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Summer Fun @ ImaginOn!

Read below for all the things you can do at ImaginOn this summer!

Summer Super Saturdays are back at ImaginOn!

We are thrilled to announce that our Super Saturdays are back this summer at ImaginOn! As always, they are FREE and open to the public, taking place on assorted Saturdays at 2:00pm through June, July, and August. All shows are intended for ages PreK+. Performances will take place in the Wells Fargo Theatre. No registration is required. Seating will be done on a first come, first served basis. The house will open 20 minutes before each show. Shows vary in length. If you have any questions about this summer's Super Saturday performances, please call 704.416.4630.

Summer Exhibit: "Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites"

ImaginOn is thrilled welcome back "Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites," from May 25th to September 7th. Step into the pages of favorite children’s books and joyfully explore literacy-rich environments inspired by beloved and award-winning children’s books. Each story is transformed into a 3D play space where children interact with the story and its characters. Build a snowperson in The Snowy Day, explore an oversized alphabet playground in Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and more. The 1,500 sq. ft. exhibit features:

Meet Our PuppetPalooza Performers!

OUR EVENT PARTNERS Children’s Theatre of Charlotte

Summer Exhibit: “Framed: Step into Art”

Step inside the framework of famous paintings and experience art like never before in “Framed: Step into Art,” opening at ImaginOn: The Joe and Joan Martin Center on May 20 through Sept. 3. Children and adults can enjoy a robust noontime meal in Grant Wood’s “Dinner for Threshers,” climb into a tent and explore camping gear in John Singer Sargent’s “Camp at Lake O’Hara,” add corn husks to the flower tower in Diego Rivera’s “Corn Festival” and enter Clementine Hunter’s “Big Chicken” to get behind the reins of a giant rooster.

ImaginOn is turning 16? Sweet!

ImaginOn opened its doors sixteen years ago and we want to celebrate with you, Saturday, September 25th! Please join us to help celebrate ImaginOn's Anniversary AND Children's Theatre of Charlotte's opening day for My Wonderful Birthday Suit. The show is ticketed but the outdoor fun is not! Here's what is planned: