How often do you hear that there is nothing to do in Burke county?? Well that is just FALSE! There are plenty of family friendly activities in town, they can just be hard to find. We decided to do some of the leg work and round up a list of exciting things going on in town this month. There are several free activities along with activities that don’t even require pre-registration! We hope to see you at around town!
May 1
Lake James Swim Area at Paddy’s Creek Opens, 10:00am-6:00pm Su-Sa
May 2nd
Mommy (or Daddy!) & Me Yoga, 11:15am Breathe Yoga, $10 per kid/parent
A 45 minute class of fun, movement, laughs, sounds, breath, and sweet play with your baby or toddler ages 0-3.
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/y7njbctu
Morganton Library Playgroup, 11:00am-12:00pm, Morganton Public Library, FREE
Join us at the Morganton Public Library to meet other families with small children and share experiences and ideas. Ages birth-3.
No-pregistration is required!
May 3rd
Lego Club, 3:30pm-4:30pm, Valdese Library, FREE
Create, innovate, invent, and engineer at our LEGO Clubs. LEGOS and other building materials will be provided for you to create with. Open to all ages.
Pre-registration required. Contact Valdese Library to register.
Tea Party with Cinderella and Friends presented by Patton Players, 6:00pm COMMA $5
Purchase Tickets https://tinyurl.com/y9scw62a
Stardust Circus 7:00pm Burke County Fairgrounds
Purchase Tickets https://tinyurl.com/y8clk5q7
May 4th
Tea Party with Cinderella and Friends presented by Patton Players, 5:00pm, CoMMA, $5
Purchase Tickets https://tinyurl.com/y9scw62a
Stardust Circus 5:00pm, Burke County Fairgrounds
Purchase Tickets https://tinyurl.com/y8clk5q7
Stardust Circus 7:30pm, Burke County Fairgrounds
Purchase Tickets https://tinyurl.com/y8clk5q7
TGIF with Sweet Revenge and Morganton Motor Club Cruise-In, 6:00pm, FREE
Slow Roll with Overmountain Cycles, 6:00pm, Overmountain Cycles Shop FREE
It’s a super casual pedal through Downtown Morganton. Easy pace means all riders, all bikes. Front and tail lights recommended, but not required. Stick around afterwards for brews and hanging out.
*Kids are welcome, but we encourage pulling them in a trailer/bike seat for overall safety*
Cinderella presented by Patton Players 7:30pm, COMMA $7-$10
Purchase Tickets https://tinyurl.com/y8xtowjj
May 5th
Stream side Hike at South Mountain State Park, 11:00am, Jacob Fork Parking Area, FREE
Join a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am for a stream side hike along the Jacob Fork River.
Free Comic Book Day at Timmy Mac’s Comics and Games 11:00am-7:00pm, Timmy Mac’s Comics and Games is one of the thousands of comic book shops around the world celebrating the largest event in the comic book industry on Saturday, May 5th: Free Comic Book Day
Tea Party with Cinderella and Friends presented by Patton Players, 12:00pm, COMMA $5
Purchase Tickets https://tinyurl.com/y9scw62a
Morganton Public Library Cinco De Mayo Celebration, 2:00pm, FREE
Stories, Music, Crafts, and Light Refreshments
May 9th
Morganton Library Playgroup, 11:00am-12:00pm, Morganton Public Library, FREE
Join us at the Morganton Public Library to meet other families with small children and share experiences and ideas. Ages birth-3.
No-pregistration is required!
Yoga for Kids, 3:45pm-4:45pm, Breathe Yoga & Wellness, $10
For Kids age 4-7 (or so), $10 per kid & adult pair OR kids can stay adult-free (depending on maturity & comfort – you decide!) This hour (or so) of fun, movement, laughs, breath & interaction will keep their attention and be a great mid-week energy-reliever!
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/ycezojxc
May 10th
Perfect Square Book Art Club, 6:00pm-7:30pm, Sketch Art Space, $25
Adventure Bound Books’ Angela Shores will be here to read about the adventures of a perfect square as it experiences something new each day and transforms into a new, beautiful creation.
