Newton sports outdoors events

Carolina BalloonFest

Friday, Oct 18 3:00p

Statesville Regional Airport, Statesville

Bring the family and discover the beauty of hot air balloons...

Family Box Oven Construction

Sunday, Jun 23 2:00p

Latta Plantation Nature Center, Huntersville

Bring the family, learn how to build a box oven, then make one to keep and use on your next family campout. Supplies for one box oven will be provided for each family...

Wild Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike

Sunday, Aug 25 2:00p

Latta Plantation Nature Center, Huntersville

Animals are not the only ones who can benefit from plants of the forest! Man has always had a connection with edible and medicinal plants and we still depend on them for our health and well being...

Wellness Wednesday- First Wed each month with Michelle

Wednesday, Jul 3 6:00p

A New You Body Works, Mooresville

We gather some of the best alternative care practitioner's, educators, products, samples and all natural ways of living suggestions. Come in visit, meet, talk, learn and try out free samples...

Claremont N.C. Activebudz Fitness Party

Saturday, Aug 31 8:00a

Claremont Park, Claremont

Meet people who share your fitness goals and lifestyle. Connect with the friendliest, most fit and supportive people in Claremont...

Citizen Science @ Holly Bend

Saturday, Jul 6 9:00a

Latta Plantation Nature Center, Huntersville

Holly Bend is a historic plantation house located within Cowan's Ford Wildlife Refuge. Once home to Robert Davidson, its grounds are now populated by snakes, toads, salamanders, and more...

Summer Solstice Bonfire Celebration

Friday, Jun 21 7:30p

Latta Plantation Nature Center, Huntersville

Celebrate the longest day of the year at Latta Plantation Nature Center! We will have a roaring bonfire with marshmallows to toast, crafts for the kids, activities for the whole family, and some sp...

Segway Adventure Tour

Saturday, Jul 6 9:00a

Latta Plantation Nature Center, Huntersville

Segway Building at Waterfront Parking Lot...

Full Moon Hike

Tuesday, Aug 20 8:30p

Latta Plantation Nature Center, Huntersville

Experience the magic of hiking in the nature preserve guided by the light of the full moon...

The Andrew Lovedale 5K

Saturday, Sep 7 8:00a

Davidson College's Baker Sports Complex, Davidson

The Andrew Lovedale 5K will take place on the Davidson College cross country trail on Saturday, September 7 at 8 a.m...

Slippery, Slimy Science

Saturday, Jun 29 10:00a

Latta Plantation Nature Center, Huntersville

Be prepared to get messy as we experiment with making ooey, gooey slime, homemade play dough, and much more...

The Bridge Challenge 2013 (Bridge To Bridge)

Sunday, Sep 15 8:00a

Lenoir to Grandfather Mountain, Lenoir

100 miles of pure hill starting in Lenoir, NC and ending on top of Grandfather Mountain. Only 750 riders will be allowed to register. Registrations are not refundable, but can be transferred...

African Safari Day

Saturday, Jun 29 11:00a

Schiele Museum of Natural History, Gastonia

Take an imaginary trip back in time to a 1920’s safari camp in the hill country of Kenya...

HOP Race 5K/10K/1 Mile Fun Run in Historic Morganton NC

Saturday, Oct 5 8:00a

Martha's Park, Morganton

12th Annual HOP Race Hosted by Morganton Service League Morganton NC Saturday, October 5, 2013 1 mile family fun run/walk start 8 a.m. 5K & 10K start at 8:45 a.m. Pre-registration $20 before Aug...