Discover Fun in Kannapolis returns this week with numerous fun activities/events for the entire family.
7 p.m., Tuesday, July 11 and Wednesday, July 12 | The Savannah Bananas’ Come to Kannapolis | Atrium Health Ballpark
Let’s Go Bananas! The Savannah Banana’s will play at Atrium Health Ballpark July 11 and 12. BOTH GAMES ARE SOLD OUT. Need parking information? – visit https://www.kannapolisnc.gov/Community/Parking.
10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 11 | Summer Movie Matinee: Angry Birds Movie | Gem Theatre
Don't miss the Gem Theatre Summer Matinee series. Tickets are $2 per person and group sales are available by emailing: gem@gem-theatre.com. See the complete list of the Gem Theatre’s Summer Movie Matinees by visiting: https://www.kannapolisnc.gov/Community/News/ID/2213/Gem-Theatre-Summer-Matinee-Series
4-7 p.m., Thursday, July 13 | Kannapolis Farmers Market | Intersection of Vance St. and Dale Earnhardt Blvd.
Come visit the Kannapolis Farmers Market from 4-7 p.m., on Thursday, July 13! Returning and new vendors offer a wide variety of fresh, local produce, as well as meat, eggs, baked goods, crafts, and prepared foods. While supplies last, customers can receive a free reusable tote bag when making a purchase of $10 or more from a new vendor.
Sign up for text message reminders and updates about the farmers' market and vendor specials. Text MARKET to 855-969-4358. You may unsubscribe at any time. For customers’ convenience, most vendors accept credit/debit cards.
6 p.m., Thursday, July 13 | Thursdays on Main: Cat5 Band | Veterans Park - Free family fun.
Thursdays on Main is back with the Cat5 Band! The Cat5 Band got its start in 2019 and has won numerous awards since then, including, New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Group of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and Instrumentalist of the Year. This high energy band plans music of all genres.
Bring a blanket or law chair to Veterans Park on Thursday, July 13, at 6 p.m. and enjoy a free concert by Cat 5. Grab a hotdog from food vendor Taste of Chicago and a dessert from Holy Cookie Dough. Alcoholic beverages will be sold on site.
Children 18 & under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. No pets or smoking please. Coolers are allowed with no outside alcohol. Coolers are subject to inspection.
6-8 p.m., Thursday, July 13 | Kid’s Art Workshops | Gem Theater Event Room
Does your child have an interest in art? Every Thursday, through July 27, bring your child to the Gem Theater Event Room for a fun Art Workshop. During this workshop, your child will have the opportunity to create and explore different styles of art each week. Each workshop is $5 per child. To sign up and for more information visit: https://bit.ly/kids_artworkshop
8:45 p.m., Friday, July 14 | Movies in the Park- Puss in Boots | Village Park
Free family fun.
Come to Village Park at 8:45 p.m. on July 14, for Movies in the Park! Enjoy the family friendly movie, Puss in Boots. This event is free to the public. Food/Drinks will be available for purchase, or attendees can bring their own food and nonalcoholic drinks. Coolers are allowed with no outside alcohol and are subject to inspection. Lawn chairs are permitted.
Children 18 & under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. No pets or smoking please.
7 p.m., Saturday, July 15 | Stories Under the Stars with Mad Science | Kannapolis Library. Free family fun.
Join us at 7 p.m. on July 15 at the Kannapolis Library for another great Stories Under the Stars event. Mad Science will bring you a family-friendly show introducing you to the principals of air and pressure through a live science experiment. The audience will also see a hovercraft in action. This event is free to the public.
See the complete summer calendar by visiting: https://www.kannapolisnc.gov/ParksPrograms.