Bark in the Park, Rural Hill, Huntersville, NC

So, I don’t have any dogs, but my daughters all do. We went up to Huntersville today for the 8th Annual Bark in the Park festival. There were all kinds of dogs and their humans walking around. Lots of giveaways, celebrities, things to buy, races to watch, contests to win. Here are just a few pics we took of the festivities.  Bark In the Park

 

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Since it was held in Historic Rural Hill, and I’ve never been there, I’ll definitely have to go back to get the history behind Rural Hill.  I love exploring historic sites. I missed that part because we were enjoying the dog activities. Historic Rural Hill

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New Year’s Happenings In Charlotte

We normally stay at home, with our sparkling cider in hand, and watch the New York Times Square ball drop at midnight. But, if you’re possibly new to the area, here are a few events going on to ring in the New Year around Charlotte.

First Night Charlotte – this is Charlotte’s largest alcohol-free event in Uptown Charlotte – there’s plenty  for the kids to do between 12:00 – 5:00pm, and they even have their own countdown between 4:00 – 5:00pm. Around 8:00pm things pick up again for the evening’s activities.

• Where: NASCAR Hall of Fame, outside Charlotte Convention Center, Mint Museum, The Green, Bechtler Museum, Levine Avenue of the Arts.
• When: December 31st – Kid’s Celebration 12:00 – 5:00pm; evening festivities 8:00pm – 12:30am
• Admission: Wristbands are $10.00 for adults, kids 5-12 $5.00 (with banded adult) and 4 and under free (with banded adult). Various locations to buy bands (prior to event) – check with Visitor Info Center; day of event, bands can be purchased between 10:00 – 4:00pm, and between 7:00 – 9:00pm. The Info Center is located at South Tryon and MLK St.

Free Charlotte Area Holiday Happenings

I so love this time of year – there’s just so much hustle and bustle going on. Here are a few more free events to do during the holiday season.

Puppies for Patients: Have you ever donated the “gift of Life”? If not, it is the biggest gift that you can ever give. I was a recipient of 4 pints of blood myself when I was 17.  So, I personally donate several times a year. It is such an easy thing to do.  When you donate blood now through the end of December, you can sign a tag that will be attached to a stuffed puppy, that will be delivered to children in local hospitals.

• When: now thru end of December
• Where: Community Blood Center
  • 4447 South Blvd., Charlotte
  • 704-972-4700

 

More Charlotte Area Holiday Happenings

Hare are a few more Charlotte area holiday festivities to brighten your day. It’s a great time to get out and see what the Charlotte area has to offer during this beautiful time of year.

Holiday on Ice Outdoor Ice Skating Rink:

• When: now thru January 8, 2012, various hours
• Where: NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza Uptown

• 400 East Martin Luther King Blvd, Charlotte
• 704-315-3666

Admission: $9.00; skate rental: $3.00