Travel NC With Kids: March 2014

Saturday, March 29, 2014

2014 Stories Under the Stars at Kannapolis Branch Library

2014 Stories Under the Stars at Kannapolis Library

Looking for a little something different to do during the summer? Visit the Kannapolis Branch Library, located at 850 Mountain Street and enjoy a story under the stars for a fun-filled, interactive program that is sure to capture the attention of the kids and perhaps the adults as well!

Schedule for the 2014 Stories Under the Stars

(all shows start at 7:00 p.m.)

April 26	Mad Science	Up, Up & Away with a Fantastic Flyer Fun Station
May 17	Paul Miller & Flow Circus	Stories through fun and improv comedy
June 28	Bright Star Children's Theatre	Performing Professor Parsnips Lab of Healthy Choices
August 23	Performer Steve Langley	Stories through juggling, magic and great feats of danger

Programs are subject to change. Feel free to visit the City of Kannapolis web site or call 704-920-4343.

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2014 Concerts at Village Park in Kannapolis

2014 Village Park Concerts in Kannapolis © Katrena

Summer activities abound at Village Park, located at 700 West C Street in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Six concerts are scheduled for the 2014 summer season, each with a different theme. Three of those dates also include fireworks, and I've highlighted those in the chart for easy viewing. On the date this article was published all concerts are scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m.

You might consider arriving early to enjoy the beautiful park, complete with a small train ride, splash pad, and a nice playground. Staff members at Village Park have been very friendly, helpful, and upbeat when my family has visited. A YMCA is adjacent to Village Park, and the Gem Theatre is just a few blocks away, so a family could easily enjoy a day together without spending a lot of money.

2014 Concerts at Village Park Schedule

June 7	Joe Diffie (National Country Artist)	Fireworks
June 21	On the Border (Eagles) Tuesday's Gone (Lynard Skynyrd)
July 2	Charlotte Symphony	Fireworks
July 19	Carolina Soul Band
August 2	Darrell Harwood Gal Friday
August 16	Too Much Sylvia	Fireworks

Any concert is subject to change without notice, so feel free to check the City of Kannapolis web site or call their department at 704-920-4343.

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2014 Movies at Village Park in Kannapolis

Kannapolis Village Park 2014 Movies at the Park © Katrena

Village Park in Kannapolis offers a fun variety of summer activities, including a large playground, short train ride that is handicap accessible, and splash pad. Those who like movies under the stars might be interested in the lineup at Village Park. All of the movies are rated PG with the exception of Catching Fire, which is rated PG-13.

2014 Village Park Movie Schedule
(all movies start at approximately 8:45 p.m.)

May 30	Turbo
June 13	Catching Fire
June 27	Despicable Me 2
July 11	Frozen
July 25	Big
August 8	The Nut Job

Village Park is located at 700 West C Street in Kannapolis. These movies and dates are accurate as of the date this article was published. Feel free to check the City of Kannapolis web site for any changes or contact them at 704-920-4343.

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Monday, March 24, 2014

2014 Salisbury Movies at the Park – Fun Free Family Entertainment

Salisbury Movies at the Park 2014 Calendar

Find the 2023 schedule of free movies in Salisbury by clicking here.

NOTE:

*I just got notification (5/30) that due to weather conditions, the Frozen movie will be shown on Saturday, May 31 at 9:00 instead of the originally scheduled Friday date.

**It looks like they've had another change in dates due to rain. The Despicable Me 2 movie will be shown on Saturday, June 14 at 9:00 rather than the originally scheduled Friday date.

***Three for three so far in 2014. The Wizard of Oz movie will be shown on Saturday, June 28 at 9:00 rather than the originally scheduled Friday date due to expected rain.

****The August 8 movie (Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 has been moved to an undetermined date due to rain). I'll post an update when I see one on their official web site. Ugh - tough year for these Friday night movies, but thanks so much to the Rowan County recreation folks for giving up so many Saturdays to provide these fun family opportunities.

Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department is offering their popular movies in the park again in 2014. Folks from all around bring blankets and lawn chairs as they prepare to watch movies under the stars at City Park, located at the corner of W. Miller and Jackson Streets in Rowan County, North Carolina.

The movies start at 9:00 p.m. Admission is free; concessions are sold at the park during the event.

Some people come early to enjoy the lake, memorial, playgrounds, and walking trails. The recreation department might even offer some music or trivia contests for the early birds. I joked around with some of the people who work for Salisbury Parks and Recreation and asked if they had a deal going with the One in charge of weather. I don't think any of their movies got rained out in 2013, which is really saying something because it seemed to rain about every day that summer.

Here is the published schedule for the 2014 calendar of Salisbury Movies at the Park according to the Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department web site:

May 30	Frozen*
June 13	Despicable Me 2**
June 27	The Wizard of Oz***
July 11	Monsters U
July 25	Free Birds
August 8	Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2****
August 22	Planes: Fire and Rescue
September 5	The Lego Movie

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Downtown Salisbury Friday Night Out and First Friday 2014 Calendar

Salisbury Night Out Bounce House Fun for Kids © Katrena

Downtown Salisbury, a town located in the heart of Rowan County in North Carolina, comes alive on select evenings as merchants stay open late while fun themes abound. Live entertainment and tasty food is coupled with a variety of family-friendly venues for the kids, such as bounce houses, a variety of games, and booths set up along the sidewalks.

Free Trolley Rides in Downtown Salisbury NC © Katrena

Folks who are walking along the sidewalks may notice signs for trolley stops. Trolley rides (except for the haunted trolley in October) are free during the Salisbury Nights Out. Some folks have even discovered a joy for performing as Bryan, the coolest trolley driver around, might hand the mic over to a future rock star, country star, or gospel singer while transforming the ride into the Karaoke Trolley!

Fun Family Themed Salisbury Night Out - Dan Nicholas Park Snake © Katrena

Friday Night Out dates are themed with different entertainment. This year, 2014, marks a new option for those looking for fun activities on Friday evenings in downtown Salisbury. Some merchants are staying open late the first Friday of every month with themes for those dates as well. If you are looking for ways to support local businesses, this can be a fun opportunity to connect with the kids and teach the kids about shopping locally. You might even get the chance to meet the famous cat, Sasha Kitty, at the Stitchin' Post, or meet store owners who have worked hard to create a down home feel to Salisbury.

Here are the dates and themes for Downtown Salisbury Friday Night Out and First Fridays for 2014:

Friday Night Out 2014 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Downtown Salisbury Live entertainment, kids' activities, merchants open late	First Fridays 2014 Participating shops open until 8:00 p.m. Downtown Salisbury
April 18 - Earth Night Out	April 4 - Founder's Day
May 9 - Spring Night Out	May 2 - Theatre Theme
June 20 - Arts Night Out	June 6 - Gallery Crawl
July 18 - Krazy Night Out	July 4 - Open Streets Theme
August 15 - Summer Night Out	August 1 - Summer Sift Craft Beer
September 19 - Kid's Night Out	September 5 - Busker's Bash
October 10 - October Tour Night Out	October 3 - Zombie Walk
November 28 - Holiday Night Out	November 7 - Equestrian Theme
	December 5 - Churches on Church Street

Visit the Downtown Salisbury web site for additional information.

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Saturday, March 1, 2014

2014 Mocksville Cruise In Car Show Dates

Mocksville, a small town located in Davie County of North Carolina, offers a variety of events on their Main Street under the four oak trees. Beds rumble down the road at the annual bed race as the Christmas season and the annual Christmas parade approaches. Tractors - lots of them! - line up for the annual tractor parade in July. The garden club logs many volunteer hours as many citizens work their magic on the planters that feature beautiful and colorful plants in sight of the newly repaired clock atop the courthouse. Veterans and others gather near the memorial for the Veterans Day service, and Daniel Boone Days bring with them a bustle of activity that spills into the side streets. The kids might even set up an appointment to read to Ranger the dog at the public library on Main Street.

Yet many people anxiously await the arrival of warmer weather in Davie County. The approach of April means that the Mocksville Cruise In Car Shows will begin again. If you want to see a great free car show, Mocksville has it covered with a wide variety of cars. Folks from all over show their rides, listen to the music, and simply enjoy the memories of vehicles from the past at the Cruise In, sponsored by the Piedmont C.A.R.S. Association.

Here are the 2014 Mocksville Cruise In scheduled dates and rain dates according to the C.A.R.S. web site. The cars tend to start rolling in around 5:00 p.m. and many drivers stay until about 7:00 or dusk. Although the car show is typically on the first and third Monday of the month during warmer weather, it looks like they are hosting on the first and second Mondays in September:

Scheduled Date	Rain Date
April 7, 21	April 8, 22
May 5, 19	May 6, 20
June 2, 16	June 3, 17
July 7, 21	July 8, 22
August 4, 18	August 5, 19
September 1, 5	September 2, 6
October 6	October 7

If you have someone in your family who knows a lot about cars, this is a great opportunity for the kids to get some hands-on education about the vehicles. Many of the car owners are more than willing to tell others about their vehicles too.

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