Things to Do in Shelby
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Carolina History & Haunts
- Uptown Charlotte
Under lantern light, tour guides tell haunting historical tales during 75-minute outdoor walking tour of specter-laden local spots
Ballantyne Ballroom
- Ballantyne East
Experienced instructors lead dancers through private, personalized lessons and group lessons
The Haunted Mill and Purple Planet 3-D Mini Golf
- Belmont
Access to billiards and a 3-D black-light mini-golf course
Supreme Golf
- Multiple Locations
Golfers gain discounts at 18 area courses, a golf-ball stencil, and a one-year subscription to Golf Digest magazine
Strikers Family Sportscenter Charlotte
- Rock Hill
Groups lace up included rental shoes and roll through two games on laser-lit lanes adjacent to onsite snack bar
Barefoot Archery
- Charlotte
Archers hone their aim on multicolored targets in a clean, well-maintained indoor archery range
Climb Upstate
- Spartanburg
All-day access and a full suite of equipment support climbers across an indoor cave with a 40 ft. roof and a 45-degree bouldering wall
Treehouse Vineyards
- Monroe
Guides lead tour of winery’s inner workings and ply guests with tastes of wine made from local grapes and souvenir glasses to take home
Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
- Charlotte Motor Speedway
Professional drivers sate passengers' need for speed in stock cars during exciting ride-alongs and racing experiences
Ghost Walk of Davidson
- Davidson
Local history buff spins ghost stories and guide tour-goers along Davidson’s quaint, brick-lined sidewalks
Sky High Sports Charlotte
- Pineville
360 degrees of trampolines with spring-loaded frames; trampoline dodgeball and special kids-only zone for younger guests
Jon Walker Stables
- Gastonia
English saddle-seat instruction coupled with the horse-care fundamentals of grooming and tacking during lessons held on a 30-acre farm
ATA Karate
- Multiple Locations
Classes teach self-confidence and self-defense to toddlers through adults in karate, tae kwon do, and Krav Maga styles
Travels in Wine Tours
- Multiple Locations
Expert wine guides lead guests through three boutique wineries' scenic vineyards, tasting rooms, and barrel rooms as tongues savor varietals
Tennis Made Fun
- Lake Park
USPTA-certified instructor leads group tennis lessons split by age group, during which she teaches the basic strokes and rules of the game
Morgan Ridge Vineyards
- Morgan
Winemakers Tommy and Amie Baudoin welcome guests to newly built winery with views of charming vineyards and tasty cheese plates.
NASCAR Racing Experience
- Charlotte Motor Speedway
Drive or ride-along in a full-size Indy-style racecar around a superspeedway; a Father's Day gift for the race fan
FunStation2000
- Statesville
Indoor family-fun center with laser-tag arena, miniature rollercoaster, and multilevel playground
The Effortless Golf Center
- Fort Mill
Lighted driving range with both grass and artificial-turf hitting bays hosts practice sessions or lessons with PGA instructor Bruce Parker
The Painted Parrot
- Fort Mill
Students enjoy BYOB glasses of wine or beer while instructors lead them through unique painting projects
Old Stone Winery
- Salisbury
Each session includes eight tastings, one glass of wine, and one take-home stemless glass per person, as well as a tour of the tank rooms
Cold Blooded Encounters
- Monroe
More than 150 species of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates thrive in multispecies habitats with historical and scientific facts
Sink or Swim Scuba
- Lowell
Earn a lifelong scuba certification with open-water dives in a local rock quarry
Kidz Play Here
- Concord Mills
Children's activity center hosts parent-supervised open-play sessions and Friday-night drop-offs
Dennis Vineyards Winery
- Albemarle
Guests tour family vineyard before embarking on a complimentary tasting with six wines and souvenir glasses
The Golf Village
- Pineville
Characterized by a winding brook, nine-hole, par-3 course lets golfers hone their approach shots and short game in 5 or 10 rounds
Queen City Helicopter Corp.
