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Are you ready for some football? Catch live sports action as the Carolina Panthers professional football team takes on the competition. The team is based in Charlotte and is currently a franchise in the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League. The Panthers play all of their home games at Bank of America Stadium, which is also the team's headquarters. The team has an overall record of 125-143 and played in Super Bowl XXXVIII.

Need a good laugh but don't want to sit through anything offensive that might make you uncomfortable? Then you need to experience the fun and entertainment of the Family Friendly Improv Comedy Shows at Comedy Zone. The Charlotte Comedy Theater has been consistently making audiences laugh with some good clean fun for over ten years and they show no signs of stopping. Their quick wit, expert timing and truly hilarious antics are a real treat. In a world where anyone can be tasteless and have it be misinterpreted as comedy, it's nice to know that there's a troupe like the Family Friendly Improv Comedy Show that rises to the challenge of being respectful of its audience and still funny at the same time.

Let your love of nature take flight at the Wing Haven Foundation Gardens and Bird Sanctuary. This awe-inspiring garden was built back in the late 1920s and it continues to provide solace and comfort through its incredible variety of foliage that comprises these lush gardens. You'll also find various rare and regional bird species, so don't forget to bring your binoculars. Guided tours through this outdoor oasis are available every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.

Your child's inquisitive mind is always primed for discovering new things, and he or she will absolutely love all of the adventures that await them at Discovery Place. The venue offers so many different types of exhibits and experiences that you and the family can easily spend a whole day taking it all in. Learn about a variety of subjects like anatomy, physics, natural science, mechanics and much more. As if all those exhibits and attractions weren't enough, make sure to see Discovery Place's aquarium, rain forest, planetarium and numerous activity areas.