Rice Family Community Events

08/29/2026

Today we got to join our friends at Nathaniel's Hope at their event in Gastonia!

We brought our genie out of the lamp and joined a few mascot friends to spread some joy today!



Sir Purr
Charlotte 49ers
Carolina Action Figures

08/25/2026

Creating something from an idea and watching it slowly come to life is a pretty special feeling.

Today, we’re excited — and honestly pretty proud — to share a little milestone for Rice Family Community Events: the very first Bernie the Bear teddy bear trial toy has been made!

Seeing Bernie go from an idea, to a character, and now to an actual teddy bear we can hold is such a fun moment for us. This is only a trial version, but we hope that one day we’ll be able to bring this little buddy to all of you!

Every event you attend, every post you share, and every bit of support you give Rice Family Community Events helps us continue creating new experiences, characters, and memories for families in our community.

Thank you for continuing to support Rice Family Community Events and our buddy Bernie The Bear There’s still so much we hope to create!

08/25/2026

What a legend to the world...

The legendary Dolly Parton has passed at the age of 80. 😭

https://themainstreetmouse.com/2026/08/25/the-legendary-dolly-parton-has-passed-at-the-age-of-80/

08/20/2026

IMPORTANT QUESTION, CONCORD…

You’re peacefully enjoying your Saturday at Cabarrus Brewing Company when suddenly you hear…

STOMP.
STOMP.
ROAAAAAAR.

You turn around and there’s a DINOSAUR.

What are you doing FIRST?

A) Running.
B) Taking a selfie because obviously.
C) Offering it someone else’s lunch.
D) Accepting that this is how your story ends.
E) Trying to take it home because “the kids have been asking for a pet.”

DROP YOUR LETTER IN THE COMMENTS! We need to know who would actually survive....

Because on Saturday, September 12, Rice Family Community Events is turning Cabarrus Brewing Company into PREHISTORIC PARK with our friends from Welcome to Jurassic Parties

And yes… the dinosaurs are coming.

Live dinosaur meet & greets with Welcome to Jurassic Parties
Junior Ranger experience with Hope Jordan
Special appearance by Explorer Donald Duck
Real fossil displays and discoveries
Themed food & drinks available for purchase
And probably several adults discovering they're just as excited about dinosaurs as their kids.

Welcome to Prehistoric Park ! - Free Dino / Fossil Event
📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
📍 Cabarrus Brewing Company — Concord, NC

Special thanks to Concord Heating & AC for sponsoring the prehistoric madness!

Now answer the important question…

👇 A, B, C, D OR E — WHAT ARE YOU DOING IF A DINOSAUR STARTS WALKING TOWARD YOU?!

BONUS POINTS: Tag the friend who would absolutely leave you behind.

08/20/2026

Well we want to say thank you to everyone who participated / donated to our Disney on Ice ticket giveaway fundraiser! ! Your support means the world to us and your donations to our Bernie The Bear fund will truly help create a character that will go out and help make a better world for local kids and their families !

We are also happy to announce that Norisbel Salazar has won the 4 pack of disney on ice tickets, Congratulations!!

Thank you all for participating and look out for our next giveaway sometime soon!

✨ GIVEAWAY ALERT! ✨

Rice Family Community Events is excited to partner with Disney On Ice to give one lucky family a FOUR-PACK OF TICKETS to Disney On Ice presents Spotlight of Magic at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on October 2nd at 7:00 PM! ❄️🏰✨

Now through July 31st, every $4 donation made to our Bring Bernie to Life Campaign automatically enters you into the raffle to win!

That's right — just $4 supporting a great community cause could turn into an unforgettable family night filled with Disney magic, dazzling skating performances, beloved characters, and memories that will last a lifetime.

💙 How to Enter:
• Donate $4 (Yes really that's it!)
• Every $4 donated = 1 raffle entry
• Donations accepted through July 31st
• Winner will be announced in early August

Your donation helps support our efforts to bring Bernie to life and create more magical family experiences throughout our community.

For the cost of a small snack, you could help make a difference and find yourself enjoying an incredible night of Disney On Ice with your family!

🎟 Prize:
• Family 4-Pack of Tickets
• Disney On Ice presents Spotlight of Magic
• October 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
• Bojangles Coliseum – Charlotte, NC

Donate today, support a great cause, and let the magic begin! ✨

Link to donate Below and Also be entered into the Raffle!

https://givebutter.com/help-bring-bernie-to-life-bojtmb

08/12/2026

We want to say we hope everyone has a great first day of school!