Gem Mining with Doodlebug Adventures
*The event has already taken place on this date: Mon, 08/17/2026
Gem Mining Adventure is a hands-on class where kids can explore beginner geology, gemstones, and our area’s rich mining history. They’ll hunt for gem rough, pan for gemstones, learn to identify their finds, and take home their own collection of treasures!
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Did you know North Carolina is one of America’s richest gemstone states?
Join Doodlebug Adventures as we uncover the science and history behind the rocks beneath our feet!
Your explorer will:
-- Hunt for hidden buckets of gem rough
-- Visit a real historic gold mine depression
-- Pan for beautiful gemstones
-- Learn to identify each raw gemstone
-- Take home a pocket full of treasures to start (or grow!) their own collection
Monday, August 17
6:30–7:30 PM
Potters Market Farms
6815 Potter Rd, Matthews, NC 28104
Pricing:
$30 – 1 Explorer
$50 -- 2 Explorers
$70 – 3 Explorers
Come see why rocks really DO rock!
Spots are limited, register today at www.DoodlebugAdventures.com
Location:
Potters Market Farms, Potter Road, Matthews, NC, USA
See map: Google Maps
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The event has already taken place on this date:
08/17/2026
Time:
6:30PM-7:30PM
Price:
$30/1 explorer, $50/2 explorers, $70/3 explorers
Ages
15 months - 2 years 2-3 years 4-5 years 6-8 years 9-12 years All Ages Adults & kids togetherWeb Service