Young artists in this drop off class will then have the opportunity to create their own unique masterpieces! Be it a square, a park, a fountain, a bridge, or capturing another spectacular adventure altogether, your book artists will take a story off the pages of its book and bring it to life on canvas!
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/y8vgw7zj
May 11th
TGIF with Continental Divide, 6:00pm, FREE
Family Friendly Friday Night Concert, 7:00pm, Downtown Valdese, FREE
Valdese’s summer concert series. Free, live entertainment sure to get your toes tapping. Concessions will be sold by the Valdese Merchants Association. Come Downtown for great food and great music! Come early to check out some beautiful antique and classic cars at Myra’s Classic Car Cruise-in every Friday night at 6pm
Wizard of Oz presented by New Dimensions Charter School, 7:00pm Old Rock School House
Tickets are available to purchase at the door $7 for adults, $3 for children
May 12th
Music at the Market featuring The Butterbeans Duo, 9:00am-11:00am, FREE
Taste of Spring Artisan Festival, 10:00am-4:00pm, 213 St Germain Ave SE Valdese, FREE
Over 40 Local Artisans, Farmers, Crafts, Hangry Hooligans Food Truck, Pelican’s Snoballs, Local Musicians and Cloggers.
Lego Club, 11:00am, C.B. Hildebrand Library, FREE
Create, innovate, invent, and engineer at our LEGO Clubs. LEGOS and other building materials will be provided for you to create with. Ages 6 and up.
Pre-registration required. Contact C.B. Hildebrand Library to register.
Kinderpoolza– 11:00am-1:00pm ,Mountain View Recreation Center, FREE
Kindergarten transition event! Free games, activities, food/drink and door prizes. Information provided on NC Pre-K, Afterschool & Child Care programs; nutrition & child safety; literacy; and more. Rising Kindergarteners (only) will receive a free Kindergarten Transition book bag. All are welcome!
Stream side Hike at South Mountain State Park, 11:00am, Jacob For Parking Area, FREE
Join a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am for a stream side hike along the Jacob Fork River.
Mother’s Day Cookie Art– Angel Jo’s Cookie Art 1:00pm-3:00pm Me, You, and Some Glue, $50
Join us to decorate some cookies for Mom! Bring a friend or make it a”mommy and me” outing (recommended for children ages 8+). Each cookie kit will contain 2 dozen Mother’s Day cookies and prepared royal icing for decorating. $50 per cookie kit (This includes supplies for 2 people ideally. $5 for each additional person sharing the kit).
Contact Angie Sawyer by messenger on her personal Facebook page at angieTruittsawyer or on her business page, Angel Jo’s Cookie Art. You may also email her at angiesawyer95@gmail.com
Lego Makerspace, 2:30pm-4:00pm, Morganton Public Library, FREE
Create, innovate, invent, and engineer at our LEGO Clubs. LEGOS and other building materials will be provided for you to create with. Open to all ages.
No pre-registration required
May 14th
Family Craft Night, 5:30pm, C.B. Hildebrand Library FREE
Pre-registration required, call C.B. Hildebrand to register
May 15th
Music and Stories with Sharon Clarke, 10:00am, C.B. Hildebrand Library FREE
For all ages, No registration required
May 16th
Morganton Library Playgroup, 11:00am-12:00pm, Morganton Public Library, FREE
Join us at the Morganton Public Library to meet other families with small children and share experiences and ideas. Ages birth-3.
No-pregistration is required!
May 17th
Family Movie, 5:30pm, Valdese Public Library, FREE
Night at the Museum, Open to the Public, No registration required
May 18th
TGIF with Gotcha Groove, 6:00pm, FREE
Slow Roll with Overmountain Cycles, 6:00pm, Overmountain Cycles Shop FREE
It’s a super casual pedal through Downtown Morganton. Easy pace means all riders, all bikes. Front and tail lights recommended, but not required. Stick around afterwards for brews and hanging out.
