Charlotte/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on March 04, 2019
The best family and learning events in Charlotte this weekPhoto: Patrick Robert Doyle/Unsplash 

Looking for family-friendly events to keep the kids busy this week?

From a 5K run to a spring festival, there's plenty to do when it comes to opportunities for learning and fun. Read on for a rundown of what to do this week.

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RunJenRun 5K & Festival

All proceeds from this 5K event and festival will benefit the Go Jen Go Foundation. Its mission is to help people in the fight against breast cancer.  Consolidated Planning Inc. is sponsoring the event.  

When: Saturday, March 9, 8 a.m.
Where: 4400 Sharon Road
Price: $10
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2nd Saturdays at the NASCAR Hall of Fame

Trucks are important to NASCAR. Y will learn how racing is different when it comes to trucks versus cars. There will also be a focus on the transporters that are used to bring all NASCAR teams to the track each week.   

When: Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 400 E. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Price: $18-$25
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2019 Queen City Spring Festival

The 2019 Queen City Spring Festival will offer face painting, games, dance performances and more. Local vendors will also be on site. Female attendees can also look forward to free makeovers. 

When: Saturday, March 9, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 615 E. Sixth St.
Price: Free
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