Thursday, December 6
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:
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.
Friday, December 7
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.
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.
The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Denver Nuggets at 7 p.m. at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Visit www.nba.com/hornets for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Saturday, December 8
The Town of Matthews will host Breakfast with Santa December 8 and 15. Tickets are $7 per person. Visit www.matthewsnc.gov or call 704-321-7275 for more information.
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.
The Chess Club will meet at 3 p.m.
Monday, December 10
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.
An Active Reading Workshop will be held at 4 p.m. Parents and children can learn fun ideas and activities to support early literacy at home. Registration is required for this four part workshop series.
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 11
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.
The Teen Geek Club will meet at 6 p.m. Break out your tackiest holiday sweater and get ready for an evening of winter themed games and activities. Registration is required.
Wednesday, December 12
The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Detroit Pistons 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:
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 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.
Mint Hill Library’s Holiday Extravaganza will be held at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a puppet show, literacy activities, storytelling, cookies and cider and a visit from Santa Claus during this fun event.