*Kids are welcome, but we encourage pulling them in a trailer/bike seat for overall safety*
May 19th
Athlete at Heart Sports Physical provided by Carolina’s Health Care System, FREE
The Blue Ridge Athlete at Heart Event is for rising 6th through 12th Grade Athletes who are enrolled in a Public, Private or Home School
Register by May 16th https://tinyurl.com/y7yjfurw
Duplo Club, 10:00am, Morganton Public Library, FREE
Ages 1-5 Create, innovate, invent, and engineer at our LEGO Clubs. LEGOS and other building materials will be provided for you to create with.
No pre-registration required
Stream side Hike at South Mountain State Park, 11:00am, Jacob For Parking Area, FREE
Join a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am for a stream side hike along the Jacob Fork River.
Debbie Huffman Dance Academy Recital featuring Cinderella Ballet 12:00pm, CoMMA, $6-$10
Purchase Tickets https://tinyurl.com/ybrcq4h2
Duplo Club, 3:30pm, C.B. Hildebrand Library, FREE
Create, innovate, invent, and engineer at our LEGO Clubs. LEGOS and other building materials will be provided for you to create with. Ages 1-5.
Pre-registration required. Contact C.B. Hildebrand Library to register.
Lego Club, 3:30pm-4:30pm, Valdese Library, FREE
Create, innovate, invent, and engineer at our LEGO Clubs. LEGOS and other building materials will be provided for you to create with. Open to all ages.
Pre-registration required. Contact Valdese Library to register.
Debbie Huffman Dance Academy Recital 5:00pm, CoMMA, $6-$10
Purchase Tickets https://tinyurl.com/ybrcq4h2
May 22nd
Summer Kick Off Ice Cream Social 3:30pm, Valdese Library, FREE
May 23rd
National Penny Day Me, You, and Some Glue 9:00am-6:00pm, 1¢
Celebrate National Lucky Penny Day and come play for a penny in the play rooms!
Morganton Library Playgroup, 11:00am-12:00pm, Morganton Public Library, FREE
Join us at the Morganton Public Library to meet other families with small children and share experiences and ideas. Ages birth-3.
No-pregistration is required!
May 25th
Homeschool Friday Me, You, and Some Glue
Show your home school ID card and save $5 off a $15 or more purchase AND play for Free. Exploration Rooms are for students 8 and under.
TGIF with Roadrunnerz and Mountain Bike Stunt Show, 6:00pm, FREE
May 26th
Kiki’s Parrot Rescue, Morganton Public Library, 10:00am, FREE
Kiki’s Parrot Rescue will be at the Morganton Public Library on May 26th at 10:00am with an educational presentation on the health and care of parrots and other information about the organization.
Stream side Hike at South Mountain State Park, 11:00am, Jacob For Parking Area, FREE
Join a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am for a stream side hike along the Jacob Fork River.
May 30th
National Creativity Day, 10:00am-12:00pm, Valdese Public Library, FREE
Morganton Library Playgroup, 11:00am-12:00pm, Morganton Public Library, FREE
Join us at the Morganton Public Library to meet other families with small children and share experiences and ideas. Ages birth-3.
No-pregistration is required!
Tinkergarten Class, 6:00pm- 7:15pm, Catawba Meadows, FREE Trial Class
Families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In this free trial class, Tinkergarten Leader, Erin Feduke, will facilitate an expert-designed play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together. Parents and caregivers learn, too, as we’ll share insight into your child’s development. Ages 18 months- 5 years.
Pre-registration required https://tinyurl.com/ybxtwrvy
May 31st
Tinkergarten Class, 9:30am-10:30am, Catawba Meadows, FREE Trial Class
Families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In this free trial class, Tinkergarten Leader, Erin Feduke, will facilitate an expert-designed play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together. Parents and caregivers learn, too, as we’ll share insight into your child’s development. Ages 18 months- 5 years.
Pre-registration required https://tinyurl.com/ycv3bzox