It’s Batman’s 75 birthday and area Barnes & Noble book stores are celebrating Batman Day July 23rd with special story times, Batman-themed LEGO building, trivia, treats, costume contests and appearances by Batman characters. All the stores have a busy schedule of family activities this summer, so find the one closest to you and check out what’s going on. You can find all the events listed on the website. They are all free.
Here’s what’s going on:
Holy Storytime, Batman!
Morrison Place, 4020 Sharon Road
July 23rd, 11:00 a.m.
Join us for a special Batman-themed Storytime complete with ‘Bat-stache’ craft!
Batman Day at Morrison Place
4020 Sharon Road
July 23rd, 6:00 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate DC Comics’ Caped Crusader’s 75th Anniversary! Come dressed as your favorite Bat-character and enjoy trivia, treats and more. Special appearance by Batgirl, Robin and The Penguin from 7:00 to 9:00 pm courtesy of Merely Players of Charlotte.
Batman Day at the Arboretum
3327 Pineville-Matthews Road
July 23rd, 10:00am
Don’t miss our homage to the Black Knight! Help us celebrate 75 years of Batman, during our Batman Day! We will host a Batman drawing class, a Batman costume contest, help us build a LEGO Gotham, and awesome photo ops! Come dressed up — we will!
Batman Day at Carolina Place Mall
11025 Carolina Place, Pineville
July 23, 11:00 a.m.
Join us on Wednesday, July 23 at 11:00 am for Batman Day as we celebrate the Dark Knight’s 75th anniversary as part of our Get Pop-Cultured with Barnes & Noble festivities. Batman Day events will take place throughout the day starting at 11:00 a.m.