
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.