- Multiple Locations
Robinson R22 helicopters whisk passengers skyward as a certified flight instructor or pilot safely oversees the journey
Local Paddler
- Multiple Locations
Guides impart paddling and water-safety tips before students glide solo along some of North Carolina’s scenic shorelines
Scott Fossum Golf Schools
- Providence Crossing
PGA Master Professional in Instruction Scott Fossum helps kids aged 5–16 learn fundamental golf skills during three-day summer camps
PBC Paintball Park
- Greenville
Forts & bunkers guard against enemy fire as paintball players weave through heavily wooded terrain & over open, level fields
Queen City Dancing Queen
- Multiple Locations
Instructors demonstrate easy-to-follow dance steps during 60-minute dance-fitness classes, which sync cardio moves with catchy music
Jansal Saddlebreds LLC
- Farmington
Basic saddleseat riding techniques taught indoors & outdoors; 2-hour parties for up to 20 guests or 6-day horse camp with lessons & meals
Kate's Skating Rink Gastonia
- Multiple Locations
Classic roller-skating rink boasts pizza by the slice, an indoor playground, and an expansive arcade for family fun
Ryan Hoover's Extreme Karate
- Gastonia
Trainers integrate kickboxing, wrestling, and boxing techniques with interval training, TRX equipment and kettlebells
Karate Evolution
- Gastonia
Students work toward karate belts in classes that take place Monday–Thursday between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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The Light Factory's snapshot savants school camera wielders of all skill levels about basic lighting and composition techniques before shepherding them through uptown Charlotte on a guided two-hour photo expedition. First, instructors help participants get the most out of their frozen moments by reviewing basic camera techniques such as adjusting shutter speed, framing shots, and accurately placing bunny ears. Then groups of up to 100 shutterbugs will venture into uptown Charlotte's tangle of streets to trap the souls of its modern buildings in confining rectangles, creating carefully composed photographic keepsakes. Escape work early to attend the excursion at 4 p.m. on your chosen date, or opt for the 10 a.m. sojourn to capture cold-blooded buildings as they climb nearby rocks to bask in the morning light.
Culture & Heritage Museums safeguard the Carolina Piedmont's historical treasures and educate residents and visitors about the region's unique past. Instituted in the 1950's, York County's group of affiliated museums and attractions forms a multi-campus network encompassing a wealth of educational opportunities across various disciplines.
Each year, museumgoers view antique documents and photographs at the Historical Center located inside the McCelvey Center. They can get to know more than 1,500 natural specimens at the hands-on Naturalist Center inside the Museum of York County, and march through Historic Brattonsville's 775-acre Revolutionary War site. Locals can volunteer at the museums in fascinating roles, such as specimen preparers, who beautify avian exhibits by helping with taxidermy and surgical beak-lifts.
Wooden Stone's airy, 5,000-square-foot gallery space showcases fine American crafts that blend artistry and function. Now representing more than 600 American craftspeople, 100 of who are Carolinas natives, Wooden Stone primarily highlights work made by small numbers of artists at a time. The selection of finely crafted, functional artwork ranges from furniture to jewelry, and each of the pieces—composed of materials including ceramics, wood, glass, and metal—greets buyers with its own distinct feel and favorite knock-knock joke.
Haunted rides amble through picturesque stretches of the Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, surrounding guests in the season's spine-tingling chills and frightful sights on select October evenings. Rolling through the dark shadows of the haunted forest, the ride activates guests' latent scream sensors while it creeps past eerie haunts and awkward zombie family reunions. After hopping off the macabre vehicle, groups are free to peruse the premises' plethora of fall activities, such as a jaunt through the twists and turns of the straw maze ($3), a ride on the cow train ($2), or malicious marshmallow roastings over an open flame ($1) (additional activities are not included with this offer).
Since its publication in 1947, Margaret Wise Brown's Goodnight Moon has joined The Cat in the Hat and Portnoy's Complaint as one of the most beloved children's books in history. The book was recently adapted into a musical theatrical production by Chad Henry, with its world premiere in Seattle in 2007, followed by runs in various other North American cities. The Children's Theatre's production of Goodnight Moon puts the Great Green Room on stage in lullaby-riffic living color. Cows jump over moons, red balloons suspend in the air indefinitely, and bowls of mush revel in a state of mushiness. The cast of professional actors bring smiles and surprises throughout the show, aimed at preschool and elementary-school-age children, but also entertaining for wistful astronauts of all ages.
