Friday, August 24
A Summer Reading Children’s Story Time program will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Oakboro Library.
The West Stanly High School football team will play a home game against Albemarle at 7:30 p.m.
Head out to Oakboro from 5-9:30 p.m. for some free family fun during the Oakboro Cruise-In. The event is held the fourth Friday of each month, weather permitting. For more information, visit the Oakboro Cruise-In Facebook page.
Saturday, August 25
The Charlotte Knights will take on Gwinnett at 1:05 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. The Knights will also take on Gwinnett at 7:04 p.m. During the game, fans can register to be selected to participate in a special dice game promotion that could win them $50,000. Also, stick around after the game for a post-game fireworks show. Visit www.bbtballparkcharlotte.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Sunday, August 26
The Charlotte Knights will take on Gwinnett at 5:05 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. Fans can meet famous wrestlers such as The Boogie Woogie Man, The Barbarian, Manny Fernandez and legendary referee Tommy Young as the Knights raise money for the Crockett Foundation. PWX Wrestling will bring the “Battle at the Ballpark” after the game. NWA World Heavyweight Champion Magnus will be in action in the main event. Kids will also have the opportunity to run the bases after the game. Visit www.bbtballparkcharlotte.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Join American Girl® for an afternoon at Discovery Place Science in Charlotte. Attendees will enjoy lunch at the Bistro at the Charlotte American Girl store in SouthPark Mall before driving to Discovery Place Science for a class inspired by Luciana, the Girl of the Year 2018. Girls will participate in experiments and art activities, such as designing a rocket or spaceship. Afterward, enjoy a treat of space ice cream. Transportation is not included. The event will be held from 12:30-4:30 p.m. The cost of the event is $45 per person. For more information, call the Charlotte American Girl Store reservations team at 877-247-5223 or visit online at www.americangirl.com.
Monday, August 27
The Charlotte Knights will take on Gwinnett at 7:04 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. Bring your dog to the game for Bark in the Ballpark. Visit www.bbtballparkcharlotte.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
The Kannapolis Intimidators will take on Asheville at 7:05 p.m. Your Belly Buster Monday game ticket includes all you can eat hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos and popcorn. Visit intimidatorsbaseball.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Tuesday, August 28
The Charlotte Knights will take on Durham at 7:04 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. The first 1,000 fans will receive a Paul Schadt bobblehead. Visit www.bbtballparkcharlotte.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
The Kannapolis Intimidators will take on Asheville at 7:05 p.m. Fans will enjoy Baseball Bingo during the game. Visit intimidatorsbaseball.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Wednesday, August 29
Children’s Story Time will be held at 10 a.m. at the Albemarle Main Library.
Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. children can learn about history through games, stories, crafts and activities during the History Hunters program at the Stanly County Museum. The program is designed for children ages 3-6. This week’s theme will be the history of animals in Stanly County. Children will make a duck puppet. Call 704-986-3777 or email msullivan@stanlycountylibrary.org for more information.
The Charlotte Knights will take on Durham at 7:04 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. Meet former Atlanta Braves starting pitcher and 1991 NLCS MVP Steve Avery at BB&T Ballpark as part of the 2018 Harris Teeter & Old Spice Celeb Series. Visit www.bbtballparkcharlotte.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
The Kannapolis Intimidators will take on Asheville at 7:05 p.m. Visit intimidatorsbaseball.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
Thursday, August 30
The Kannapolis Intimidators will take on Asheville at 7:05 p.m. Visit intimidatorsbaseball.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
The Charlotte Knights will take on Durham at 7:04 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. Visit www.bbtballparkcharlotte.com for a schedule, promotions and ticket information.
